European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
EUCC China logo
Established October 19, 2000
Founder European Union companies in China
Type non-profit organisation, chamber of commerce
Legal status Active
Purpose International trade
Headquarters Beijing, China
Fields Finance and socially responsible investment, health and safety, philanthropy and charity, social standards and labor protection (supply chain), labor protection (supply chain).
Membership
1600
Official languages
English, Chinese
Secretary General
 Adam Dunnett
President
 Mats Harborn
Key people
 Mats Harborn (President), Patrick Horgan (Vice-president), Massimo Bagnasco (Vice-president), (Vice-president), Michael Chang (Vice-president), Carlo Diego D'Andrea (Vice-president), George Lau (Vice-president), Lars Eckerlein (Treasurer), Adam Dunnett (Secretary General).
Affiliations Beijing, Nanjing, South China, Shanghai, Shenyang, Southwest China, Tianjin Chapters
Website www.europeanchamber.com.cn

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, doing business as European Chamber, is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation established to support and represent the interests of companies from the European Union operating in China.[1][2] The main objective of the European Chamber is to inform its members, facilitate communication and regulatory compliance in the Chinese environment and advocate equal treatment of its members.[3][4] The organization is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Organization

The European Chamber has more than 1,600 members from seven chapters active in nine Chinese cities including Beijing, Nanjing, South China (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), Shanghai, Shenyang, Southwest China (Chengdu and Chongqing) and Tianjin. The European Chamber is recognized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), and is registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA).

Executive Committee

The executive committee of the European Chamber consists of a president, five vice presidents, a treasurer, three member states' representatives and the European Chamber's Secretary General. Representatives of member companies are elected for a two-year term renewable once.

Supervisory Board

The supervisory board of the European Chamber consists of member representatives who elect three persons to represent the group on the executive committee. In addition to creating an electoral college, the supervisory board meets regularly to monitor and guide the work of the executive committee. The national representatives are nominated by national chambers of commerce or embassies by default.

Secretariat

The secretariat of the European Chamber is responsible for the daily operations and activities.

Publications

As a common platform for information and cooperation, the European Chamber publishes magazines and reports about the current experience of European businesses in China. These publications provide insights into current markets, key regulatory issues, industry-expert opinions, and notable social trends in China.

  • Eurobiz Journal of the European Chamber of Commerce in China.[5]
  • EUCCC Annual Report.[6]
  • China Manufacturing 2025.[7]
  • Dulling the Cutting Edge.[8]
  • The Social and Economic Impact of Private Equity in China.[9]
  • Overcapacity in China.[10]
  • Public procurement in China.[11]

History

The European Chamber was founded on 19 October 2000, by 51 European companies in search of a common representative of their interests in China. The Chamber is also part of an expanding network of European Business Organisation Worldwide Network (EBOWWN). This network promotes interactions between members and host countries and establish closer relationships with the Commission. The original purpose of the Chamber was to monitor how China implemented its WTO commitments.[12] According to the Chamber: "Foreign firms have long complained of an uneven playing field and an opaque regulatory environment when it comes to China."[2]

Mission

The European Chamber is an organization that aims for better market access and improved operating conditions for the European Union companies operating in China. To this end, it reaches out to Chinese and European government authorities,[13] think tanks, academics, international bodies, other chambers of commerce and trade associations. The Chamber ensures awareness and compliance with relevant local laws, policies, and regulations. It also facilitates networking between its members, embassies and Chinese interest groups. They oversee a network of companies and professionals, help them exchange views and experiences regarding doing business in China. The European Chamber is primarily an advocacy organization that evolves around working groups and foras. These groups serve as a platform for the Chamber community and other local organizations, to foster understanding, share information, pursue common interests, promote trade and investment, and strengthen cooperation.[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ "Action not words needed on foreign access to China markets, says chamber". South China Morning Post. 2017-09-19.
  2. 1 2 "European group urges China to actually open up markets like it says it will". CNBC. 2017-09-18.
  3. ↑ "European businesses attack China high-tech push". Financial Times. 2017-03-07.
  4. ↑ "Politics in China weighs heavily on businesses". Daily Sabah. 2018-01-17.
  5. ↑ "EUROBIZ MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017". EUCCC.
  6. ↑ "Annual Report 2016". EUCCC.
  7. ↑ "CHINA MANUFACTURING 2025: PUTTING INDUSTRIAL POLICY AHEAD OF MARKET FORCES". EUCCC.
  8. ↑ Dan Prud'homme (IPR Working Group / R&D Forum – Shangai Chapter) (December 17, 2012). "Dulling the Cutting Edge: How Patent-Related Policies and Practices Hamper Innovation". EUCCC.
  9. ↑ Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions Working Group (June 30, 2012). "The Social and Economic Impact of Private Equity in China". EUCCC.
  10. ↑ "Overcapacity in China: An Impediment to the Party's Reform Agenda". EUCCC. February 2016.
  11. ↑ Public Procurement Working Group, Healthcare Equipment Working Group, ICT Working Group, Renewable Energy Sub-Working Group, Legal Working Group. (November 1, 2011). "Public procurement in China". EUCCC.
  12. ↑ EU Business in China. "A View from EU Business in China" (PDF).
  13. ↑ "China needs to be placed at the top of the European Commission's 'to do' list". Financial Times. 2014-11-04.
  14. ↑ "Europe dares to talk tough with China regulators". Financial Times. 2015-02-24.
  15. ↑ "EU body urges China to accelerate opening up". China Daily. 2017-09-19.
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