The March/April 2023 issue of EURObiz focusses on research and development (R&D). As highlighted by the European Chamber’s joint report with the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), China’s Innovation Ecosystem: The Localisation Dilemma, there are many benefits to conducting R&D in China—such as the speed of actioning concepts, the size of the potential market—but longlasting challenges deter many European companies from conducting cutting-edge R&D within Chinese borders.

Other topics covered in this issue include:

• EU Tour 2023: Advocacy highlights from the first in-person tour in three years
• Protection of Women's Rights in the Workplace: New regulatory updates in China
• Cross-industry Mentor Initiative: Cycle 3 wrap-up and cycle 4 kick-off