| China Enacted “Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law” |
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On 10 June 2021, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPCSC) voted to pass the draft for the Law of the PRC on Countering Foreign Sanctions, following two rounds of deliberation in April and June. The law has taken immediate effect, after not being publicly discussed before.
Building upon previous ministerial measures, the Law aims to enrich China’s legal tools to protect against possible effects by foreign laws and sanctions detrimental to the country’s national interests. Previously, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued two measures: MOFCOM Order No. 4 of 2020 on Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List and the MOFCOM Order No. 1 of 2021 on Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extra-territorial Application of Foreign Legislation and Other Measures (“Blocking Statute”). In a nutshell, the first order in 2020 intends to punish companies for hurting China’s interests; the 2021 order empowers Chinese plaintiffs to sue foreign companies for compensation.
Now being elevated to a statute, the Law provides a legislative basis for the MOFCOM measures. More importantly, the Law authorizes State Council agencies (likely, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take the lead) to blacklist entities and individuals who played a part in the laws and sanctions against China’s national interests. Those listed would be subjected to visa rejection, denial of entry into China or deportation if they are in China, assets and property freezing, or prohibited to collaborate with Chinese individuals and organizations. Any decisions made by the State Council agencies would be final, banning administrative reconsideration or judicial review.
Taking a step further, the Law not only demands Chinese nationals and organizations to implement official countermeasures, but also authorizes them to sue organizations and individuals who are deemed collaborating or supporting foreign sanctions - not only for stopping violation, but also to demand compensation. |
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| Data Security Law: Effective from 1 September 2021 |
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Passing the review by the National People’s Congress on 10 June, China’s Data Security Law (DSL) will take effect as of 1 September 2021. Governing two highly consequential topics of data and security, the DSL will add another layer to the complex legal system. Introducing the two concepts of key data and important data and announcing stricter security measures, the DSL indicates that other supportive regulations like “important data catalogs” and related rules will come out as a next step.
For more detailed information on the DSL, please watch out for the German Chamber’s Guide, which will be released soon. |
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| German Chamber Visits Qingpu New City |
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On 4 June, the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai participated in the Qingpu New City promotion event, hosted by the Qingpu district government. In contrast to Jiading's development plan, Qingpu stands out for its digital industry. Its innovation park consists of five industrial clusters: A life science park, a hydrogen energy industrial park, an artificial intelligence industrial park, digital information industrial park, and a new material industrial park. The importance of the Qingpu New City can also be seen by the presence of city leaders at the event: Vice Mayor of Shanghai, Mr. Tang Zhiping, and Party Secretary of Qingpu District, Ms. Zhao Huiqin, were among the attendees. |
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| German Chamber Meets With Companies in Ningbo |
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On 7 June, the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai had an exchange with German and other European companies based in Ningbo. Topics discussed included the development plan of Ningbo and the surrounding areas, interaction with local authorities, travel restrictions, recruitment, and important new policies. Later during the day, the German Chamber met with Zhejiang and Ningbo officials, as part of the 23rd Zhejiang Investment and Trade Symposium, and discussed the business environment in the regions. |
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| German Chamber Meets With Zhejiang and Ningbo Officials |
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Zhejiang is home to several hundred German companies. On 8 June, the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai exchanged with the Vice Governor of Zhejiang Province, Lu Shan, and other officials from Zhejiang and Ningbo in a closed-door meeting ahead of the Zhejiang Matchmaking Symposium. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai, Clas Neumann, delivered greetings virtually, and 20 German companies participated physically in the conference. |
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| [7-9 July] “Xplore China” Delegation Trip to Wuhan |
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Between 7-9 July, "Xplore China" Delegations will visit Wuhan with a focus on the high-end manufacturing industry. We invite industry-related AHK China member companies and interested friends to join our high-level delegation! |
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| [OPINION] Ready For Takeoff | Veli Polat, Lufthansa |
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Before the COVID-19 crisis, working in the travel industry or for an airline like I do was considered special, even glamorous. Then the pandemic hit, and people started contacting me saying: “Oh dear, I feel so sorry for you.”
But there is no need to pity me or my colleagues – and I’ll tell you why. [...]
The opinion section showcases fresh voices from the Sino-German community. This article was originally published in the spring edition of the German Chamber Ticker. |
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AHK Greater China | Shanghai is delighted to present the German pavilion of the China Wind Power 2021, taking place at the China International Exhibition Center (New Venue), Beijing. 18-20 October 2021. The German pavilion will remain in Hall E1, neighboring the Danish and Norwegian Pavilion, and occupying a prime location connecting Hall E1 and E2. So far, 13 German companies have confirmed their participation, and the final 8 sqm pavilion space is available before 30 June 2021.
For more information, please contact:
Elle DONG |
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Companies who missed the opportunity to take part in the German Pavilion at CIIE 2021, can now join the only German Company Directory for CIIE 2021. This directory will give CIIE visitors direct access to your booth location and will be distributed throughout our AHK network all over China. For registration, please contact: Ms. Zhou Jiaxing T: +86 21 3858 5078 |
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The German Wind Power Company Directory 2022/2023 will be launched during the CWP exhibition this October. A 10% early bird discount is valid for special page ads before 30 June 2021.
The German Wind Power Companies Directory (WPD) is published by German Industry & Commerce Greater China | Shanghai every two years. This bilingual handbook is the only overview of the German wind energy enterprises in the Chinese market. It is going to be distributed for free at all the AHK cooperated events & exhibitions regarding wind power & other renewable energy industries for the next two years (2022-2023).
For registration, please contact:
Elle DONG |
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| GC DEALS - The Benefit Program for German Chamber Members |
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The German Chamber of Commerce's GC Deals is an exclusive service for all Chamber members in Mainland China, where participating businesses offer their services at discounted rates and you, as our member, can enjoy a special rate for the products or services of more than 200 GC Deals Partners.
To receive discounts, it is sufficient to present your membership card to the Deals partner. |
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