Category: In Brief

GBA Business Development Conference in Guangzhou

On 15 September 2025, Fabian Blake, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the South China Chapter, attended the Third Business Conference on Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Development. Mr. Blake participated in the VIP reception, where he met and exchanged views with Mr. Jiang Xinzhi, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee; […]

Written by on 16 September 2025

China’s Anti-Dumping Investigation into Pork Imports from the EU: Preliminary Ruling

On 5 September 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released its preliminary ruling on the ongoing anti-dumping investigation into pork products imported from the European Union. We provide below a summary of the latest developments and an unofficial translation of MOFCOM’s announcement. In Brief: The Investigation into Pork Imports from the EU Launched in June […]

Written by on 9 September 2025

Meeting with Shenzhen Investment Promotion Bureau Director General Li Meng

On 5 September 2025, European Chamber Vice President and South China Board Chair Mr. Fabian Blake met with Mr. Li Meng, Director General of the Shenzhen Investment Promotion Bureau and Deputy Party Secretary of the Shenzhen Commerce Bureau. The meeting focused on deepening EU–Shenzhen cooperation to create a more transparent and accessible business environment for […]

Written by on 8 September 2025

EU–Shenzhen Policy Conference

On 20 August 2025, the European Chamber co-organised the EU–Shenzhen Policy Conference with the Shenzhen Investment Promotion Bureau. This is the fourth annual EU–Shenzhen Policy Conference jointly held with the Shenzhen government since 2022, aiming to enhance dialogue between EU SMEs and local authorities and provide updates on the policy environment in South China. The […]

Written by on 28 August 2025

ICS2 Explained: EU’s New Cargo Information System to Enhance Supply Chain Security

The European Union is rolling out a new advance cargo information system designed to improve security and safety in the international transportation of goods and the involved supply chain – the Import Control System 2 (ICS2). This system requires rail and road carriers to provide data on goods sent to or through the EU prior to their arrival by submitting a […]

Written by on 24 June 2025

Discover Our Partnership Programme

Are you an organisation with SME members interested in the Chinese market? Learn more about our Partnership Programme here. What is the Partnership Programme? The EU SME Centre, an initiative funded by the European Union, offers a cost-free partnership programme to eligible organisations. To increase the synergies contributing to the common goal of supporting SMEs […]

Written by on 3 March 2025

Essential Reads: Our Most Popular Publications of the Year

From green industries to waste management, from how-to guidelines for F&B establishments to policy environment analysis, you will find here our most read publications of 2024. Don’t miss out on these insights, all our reports and guidelines are available in our online library! Guide to Trade Fairs in China For European SMEs without local resources […]

Written by on 8 January 2025

2025 Provisional Tariffs on Seafood Imports to China

On 26 December 2024, the Customs Tariff Commission of China’s State Council announced “The 2025 Tariff Adjustment Plan”. A provisional import tariff rate lower than the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) rate will apply to 935 items starting from 1 January 2025. Some major seafood species will see an increase in tariffs from 2% in 2024 to 5% […]

Written by on 3 January 2025