Brussels, 23 October 2026 – The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU), in partnership with Fieldfisher, on Friday hosted an online training session on "EU Sustainability Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains." The event opened with remarks by Mr. Fang Dongkui, Secretary General of the CCCEU, and featured presentations by Peter Hood, Partner at Fieldfisher London, and Connie Wang, Partner at Fieldfisher China. The session was moderated by Xiumin Ruan, Partner at Fieldfisher Brussels.

In his opening remarks, CCCEU Secretary General Fang Dongkui stressed that due diligence is not only a legal obligation but also a critical tool for risk management and long-term competitiveness. He highlighted three priorities: the need for regulatory clarity and predictability; closer China-EU coordination to help businesses navigate overlapping requirements and sensitive information; and practical, risk-based solutions. "Businesses should be able to meet legitimate compliance obligations while respecting the applicable laws in both jurisdictions. We therefore encourage continued dialogue and constructive engagement between stakeholders in China and the EU," Mr. Fang said.

During the training, Peter Hood provided a systematic overview of theEU's due diligence legislative framework and enforcement processes, stressing the importance of closed-loop traceability and chain-of-custody evidence. Connie Wang focused on the regulatory intersection between the EU and China. Addressing three key conflict scenarios—third-party audits, data transfers, and on-site inspections—she introduced a "conflict classification model," noting that China's countermeasures are not a blanket ban and that compliance pathways remain available.

On practical strategies, the Fieldfisher team recommended: prioritizing data compliance with desensitized outbound data transfers; restructuring contract clauses to replace absolute audit rights with alternative compliance solutions; establishing internal dual-compliance systems and friction-escalation mechanisms; and making use of Article 6 of Decree No. 835 to apply for case-specific permits while maintaining robust compliance defense records.

The CCCEU will continue to organize a series of training and exchange activities on supply chain compliance, cross-border data flows, and China-EU regulatory developments, helping businesses stay abreast of regulatory changes, identify compliance risks, and build workable dual-compliance frameworks. The Chamber will also continue to serve as a bridge, actively reflecting members' practical concerns, promoting communication and understanding between Chinese and EU regulators, and fostering a transparent, fair, and predictable business environment for Chinese companies in Europe.