Events


The Chamber manages 50+ events each year, offering gainful opportunities to network with like-minded business people. Members are able to attend events at either complimentary or preferential rates. Our Focus Groups are targeting specific sectors and drive the majority of our events.

Sep
11
Mon
Free Seminar surrounding Labour Laws & Tax Issues @ EUPIC (La Defence Conference Room)
Sep 11 @ 14:30 – 17:30

On September 11th – La Defence Conference Room. This free-of-charge (limited capacity) seminar will cover labour laws & tax issues related topics. On behalf of D’Andrea & Partners – PHC Tax & Accounting Advisory Co., LTD. we would kindly like to invite you to join this seminar. 

The speech will be divided into two main sections:

Labour Law and HR-panel:
Recruitment Compliance,
In-service Compliance,
Termination Compliance,
Labour Dispatch and Dispute Resolution.

Taxation Panel:
Individual Income Tax,
Taxes on wages and salaries,
Tax on income from personal services,
Income from interest and dividends and bonuses.

The seminar will be host in English by the Lawyer Mr. Matteo Zhi for the Legal part and by the Lawyer Mr. Arduino Agostinelli for the Taxation part.

Agenda:
14.30 – 15.00) Registration
15.00 – 16.00) Labor Law and HR Panel
16.00 – 17.00) Taxation Panel
17.00) Q&A

Participation Free of Charge, just for the Members!

If interested in joining the event, please scan the QR code below

About the Speakers:

Mr. Matteo Zhi – Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners
Mr. Zhi advises European and Chinese clients on various legal matters and business transactions in China and cross-border. His special focus areas are: foreign direct investment FDI, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, IPO and re-financing, commercial, real estate, construction, labor as well as dispute resolution. Mr. Zhi also provides advices to the clients on outbound investment and immigration in Italy and Europe. Mr. Zhi graduated in law from the University of Nanjing (China), and then awarded Master’s Degree on Corporate Advisor (Giurista d’impresa) at Roma Tre University and Juris Master at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Koguan Law School. Professional Experience Mr. Zhi is now Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners, International Boutique law and consulting firm and he can also count on a long experience within a leading Italian law firm in China with portfolio composed of both Chinese and International clients from 2010 to July 2013. Mr. Zhi has served in public office for a few years therefore could assist the client in handling relationships with the governmental offices. Mr. Zhi is registered in Shanghai Bar Association as qualified PRC Lawyer and has made speeches with topics regarding the investments in Italy on different seminars as well as published several articles regarding Sino-Italian legal affairs.

Mr. Arduino Agostinelli – Deputy General Manager of PHC Advisory
Mr. Agostinelli advises clients on Tax and Accounting matters and works on Financial Due Diligence projects, Business Plans, Internal Audit projects. His main focus areas are: Fiscal Position Analysis related to foreign employees; Tax aspects related to an individual who is domiciled in PRC (Individual Income Tax). Mr. Agostinelli graduated in Business and Management and then awarded Master’s Degree on Financial Business at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome (Italy). Before PHC Advisory in Shanghai, Mr. Agostinelli was Auditor at Deloitte in Rome.

 

 

Nov
18
Sat
Blue Sheep: Handcraft and Gift Shop Christmas Bazaar @ A Qu Shop
Nov 18 @ 10:00 – 18:00
Nov
21
Tue
Seminar Chongqing: Financial Advice for Expat Professionals @ GCSS
Nov 21 @ 16:00 – 18:00
Nov
22
Wed
Seminar Chengdu: Financial Advice for Expat Professionals @ British Business Centre Chengdu
Nov 22 @ 16:00 – 18:00
Nov
23
Thu
China IPR SME Helpdesk: Trade Marks Webinar @ Webinar
Nov 23 @ 10:00 – 11:00

The webinar will provide a practical and detailed overview of Trade mark protection in China focusing on the new developments in Chinese Trade Mark Law. The expert will discuss how to combat preemptive trade mark registrations in China and how to deal with bad faith trade mark registrations. The expert will also explain what legal measures SMEs can take in case of a Trade Mark infringement. The expert will use extensive case studies to illustrate his arguments.

Branding is one of the most important parts of your business, as brands help consumers distinguish your products from competitors’ products and build brand loyalty. In China you can protect your brand with trade marks.This webinar will provide you a practical and detailed overview of trade mark protection in China focusing on the new developments in Chinese Trade Mark Law. The expert will discuss how to combat preemptive trade mark registrations in China and how to deal with bad faith trade mark registrations.  

On Thursday, 23 November 2017, you are welcome to join Helpdesk expert Mr. Charles Feng for a China IPR SME Helpdesk webinar session “Trade marks: Application of Honesty and Trust Principle – a new strategy to combat pre-emptive trade mark registration in China”. Mr. Feng will give a detailed overview to European SMEs about how to protect your IP in China’s fast-growing business environment, focusing on: 

  • Providing an overview of trade mark protection  
  • Overview of how to combat pre-emptive trade mark registration 
  • What actions can SMEs take in case of a trade mark infringement
  • Expert tips on how to develop a comprehensive IP protection strategy in China
  • Case studies involving European SMEs

This free of charge web-based seminar is composed of a 45-minute expert presentation, where Mr. Feng will take you through a range of simple, cost-effective measures to protect your company against IP infringements in China. This will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session where all our participants can pose questions to the expert.

Language: English

Dec
6
Wed
Education Focus Group Winter Break Meeting Chongqing @ British Council Office
Dec 6 @ 14:00 – 16:00
Dec
7
Thu
Duravit Factory Visit @ Duravit Factory Chongqing
Dec 7 @ 13:00 – 16:00

This is an event in cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce South & Southwest China.

Departure from the Grand Theater Subway Station.

Please sign up for this event by contacting the BritCham by calling to 028 6830 5159, or mail events@britchamswchina.org BEFORE Friday 1st of December.

Jan
17
Wed
Cyber Security Seminar @ JLL Office Chongqing
Jan 17 @ 15:00 – 17:00

Dear all,

The British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China is delighted to invite all for the Cyber Security Seminar in Chongqing, which will be given on Wednesday 17th of January. This seminar will be hosted by our expert partner de Bedin & Lee Solicitors. 

This seminar aims to inform & lecture about all (potential) dangers that might be encounter in today’s online world. Moreover, our expert speaker will also provide tips and tricks in order to prevent and secure yourself online.

 

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