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Report
Ways to Enter the Chinese Market
Our new comprehensive guide for SMEs seeking clarity on how to export, conduct online sales or establish a local presence, with real-world examples of peers already active in the market. Read more >
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Article
Managing the Environmental Impact of the F&B Industry
China’s food delivery industry is the largest in the world. In the space of a decade, its exponential growth has transformed the food and beverage (F&B) sector. Read more >
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22 May 2025 – Online
Payment Options & Foreign Exchange Control in China
Explore payment options, foreign exchange procedures, RMB use, and managing cross-border transaction risks. Read more and register >
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28 May 2025 – Porto
Doing Business in China: Porto Workshop
Discuss best practices on market entry strategies, compliance with the regulations, and partnership building. Read more and register >
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This column aims to inform you of policy announcements made by China’s government agencies. These news are selected for their relevance to European SMEs.
Do you have questions about regulatory changes and their impact on your business? Ask our experts here >
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Initiative for 2025 SME Campus Talent Recruitment
MIIT & Ministry of Education
The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between universities and specialised, innovative SMEs. The initiative will run in two phases – April to June and October to December. Activities include SME specialised on-campus recruitment, university-SME talent matching, promotion of internship programmes, and broader employment support. The initiative also urges SMEs and local education departments to actively promote employment-support policies that such as job expansion subsidies, social security and training subsidies, and tax and fee reductions. Read full text in Chinese >
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Guideline on Upgrading Pilot Free Trade Zones
State Council
On April 21, China released a new guideline aimed at advancing the development of its pilot FTZs, promoting high-standard opening-up and high-quality growth. The guideline emphasises boosting goods and services trade, supporting digital trade innovation, and enhancing foreign investment access. It proposes establishing whitelists for importing medical and functional food items, promoting digital documentation, and facilitating cross-border data and financial flows. The plan also focuses on integrating innovation and industry, upgrading industrial chains, and fostering international scientific and technological cooperation. Read full text in Chinese >
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Measures for the Promotion and Management of the Catering Industry
MOFCOM
Effective 15 June 2025, the new measures will support SMEs by encouraging digital transformation, improved resource sharing with food delivery platforms, and standard-setting participation. SMEs are also encouraged to adopt anti-food waste measures and improve instant response and customer feedback systems. Read full text in Chinese >
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Approval of 15 New Cross-Border E-Commerce Pilot Zones
State Council
The State Council has approved the establishment of 15 new Cross-Border E-Commerce Pilot Zones, including Qinhuangdao, Dandong, Baoding, Erlianhaote and the entire Hainan Island. Local governments will be responsible for implementing detailed plans, while national authorities will offer policy support, encourage B2B model innovation, and apply favourable tax and customs measures such as VAT exemptions and overseas warehouse support. Read full text in Chinese >
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Measures to Accelerate the Establishment of a Science & Technology Financial System to Support High-Level Technological Self-Reliance
MIIT, PBOC, NDRC & Others
China has launched new policies to build a technology finance system supporting national innovation and self-reliance. The measures strengthen financial support for major scientific missions and technology-based SMEs. Initiatives include venture capital expansion, targeted lending, capital market access, insurance innovation, and fiscal incentives. Regional pilots and international cooperation aim to boost financing channels and drive SME-led technological advancement. Read full text in Chinese >
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Implementation Plan for Digital and Smart Transformation of the Pharmaceutical Industry (2025-2030)
MIIT & Others
The plan vows to accelerate the integration of advanced information technologies such as AI, big data, and industrial software into the pharmaceutical sector to enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation. Key targets include developing over 100 high-performance smart pharmaceutical products, establishing over 100 digital pharmaceutical factories, and fostering over 50 leading enterprises by 2027. Read the full text in Chinese >
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Video
Green Development: EU-China 2025 Updates
In this workshop recording, we explore the evolution of sustainability initiatives in China and in the EU, and what these mean for European SMEs. Watch now >
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FAQ
E-Commerce and CBEC
Our experts answer common questions on CBEC from Europe to China, including warehousing, taxation, payment methods, and measures that you can take in case of IP infringements. Browse the FAQ >
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