Advocacy Actions
Comments on CNIS' Draft of National Standard <Indicators for Green City>
In November, the China National Insitute of Standardization (CNIS) issued the National Standard <Indicators for Green City> for public consultation.
The European Chamber's Construction Working Group, Environment Working Group, Standardisation and Conformity Assessment Working Group, European Wood Desk, Quality and Safety Services Working Group, on behalf of member companies, submitted their consolidated comments to CNIS.
Meeting on the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020
On 29th November, 2017, the European Chamber had the pleasure to welcome Dr. Laurent Bochereau, Head of Science, Technology and Environment Section, EU Delegation to China to our joint Working Group meeting on Horizon 2020. Mr Bochereau presented the recently released Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020 and share his insights on cooperation opportunities for industries, followed by a Q&A session with the members.
Read moreMeeting with President Hu Zhijian of Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development of MOST on Innovation and Sustainable Development of Xiong An New Area
The European Chamber conducted the exclusive dialogue with Dr. Hu Zhijian, President of Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development of the Ministry of Science and Technology, who is in charge of the planning of Xiong An’s innovation and development demonstration area. A panel discussion with contribution from information and communication technology, intelligent manufacturing, energy, low carbon, construction and environment sectors, and a short Q&A session were followed after Dr. Hu’s keynote speech.
Read moreMeeting on International Urban Cooperation Project
The Chamber was pleased to invite Dr. Shi Xin, Deputy Director for International Urban Cooperation Project (Asia) of European Union and Director of City-to-city Cooperation of IUC Project, to introduce this project and provide insights on participation opportunities for industries and foreign investment, followed by a Q&A session with our members.
Read moreChamber Vice President Addresses at the 2017 China-EU Conference on Sustainable Urbanisation
On 26 October 2017, the Chamber sent a delegation of 22 members under the leadership of Vice President Massimo Bagnasco, to the 2017 China-EU Conference on Sustainable Urbanisation, initiated by the China Academy of Urban Planning and Design (CAUPD), with the support from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).
Read moreMeeting with Trondheim Municipality Delegation of Norway
Mr. Morten Wolden led a delegation of Trondheim Municipality to visit the Chamber and conducted a dialogue on smart city development with Chamber's representatives.
Read moreMeeting with CCUD under NDRC on Comprehensive Plan on Beijing City and Updates on Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Integration
On 27th September, 2017, the State Council approved the Comprehensive Plan on Beijing City (2016 – 2035), which will influence the investment strategies and relocation of various FIEs, particularly for the industries with production, manufacturing and construction. To better understand this plan and the impact thereof, the chamber will invite Mr. Shen Chi, Deputy Director General, China Centre of Urban Development of NDRC (沈迟先生，发改委中国城市和小城镇改革发展中心副主任) to interpret the plan and provide insights on the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Integration, followed by the roundtable discussion with our members.
Chamber National Chair of the Construction Working Group Addresses at the Seminar on Green Development of Real Estate Enterprises
Mr. Javier Lopez Zarraquinos, Chamber National Chair of the Construction Working Group was invited to address at the Seminar on Green Development of Real Estate Enterprises, a side event during the 16th China International Exposition of Housing Industry and Products & Equipment of Building Industrialisation, organised by the Centre of Science & Technology and Industrialisation Development (CSTC) and supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).
Read moreChairman of Chamber's Shenyang Office Addresses at 2017 Smart City (International) Innovation Conference
Chairman of Board,Shenyang Chapter is invited to address at the 2017 Smart City（International）Innovation Conference.
Read moreMeeting with Division Chief Liu of MOHURD's Centre of Science and Technology & Industrialization Development
National Chair of Construction Working Group Mr Javier Lopez led a delegation of members to conduct a dialogue with Dr. Liu, Chief of the Divison of Planning and Development, Center of Science and Technology & Industralization Development and Housing Industrialization, MOHURD on cooperation method and updates on the 16th China International Exposition of Housing Industry & Products and Equipment of Building Industrialization.
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