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EU Chamber Says China Market Tougher, Urges Transparent Licences

5/27/2026

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The EU Chamber of Commerce in China said politicisation fell to 47%, the lowest since 2023, and that 68% now view conditions as more difficult, down from 73%.
Optimism about profitability rose to 17%, a five-percentage-point gain, as 35% of firms expect industry expansion, up from 29% in 2025.
The Chamber urged China to make export-license procedures transparent.
EU officials will debate tougher trade measures on Friday.

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The EU Chamber of Commerce in China said politicisation fell to 47%, the lowest since 2023, and that 68% now view conditions as more difficult, down from 73%.
Optimism about profitability rose to 17%, a five-percentage-point gain, as 35% of firms expect industry expansion, up from 29% in 2025.
The Chamber urged China to make export-license procedures transparent.
EU officials will debate tougher trade measures on Friday.