Sharing on-the-ground insights from European business leaders and experts about China on current events, policy updates and the experiences of doing business across the country.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Five-minute weekly catch-up about the Chinese business landscape. Tune in every Wednesday for the latest economic data, market trends, and policy and regulatory updates.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
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17th June 2026: May Macroeconomic Data
This episode contains segments on: China’s May macroeconomic data European Commission President Von der Leyen’s G7 statements China’s passenger vehicle exports The EU’s new steel overcapacity framework Listeners are also invited to attend the Mid-year Economic Watch 2026: Preparing for H2 on 2nd July online or in person in Beijing.
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10th June 2026: Jan-Apr Service Trade Data
This episode contains segments on: China’s January-April service trade data; China’s May foreign trade data; EU Trade Commissioner meets China International Trade Representative; and China’s May price indexes. The European Chamber invites foreign manufacturing companies to join a business tour to Guangxi from 24th to 26th June.
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3rd June 2026: Outbound Investment Regulations
This episode contains segments on: State Council Regulations on Outbound Investment; China’s May 2026 Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI); RatingDog China General Manufacturing May 2026 PMI; and European Commission College of Commissioners debate on EU-China relations. Listeners are also invited to join the European Chamber’s Midsummer Business Reception on 12th June in Beijing.
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20th May 2026: April Industrial Production and Retail Sales
This episode contains segments on: China’s April industrial production April retail sales of consumer goods Average annual wages of urban employees in 2025 China’s Justice Ministry ruling on EU Foreign Subsidy investigation January-April fixed asset investment Also, listeners are invited to join the European Chamber’s annual Business Confidence Survey launch online on 27th May.
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13th May 2026: April Foreign Trade Data
This episode contains segments on: China’s April foreign trade data; April official purchasing managers’ index; April Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index; State Council executive meeting; Trump’s visit to China; European Chamber flash survey results on the Impact of the Middle East Conflict on European Business in China Also, listeners are invited to join […]
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29th April 2026: March Industrial Profits
This episode contains segments on: China’s March industrial profits; China’s March inbound foreign direct investment; Q1 per capita disposable income; China issues warning over the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act. The European Chamber is conducting a flash survey among its members on the impact of the Middle East conflict on European companies in China.
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22nd April 2026: Q1 GDP Growth
This episode contains segments on: China’s Q1 GDP growth; China’s March 2026 industrial production; China’s March 2026 retail sales; Opinions of the State Council on Promoting the Expansion and the Quality of the Service Industry Regulations on Countering Improper Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by Foreign States
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15th April 2026: March Foreign Trade Data
This episode contains segments on: China’s March 2026 foreign trade data; March price indices; Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez’s visit to China; The Chamber’s latest report Exporting Control: China’s New Strategic Toolkit is available to download on the Chamber’s official website for free.
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8th April 2026: New Regulation on Industrial and Supply Chain Security
This episode contains segments on: China’s New Regulation on Industrial and Supply Chain Security China’s new guidance for e-commerce development EU-China joint space mission Also, the European Chamber will launch its latest report on China’s export control regime which will be available to download from the Chamber’s website on 14th April.
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1st April 2026: March PMI
This episode contains segments on: China’s March 2026 Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI); China’s January–February 2026 industrial profits; European Parliament delegation visits China; and The EU’s new customs rules and customs authority. Also, the European Chamber will launch a report on China’s export control regime on 14th April.