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.
This trade fair is an international consumer goods event with no less than 4o countries, 4000 enterprises, 20,000 special buyers and 2.6 million customers come to the fair to trade. UK enterprises with consumer goods are invited to exhibit their goods.
The fair is strongly supported by the Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China and Sichuan People’s Government, jointly hosted by Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce, Sichuan Economics and Information Commisson, Sichuan Marketing Association.
For more information about the fair and how to join, please contact info@britchamswchina.org
Even though, China and European Union Member States are parties to the same international agreements on IPR protection, like the Paris Convention, the Berne Convention, and TRIPS Agreement, there are several key differences between European and Chinese IP laws which are important to understand in order to efficiently manage your intellectual property in China.This webinar gives European SMEs practical advice on what they need to keep in mind when designing IP protection strategies to enter China’s lucrative market.
On Wednesday, 18 January 2017, you are welcome to join Helpdesk expert Ms. Alessandra Chies for a China IPR SME Helpdesk webinar session “Europe vs. China: What are the Main Differences in IP Protection?“. Ms. Chies will give an overview to European SMEs about the main differences between European Union and China in IP registration, protection and enforcement, covering IPR Issues such as:
- A comprehensive overview on differences in trade mark, copyright, patent and design patent protection;
- How to enforce IP rights in China, what is different from Europe;
- Practical tips on how to create a robust IP protection strategy in China;
- Practical case studies of European SMEs experiencing and overcoming IP issues in China.
This free of charge web-based seminar is composed of a 45-minute expert presentation, where Ms. Chies 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
We hope to see you soon!
Celebrating the Life of Robert Burns
A Burns Night Supper is an annual celebratory tribute to the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796).
Celebrated on, or about, the Bard’s birthday, January 25th, Burns Suppers includes the “Piping” of the haggis, the drinking of Scotch whisky, and the recital of works by, about, and in the spirit of the Bard.
Diamond Bay Health and Lifestyle Centre
One of Chengdu’s most picturesque venues located in in the beautiful Longquan National Park Reserve. The Center is sat on the Bank of the tranquil natural Longquan Lake and surrounded by 3000 acres of Primeval Forrest; you would be forgiven for not leaving.
- Stephen Phillips, Chief Executive, China-Britain Business Council
- Cecille El Beleidi, HM Consul-General, Chongqing
- Senior official, Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce
- UK companies
- Local companies and investors
- Speaking opportunity at the seminar
- Pre-event branding in event marketing materials, pre/post publicity
- On-site visual branding as “Seminar Partner” with large company logo
- Formal acknowledgment in CBBC Chief Executive’s speech
- Company brochure on reception desk
- Introduction to senior UK/Chinese officials
- Meeting with directors of Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce and Sichuan Provincial Investment Promotion Bureau (meeting led by CBBC Chief Executive)
- Introduction to local companies for potential business opportunities
For the majority of European SMEs doing business in or with China and/or South-East Asia, importing or exporting goods is the most fundamental section of their business operations. Therefore, protecting their IP through Chinese and South-East Asian customs at the boarders is the key to their business success. In fact, custom seizures can be a valuable tool to use to protect and enforce your IP. This webinar gives the SMEs an overview of customs protection in China and in South-East Asia.
On Monday, 20 February 2017, you are welcome to join Helpdesk expert Mr. Philippe Girard-Foley for a webinar session “How to Use Customs to Protect your IP in China and South-East Asia” Mr. Girard-Foley will give SMEs a comprehensive overview of IP protection with the Customs in China and South-East Asia, concentrating particularly on:
- A general overview of Customs protection in China and South-East Asia;
- Information on how to record your IP with the Customs;
- Practical advice on how to cooperate with the Customs authorities to best protect your IP;
- Tips and watch-outs for developing a robust IP protection strategy;
- Case studies of European SMEs using customs to protect their IP.
During this free of charge webinar Mr. Girard-Foley will give a 45-minute expert presentation, accompanied with tips for SMEs on protecting IP with Customs in China and South-East Asia. This will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session, where Mr. Girard-Foley answers your questions.
Language: English
We hope to see you soon!
China’s green tech market develops rapidly in recent years with strong support from the government that looks for a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for the country.
Watch this webinar video to learn more about the rising business opportunities in China’s green tech market and how your company can best tap into it. It covers the following topics:
- Chinese 13th Five-year Plan
- Chinese Energy Sector
- Chinese Water Sector
- Chinese Environmental Sector
- Entering in Chinese Green Tech Market
- Conclusion and Business Advice for European SMEs
Click the image below to view the webinar video on YouTube or click here.
About the Expert
Gianluca Ghiara
Gianluca is the managing director of Geapower, an engineering consulting company based in Beijing. Since 2005, he has been consulting European and Chinese companies active in the environmental protection and renewable energy fields. He has been involved in the development of almost 50 projects in the renewable energy, waste, water treatment and industrial pollution control sectors. Gianluca is the elected Vice Chair of the Environment Working Group at the European Chamber of Commerce in China.
Join us along with the Italian & German Chamber of Commerce for our work safety seminar to get an insight on the important factors about the Work Safety Law in the People’s Republic of China.
Click here to register.
BIBS Open Day Carnival at the Chengdu Beanstalk School will be celebrating their new amazing 25 acre campus!”The Beanstalk Education Group has been educating students for 21 years, growing from one campus to eight, from a kindergarten to a Pre-K – Grade 12 school now offering the International Baccalaureate (IB). Through our Kindergarten and K-12 Divisions, Beanstalk empowers its students to become bilingual, multi-cultural and globally-minded citizens who are equipped with the knowledge and integrity to function successfully, responsibly and effectively in an ever-evolving environment.”
This first ever carnival at BIBS will be full of fun and exciting activities and games for the children. The kids will have the time of their lifes at the carnival and there are some outstanding prizes that you can win!
Extract the QR code below to register.
For more information, please click here.
