Category: In Brief

GBA Product Carbon Footprint Standards Conference

On 28 September 2025, the European Chamber co-organised the Low Carbon Policy Update in the Greater Bay Area and Product Carbon Footprint Certification Conference with the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation. Mr. Lin Kangyu, Deputy Director of the Metrology and Certification Division of Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation, delivered welcome remarks. The technical session featured […]

Written by on 29 September 2025

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. September 2025 Policy Measures to Expand Service […]

Written by on 24 September 2025

Trade Defence Instruments for SMEs

The European Commission has created an online course to help EU SMEs to deal with issues such as unfair competition and trade barriers. The online course consists of short papers covering the essential aspects of trade defence instruments (TDIs) that SMEs should know for their daily business. These papers should help SMEs to navigate through […]

Written by on 19 September 2025

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