Events

The 4th webtalk of "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" will take place on June 6th, 2022 at 11:00 am (Beijing time). "Sharing Is Caring" is the new webinar series launched by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) together with our Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG).  During this session, we will invite company executives operating in the automotive sector to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the market trends.   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 11:00 - 11:05 Introduction from the moderator of the Webtalk, Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the MEWG and Risk Management at UFI FILTER 11:05 - 11:20 Automotive sector Market trends, Shirley Wang, Deloitte China Financial Advisory ExCo member and Innovation leader, Deloitte AP "Future of M&A" committee member 11:20 - 11:30 Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: Maserati China, Brembo and Icona Design Group 11:30-12:00  Panel discussion focused on automotive and market trends with: - Mirko Pietro Bordiga, Managing Director at Maserati China - Lucio Bresin, Purchasing Head -After Market Business Unit and China Operations, Brembo Group - Enea Colombo, General Manager at Icona Design Group 12:00 - 12:15 Q&A from the audience     EVENT DETAILS Date: June 6th 2022  Time: 11 am – 12:15 pm (Beijing time) Method: Online via Zoom Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry Format: Panel discussion Interested in joining? Register here.    MODERATOR Carlo Nizia, MEWG Vice Coordinator and Risk Management at UFI FILTER SPEAKERS Mirko Pietro Bordiga, Managing Director at Maserati China Lucio Bresin, Purchasing Head - After Market Business Unit and China Operations, Brembo Group Enea Colombo, General Manager at Icona Design Group   ANY QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC? Questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before the webinar takes place. Do you want to be one of the panelists for the next webinars?  Write to us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com indicating the macro sector to which your company belongs (machinery, automotive, etc.).

The third webtalk of "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" will take place on May 26th, 2022 at 11:00 AM (Beijing time). "Sharing Is Caring" is the new webinar series launched by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) together with our Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG).  During this session, we will invite company executives operating in the Industrial Sectors to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the Incentives to support the restart after the lockdown. In this exclusive 1-hour virtual exchange, high-level executives will share their own experiences and provide insights into topics such as: • How can manufacturing companies postpone payment of taxes? • Which are the main VAT incentives? And how to apply for them? • How to depreciate fixed assets? • Which incentive policies can help company cash flow? • How can we get the rental reduction/exemption for the lockdown period? • What are the incentive policies in terms of Human Resource management? How can the companies lower the labour cost during the lockdown period? • If our company is now on the Whitelist for resumption of production, can we apply for subsidies/incentives from the local government for the extra costs sustained for having all employees working and living in a closed loop?   AGENDA (Beijing Time)   11:00 - 11:05 Greetings from Renzo Isler, CICC Secretary General 11:05 - 11:10 Introduction from the moderator of the Webtalk, Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the MEWG and Risk Management at UFI FILTER 11:10 - 11:25 Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: GWA - Greatway Advisory, RsA Asia, D’Andrea & Partners 11:25 - 11:55 Panel discussion focused on the Incentives, with: -Giada Piccinini, Head of Shanghai office at GWA - Greatway Advisory -Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia -Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel 11:55 - 12:15 Q&A from the audience   EVENT DETAILS Date: May 26th 2022  Time: 11 am – 12:15 pm (Beijing time) Method: Online via Zoom Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry Format: Panel discussion   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   MODERATOR Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the MEWG and Risk Management at UFI FILTER   SPEAKERS Giada Piccinini, Head of Shanghai Office, Senior Tax Advisor of GWA - Greatway Advisory Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Director of RsA Asia Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel   ANY QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC? Questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  before the webinar takes place. Do you want to be one of the panelists for the next webinars? Write to us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  indicating the macro sector to which your company belongs (machinery, automotive, etc.).     "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" is a new webinar series aimed at providing useful tools to overcome the current market difficulties due to the recent COVID restrictions. The main objective of the webinar series is to share the experiences of companies belonging to the Mechanical Engineering Working Group operating in China, which we have divided into 7 major macro sectors: • Components • Machinery • Industrial Services • Automotive • Manufacturing • Electronics • Home Applications Sharing one's difficulties, experiences and business sentiment can also inspire other companies or be a good opportunity to receive support. The main issues and common discussion topics that we have identified are: • Reopening of activities • Supply Chain • Incentives • Block of production • Logistic • HR

