4 June 2026, Brussels

The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) has taken note of the European Commission's newly announced "Technological Sovereignty Package", covering semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services, open source technologies, and digitalisation in the energy sector. These initiatives are highly relevant to the operations of many Chinese companies in Europe and to broader China-EU trade and investment in the digital economy.

The Chamber recognises the European Union's ambition to strengthen its technological resilience and competitiveness, including its goal of becoming an "AI Continent." Europe possesses strong research capabilities, industrial foundations and market potential in advanced technologies. At the same time, China continues to demonstrate strong innovation momentum in areas such as AI, big data, cloud computing and semiconductors, with a growing number of internationally competitive enterprises emerging. Given the strong complementarities between China and Europe in the digital economy, a well-calibrated policy framework could help unlock Europe's technological potential while creating new opportunities for mutually beneficial digital cooperation.

At the same time, the Chamber notes with attention elements within the package relating to technology sovereignty assessments, public procurement preferences, and references to market openness primarily toward "like-minded partners." We hope the EU will ensure that relevant implementation measures remain transparent, proportionate, non-discriminatory and consistent with its WTO commitments, including the principle of national treatment. Maintaining a level playing field will be essential to preserving Europe's attractiveness as an open and innovation-driven market.

The Chamber believes that an open and inclusive digital ecosystem will be central to the success of Europe's technological sovereignty ambitions. Chinese companies operating in Europe possess advanced technological expertise and remain committed to open cooperation, local investment and long-term partnership. At a time when China and the EU represent two of the world's major digital markets, enhanced connectivity and collaboration—rather than fragmentation—will better serve shared interests in innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth.