Category: In Brief

Policy News for SMEs in China: February 2026

China’s National Air Quality Standards to Become Stricter Ministry of Ecology and Environment The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued new national standards on air quality, to be implemented from 1 March 2026. The new standards will replace the 2012 version and aim at further reducing the concentration of fine particular matter (PM2.5) in […]

Written by on 25 February 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: January 2026

China’s New Value-Added Tax Law Enters into Effect State Council The new VAT Law introduces significant changes to the previous regime, redefining taxable transactions based on place of consumption, streamlining deemed taxable sales, tightening rules on taxpayer status conversion, and reinstating time limits for export VAT refunds. The law also formalises small-scale taxpayer exemptions, clarifies […]

Written by on 30 January 2026

Policy News for SMEs in China: December 2025

Catalogue of Industries Encouraging Foreign Investment: 2025 Edition Source: National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Effective 1 February 2026, the new Catalogue will replace the 2022 edition and expand the number of encouraged industries for foreign investment with the aim of attracting global investors to certain regions and sectors such […]

Written by on 29 December 2025

Policy News for SMEs in China: November 2025

Amendments to China Cybersecurity Law Issuing Agency: National People’s Congress (NPC) The amendments, to come into effect on 1 January 2026, are the most significant changes brought to date to the country’s Cybersecurity Law. They include extensive regulatory additions on AI, and reinforce personal-information obligations for network operators, in alignment with the Personal Information Protection Law. They […]

Written by on 28 November 2025

Policy News for SMEs in China: October 2025

F&B: New Decree on Registration of Overseas Food Manufacturers Issuing agency: General Administration of Customs (GACC) On 14 October 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) published the Decree 280 on Registration of Overseas Food Manufacturers. that will replace Decree 248. The new decree will come into force on 1 June 2026. Integrating some recent simplifications, […]

Written by on 27 October 2025

Launch of Guangzhou International Reception Hall

On 29 September 2025, Joanna Ye, Vice Chair of the European Chamber South China Chapter, attended the unveiling ceremony of the Guangzhou International Reception Hall hosted by CCPIT Guangzhou. Located within the Window of Guangzhou project at the southern end of the city’s new central axis, the Hall is positioned to serve as a key platform for […]

Written by on 30 September 2025

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