Working Group News
New members open house welcoming event
On 12th July , the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter held an “Open House” Welcoming Event for its new members.
Read moreThe European Chamber welcomes the promulgation of the Labour Contract Law
Beijing, 1 July 2007. The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress announced the adoption of the Labour Contract Law on 29th June 2007. The European Chamber applauds the law and its declared aim of improving labour conditions and creating harmony between the employer and the employees.
Read moreHypers to Hawkers - Consumer Behaviour in China
n the annual business confidence survey carried out by the European Chamber in the summer of 2006, it emerged that the number one reason for European companies doing business here was to ‘produce goods in China for the China’. This trend shows a clear move away from the traditional view of China as a production base for export towards China as a strategic domestic market.
Read moreGrameen Foundation expands microfinance operations in China
Microfinance is often considered to be one of the most effective and flexible strategies in the fight against global poverty. It is sustainable and can be implemented on the massive scale necessary to respond to the urgent needs of those living on less than US$1 a day, the World’s poorest.
Read moreClean 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.
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