As foreign companies search for new markets in China's tier-two and tier-three cities, more expat senior managers are being asked to leave the bright lights of Beijing and Shanghai to work in places they are not fully familiar with.
The Chinese telecommunications company Huawei officially opened its largest European Huawei Enterprise Office and Exhibition centre in the Netherlands.
EU countries will agree next month to talks with China on a pact making it easier to do business, possibly paving the way for a free-trade deal between two of the world's biggest markets.
The Chinese government's economic transformation and structural reform policies will be beneficial for Europe and China, analysts said.
SAIC Motor Corporation launched its first hatchback car model MG3 in the UK on Thursday, marking another important milestone for the Chinese car brand after launching the sedan model MG6 in 2011.
China is Air France and KLM Group's largest market in Asia in terms of revenue, the group's new general manager for greater China said on Tuesday.
GlaxoSmithKleine said it was committed to China and denied media reports that it is considering pulling out over potential fines following a bribery scandal.
Key topics of this year's meeting included the following ones: digital technology promotes development; social responsibilities of internet; internet of things; barrier-free technology.
Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo has said that China's fast-growing economy can handle any economic difficulties.
As those of the post-1980 generation become the main breadwinners in China, one of the biggest questions is how the country will be able to support old people, who account for an ever growing proportion of the population.
Despite the outlook on profitability declining to an all-time low in China, European companies remain committed to the Chinese market.
Belgium-based Oleon NV in Europe, has the largest market share in Europe but it was only last year that it launched its first brand in China, with a team of just three people.