Met with Jiangmen Government and China Centre for Promotion of SME Development
2023-04-20 | South China
On 20th April 2023, the European Chamber South China Chapter Vice Chair Gianluca Giorgi, Board Member Aaron Finley, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Forum Chair Daisy Yang and Vice Chair Danica Mai met with Li Huiwen, head of United Front Work Department of the CPC Jiangmen Municipal Committee, Liu Zhigang, secretary of Heshan Municipal Party Committee and Xiao Ruxin, director of China Centre for Promotion of SME Development.
During the meeting, the key point discussed was implementing digitalization in SMEs. Mr. Giorgi spoke that digitalization is cost-effective and beneficial in terms of increased productivity and improved customer experiences. He emphasized the importance of breaking down perceived barriers to digitalisation and encouraging SMEs to embrace its benefits.
Another topic of discussion was the future development and direction of Hainan and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Chamber representatives and government officials discussed the potential for increased cooperation between the two regions, with the aim of creating a more integrated and cohesive business environment.
In response, the government officials shared that they will provide some trainings to help SMEs transition to a digital business model first, including educating business owners and employees on the benefits of digitalisation and how to implement it effectively. Both parties agreed that they would work closely together to foster the growth and development of SMEs, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of these vital components of the economy.