Category: Open Call

Survey: Make Your Voice Heard in the 2026/2027 SME Position Paper

At the EU SME Centre and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the preparatory work for the development of the 2026/2027 Inter-Chamber SME Working Group Position Paper has started. We now invite European SMEs in China to take a 10-minute survey. The Position Paper is an annual signature publication, as it is used in exchanges with European and Chinese policymakers […]

Written by on 3 April 2026

Call for Feedback: Inter-Chamber SME Working Group Mini Position Paper

The Position Paper is the European Chamber’s key advocacy publication of the year. The key concerns and recommendations within a Working Group Position Paper will inform the messaging the Working Group will deliver to government and other key stakeholders in future engagements, both at the high and working levels. Therefore, ensuring that the Position Paper […]

Written by on 24 March 2026

Call for Experts: Exporting Samples to China

The EU SME Centre is launching a call for experts to develop new guidelines explaining the legal process of sending product samples to China. The guidelines shall provide practical insights to help European SMEs understand the regulations and procedures when sending samples to China for marketing, commercial activities, or product certification for exports to the […]

Written by on 11 March 2026

Call for Experts: Report on Food Additives in China

In 2022, the EU SME Centre produced a report on food additives, followed by a webinar on the topic. Since then, the regulatory framework in China has changed markedly, in particular with a new iteration of the broad mandatory standard GB 2760, which came into force in February 2025. In this context, the EU SME […]

Written by on 4 January 2026

Call for Comments: 2025/2026 SME Position Paper Draft

We invite European SMEs in China to review the first draft of the 2025/2026 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 20 May 2025

Survey: Make Your Voice Heard in the Next SME Position Paper

At the EU SME Centre and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the preparatory work for the development of the 2025/2026 Inter-Chamber SME Working Group Position Paper has started. We now invite European SMEs in China to take a 10-minute survey. The Position Paper is an annual signature publication, as it is used in exchanges with European and Chinese policymakers […]

Written by on 26 March 2025

Call for Expert: Article on Green Development

The EU SME Centre is looking for an expert in green development to write an article focused on the sector.   Green Development Article Content The article should cover the following key areas:  The author may also suggest additional areas to complement the content of the article.  Timeline The final article is expected to be published […]

Written by on 5 February 2025

Call for Expert: Ways to Enter the Chinese Market Report

The EU SME Centre is looking for an expert to write an update of the report Ways to Enter the Chinese Market published in 2020. This report is designed to assist European SMEs looking to navigate the Chinese business environment and understand relevant legal regulations. The updated version shall provide practical, structured, and comprehensive insights […]

Written by on 23 January 2025

Call for Expert: Payment Options and Foreign Exchange Controls in China

The EU SME Centre is looking for an expert in China’s financial sector to write an update of our guidelines on payment options and foreign exchange control. This publication is designed to support European SMEs in navigating the complexities of payment options, foreign exchange controls, and related regulations when trading with China. Content to update The […]

Written by on 23 January 2025