MEPs from the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee travel to Beijing and Shanghai to discuss digital and e-commerce challenges and fostering fair EU-China competition. MEPs are expected to convey the EU’s stance on digital regulation and safe markets, particularly regarding breaches of EU law and the high-volume of non-compliant small parcels coming from China.

In Shanghai, MEPs continue discussions on compliance with EU digital market rules and fair competition with Temu. They also gain firsthand insight into China’s customs controls and import/export activities at the strategic Pudong International Airport, together with the China Customs Administration and a local logistics company.

IMCO delegation to Shanghai (China)

MEPs from the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee travel to Beijing and Shanghai to discuss digital and e-commerce challenges and fostering fair EU-China competition. MEPs are expected to convey the EU’s stance on digital regulation and safe markets, particularly regarding breaches of EU law and the high-volume of non-compliant small parcels coming from China.

In Beijing, the delegation meets with political leaders, including Shen Chunyao, Chairperson of the Standing committee of the National People’s Congress, and Luo Wen, Minister of State Administration for Market Regulation. MEPs also visit the EU Chamber of Commerce to discuss online trade and market access challenges faced by European companies in China. The delegation discusses consumer and product safety standards with the e-commerce giants Shein and Alibaba.

IMCO delegation to Beijing (China)

EP Plenary Session - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026

43rd EU - China Inter‑Parliamentary Meeting - Mission in Wuhan

43rd EU - China Inter‑Parliamentary Meeting - Mission in Beijing and Wuhan

IMCO Delegation to China - Day 2, Beijing

EU-China Inter-Parliamentary Meeting

Christine SINGER, Engin EROGLU, Joachim STREIT in the EP in Brussels

Delegations for relations with the People’s Republic of China Constitutive meeting

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MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026. June’s EU summit and the future of EU-China economic relations are the focus of a joint key debate featuring Marilena Raouna, Cyprus’s Deputy Minister for European Affairs, and Maroš Šefčovič from the Commission. The discussion covers the EU’s ongoing support for Ukraine, developments in the Middle East, and global economic challenges facing the Union. Regarding EU-China economic relations, the debate addresses the significant asymmetry in market openings, China’s export controls on critical raw materials, and its distortive industrial policies.

Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate with the Commission the need for targeted criminal provisions and increased platform responsibility to tackle harmful online behaviour. The Commission recently presented its action plan against cyberbullying, built around a support app, the coordination of national approaches, and the prevention of cyberbullying by encouraging safer digital practices. The Digital Services Act introduced stronger protection for people targeted by harassment and bullying, including ensuring that non-consensual private images and other abusive content can be quickly flagged and taken down.

The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment: MEPs debate

This news item shows extracts from the meeting of the IMCO Delegation with China Customs Administration (Shangai Pudong Customs House).

IMCO mission to Shangai (China) - Meeting with China Customs Administration (Shangai Pudong Customs House) Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection: extracts

This News item shows extracts from the meeting with the Chinese logistics Limeng International Logistics Company and a statement by Dirk GOTINK (EPP, NL), Rapporteur on the EU Customs Reform. The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Delegation to Beijing and Shanghai (China) aims to understand China’s leadership in e-commerce, gain first-hand insight into how Chinese customs and logistics systems operate and its influence on consumer behaviour and market trends.

IMCO mission to Shanghai (China) - Meeting with the Chinese logistics Limeng International Logistics Company: extracts and statement by Dirk GOTINK (EPP, NL), Rapporteur on the EU Customs Reform

The European Parliament’s IMCO delegation, during its mission to Beijing, engages in a discussion with fast-fashion giant SHEIN - China-based e-commerce platform known for its direct-to-consumer model, rapid production cycles, and significant market presence in the EU including Tony Ren, Co-Founder of SHEIN and Chief Risk Officer. This is the first Parliamentary delegation to China in eight years and an important opportunity to address shared digital and e-commerce challenges and foster fair EU-China competition.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with SHEIN: extracts

This video shows extracts from Meeting with members of the EU Chamber of Commerce. This is the first Parliamentary delegation to China in eight years and an important opportunity to address shared digital and e-commerce challenges and foster fair EU-China competition. The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Delegation to Beijing and Shanghai (China) aims to understand China’s leadership in e-commerce, gain first-hand insight into how Chinese customs and logistics systems operate and its influence on consumer behaviour and market trends.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with members of the EU Chamber of Commerce

The European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) delegation, as part of its official mission to China, holds a high-level meeting at Alibaba Group’s Beijing headquarters to discuss digital trade and regulatory cooperation. Following the session, Andreas Schwab (EPP, Germany), former rapporteur for the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and Christel Schaldemose (S&D, Denmark), former rapporteur for the Digital Services Act (DSA), deliver statements.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with Alibaba: extracts and statements by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE) and Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), Members of the delegation and former rapporteurs on DSA and DMA

This video captures a high-level delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) during their visit to Beijing. The session begins with a briefing led by Ambassador Jorge Toledo, who outlines the agenda and objectives of the IMCO mission and provides an overview of current EU-China relations. Following this, the delegation engages in a strategic discussion with EU Ambassadors stationed in Beijing. The event concludes with a group photo of the IMCO delegation and EU Ambassadors at the EU Delegation (EUDEL) headquarters.

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