On 27 March, the EU SME Centre, in partnership with the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO), is organising a webinar designed to support SMEs in their journey towards internationalisation to China. This session will offer practical guidance on entering the Chinese market, providing attendees with essential knowledge of current trends, challenges, and opportunities […]
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) stands at the forefront of China’s economic development. This dynamic cluster comprises nine cities in Guangdong province along with the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions. Despite representing only 6% of China’s population, the GBA contributes approximately 11% to the country’s GDP. As a key pillar of China’s development […]
In partnership with the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation – IASP, the EU SME Centre is organising on 18 March a webinar to enhance the understanding of European small and medium-sized enterprises of the specificities of the Chinese market. The event will aim to help SMEs to prepare for potential challenges […]
The EU SME Centre and European Chamber South China Chapter are pleased to invite European SMEs to take part in the EU-China Trade & Investment Debriefing and Discussion. The event will be held on the morning of Tuesday 18 February in Guangzhou. During the event, Davide Follador, Trade Section Counsellor of the Delegation of the European […]
The following article was commissioned by the EU SME Centre to shed light on the new legal requirement under Article 12g of EU Regulation 833/2014, or “No Russia Clause”, and its implications for European SMEs. The article was written by legal experts from Dewit Law Office. Please note that this article is provided for general […]
While in the first three quarters of 2024, China’s growth remained robust at 4.8 per cent, there has been a moderation since Q2 of 2024 due to a variety of factors, among which subdued demand and ongoing issues with the property sector. While the various policy measures rolled out in the second half of the […]
After decades of rapid economic growth and industrialisation, China has become the world’s largest producer in absolute terms of food loss, waste, and single-use plastics, occurring across various stages of the production and consumption cycle. While the country’s vast population and large-scale food production contribute to this material waste, China’s food delivery industry, the largest in […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Europe have embraced trade within the EU Single Market. Many are planning to internationalise further and strengthen their presence in external markets, including in China. However, entering the Chinese market comes with challenges that can be daunting even for seasoned exporters. Notably, identifying the right retail channels, navigating customs […]
