This event is organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, with the support of the EU SME Centre. To find out more, please visit the official event page.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Nanjing Chapter, is organising on 20 August the 2026 Jiangsu Government Dialogue, which will be held in Taicang, Suzhou. Companies are cordially invited to join this event and seize the opportunity to engage directly with key government officials and industry leaders.
The event aims to provide a platform for European businesses to:
- Stay Informed: Gain insights into the latest policies, incentives, and support measures for foreign enterprises amid the current economic climate.
- Engage with Government: Address your questions and concerns directly with representatives from various Jiangsu provincial government departments, building direct connection with relevant government officials
- Network and Collaborate: Connect with fellow European business and local industry players and explore new business development opportunities.
For this event, the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter plans to invite the following government departments:
- Jiangsu Department of Commerce
- Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission
- Jiangsu Department of Industry and Information Technology
- Jiangsu Department of HR and Social Security
- Jiangsu Department of Ecology and Environment
- Jiangsu Commission of Health
- Jiangsu Department of Emergency Management
- Jiangsu Provincial Market Supervision Administration
- Jiangsu Provincial Intellectual Property Administration
- Jiangsu Exit and Entry Bureau
- Nanjing Customs
- Suzhou Municipal Government Departments
- Taicang Municipal Government Departments
In addition to representatives from various government departments, senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce and leaders from Jiangsu Province are also expected to attend, underscoring the high profile of the event and providing opportunities to interact with distinguished VIP guests.
Registration and fee
European SMEs are invited to join the event at the preferential European Chamber members’ fee. The members’ fee for this event is RMB 400.
If you are a European SME and wish to register, fill in the form on the European Chamber’s website, mentioning your SME status. For any question, you can contact the EU SME Centre’s Advocacy Coordinator Xinyue Cui at xinyue.cui@eusmecentre.org.cn.
Call for Questions
To ensure the event addresses your most pressing needs, we kindly ask you to submit your questions and concerns by Friday 31 July 2026. Your input will help shape the agenda and ensure a productive dialogue. Please submit your questions or your concerns and the relevant government departments via email to schen@europeanchamber.com.cn.
Agenda
Please note that the agenda is still subject to changes.
Session I – Roundtable of Jiangsu Provincial Government and EU Entrepreneurs
(Venue: Pullman Taicang 太仓华发铂尔曼酒店铂宫-1厅)
13:30–13:35
Opening Remarks
13:35–13:45
Speech by the Representatives from the European Chamber
13:45–14:25
Speeches by the representatives of EU-invested enterprises
14:25–15:15
Responses from the relevant provincial authorities
15:15–15:30
Speech by the Official from Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (to be confirmed)
15:30–15:45
Closing Address by the Leading Official of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government
15:45
Move to the meeting hall of Session II
Session II- Bilateral Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum
(Venue: Pullman Taicang 太仓华发铂尔曼酒店华发厅)
16:15–16:45
Speeches by the representatives from the organizers
16:45–16:55
Investment Introduction of Taicang
16:55–17:10
Release and Comment on Taicang Automotive Intermediate Goods Trade Influence Index Under the Positioning of Key China-EU Trade Partners
17:10–18:00
Keynote Speeches
18:00
Transfer for the dinner
Session III – Dinner
Venue: Haiyun Embankment Waterfront Congress Centre Taicang 太仓海运堤会议中心罗腾堡厅
18:30–20:30
Oktoberfest
Notes
* Simultaneous Interpretation provided during Session I & II.
* Dress Code: Business Formal in Session I & II.
* Pick-up by shuttle bus at Taicang Railway Station (太仓站)is provided.
* One-night accommodation in TUI BLUE Taicang (太仓途易蓝酒店) provided during the event period, please confirm with Ms Annie Zhou at azhou@europeanchamber.com.cn if you need to stay COB Aug.14.
* About visiting Taicang in the morning of Aug. 21: if you would like to join, please confirm with Ms Annie Zhou at azhou@europeanchamber.com.cn COB Aug. 14.
Taicang Visit Agenda – 21 August 2026
09:20
Departure from the Hotel
09:20–09:50
Visit Taicang Sino-German Cooperation Exhibition Centre
09:50–10:40
Visit Dual-system Industry-Education Integration Industrial Park
(An introduction of these two sites can be found attached at the bottom of the event’s page on the European Chamber’s website)
11:00–12:00
Supply Chain Matching (To be Confirmed)
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00
End of the event
Terms & Conditions
This event has limited seating and requires registration and payment in advance. No walk-ins accepted.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend this training, please cancel your registration at least 3-working days before. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.
To cancel, please contact Ms. Annie Zhou at azhou@europeanchamber.com.cn.
Disclaimer
Please notice that European Union Chamber of Commerce in China might take photographs from the event and post these on its public web-page (or social media platforms) in order to create awareness of these events. By attending this event you consent to European Union Chamber of Commerce in China taking and using such photographs as described above.
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