On 13 February 2025, SME Forum South China Chapter Chair Daisy Yang and Vice Chair Danica Mai, with European Chamber Business and Government Affairs Manager Lynn Wu held a meeting with Director Zhong Wenming of the Bureau of Investment Promotion of Jiangmen, and Deputy Director Guo Tong of the Investment Promotion Division. President Xu Zhaoyun of the Jiangmen Enterprise Investment Development Promotion Association, Director Zhao Xiaobin and Deputy Director Gan Yanyan of the Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangmen also attended the meeting.
Director Zhong Wenming provided a detailed introduction to the business environment in Jiangmen, European companies in Jiangmen, and the direction of investment of European companies. Lynn Wu introduced the European Chamber and the EU SME Centre, and Daisy Yang shared situations of European companies of doing business in China. President Xu Zhaoyun shared information about some European companies and introduced Jiangmen’s situation and achievements as the fifth platform for China-foreign SME cooperation. The three parties discussed and exchanged views on the needs of European enterprises in China regarding ESG, cross-border data transmission and other issues.
In the end, Director Zhong Wenming hoped that the Bureau of Investment Promotion could connect with more foreign companies, thus promoting government-company exchanges. He also highlighted that Jiangmen’s industrial foundation is suitable for hosting large foreign manufacturing companies. Both parties agreed to explore more potential cooperation opportunities and strengthen communication.
The EU SME Centre’s advocacy activities aim at supporting the interests of European SMEs in China by creating a platform for exchanges between various relevant stakeholders and ensuring that the voices of European small businesses in China are heard. The Advocacy Platform operates in three major areas: information sharing, consolidation of feedback, and dissemination and outreach.
The European Chamber Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Forum comprises European SMEs operating in various industries in China who strive for improved operating conditions and exchange on practical business issues to foster their success in China. Advocacy actions for SMEs organised by the European Chamber and the EU SME Centre include regular working group meetings and policy meetings covering issues of specific relevance for European small and medium-sized businesses in China. Find out more on our Advocacy page.
Among the publications of our Advocacy Platform, the annual Policy Environment Report sets out to provide an overview of the most significant developments affecting SMEs operating in the country. Read SMEs in China: 2024 Policy Environment Report here >
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