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Press - 02 June 2025

In Memoriam Christian Morel

On 26 May 2025 Mr. Christian Morel passed away at the age of 79. Same as Joos Horsten, Chris Morel was a true pioneer in fostering business relations between Belgium and China.

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Cultural - 02 June 2025

Learning Chinese for business: Is it worth it?

While not essential, learning Chinese can serve as a valuable way to build relationships in China, an important part of doing business in China.

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News - 02 June 2025

Horsten helped Gerardo’s Toys at BJKSE 2025

Horsten provided exhibition assistance in China for Gerardo's Toys and is also helping the customer with the follow-up after the exhibition.

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Blog - 02 June 2025

Get a free copy of our WeChat guide

For a European company aiming to enter the Chinese market, visibility and credibility are everything. That's why you need a WeChat Official Account. Want to learn how?

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Blog - 30 April 2025

China’s e-commerce landscape

The scale and speed of China's digital marketplace are unlike anything seen before, combining innovation, fierce competition, and government-driven digital infrastructure. But for European businesses, this transformation is more than just impressive, it is a growing opportunity.

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News - 28 April 2025

China overtakes USA as Belgium’s top non-EU supplier in 2024

At the end of March 2025, the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency published its annual Belgian trade report. With regard to the trade between Belgium and China, the most significant finding was that China overtook the USA as the biggest non-European supplier to Belgium.

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Blog - 11 April 2025

The difference between direct and indirect export to China

Expanding into the Chinese market offers immense growth opportunities. For European companies looking to enter this market without establishing a physical presence in China, there are mainly two ways to enter the Chinese market: direct export and indirect export.

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Blog - 07 April 2025

The growing importance of ESG in China

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become crucial for businesses worldwide, and China is no exception. This article explores how China is dealing with ESG and highlights the key regulations that are shaping its ESG landscape.

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Blog - 04 April 2025

How to manage distributors in China

Managing distributor relationships in China is a crucial aspect of success for European companies entering the China market. Only by finding the right balance between trust, supervision and proactive engagement, European companies can build a successful long-term business in China.

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