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ReConnect China · Project

Strategic Intelligence Database for European Businesses Operating in China

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Imagine trying to navigate a city where the maps are outdated and the signs are written in a code only a few people understand. This project builds a high-tech digital map of China's laws, trade rules, and tech trends. It helps Europeans stop guessing and start making decisions based on real, independent data.

By the numbers
15
partners
12
countries
18
total deliverables
4
key fields of focus
The business problem

What needed solving

European companies struggle to find independent, reliable information on China's laws and tech trends. This lack of knowledge creates risks and prevents them from identifying real opportunities for cooperation.

The solution

What was built

A database providing access to independent information on China's technology, trade, governance, and foreign policy. It also includes a Europe-China Knowledge Forum.

Audience

Who needs this

Chief Strategy Officers at EU tech firmsTrade Compliance ManagersInternational Market AnalystsEU Policy Advisors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Technology Hardware
enterprise
Target: Electronics Manufacturer

If you are an electronics manufacturer dealing with unpredictable tech regulations in Asia — this project developed a database that provides independent knowledge on science and technology trends. This allows you to identify if collaboration is actually possible or too risky.

International Trade
SME
Target: Export-Import Firm

If you are an export-import firm dealing with shifting trade barriers — this project developed a knowledge system focusing on economy and trade. It helps you navigate the complex relationship between the EU and China to find mutually beneficial trade routes.

Legal & Compliance
mid-size
Target: Corporate Law Firm

If you are a law firm dealing with opaque Chinese domestic governance — this project developed a tool to tap into publicly available policy documents and laws. This reduces the risk of compliance failures for your European clients.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price to access the project results?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost structure for the database is mentioned.

Is this available at an industrial scale?

The project focuses on developing a database and a Knowledge Forum; however, there is no mention of industrial-scale deployment.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the database?

Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not provided.

What is the timeline for the results to be available?

The project period runs from 2022-11-01 to 2026-10-31.

How does this integrate with existing business intelligence tools?

Based on available project data, the project uses digital technologies to generate a database, but specific integration APIs are not listed.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily academic and research-driven, consisting of 6 universities and 8 research organizations across 12 countries. With 0 industry partners and only 3 SMEs, the project is designed for high-level knowledge generation rather than immediate commercial product development. This suggests the output will be a high-quality evidence base rather than a commercial software product.

How to reach the team

Contact Universiteit Gent in Belgium

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to track the release of the ReConnect China database.