On 5 November, a European Chamber delegation led by President Jens Eskelund met with Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong, putting EU SME concerns at the centre of high‑level dialogue.
Eskelund raised key issues—green transition, data governance and talent attraction—aligned with Shenzhen’s policy agenda, and praised the city’s active follow‑up since last year’s Chamber‑government exchange. Vice President and South China Chapter Chair Fabian Blake presented the Chapter’s advocacy priorities, including green energy access and smoother implementation of the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax policy for foreign staff, directly supporting EU SME operations.
Mayor Qin underlined Shenzhen’s economic progress and reiterated its commitment to an international business environment, pledging ongoing support for foreign firms and cross‑sector cooperation. He welcomed the Chamber’s input and called for deeper ties with European businesses.
Through this meeting, the European Chamber advanced EU SME interests by connecting them with top policymakers, ensuring their priorities shaped local strategies, and reinforcing Shenzhen’s openness to European investment and collaboration.
