Category: Press release

European SMEs in Guangzhou Exchange on 2024 Challenges and 2025 Outlook

On 5 December, the EU SME Centre, together with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, organised an SME community gathering in Guangzhou to discuss policy updates and outlook in the GBA. The event opened with remarks from Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, highlighting the ongoing support provided […]

Written by on 6 December 2024

SME General Managers in Shenzhen Discuss Greater Bay Area Trends

On 4 December, the EU SME Centre, in cooperation with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, organised a networking lunch in Shenzhen for general managers of European small and medium-sized enterprises. The event gathered over 30 participants, who discussed the evolution of their business operations and the trends they have observed in the Greater […]

Written by on 5 December 2024

The EU SME Centre Presents its Services to SMEs at the 2024 China International Supply Chain Expo

On 27 November, the EU SME Centre presented its activities to European small and medium-sized businesses participating in the 2024 China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in the booth organised by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the China International Exhibition Center in Shunyi District, Beijing. The CISCE premiered in 2023 […]

Written by on 28 November 2024

Advocacy News: European Chamber Vice President Massimo Bagnasco Meets with Secretary of the Changsha Municipal Party Committee Wu Guiying

On 21 November 2024, Massimo Bagnasco, European Chamber Vice President, and Ms. Sally Huang, European Chamber Southwest China General Manager, had a VIP meeting with Wu Guiying, Secretary of the Changsha Municipal Party Committee to discuss the current state of European businesses in China and to explore opportunities for future cooperation between the European Chamber […]

Written by on 25 November 2024

Advocacy Actions: Dialogue with Shanghai Government during CIIE

On Thursday 7 November, the European Chamber, in partnership with the EU SME Centre, hosted the Dialogue with Shanghai Government: Driving European SMEs’ Growth in China at Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao, among the Shanghai Events and Conferences of the China International Import Expo. Mr Carlo Diego D’Andrea, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the Shanghai […]

Written by on 14 November 2024

The 2024 Understanding China Conference Brings EU-China Insights to Stakeholders

The 2024 Understanding China Conference convened in Brussels and online on 29 & 30 October, bringing together policymakers, economists, industry professionals, representatives from European BSOs, TPOs, and SMEs with business operations in China. This new edition of the EU SME Centre’s annual flagship conference served as a forum for exploring EU-China trade relations, economic and […]

Written by on 4 November 2024

Advocacy Actions: Meeting with Guangdong Deputy Secretary General Guo Yile

On 17 October, European Chamber President Jens Eskelund led a delegation to meet with Guo Yile, Deputy Secretary General of the Guangdong Provincial Government, in Guangzhou. The two sides engaged in an in-depth discussion on the opportunities and challenges for European companies operating and investing in Guangdong. Eskelund presented the European Business in China Position […]

Written by on 22 October 2024

The 2024 SME Business Mission Connects Green Industry SMEs Exploring the Chinese Market

From 22 to 27 September 2024, the EU SME Centre took selected European SMEs and a trade promotion organisation active in green industries on a week-long business mission to China. Hailing from nine EU Member States – Finland, Cyprus, France, Romania, Ireland, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands – and specialised in recycling, sustainable construction, […]

Written by on 30 September 2024

Advocacy Actions: European Chamber Meeting with Guangzhou Mayor

On 5 September 2024, Fabian Blake, Vice Chair of the European Chamber’s South China Chapter, delivered a speech at the Guangzhou Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting. The event, hosted by Guangzhou Vice Mayor Tan Ping, was also attended by Sun Zhiyang, Guangzhou Mayor and Deputy Party Secretary. The roundtable served as a crucial platform to discuss business […]

Written by on 11 September 2024

Advocacy Actions: SME Issues Discussed at the Guangdong Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting

On 4 September 2024, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, attended and spoke at the Guangdong Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting hosted by Mr Zhang Jinsong, Director-General of Guangdong Dofcom in Guangzhou. The roundtable aims to know the difficulties and concerns of enterprises and business entities and then provide corresponding […]

Written by on 10 September 2024