From green industries to waste management, from how-to guidelines for F&B establishments to policy environment analysis, you will find here our most read publications of 2024. Don’t miss out on these insights, all our reports and guidelines are available in our online library!
For European SMEs without local resources operating on the ground in the Chinese market, participating in trade fairs in China remains an effective approach to meet potential business partners. However, without full preparation and a tailored strategy, taking part in a trade fair is unlikely to bring significant benefits to exhibitors in the short term. Besides, exhibitors choose to participate in trade fairs for different reasons, including marketing and branding strategies. This report includes best practices to follow before, during, and after taking part in a trade fair, including on intellectual property protection. Read the full report here >
To address issues of food waste, single-use plastic pollution, and align with its sustainability goals, China has developed a regulatory framework promoting waste reduction and recycling.
This has created strong demand for solutions for the F&B industry to reduce environmental pollution, waste, and emissions while enhancing recycling efficiency, which can present significant opportunities for European SMEs. Read the full report >
Our step-by-step guidelines, updated for 2024, assist F&B establishments in their registration process with the CIFER system by China’s General Customs Administration (GACC).
The guidelines include screenshots from the CIFER system, as well as an FAQ to troubleshoot common issues and a list of food safety authorities in each EU Member State that SMEs can contact for assistance. Read the guidelines >
Read our 2024 Understanding China Conference Report to find all the major takeaways from the presentations given by the speakers on the policy landscape, economic outlook, recurrent challenges for SMEs but also new opportunities and industries in focus.
You will also find in the report all the links to the video sessions available for streaming. Read the report >
The labour market landscape in China is dynamic and characterised by frequent updates to laws and regulations. Job preferences among the labour force have dramatically evolved, particularly since the pandemic.
This report is meant to help European SMEs navigate the details of human resources management in China. It explains the relevant labour laws, regulations, and best practices to recruit, manage and retain talent. Read the report >
In recent years, the policy environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China has undergone a significant transformation.
Every year, the EU SME Centre’s Advocacy Platform sets out to provide with the Policy Environment Report an overview of the most significant developments affecting SMEs operating in the country. Read the report >
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