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) Related Advocacy Actions View all » 2024-12-11 Vice-Chairs of the R&D Working Group and Cybersecurity Sub-Working Group present to Science and Technology Counsellors Read more 2024-11-22 Dialogue with the EU Delegation to China on EU Legislation in the Sustainability Area Read more Past Meetings & Events View all » AICM-EUCCC Sustainability Workshop in the Chemical Sector 2025-01-14 [Member Only] Joint Working Group Dialogue with the EU Delegation to China on EU Legislation in the Sustainability Area 2024-11-22 【Joint Working Group Meeting】Overview of China's Intellectual Property Rights Protection Practice for Auto and Consumer Goods Sector 2024-08-15 Related Publications View all » Research and Development Working Group Position Paper 2024/2025 - 研发工作组建议书 2024/2025 Research and Development Working Group Annual Report 2023 Research and Development Working Group Position Paper 2023/2024 - 研发工作组建议书 2023/2024 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 Related EURObiz articles EV tariffs highlight need for meaningful solutions to EU-China trade imbalance The Tariff Law Implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism You are currently not a member of this Working Group. Join this Working Group Chamber contact Tiantian Qi Shanghai +86 (21) - 6385 2023 *122 Click to email New members Davis Zhang Gunnebo Betty Hou Carl Zeiss (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. jingyang chen Carl Zeiss (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. Quick jump to: Please chooseAgriculture, Food and BeverageAsset Management (Sub-working Group)Auto ComponentsAutomotiveAviation and AerospaceBanking and Securities (Sub-working Group)Carbon MarketCOCIRCompliance 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 Taxation ForumFinancial ServicesFSMP Advisory Committee (Sub-working Group)Government Affairs ForumHealthcare EquipmentHeating (Sub-working Group)Human ResourcesHuman Resources ForumInformation and Communication Technology Insurance (Sub-working Group)Intellectual Property RightsInternational Liner Shipping (Sub-working Group)InvestmentLegal and CompetitionLogisticsLogistics ForumManufacturing ForumMaritime Manufacturing & Industrial ServicesMarketing and Communications ForumNon-banking Financial Institutions (Sub-working Group)Paediatric Nutrition (Sub-working Group)Petrochemicals, Chemicals & RefiningPharmaceuticalPublic ProcurementQuality and Safety Services (Sub-working Group)RailResearch and DevelopmentSmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises ForumSports ForumStandards and Conformity AssessmentStandards and Conformity Assessment Forum Back to overview