European Commissioner McGrath Meets European Chamber Delegation

On 6th November, Carlo D’Andrea, vice president of the European Chamber and chair of the Shanghai Chapter, together with representatives of the European Chamber’s Advisory Council, met with Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, alongside his delegation. Commissioner McGrath is the first European Commissioner to visit China following the EU-China Summit in July. 

During the roundtable, the European Chamber delegation raised several concerns with Commissioner McGrath regarding consumption tax, transparency in logistics policies, consumer protection-related standards and regulations, company classifications, and consolidation in the Chinese market. Commissioner McGrath answered questions and provided insights into the European Commission's priorities for the coming years, particularly regarding plans for further integration of the internal market, updates to the EU's Customs policies and adjustments of European compliance norms, as well as its engagement with Chinese counterparts.