Outlook

Abstract

The atmosphere in China in the first half of 2023 following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic is akin to racehorses finally being unleashed. Business delegations from the eastern provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang couldn’t wait for regular flights to resume, but readily took the initiative to charter flights to Europe. Engineers from abroad are flown in to put machines into operation, and delayed conferences and meetings are now taking place throughout the country. Foreign chambers of commerce report that investment promotion agencies from every part of the country are contacting them on an almost daily basis to arrange events to attract international companies. Companies pursuing business collaborations in China now will undoubtedly find a red carpet being rolled out for them.