On the 16th of April 2021, the Chinese government published the quarterly economic data for the first quarter of 2021. Even though the results seem remarkable, the figures are misleading due to significant downturn experienced in Q1 2020. However, when comparing to the first quarter of 2019 and to the previous quarters, the economy shows continued growth after the downturn experienced in the first half of 2020.
The Chinese Government Work Report reviews the government’s accomplishments over the last year and provides further guidance on the government’s social and economic policy direction for the year 2021. As such, the focus of this article is a review of past accomplishments, a discussion on the main targets set out for 2021 and important implications for foreign-invested enterprises in China, and SMEs in particular.
In this article we discuss the key takeaways of the published 14th Five Year Plan and its implications on a broader macroeconomic level.
We are proud to announce the launch of the 2021 Sino Benelux Business Survey. Please participate in the survey. Your opinion matters! The survey is completely anonymous, meaning we will not require you to fill in any information which can be linked to your company or person. All data will remain strictly confidential.
On the 18th of January, the Chinese government published the quarterly economic data for the fourth quarter of 2020, which concludes the economic year of 2020. After the first quarterly decrease of GDP in Q1 since 1978, and the subsequent recovery of the Chinese economy Q2 and Q3, the economic data showed a continued trend of recovery with an increase in year-on-year GDP by 6.5% for Q4 of 2020.
According to Chinese government data published on Monday, the V-shaped recovery of the Chinese economy in Q2 was continued with positive growth in Q3 and on a year-on-year basis.
For the 5th consecutive year, we conducted the Sino Benelux Business Survey to provide insights into the experiences, challenges and opportunities of Benelux businesses in China, the business sentiment.
On Thursday, the Chinese government published the highly anticipated economic data for the second quarter of 2020. The economy already shows signs of recovery. In the article we highlight the most important takeaways of the economic data which has just been released.
Last week the Chinese government published the highly anticipated economic data for the first quarter of 2020. In the article we highlight the most important takeaways of the economic data which has just been released.
China and the rest of world are facing the consequences of an outbreak of the Corona-virus. We discuss the economic impact and government measures.
The Sino Benelux Business Survey addresses essential questions about the Chinese business environment; and the business sentiment of Benelux companies in China.
This article explains China’s Free Trade Zones and their potential benefits in 2019. We also provide an overview of the country’s Free Trade Zones and their focus areas, as well as a discussion on recent developments.
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