Working Group News
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in Shanghai
Climate Change has the potential to become the major driver for new technologies and processes in the next 20- 30 years as we enter the “low carbon economy”. This was the central message of the breakfast seminar hosted by the European Chamber on 26th July last.
Read moreChina's booming luxury market
The fact that China is today already the third largest consumer of luxury items has manufacturers and retailers eager to get a foothold in the market. However this is a new market and there are fresh challenges and certain cultural nuances that need to be accepted as companies, aim at the Chinese consumers.
Read moreViews on Current HR Challenges in China, seen from Europe
In a sold out event with a turnout of over 100 people, the European Chamber was delighted to welcome Dr. Wolfgang Clement, Chairman of the Adecco Institute and Former Federal Minister of Economics & Labour of Germany, who shared with the members his thoughts on current challenges that are affecting China's HR field.
Read moreThe European Chamber in Shanghai holds Seminar on New Labour Contract Laws for the PRC
On Friday 29th June, the New Labour Contract Law was promulgated after four readings and three drafts. Andreas Lauffs from Baker McKenzie presented on the New Law.
Read moreInauguration of the European Chamber new office
The Shanghai chapter of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) moved to a new office on June 1st and on June 20th the official inauguration of the new premises held place.
Read moreCustoms in China Seminar- Development and Outstanding Issues
Presentations from Mr.Wu HuaDing, Director of Legal Affairs Division, Shanghai Customs, and Mr. Bob Fletcher, Customs and International Trade Group, Deloitte
Read moreBreakfast Seminar on the new VAT rebates released on June 19th
The Finance and Taxation Working Group of the European Chamber in Shanghai organized a seminar to address the concerns of members.
Read morePresentation of the EU-China Competetiveness Study: Future Opportunities and Challenges
In June 21st the European Chamber held a seminar on Future Opportunities and Challenges for European companies in China.
Read moreInterview With the Recently Appointed President of the European Chamber
In May the European Chamber’s recently appointed President, Mr. Joerg Wuttke, was interviewed by the Chamber’s monthly magazine EuroBiz on the future of the European Chamber, the role of the Working Groups and how European companies successfully operate within China’s market.
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