Understanding how to recruit the right people, manage a team and terminate contracts is as crucial in China as it is anywhere else. This knowledge is key not only because of the peculiarities of China’s human resources and labour regulations, but also, in the case of European SMEs with operations in China, because of the […]
For the second session of our series, Through Each Other’s Lenses: Public Perceptions of China and the World, we are honoured to welcome the Pew Research Center join the discussion. Drawing on their extensive, year-long research, they will share insights into how people across different countries and regions perceive China, and how these views have evolved in recent […]
China plays a prominent role within the global honey supply chain. With an output of 440 490 tonnes in 2025,[1] the country is the world’s largest honey producer, accounting for approximately 23% to 25% of global production.[2] While this picture may suggest a market largely dominated by domestic players, a closer look brings into focus […]
Please note that this meeting is open only to eligible stakeholders, including: European SMEs, members of the European Chamber, European institutional stakeholders and European Business Support Organisations. As global conflicts such as the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine carry on and as new tensions emerge, the EU’s sanctions framework – one of the world’s […]
Session I: The World in China’s Eyes Public perception may sound like an illusive term. First, “the public” is almost impossible to define and reach. Even then, likes, tendencies and opinions can be deeply subjective and difficult to articulate even for individuals, let alone for the masses. Understanding public perceptions therefore requires not only great […]
To provide guidance to small and medium-sized businesses interested in exporting and expanding their operations to the Chinese market, the EU SME Centre is organising on 23 September a new webinar on market entry with the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC). The session will cover major regulatory requirements to enter the Chinese market and outline […]
China is an important market for European winemakers and exporters but it is also a complex one, shaped by major shifts in consumption habits. After years of rapid growth in the early 2000s and 2010s, China’s wine market has become more selective. Understanding consumer profiles, demographics and preferred sales channels in the largest cities and […]
On 24 September, the EU SME Centre, in partnership with VITARTIS, is organising a webinar for Spanish food and beverage SMEs interested in the China market. The session will provide practical guidance on entering China’s food and beverage sector. It will help businesses understand the opportunities, challenges, and key factors to consider before entering the […]
