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2025-01-06 | All chapters
The European Business in China Business Confidence Survey 2025 (BCS) officially opened on 6th January 2025. Completing the questionnaire will give your company the chance to help shape the Chamber’s messaging for the coming year. Since its launch 22 years ago, the survey report has been widely read and quoted by influential media, government agencies, research institutions and multinational companies. It has become a key indicator of the business environment for foreign firms operating in China.
Further details, including a link to the survey and a unique access code, have been sent to the primary contacts of all member companies.
The online questionnaire will remain open until 8 pm on Tuesday, 28th January. The results of the BCS will be published in May. The results of last year’s survey can be found here.
All information received from members will be anonymised and remain strictly confidential. If you have any questions, please contact Ziyao Jing at zyjing@europeanchamber.com.cn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Business Confidence Survey (BCS)?
The BCS is the Chamber’s yearly analysis of how European business is faring in China. In addition to the Position Paper, it is the backbone of our advocacy efforts. The BCS is a comprehensive analysis of the business environment for our members, providing concrete evidence of the hurdles and/or improvements that European companies face in the Chinese market. The final report is presented to Chinese and European officials, media and other organisations. Figures from the BCS are quoted widely and inform our top-line messaging.
Why do I have to provide financial data? Can I skip this part?
Financial data is the best way to objectively measure the economic challenges or growth that European business in China faces. It provides a more complete picture than just regulatory issues and allows us to better understand various reasons behind the changing business sentiment of our members. All results of the BCS are completely anonymous. No individual company information will be included in the report or distributed.
Will my answers be traced back to my company?
No. All results of the BCS are completely anonymous. No individual company information will be included in the report or distributed.
My colleagues in other cities also received a survey invitation. Do we all need to complete the survey?
Yes. For companies with multiple locations or entities as Chamber members, all business units are invited to fill out the questionnaire. The survey has questions specific to your local Chapter, so your survey will be slightly different from your colleagues elsewhere. Please fill out the survey on behalf of your particular entity.
Why I couldn't proceed to the next page?
Could ask members to pay attention to below reasons which may prevent them from continuing the survey:
1) Please make sure you fill in the details in the specify box if “other” option is ticked, or the box will have alert in red.
2) Please make sure you select enough number of options the question required (some Qs asked to have minimum 3 selections to continue in the explanation below the question)
3) Please click “submit” bottom to make sure you successfully hand in the survey answer. And you will see the thank you message from Secretary General as closing remark.
I completed part of the survey. Is that enough for you to use?
No. Data from incomplete surveys are not included in the end results. For your survey participation to count, you must press the Submit button at the bottom of your screen after you have answered all questions, including local chapter questions. Then you must confirm your submission by clicking “Submit survey”.