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 - Joint Declaration on ‘Culture for Europe - Europe for Culture’

EP Plenary Session - Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

EP Plenary Session - Electrification Action Plan

IMCO ENVI Trilogue on Chemical Omnibus VI

Piotr MULLER in the EP in Brussels

IMCO Delegation to China - Day 2, Beijing

IMCO Delegation to China - Day 1, Beijing

EP Plenary session - Public procurement

Piotr MULLER in the EP in Strasbourg

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 shows extracts from the meeting between IMCO Delegation and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Luo Wen, Director of the State Administration for Market Regulation. 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. This is the first parliamentary delegation to China in eight years and an important opportunity to address common digital and e-commerce challenges and foster fair competition between the EU and China.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with the State Administration for Market Regulation: extracts

This News item shows extracts from the meeting between the IMCO Delegation and Shen Chunyao – Chairperson of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China and other political leaders. A nine-member delegation, led by Anna Cavazzini, travels to Beijing and Shanghai from 31 March to 2 April. This is the first parliamentary delegation to China in eight years and an important opportunity to address common digital and e-commerce challenges and foster fair competition between the EU and China. One of the main concerns of the Internal Market Committee concerns systemic breaches of EU legislation and the high volume of non-compliant small parcels from online platforms in third countries, including China.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with the National People’s Congress: extracts

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.

MÜLLER, Piotr (ECR, PL)

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