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Final presentation of the CN-BC project
Click here to take part of the German final presentation, in PDF-format, of the CN-BC project. Go
Außenwirtschaftsförderung auf einen Blick
Find a comprehensive list with links to German official foreign trade promotion programs. Go
Sino-German Center for Sustainable Development
As a joint initiative between the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MofCom) the Sino-German Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) was...
Enrich – European Network of Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs, China
ENRICH is a global network of centres and hubs that promotes the internationalisation of European science, technology and innovation (STI). The aim is to strengthen economic cooperation between China and Germany. Go
China IP SME Helpdesk of the EU Commission
China IP SMR Helpdesk is a first line IP assistance service for European SMEs that operate or intend to access the China market and that aim to improve their global competitiveness. Go
EU SME Centre for China
The EU SME Centre is a European Union initiative that provides a comprehensive range of hands-on support services to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), getting them ready to do business in China. Go
German Centre for Industy and Trade in Beijing
The German Centre Beijing is part of the global German Centre network. Supporting German companies with offices, advice and networks in growth markets worldwide. Go
Chinesische Handelskammer in Deutschland
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Germany e. V. (CHKD) is China's first foreign trade chamber in Europe and the official representation of the Chinese economy in Germany. The Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of its more than 350 member companies, around...
The European Business in China Position Paper 2020/2021
The European Business in China Position Papers are the European Chamber's most important publications. Compiled by its 35 working groups, the 930 constructive recommendations contained in the Position Paper illustrate both the depth of the challenges...
Germany Trade and Invest Information on China
The web portal provides the most important information from GermanTrade and Invest (GTAI) about China at a glance. Go
Economic Data and Surveys on China by the German Chamber of Commerce in China
AHK Greater China is part of the German Chambers of Commerce Worldwide Network (AHK). Go
AsiaBerlin Forum
AsiaBerlin, powered by the Berlin Senate Department, forms the collective platform that brings together communities and companies within the startup ecosystems across Asia and Berlin. Go
Berlin Business Desk China
These are the main targets of Berlin’s office in China: to support Berlin’s enterprises in navigating around market expansions and market entry opportunities in China, to provide them with suitable contacts, and to help them get connected to business partners,...
Sino-German Cooperation Projects of Deutschen Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
On behalf of the German Federal Government, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been supporting Sino-German cooperation for 40 years. This work is in the shared interest of both countries and takes into account China’s changed...
News from China
South China Morning Post – News on China and Asia from Hong Kong
The South China Morning Post is a news media company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong. Go
DŌNGXii – The China Opportunity (Youtube Channel – Testing innovations coming from China)
East-West Investment Opportunities - DŌNGXii focuses on its YouTube Channel on cutting-edge research on the ground, diving into all China-related digital future trends, like e-commerce, e-health, smart cities, new retail, and e-mobility. Go
Daily German News on China (in German & Engslish)
China.Table Decision Brief brings you the latest information, directly from Beijing, Brussels, and Berlin. Whether in European governments or the EU Commission, in global corporations or medium-sized companies, in universities or think tanks, in associations or NGOs,...
Thatsmag – Shenzhen edition: Daily news from Shenzhen
JY International Cultural Communications is a fully-integrated multi-media, events, digital and communications group based in top-tier cities across China. With 22 years of history, they provide news about Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Suzhou....
Shine – English Speaking News from Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta Region
Powered by Shanghai Daily, the largest English-language newspaper in East China, SHINE is a new digital media product providing readers with breaking news, in-depth opinions and insightful analysis about Shanghai and China. Go
The Beijinger – English Speaking Windows to China Today
Founded in 2001, True Run Media is a media, events, advertising and publishing company that helps the local and international communities get the most out of life in China. Go
Social Media News on Chinese Business
China Daily, established in 1981 as the national English-language newspaper, has developed into a multi-media information platform combining newspapers, websites and apps with a strong presence on Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo and WeChat. It serves more than 330...
Doing Business
Final presentation of the CN-BC project
Click here to take part of the German final presentation, in PDF-format, of the CN-BC project. Go
EU SME Centre Guidelines: Negotiation and Dealing with Chinese Business Partners
To successfully build a trustful relationship when negotiating and dealing with your Chinese business partners, you first need to know who you are dealing with. From a european perspective, this article gives you valuable links and insights to some very important...
The Chinese Negotiation
This short study tries to understand the broad context of Chinese culture and its impact on Chinese negotiation style. Go
The “Coop-Comp” Chinese Negotiation Strategy
The article explores the cultural roots of Chinese business negotiation strategy. The author argues that, Chinese culture, with its cooperative and competitive components, has bestowed upon Chinese negotiators a distinctive "coop-comp" negotiation strategy. The...
