Get to Know China: Challenges and Opportunities for Cypriot SMEs in the Chinese Market

  • Date
    14 November 2024
  • Brussels Time
    8:30 - 11:00
  • Location
    Cyprus
  • Venue
    Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Open to
    CCCI Members
string(5) "00:00"
bool(false)

In the Chinese market, European SMEs face unique challenges but also substantial opportunities. Entering the market comes with challenges that can be daunting even for seasoned exporters. Notably, identifying the right retail channels, navigating customs regulations, getting IPR right, and building relationships with Chinese partners can prove difficult.

In order to support EU small and medium-sized enterprises interested in doing business in China, the EU SME Centre, in partnership with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the China IP SME Helpdesk, and the Italy-China Council Foundation (ICCF), is organising an introductory webinar aimed at shedding light on the Chinese market and its specificities.

Agenda (Cyprus Time)

9:30–10:00

Registration and welcome coffee

10:00–10:15

Opening remarks
Stalo Demosthenous, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Davide Orlandi, EU SME Centre

10:15–11:15

How to Approach the Chinese Market
Davide Orlandi, EU Partnerships Manager, EU SME Centre

Keynote presentation including:
– Situation overview: The Chinese market for European SMEs in China
– Channels and approaches to enter the Chinese market
– Challenges and barriers: pitfalls to avoid when entering the market
– Assessment of the sectors of higher relevance for Cypriot companies in the Chinese market
– Case studies from European SMEs

11:15–11:45

Focus on IPR in China
Keynote presentation by the China IP SME Helpdesk

11:45–12:00

Q&A session

string(5) "00:00"
bool(false)

Sign up and benefit from our entire range of free services

If you sign up today you’ll be able to

  • Access to tailored advice through our Ask-the-Expert tool
  • A library of over 200 publications
  • Practical business tools
  • A network of trade promotion and business support partners
  • A comprehensive database of service providers with contact information