Category: In Brief

Survey: Technology Infrastructures Needed by European SMEs

The European Commission, in cooperation with European stakeholder groups and national authorities, is preparing cornerstones for a strategy to develop Technology Infrastructures (TIs) and related policies in the European Union. Industrial enterprises of all sizes are considered key users of such facilities. A TI policy should reflect the future needs of enterprises for support and […]

Written by on 6 September 2024

Policy News for SMEs in China

This column aims to inform you of recent policy announcements made by China’s governmental agencies, with a selection made on the issues most relevant to European SMEs. Do you have questions about regulatory changes and their impact on your business? Ask our experts for free information and advice. August 2024 Launch of the Third National […]

Written by on 27 August 2024

Advocacy News: SME Concerns Highlighted at the GBA Roundtable Discussion Conference

On 15 August 2024, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, addressed the GBA Development Business Conference. In his speech, Mr Zenkel stressed the need to enhance the GBA plan’s effectiveness for European businesses. Drawing on critical insights from the Business Confidence Survey 2024, he […]

Written by on 26 August 2024

Advocacy News: Calls for Regulatory Optimisation and Green Energy Procurement at the Shenzhen Foreign-invested Enterprises Symposium

On 6 August 2024, the European Chamber participated in the Shenzhen Foreign-invested Enterprises Symposium, represented by Ms Miya Yao, the Chamber’s Marketing and Communicating Coordinator. Key Shenzhen officials from the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission included Ms Chen Yumin, Deputy Director of the Office of Opening Up, and Mr Xiong Min, First-Level Principal Staff Member […]

Written by on 13 August 2024

Advocacy Actions: South China SME Forum Chairs Meet with Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce

On 30 July 2024, representatives from the European Chamber met with Ms Wang Shuying, Director of the Investment Promotion Office of the Shenzhen Investment Promotion Bureau, to discuss how to address the main challenges encountered by European SMEs in China and explore related policies supporting SME development.  The meeting was attended by several European Chamber […]

Written by on 6 August 2024

Advocacy Actions: European Chamber South China Member Addresses Promotional Conference on Business and Travel Activities

On 25 July 2024 in Guangzhou, European Chamber South China Board Member and HR Forum Vice Chair Ms Blandine Cressard was invited to participate and deliver a speech at the Promotional Conference on Business and Travel Activities in Guangdong for Foreigners. The event was also attended by Mr Zhang Jinsong, Director General of the Department […]

Written by on 1 August 2024

Advocacy Actions: Meeting with the Guangzhou SME Bureau

On 18 July 2024, the European Chamber met with representatives of the Guangzhou Private Economy and Small and Medium Enterprises Bureau: Mr Zeng Defeng, Director of the Service System Construction Department, and Chen Sining, Deputy Investigator of the Service System Construction Department. The meeting aimed to discuss how to solve the main challenges encountered by European […]

Written by on 1 August 2024

Understanding Demographic Headwinds Threatening Growth in China

On 11 April 2024, the EU SME Centre, together with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, hosted a policy meeting where Scott Rozelle, co-director of Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research at Stanford University, and Ernan Cui, […]

Written by on 17 April 2024

Policy Meeting: A Two Sessions Roundup with Neil Thomas and Dan Wang

On 19 March 2024, the EU SME Centre, in partnership with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, held its latest policy meeting. This event assembled experts and stakeholders from the European diplomatic and business associations to discuss the impact of China’s recent legislative developments on its economic and political landscape. Dan Wang, Chief […]

Written by on 26 March 2024