Research and Development Working Group Go back » The R&D Working group has been created in 2014 in order to deepen the work of the former R&D Forum of the European Chamber. The Working Group aims at providing a single interlocutor to engage the European and Chinese local and central authorities, offering input on topics related to Research and Innovation. The R&D Working Group is composed of professionals directly involved in R&D operations from more than 50 multinational corporations which have R&D centres and large-scale R&D operations in China. Chair: Ms Ye Li, Merck (Beijing) Vice Chair: Mr André Rittermeier, Covestro (Shanghai); Mr Kris Van Gasse FUCHS (Shanghai) Next meeting: 2023-06-07 Related Advocacy Actions View all » 2023-05-17 Meeting with Mrs. Sachi Claringbould, the Deputy Consul General of Netherland in Shanghai Read more 2023-04-19 Meeting with Mr. Nial Lawlor, Counsellor, Head of the Science, Technology & Innovation Section, Delegation of the European Union to China Read more Upcoming Meetings & Events View all » 【Beijing&Shanghai】Updates on Outlook on rPET Recycling and Usage 2023-06-05 Pudong New Area Talent Policy and Foreign Talent Policy Interpretation浦东新区人才新政及外籍人才政策解读 2023-06-07 Past Meetings & Events View all » 【Online】Research and Development Working Group 2023 Election and the Impact of the Reorganization of the Ministry of Science and Technology on the Industry 2023-03-30 【Beijing+Shanghai】Agriculture, Food and Beverage & Carbon Market Joint Working Group Meeting: Progress and Prospects for Decarbonisation in the Agriculture Sector 2022-12-15 [Online]The Latest Update on Connected and Autonomous Driving Regulations: Global Overview and Implications Date: Wednesday, 13th December 2022 2022-12-13 Related Publications View all » Research and Development Working Group Annual Report 2022 Research and Development Working Group Position Paper 2022/2023 - 研发工作组建议书2022/2023 Research and Development Working Group Report 2021 Research and Development Working Group Position Paper 2021/2022 - 研发工作组建议书 2021/2022 Research and Development Working Group Report 2020 Related EURObiz articles China’s Fading Allure as R&D Base China’s Innovation Ecosystem Little Giants You are currently not a member of this Working Group. Join this Working Group Chamber contact Connor Yin Beijing +86 (21) - 6385 2023 ext. 116 Click to email Connor Yin Shanghai +86 (21) - 6385 2023 ext. 116 Click to email New members Leon Huang Merck Serono Co. Ltd - Shanghai Des O'Regan ZF (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Thomas Meurers Continental Holding China Co., Ltd Quick jump to: Please chooseAgriculture, Food and BeverageAuto ComponentsAutomotiveAviation and AerospaceBanking and SecuritiesCarbon Market (Sub-working Group)COCIRCompliance and Business EthicsConstructionConsumable and Disposable Medical Devices (CDMD)Corporate Social Responsibility ForumCosmeticsCosmetics Advisory Committee/ Project TeamCybersecurity (Sub-working Group)Dairy Industry (Sub-working Group)EnergyEnvironmentFashion and LeatherFinance and TaxationFinance and TaxationFSMP Advisory Committee (Sub-working Group)Government Affairs ForumHealthcare EquipmentHeating (Sub-working Group)Human ResourcesHuman Resources ForumInformation and Communication Technology InsuranceIntellectual Property RightsInternational Liner Shipping (Sub-working Group)InvestmentLegal and CompetitionLogisticsManufacturing ForumMaritime Manufacturing & Industrial ServicesMarketing and Communications ForumNon-Banking Financial InstitutionsPaediatric Nutrition (Sub-working Group)Petrochemicals, Chemicals & RefiningPharmaceuticalPublic ProcurementQuality and Safety Services (Sub-working Group)RailResearch and DevelopmentSmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises ForumSourcing ForumSports ForumStandards and Conformity AssessmentTurku Region China Desk Back to overview