中国欧盟商会介绍（2024版） 英文版

The Independent Voice of European Business in ChinaEUROPEAN UNION CHAMBEROF COMMERCE IN CHINAUpdated in March 2024ContentINTRODUCTIONMEMBERSHIPADVOCACYBUSINESS INTELLIGENCECOMMUNITYINTRODUCTIONBackground• To be the unified, independent and influential voice of European businesses in China.• To be a member-value-driven organisation serving European companies across all industries in China.VisionThe European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) was founded by 51 member companies on 19th October 2000. The rationale for establishing the European Chamber was based on the need of the European Union (EU) and European businesses to find a common voice across the various business sectors throughout China.The European Chamber has grown to more than 1,700 member companies and operates from seven chapters across nine cities: Beijing, Nanjing, South China (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), Shanghai, Shenyang, Southwest China (Chengdu and Chongqing) and Tianjin.The European Chamber is recognised by the European Commission and the Chinese authorities as the official voice of European businesses in China. Mission StatementAs a member-based organisation, the European Chamber seeks to:• ensure greater market access and provide a level playing field for European businesses in China;• improve market conditions for all businesses in China;• facilitate networking among members and stakeholders;• provide members with relevant information on doing business in China; and• update its members on economic trends and legislation in China.Principles• We are an independent, non-profit organisation governed by our members.• We work for the benefit of European businesses as a whole.• We operate as a single, networked organisation across China.• We maintain close, constructive relations with Chinese and European officials, while retaining our independence.• We seek the broadest possible representation of European businesses in China within our membership: large, medium and small enterprises from all business sectors and European Member States.• We operate in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations.• We treat all our members, business partners and employees with fairness and integrity.MEMBERSHIPThe European Chamber guarantees members a common voice and means for effectively communicating with European and Chinese government officials, business associations and media. As a member. you will be part of a network of more than 1,700 others that represent international businesses of all sizes from a wide range of sectors operating across China.Advocacy: We Support Your Government Affairs Advocacy EffortsThe European Chamber uses its influence to push for increased market opening and regulatory reform in China through its 26 working groups.Business Intelligence: We Help You Understand Policy and Market ConditionsThe European Chamber helps businesses to quickly understand how China’s current market conditions impact business in China, by providing analysis of policy and macro