Our Member AsecorpChina Business Consulting, with the support of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to invite you to the hybrid event “Why Jiaxing could be your solution”, which will take place on May 27th, 2022 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) both online and offline in Jiaxing. Starting this year many of us and our companies have been significantly impacted by the new Omicron variant that has forced our business into constant lockdowns, supply chain challenges and closed-loop management of productions. In this event, we would like to invite you to listen to how Jiaxing authorities are trying to help the companies in their territory to stay as operational as possible - within the limits of their decision-making possibilities - creating a dialogue with the local companies in order to balance the goal of containment with the necessary goal of economic stability. We are stuck now in this situation, but no matter how long it could be, it’s temporary and we all know that the future growth is in China and Asia Pacific. Jiaxing, always a reliable city with a promising future.   EVENT DETAILS Date: May 27h, 2022 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm (Beijing Time) Method: Hybrid, both online and offline at Plainvim International Modern Industrial Park (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. Address: 1100 Ya Zhong Road, Daqiao Town, Nanhu District, Jiaxing, Zhejiang | 名称：平谦国际现代产业园（嘉兴）有限公司 地址：浙江省嘉兴市南湖区大桥镇亚中路1100号. Event fee: Free of charge with limited seats, priority will be given to manufacturing firms. RSVP at rterminio@asecorpchina.com.cn Language: English & Chinese   This event, organized by AsecorpChina Business Consulting with offices in Jiaxing, will be hosted with a hybrid formula online/offline. Plainvim International sponsors the offline space and catering in their newly open venue in Nanhu district. Representatives of Jiaxing’s expat community together with representatives of Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Commerce and Jiaxing Science City will be received offline while online guest will attend via Teams.     On site, Ms Anson Sun, Winner of 1st prize China Barista competition 2020 hosted in Chengdu, and owner of the coffee shops based in Jiaxing, “That’s Coffee”, will receive guests with self-rosted coffees on demand, accompanied by own baked pastries.      The session will start with Mr Luis Liu, Chief Economist of Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Commerce, introducing how Jiaxing is supporting and planning to support further the operations of foreign-invested companies in Jiaxing and will be followed by testimonial of two companies established in Jiaxing since over 10 years. The Jiaxing Science City will contribute to the Q&A session that will end the online webinar. Offline participants will then be entertained with a networking activity accompanied by wine and finger food, including some locally made salami sponsored by ISU. Spaces are limited and priority will be given to manufacturing firms. Those interested please contact:  rterminio@asecorpchina.com.cn

    The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) with its Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG) invites you to join our online roundtable “IP Monetization: Using Intellectual Property to Finance Your Business”, on May 23rd at 5:00 pm (Beijing time).  In response to the current challenges for businesses brought about by the pandemic, in this roundtable event, we will discuss with industry experts how to use your copyright, trademark, or patent rights as a guarantee for bank loans. This is part of a government incentive policy to support companies during the pandemic. IP monetization experts and banks representatives will provide insights on how to use this tool to increase company value, obtain competitive financing, and apply for government subsidies. We will also discuss how IP monetization may innovate on your management, protection and valorization of your intellectual property.    Agenda Introductory remarks:  5:00 – 5:10 Mr. Raffaello Girotto, Legal Attaché, Embassy of Italy in the P.R.C. 5:10 – 5:20 How to use your IP to obtain bank financing – Mr. Lucas Liu, Partner of Beijing Zhongjinhao Assets Appraisal Co., Ltd.  IP Financing Solutions: commercial terms and case studies:  5:20 – 5:30 Mr. Sun Mengli, Manager of the Inclusive Finance Division, Bank of China Head Office 5:30 – 5:40 Ms. Elaine Feng - International Desk, International Banking Department, Bank of Shanghai Head Quarter 5:40 – 6:00 Q&A Moderator: Mr. Carlo Geremia, IPWG Coordinator   EVENT DETAILS Date: May 23rd, 2022 Time: 5:00-6:00 pm (Beijing Time) Place: Online via Zoom Language: English & Chinese  Price: Free of charge Interested in joining? Click here.   SPEAKERS Lukas Liu, Partner of Beijing Zhongjinhao Assets Appraisal Co., Ltd. Mr. Liu is the Partner of Beijing Zhongjinhao Assets Appraisal Co., Ltd., serving as the general manager of the IP financial business department, the general manager of the Operation Center in Dawan District, and the head of the Operation Center in Zhejiang Province. Meanwhile, he also serves as the deputy secretary-general of Guangdong Chinese Returned Overseas Association and a member of the First Council Financial Committee of Shenzhen Nanshan Intellectual Property Alliance.   Sun Mengli, Manager of the Inclusive Finance Division, Bank of China Head Office Mr Meng Li Has many years of experience in the corporate lending business, including intellectual property corporate finance business. He participated in the research and development of Bank of China's intellectual property pledge financing product - "Hui Ruwan·Zhihui Loan"   Elaine Feng, International Desk, International Banking Department, Bank of Shanghai Head Quarter Elaine Feng is working in International Desk team in the International Banking Dept. of Bank of Shanghai Head Quarter. She promotes the bank’s collaboration with both government agencies and various professional service organizations, extending strong support to enterprises, who are ‘going out’ Chinese investment enterprises and ‘bringing in’ foreign investment enterprises, to realize their goals of globalization. Since the establishment of International Desk in 2014, the Desk has provided banking services and advice to more than 1,300 cross-border enterprises, most of whom are foreign investment ones. Ms. Feng graduated from Fudan University with a bachelor degree of economics. She has over 10 years’ experience in banking business including the secondment as an account manager to Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) Limited. She has rich and diversified experience in cross-border finance, trade settlement and corporate banking services for foreign investment enterprises.