Dialogue and negotiation the way forward.

The Advisory Council emphasized the need for firm pressure as well as increased dialogue in their meeting with EU Trade Commissionner, Peter Mandelson.

SAIC offers partial clarification on changes to liaison office registration

At a meeting on 22nd May, SAIC clarified the changes to liaison office registration and answered questions raised by industry.

Strategy for the Trade and Economic Relations Between the EU and China

The European Commission is currently taking comments as part of its process in formulating a new EU-China Trade Strategy.

European Chamber request clarification on liaison offices

On 8th May the European Chamber submitted a letter to SAIC and MOFCOM requesting clarification of a number of issues related to the new interpretation of the regulations governing the registration and renewal of liaison offices.

European Chamber meets with Commissioner McCreevy

The Chamber's Insurance and Banking Working Groups met with Commissioner McCreevy of DG Internal Market and Services for in depth discussions on the Chinese financial services industry.

European Chamber submits comments to the NPC on the draft Labour Contract Law

Following extensive consultation with its members, the European Chamber has submitted comments on the draft Labour Contract Law to the Legal Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress.

Insurance Working Group Submits Comments on Draft Legislation

Energetic breakfast with Commissioner Piebalgs

European Chamber Presents Position Paper to British Business Community