“Negotiate like a local” by Jean-Pierre Coene
Jean-Pierre Coene gives a lecture via Zoom entitled "Negotiate like a local: 7 Mindsets to increase your success rate in international business – Focus on: understanding & managing the challenges of doing business between China & Europe”. Go
China Hotpod SME Podcast (German)
In interviews, experienced China managers from Germany tell their own stories. From the point of view of the China experts for German SMEs, China core competencies are highlighted through personal experiences, experience and successes. These programs are deliberately...
Doing Business in China 2020 for Investors
This guide provides an introduction to selected aspects relating to investment and business operations in the People ' policy during the COVID s Republic of China under current Chinese laws. The guide includes a summary of important areas of concern to all investors...
Doing Business in China 2020
"Since 2003, Deloitte's Global Chinese Services Group (GCSG) has been advising Chinese companies on expanding their global presence and multinational companies on operating in China. We believe the uncertainties of today represent a moment of real opportunity. " Go
Media in China
Media and PR-work in China
Short market overview of chinese media and some contact informations for the different regions Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Go
Guide to China Social Media Marketing 2022
Social Media Marketing Guide for China in 2022 with a lot of background Information. Go
Digital 2022: China
This page contains a wealth of data, insights, and trends to help you understand how people in China use connected devices and media services in 2022. Go
The China Social Media Landscape 2019
The report focuses on three core areas: Omni-Media and how social platforms in China are much more than messaging services. Mind the generational gap: what’s influencing Gen X, Y & Z on social? Social GRPs: new standards in measurement of influencer marketing....
China Studies
China’s Dual Circulation Strategy
Dual circulation enshrines China’s long-standing ambition to become self-sufficient. Such an ambition was made known to the world in 2015 after the launch of China’s industrial policy masterplan, Made in China 2025, even though the world at the time was still in full...
The Strategic Challenges of Decoupling
China has been following a long-term strategy of reducing its dependence on foreign technology and capabilities for more than 15 years and has projected that strategy forward another 15 years, called decoupling. In this article the authors explain four strategies for...
Evolving Made in China 2025. China’s Industrial Policy in the Quest for Global Tech Leadership
The articles describe Made in China 2025 as an effort by Beijing to optimize its hybrid state-capitalist system. The study “Evolving Made in China 2025: China‘s industrial policy in the quest for global tech leadership” traces how Beijing has adjusted its industrial...
World Bank Country Facts on China
Since China began to open up and reform its economy in 1978, GDP growth has averaged almost 10 percent a year, and more than 800 million people have been lifted out of poverty. There have also been significant improvements in access to health, education, and other...
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan 2021 to 2025
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan marks a shift away from the quantitative growth-focus of Beijing’s previous plans. Instead, it aims to usher in a more inward-looking “new developmental stage” that targets “quality development.” Go
Industry Studies
Final presentation of the CN-BC project
Click here to take part of the German final presentation, in PDF-format, of the CN-BC project. Go
The State of Fashion Report 2022 by McKinsey – China Trends
With a focus on China, this article highlights the key fashion industry findings from The State of Fashion 2022 report from McKinsey in partnership with the Business of Fashion. Go
China Luxury Report 2019
Research for the 2019 McKinsey China Luxury Report shows that the majority of the young luxury consumers are fresh to market, presenting both a tantalizing opportunity and an implicit imperative for brands to stay current, or risk losing out to more digitally savvy...
Five Consumer Trends shaping the next Decade of Growth in China
This article provides a more specific lens on emerging patterns among China’s consumers, who are at the forefront of technology adoption, demographic shifts, and new behaviors. Go
China Monitor 2021: Consumer Trends
2021 China MONITOR Annual Report comprehensively analyses consumer trends in 2021. It covers 10 trends in six value sectors, three life attitudes, and eight major consumer segments. Go
China Consumer Insight Post-COVID19
The long struggle with the COVID-19 virus has indelibly impacted the mindsets, lifestyles and behaviors of consumers worldwide. In China, specifically, we have witnessed new consumer sales channels and trends that came and went swiftly, such as street stall markets,...
Pathway to Net Zero: SDG Practices of Enterprises in China
The support of the private sector is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and safeguarding the future of both humanity and the planet. In particular, operating in one of the largest economies in the world, the potential impact that companies...
Private Sector Awareness of Sustainable Goals
PwC China in partnership with The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) launched a report which serves as a baseline analysis of business awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Go
“Greening” China: An Analysis of Beijing’s Sustainable Development Strategies
China’s green trajectory comes with opportunities and challenges for European actors. International cooperation for the greater good of mitigating global warming is urgently needed. At the same time, competition for green tech and manufacturing process must be...