Category: Press release

The EU SME Centre Takes Part in Europe-China Fair 2026 in Chengdu

From 21 to 23 October 2026, the EU SME Centre participated in the 19th Europe–China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair at the China–Europe Centre in Chengdu. The fair brought together over 2,000 participants from 700 companies and institutions and over 20 countries. The event featured plenary discussions on trade relations and green and digital innovation, […]

Written by on 29 October 2026

European Chamber Advocates for Improved SME Business Environment at Guangzhou Industry Conference

On 25 August, Ms Danica Mai, Vice Chair of the European Chamber South China SME Forum, represented the Chamber at the Guangzhou Industry Conference in Yuexiu District. The conference brought together representatives from government departments, international chambers of commerce and business associations, as well as Chinese and international companies. Government participants included representatives from the Guangzhou […]

Written by on 26 August 2026

Advocacy News: Guangzhou Foreign-Invested Enterprise Roundtable

On 7 August, Blandine Cressard, Vice Chair of the South China Chapter Board of the European Chamber, attended the Guangzhou Foreign-Invested Enterprise Roundtable chaired by Mayor Sun Zhiyang, with Party Secretary Feng Zhonghua delivering remarks. Ms. Cressard raised three key advocacy points on behalf of the Chamber: 1. Extension of the IIT policy on allowances […]

Written by on 11 August 2026

EU SME Centre Participates in 2026 UN MSME Day Event in Beijing

On 26 June 2026, The EU SME Centre participated in the 2026 United Nations Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day event, organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China. Under the theme “Building Future-ready MSMEs: Enabling Ecosystems for Inclusive, Green and Digital Growth”, the event brought together representatives from government authorities, international organisations, […]

Written by on 8 July 2026

SME Working Group Meeting in Guangzhou on AI Developments in Practice

On 16 June 2026, the EU SME Centre and the European Chamber organised a working group meeting on recent AI developments for European SMEs in Guangzhou. The event attracted more than 50 company representatives from a variety of industries in person, with over 20 additional participants joining online. The event began with a visit to […]

Written by on 1 July 2026

EU SME Centre Participates in Europe-China Fair Meeting at CISCE 2026

On Wednesday 24 June 2026, representatives from the EU SME Centre participated in the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, a leading annual event bringing together businesses from logistics, transportation, and other sectors across global supply chains. As part of the Expo, the EU SME Centre attended the morning briefing meeting for […]

Written by on 29 June 2026

Advocacy News: Meeting with the Taicang Municipal Government

On 24 April 2026, representatives from the EU SME Centre and the European Chamber met with the the Taicang Investment Promotion Bureau led by Huibin Li, Director of the Department for Sino-German Cooperation, in Taicang, Jiangsu Province.. During the meeting, the Taicang Investment Promotion Bureau introduced the city’s development history and strategic location, highlighting Taicang’s […]

Written by on 14 May 2026

Counterfeiting in China’s Online and Offline Markets: How European SMEs Can Identify Risks and Protect Their Business

On 23 April 2026, the EU SME Centre, together with the IP SME Helpdesk and the IPR Working Group of the European Chamber, organised the working group meeting “Counterfeiting in China’s Online and Offline Markets: How European SMEs Can Identify Risks and Protect Their Business.” The event opened with an in-depth presentation by Felice Meli, […]

Written by on 13 May 2026

Meeting with the Navarra Government Delegation in Beijing

On Monday 13 April 2026, representatives from the EU SME Centre and the European Chamber met in Beijing with the Navarra Government delegation led by María Chivite, President of Navarra, and including Mikel Irujo Amezaga, Minister for Industry, Government of Navarra. The meeting took place in the context of the delegation’s official visit to China […]

Written by on 15 April 2026