EU SME Centre

📢 Open Call: Experts in green & low-carbon development in China, join us to inform European SMEs about the country's green policies. We are seeking a specialist to write an insightful article covering: ✅ 2025 tariff changes & incentives – tax reductions, subsidies, and local government programmes for #greenindustries. ✅ Existing opportunities – growth sectors & rising demand for #sustainablesolutions. ✅ Key regulations – compliance essentials & potential challenges for European #SMEs in #China. ✅ Sustainability best practices – risk management, stakeholder engagement & staying ahead of policy shifts on #greendevelopment. Read more and send us a proposal ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epqA7Hkd

🚀 Thinking about opening a business in China? Our #FAQ on company registration has got you covered. From choosing the right company type to selecting the best location, find answers to all your questions on: ✅ The key differences between WFOEs, joint ventures, and representative offices; ✅ The key factors to consider when choosing a location; ✅ How to look out for regional preferential policies; ✅ Whether you can set up in incubators and co-working spaces; ✅ How long you can expect the registration process to take; ✅ How to select a Chinese name for your company. Browse the full FAQ here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ey3M8pNv #SME #ChinaBusiness #CompanyRegistration #Entrepreneurship

On Tuesday 18 February, join the EU-China Trade & Investment Debriefing and Discussion in Guangzhou with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the Delegation of the European Union to China 欧盟驻华代表团 to get the latest updates on: ➡️ #EU-#China trade & investment relations with Davide Follador, Trade Section Counsellor at the Delegation of the European Union to China; ➡️ The EU SME Centre and the #SME Forum in South China, the business environment & #advocacy actions for European #SMEs with Francine Hadjisotiriou-Tersiguel, General Manager of the European Chamber South China Chapter. 🗓️ 18 February 2025 🕥 From 10 AM to Noon 📍 #Guangzhou Read more and register: https://lnkd.in/eBvfzRvR #EUChina #SMEinternationalisation

💡 What SMEs need to know about the “No Russia Clause” Get a clearer view of the legal requirements under Article 12g of EU Regulation 833/2014, which mandates EU exporters to prohibit the re-export of sensitive goods to Russia in their contracts with third countries. Understand what items are listed as sensitive goods, dual-use goods, advanced technologies employed in military systems, military production items, aviation goods and weapons: products linked to military aviation and defence sectors. Get ready for key challenges such as increased compliance costs, contract complexities, as well as potential challenges in negotiations and relationships with Chinese trade partners. Assess the steps that your business can take, from the drafting of contracts, to implementing stronger due diligence and exploring supply chain diversification when needed. 📑 Read the full article, written by legal experts from DEWIT LAW OFFICE, to understand what the regulation means for your business & what practical steps can be taken to ensure compliance and to navigate the requirements with trade partners: https://lnkd.in/dmRV5MJX #NoRussiaClause #TradeCompliance #SMEs

China's food delivery industry is now the largest in the world. While this rapid expansion has brought convenience and transformed dining habits, it has also led to an alarming increase in packaging waste and environmental impact. Join us as we detail the main findings of our latest report on waste reduction and recycling in China's F&B sector, followed by a panel discussion featuring industry experts on the recycling uses of #rPET in food contact applications in #China. 🗓️ 26 February 2025 📍 In Beijing & Online #wastemanagement #recycling #foodwaste

We are looking for an expert to update our guidelines for European #SMEs on payment options and foreign exchange controls in #China. The guidelines should help small and medium-sized businesses when: ✅ Navigating the regulatory framework governing #foreignexchange transactions; ✅ Receiving payments for the export of goods and services to #China; ✅ Making payments in RMB; ✅ Receiving payments from accounts registered outside of China; ✅ Mitigating risks, with advice on safe payment options for European SMEs. Read more and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etW2C_nC

Next Tuesday, gain a better understanding of the Chinese market with our workshop for new exporters. Weigh the pros and cons of market entry channels such as cross-border e-commerce vs. general trade, and assess the challenges that you will have to overcome. This event, organised in partnership with the Development Agency of the Republic of Srpska (RARS) Развојна агенција Републике Српске - РАРС, can be joined onsite in #BanjaLuka or online. Read the full agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/dG2c3mR7

A tough nut to crack: how big is the Chinese market for plant-based food? Traditional vegetarian restaurants can be found in the vicinity of many temples in #China, and eating habits shaped by a strong focus on health encourage many to seek out plant-based options. That said, #meatconsumption in the country has jumped five-fold over the past three decades, with a heavy impact on carbon footprint and public health concerns. Led predominantly by health-conscious urban Millennials and Gen-Z consumers, the market for plant-based foods has seen over the past 15 years a surge in the number of domestic and international brand offerings. In this video, several #plantbased European brands share their experience of navigating the Chinese market, adapting to its evolving trends, and creating brand recognition for their products. https://lnkd.in/eSrYiAap

Happy New Year of the Snake! This year, the number of public holiday days in China increases, going from 11 days to 13 days. Employees will gain an extra day for Spring Festival and another for the May Golden Week. As the annual #Chunyun period of peak travel rush is underway, the tourism industry hopes to benefit from more leisure trips. Will the two extra days prompt higher travel consumption? Last year, we organised a series of workshops in European cities, looking into travel trends observed in the past few years: https://lnkd.in/eBiGZgjD #ChineseNewYear #SpringFestival

We are pleased to invite stakeholders to join our next Policy Meeting in Beijing, where Ms Elitza Mileva, Lead Economist at the World Bank, will give an overview of the Bank’s latest China Economic Update. 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. The various policy measures rolled out in the second half of the year do go some way to address the current issues in the short term. However, more structural reforms will be required in order to effectively address these challenges to China’s economic growth. Please note that this meeting organised by the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is open only to consortium partners’ management and relevant stakeholders of EU SME Centre Phase IV, including European embassies, consulates, EU-funded projects and secretariat/board members from European chambers or business associations. 🗓️ 7 February 2025 🕥 From 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM CST 📍 Beijing #WorldBank #ChinaEconomicUpdate #ChinaEconomy https://lnkd.in/eRjhM66E