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China - Useful Links

The following are useful links to guides on doing business in China, as well as links to Irish and Chinese organisations and websites that may assist you with your research on China:

Doing Business in China

Irish Contacts

Chinese Contacts

  • Chinese Embassy in Ireland
  • China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
    Established in May 1952, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) comprises VIPS, enterprises and organizations representing the economic and trade sectors in China. It is the most important and the largest institution for the promotion of foreign trade in China. The organisation also uses the name China Chamber of International Commerce.

Thirty-five years of diplomatic relations between the EU and China (photo: European Commission archives)

EU Contacts

  • European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
    The European Chamber is a member driven non-profit fee-based organisation with a core structure of 30 Working Groups and Forums representing European business in China. It is recognised as a Foreign Chamber of Commerce with the Ministry of Commerce and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. It was originally founded in October 2000 by 51 member companies based in China.
  • Delegation of the European Union in China
    Based in Beijing, the Delegation is responsible for the conduct of official relations between China and the European Community. In all matters pertaining to the European Union, the Delegation works closely with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States, particularly the one representing the EU Presidency, which changes every six months. The Delegation also keeps the European Commission abreast of significant political, economic and other developments in China and facilitates the operation and development of bilateral co-operation agreements.
  • Understanding China
    A better knowledge and greater understanding of China are crucial to increasing Europe's competitiveness and enhancing Europeans' capacity to take advantage of the potential of its market. Understanding China addresses these needs by creating a new business dialogue on China-related issues. The ultimate goal of the Understanding China programme is to improve the knowledge on China in European businesses, especially SMEs.  
  • China IPR SME Helpdesk
    The China IPR SME Helpdesk introduces European SMEs to the knowledge and business tools required to develop the value of their intellectual property rights and to manage related risks. The Helpdesk provides free information, first-line advice and training support to European SMEs to protect and enforce their IPR in China.
  • EU SME Centre                                                                                                                                                             The Centre provides free, hands-on business support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from the European Union, facilitating their access to the Chinese market.
  • Enterprise Europe Network - China
    The Enterprise Europe Network is a business-support network established by the European Commission.  It operates in nearly 600 organisations in 47 countries worldwide. The network assists companies in finding international business partners, sourcing new technologies and identifying EU funding programmes, as well as providing information on issues as diverse as intellectual property, going international, or EU law and standards. (For more about the Enterprise Europe Network in Cork contact Katherine.)

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