Beijing office

    The China Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to join the seminar "Best Practices for EU SMEs in China`s Food & Beverage Industry-Customs, Labelling and IP Issues" organized by the EU SME Centre and IPR SME Centre.   The panel discussion  will be held at Beijing Marriott Northeast Hotel on December 3rd 2013. Since China became the world’s largest importer of agricultural products in 2012, opportunities for European F&B companies will continue to increase. In This context EU SME Centre and IPR SME Helpdesk are organizing the panel discussion on how EU SMEs can manage their F&B business successfully in China.   Aspects discussed will include: • Who are the key players in the customs process, what are the key legislations and standards in China? • Labelling requirements for food & beverages to be sold in the Chinese market. • How to protect and enforce your IPR in China’s F&B Industry. • Lesson learned, best practices and tips for a smooth import into China. You will receive practical advice from China experts and have the opportunity to attend a one-on-one consultation session to discuss your individual questions. One-On-One Business Consultation Sessions If you would like to receive confidential One-on-One advice about your business in China, sign up for a free, 20-minute consultation with the experts of the EU SME Centre or the China IPR SME Helpdesk. To ensure you have a chance to meet with the experts, please book your session in advance by indicating your interest when you register. Please specify the nature of your question and the expert you wish to book a session with. The One-on-One consultations are open to European SMEs on a first-come, first-served basis. Any information you provide to the EU SME Centre and the China IPR SME Helpdesk with be treated as confidential. This event is open to all EU SMEs and intermediaries such as members of commerce, embassies and trade promotion agencies.   Please refer to the flyer for any further information. If you would like to attend, please register by emailing registration@eusmecentre.org.cn with the name and date of the event in the subject line and your company information. You will receive a confirmation email.   Thanks for your attention   CICC

  The 11th China Agricultural Trade Fair CATF 2013, which will be held in Wuhan from Nov. 30th to Dec. 3rd, 2013. CATF 2013, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Officially supported by over eight ministries, is the leading and professional agricultural trade fair in China, thus offering the most direct and efficient business platform for suppliers and purchasers to meet Chinese importers and wholesalers. Please refer to the brochure for more information about the fair. Italian exhibitors are offered the following benefits: Free purchase news release at major media Buyers and Sellers Meeting Day (Meet with qualified Chinese sellers, representatives and distributors selected by Chinese agricultural trade specialists) Reception by trade consultancy staff at the fair Travel subsidy to big buyers or buyer-group organizers, including free hotel accommodation and local transportation Free entry of buyer`s products information on the fair`s official website for one year Enclosed are Application contract and Application form. For any enquiry about participation terms and conditions, please e-mail Mr Robert Woo, winecompetition@163.com or info@winechinaexpo.com Best regards, CICC

        Once more, the Italian Gala Dinner 2013 is a unique occasion to experience the Italian Lifestyle with your friends and business partners.   To make this evening a success, we count on your support, contribution and participation!   Booking is open until Nov. 23th Corporate Table – RMB 9,500.00 (10 pax) Single Ticket – RMB 999.00   RSVP: info@cameraitacina.com   Do you wish to SPONSOR making this event the promotional platform for your business?   Please refer to below sponsorship packages Diamond Sponsor – RMB 60,000.00 Gold Sponsor – RMB 45,000.00 Silver Sponsor – RMB 25,000.00 Lucky Draw Sponsors     We look forward to welcome you at the Italian Gala Dinner 2013!   Best regards, CICC  

“How to draft contracts in China and avoid pitfalls in employment relationship”.                       The seminar, jointly hosted by EU SME Centre and China Italy Chamber of Commerce, will be held on October 23rd, 2013, 5.30 – 8:30pm, at Intercontinental Qingdao.   Structured in two parts, the seminar will: describe main Chinese contracts (i.e. purchase, processing, outsourcing, technology transfer etc.) digging into terms of payment, IPR protection and dispute resolution. The aim is to make our guests more familiar with different contracts’ structure and conscious of potential weaknesses in it. focus on most common pitfalls which awaits for employer in employment relationship including usual mistakes in conclusion of labour contract, common causes for labour dispute and how to prevent them. This presentation will also provide to our guests the most updated development in labour legislation in China. Our Experts: Sara Marchetta is resident partner in Chiomenti Studio Legale, Beijing Office. Sara is a member of the Italy Bar of Lawyers and, before the degree in Italian law (2202), graduated also in Chinese language and literature (1994), besides having learned Chinese law at Peking University (1994-1998). She is also the Vice-President of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce. Her practice areas include corporate, contract and intellectual property law, with a strong focus on FDI in highly regulated sectors (including infrastructure).   Johnny Choi has experience in all areas of PRC employment law, working for top employment law practices in China since 2005. He specialises in providing strategic counselling to multinational clients on employment hiring and termination; establishment and enforcement of company policies; non-compete restrictions; leaves of absence; downsizing; wage and hour laws; and employment due diligence and employee transition issues in M&A transactions.   The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and networking session.   For registration, please send an e-mail to: info@cameraitacina.com, before October 21st, at 6.00 pm.   Thank you for the attention!   CICC