What are the key regulatory changes fuelling China’s green transformation? And how can small and medium-sized businesses leverage growth segments and remain in compliance with standards and regulations, both in the European Union and in China? This video is a recording of a workshop organised in Shenzhen in April 2025 by the EU SME Centre […]
China’s healthcare industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing sectors in the country. A key driver of this growth is China’s rapidly aging population, which is creating higher demand for healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, and medical innovations. The country’s demographic shift has attracted significant attention from policymakers, resulting in a steady increase in public […]
Portuguese small and medium-sized businesses have built strong brands over the years and a growing number of them are internationalising to markets beyond the European Union, including to China. The Chinese market, while offering many opportunities, may seem daunting at first to SMEs due to its vast size, language barrier and complex market access regulations. […]
This video is the recording of an event organised by the EU SME Centre in partnership with the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO). This webinar organised in March 2025 was designed to support SMEs from Slovakia in their journey towards internationalisation to China. This session will offer practical guidance on entering the Chinese market, providing attendees […]
European small and medium-sized enterprises exporting goods and services to China often raise questions about payment options, conditions, and procedures related to payment. Among their main concerns are how to assess the financial credibility of the buyer or importer in China and how to minimise risks of delayed payment or no payment. SMEs tend to […]
On 2 April 2025, the world witnessed with shock and alarm the roll-out of a mega-package of tariffs by the Trump administration that started with a baseline of 10% and included customised rates for selected countries and regions – including the EU, hit with a 20% tariff increase, and China’s 34% on top of existing tariffs. […]
The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber South China Chapter are delighted to announce the upcoming 2025 EU SME Government Dialogue, which will be held in Shenzhen on 17 April. During this event, you will gain insights into the current SME business environment in China, discuss the latest policies to support SMEs released by […]
China’s industrial rise, once overshadowed by environmental concerns, is undergoing a profound transformation. Today, the country is actively tackling past ecological challenges and emerging as a global leader in green innovation. This shift, driven by ambitious policy reforms and a rapidly expanding green market, presents unprecedented opportunities for European SMEs. However, navigating this evolving landscape […]
