Category: Open Call

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

Call for Comments: Draft Notice on Standards and Policies for Domestic Products in Government Procurement in China

China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released a draft open for public comments regarding standards and implementing policies for domestic products in government procurement. The full text of the Notice on Matters Relating to Domestic Product Standards and Implementation Policies in the Field of Government Procurement《关于政府采购领域本国产品标准及实施政策有关事项的通知（征求意见稿）》is available in Chinese on the Ministry of Finance’s website. […]

Written by on 11 December 2024

Call for Experts: New Report on Recycling Technologies

The EU SME Centre is looking for an expert to produce a new report on the opportunities and market entry requirements for recycling technologies in China. The report should cover the following aspects: The report should be highly practical and guide European small and medium-sized enterprises in the understanding and planning their market entry strategy […]

Written by on 15 May 2024