The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber Southwest China Chapter are pleased to invite SMEs to participate in the EU SME Government Dialogue in Chongqing on Tuesday 10 June at InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City.
In an era marked by economic instability and fluctuating financial markets in China, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find themselves at a crossroads. The Chinese government has released policies and regulations to support foreign SME development. A deep understanding of the policy direction and trust building between enterprises and local government could result in wins for European SME business development. The first step for European SMEs is to gain access to the local government in order to be able to fully leverage the resources available.
This event serves as a platform to connect European SMEs with the Chinese local government for in-depth engagement and networking, as well as an opportunity to discuss the issues, recommendations, and possible solutions to the key issues impacting European SMEs operating in China with industry players, local associations, and experts in government relations.
The event will be in English with simultaneous translation provided to participants. This free event is reserved for European small and medium-sized businesses. The participation of non-European organisations is subject to the organisers’ final approval.
Registration and Networking
Opening Remarks
– Chair of the European Chamber Southwest China Chapter
– Representatives from Chongqing CCPIT
– EU SME Centre
Keynote Speech One
An Overview of the Policy Environment and Key Market Trends for SME Development in China
Keynote Speech Two
Overview of the Key Chongqing Policies to Support SMEs
Chongqing SME Development Service Center/ Chongqing Economic and Information Commission
Tea Break and Networking
Keynote Speech Three
Introduction to the EU SME Centre and Overview of the General Business Environment and Sentiment from the Perspective of European SMEs in China
Ester Cañada Amela, Advocacy Manager, EU SME Centre
Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Ester Cañada Amela, Advocacy Manager of EU SME Centre
Panellists:
– Ms. Raquel Ramirez Alexander, Chair of European Chamber Southwest China Chapter & General Manager of Pacific Trade Partners Co., Ltd
– Mr. Ling Yue, Director of the Investment and Foreign Affairs Center, Sino-Swiss (Chongqing Liangjiang) Technopark
– Mr. Vincent Chen, General Manager of West Region, IQAir China
– Ms. Lily Dong, General Manager of MARTIN BERDUGO ASÍA CO., LTD
1. Registration online by 6 June 2025 at this link.
2. Email registration by 6 June 2025: please send your Company Name, Name, Title (both in Chinese and English), Mobile Number and Email to chongqing@europeanchamber.com.cn. The registration is complete only if a confirmation letter is received.
Events have limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance online registration and payment for ALL events. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance.
All our events are held in English and are off-the-record unless otherwise stated.
If you cannot attend an event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.
To cancel you can: 1) email chongqing@europeanchamber.com.cn, or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website.
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