This episode contains segments on:

• The communique issued at the Third Plenum;
• The World Trade Organization’s ninth review of China’s trade policy; and
• Youth unemployment data in June.

Also, the European Chamber joined a roundtable on Large-scale Equipment Renewals and Trade-in of Consumer Goods hosted by the Vice Minister of Commerce Ling Ji on 17^th July. Listen to learn more.

This episode contains segments on:

• Foreign trade data in June and the first half of 2024;
• China’s GDP and macroeconomic indicators in the second quarter this year;
• Temporary policy adjustments in six Chinese cities to boost foreign investment in the service sector;
• European Commission anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese titanium dioxide imports.

Also, if you listen to China Dispatches, the podcast will be dedicating three future episodes to exploring some of the findings in the Business Confidence Survey 2024 on carbon neutrality, market access and competition with members from relevant industries.

This episode contains segments on:

• China’s price indices in June;
• State Council’s action plan to improve government procurement;
• Guideline to prevent financial fraud in the capital market;
• China Climate Change Blue Book 2024.

Also, listeners are invited to join an event online or in Beijing on 23rd July on the impact of the French elections on France’s China policy and EU’s relationship with China.

This episode contains segments on:

• China’s renewed calls for attracting foreign investment;
• Official Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ index (PMI) and Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI in June;
• Industrial profits from January to May;

Also, listeners are invited to join an event in Beijing on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to discuss the challenges and future trends of the AI industry.

This episode contains segments on:

• EU and China agree to talks on potential EV tariffs;
• China to limit low-end capacity in the solar industry;
• Foreign direct investment from January to May 2024;
• New measures to boost consumption;

From the Chamber’s side, the latest issue of EURObiz is released and available to download.

This episode contains segments on:

• EU’s tariffs on battery electric vehicles imported from China;
• Retail sales and industrial production data in May;
• Consumer and producer prices in May;
• Group of Seven’s stance on trade relations with China.

From the Chamber’s side, a high-level meeting with vice minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation took place. Also, listeners are invited to join a midsummer business reception in Beijing on 27^th June to connect with European business and diplomatic community while enjoying the elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

This episode contains segments on:

• State Council adopted draft rules on implementing the management system for registered capital stipulated by the company law;
• Foreign trade data in May;
• China’s Provincial Business Environment Index 2023 Report

Also, listeners are invited to join an event in Beijing or online on 19^th June on the European Parliament’s election results and its impact on EU-China relations.

This episode contains segments on:

• The State Council’s 2024-2025 Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction;
• May’s Official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI;
• The International Monetary Fund’s revised economic growth projection for China.

Also, European Business Organisation’s Worldwide Network released its Position Paper on the European Union’s new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which is available to download.