Category: In Brief

Policy News for SMEs in China: October 2026

Supreme Court Issues First Dispute Resolution Opinions on AI Issues Supreme People’s Court (SPC) China’s Supreme People’s Court has issued its first judicial guidance clarifying liability on topics such as for AI-generated content, personal data processing, consumer protection and autonomous driving. Some key questions remain unresolved, including on copyright ownership and the use of copyrighted […]

Written by on 29 October 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: September 2026

Food & Beverage: New User Manual for the Mandatory Registration on the CIFER Database General Administration of Customs (GACC) The Chinese Customs just published the English version of the official manual detailing the registration process on CIFER (“User Manual of Registration Management System for Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food). Download the CIFER User Manual here […]

Written by on 29 September 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: August 2026

New Regulations on Cosmetics Registration and Filing National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) With Announcement No. 70 of 2026, released on 29 July and effective immediately, China’s National Medical Products Administration is simplifying cosmetics registration and filing. International products launched first or launched simultaneously in China and other markets can now avoid submitting proof of overseas sales. […]

Written by on 27 August 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: July 2026

China Adopts New Trademark Law National People’s Congress (NPC) In late June, China adopted the amended Trademark Law, which addresses many long-term concerns of SMEs while having an impact on trademark prosecution, enforcement and brand protection strategies of SMEs operating in or entering the market. Read more in English on the China IP SME Helpdesk’s website […]

Written by on 31 July 2026

Call for Comments: 2026/2027 SME Position Paper Draft

We invite European SMEs in China to review the first draft of the 2026/2027 Inter-Chamber SME Working Group Position Paper. The Position Paper is a major lobbying document for European industry in China and is widely recognised by the Chinese and European governments, EU institutions, business associations and the media as the authoritative voice of […]

Written by on 30 June 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: June 2026

SAMR Releases Enforcement Guidelines for Cited Content in Advertisements State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) The guidelines strengthen oversight of cited data, research findings and quotations in advertisements to ensure they are accurate and verifiable. Advertisements should disclose sources and any applicable conditions, scope and/or validity periods. The guidelines point out that advertisers remain responsible […]

Written by on 22 June 2026

EU SME Centre Participates in International Logistics Summit Panel

On 3 June, EU SME Centre Advocacy Manager Ester Cañada Amela joined a panel discussion during the International Logistics Summit in Barcelona. The session brought together representatives from business support organisations around the world, and it was titled “The Response of Supply Chains and International Trade to the Current Disruptions”. During the exchange, the various representatives […]

Written by on 10 June 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: May 2026

China Releases Comprehensively Revised Implementing Provisions of Drug Administration Law State Council China’s revised Implementing Provisions of the Drug Administration Law took effect on 15 May 2026 with a major overhaul. The new rules formally recognise overseas research data and strengthen fast-track approval pathways for innovative drugs. They introduce clinical trial data protection and market exclusivity periods […]

Written by on 28 May 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: April 2026

China Tightens Enforcement of Rules in Criminal Cases of Corruption and Bribery Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuratorate Starting 1 May 2026, new measures aim to strengthen enforcement against cases of corruption, bribery and embezzlement by setting clearer monetary thresholds and clarifying valuation rules for shares, luxury goods and other assets. Authorities may pursue […]

Written by on 30 April 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: March 2026

GACC Releases Implementation Details on Decree 280 General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) Announcement No. 27 released on 18 March 2026 shed light on the implementation of Decree 280, which will come into effect on 1 June 2026, replacing the previous Decree 248 on the registration of overseas manufacturers and processors of imported food […]

Written by on 30 March 2026