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. […]
With global trade dynamics evolving rapidly and China remaining one of the world’s largest and most complex markets, many European SMEs find themselves weighing the opportunities and challenges of doing business in the country. Navigating such a vast and highly regulated environment can be daunting without reliable, practical information. Our new report, “Ways to Enter […]
The following article by the EU SME Centre was published in EURObiz, the bimonthly magazine produced by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The March/April 2025 issue 85 of EURObiz is dedicated to“Made in China 2025”, looking into some of the successes and failures of the plan, and exploring adaptability and strategic foresight for European […]
European small and medium-sized enterprises exporting goods and services to China often face challenges related to payment options, conditions, and procedures. Key concerns include evaluating the financial credibility of buyers and minimising risks associated with delayed or non-payment. Many SMEs are unfamiliar with local banking products, the fragmentation of China’s banking system, and its role […]
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 […]
