China Expert Group

Representing likeminded market-based democracies, the OECD Council at Ministerial level adopted a resolution in 2007 to strengthen cooperation with China as a ‘key partner’ through a program of enhanced engagement. The OECD advances policy dialogue with China in selected areas to promote convergence towards the OECD’s standards, taking into account the OECD’s member countries’ relations with China as a cooperation partner, economic competitor and systemic rival. Where challenges persist, strategic discussions are being held among the OECD’s member countries to foster effective common approaches. 

• Sharing information on developments regarding the business environment in China 

• Fostering collaboration on global environmental sustainability challenges 

• Encouraging a healthcare dialogue and collaboration 

• Effectively addressing trade challenges and fostering a level playing field 

• Providing guidance on innovation and digitalisation opportunities and challenges 

Business at OECD’s China Expert Group contributes guidance to China–OECD cooperation in areas that improve trade and investment conditions, as well as the overall business environment in China. The group encourages a mutually beneficial relationship, recognising that differentiated approaches may be necessary to achieve effective progress. Business at OECD’s China Expert Group regularly consults with the OECD’s Ambassador-led Informal Reflection Group on China, and organises and contributes to additional thematic ad-hoc sessions with the OECD and delegations. 

• OECD’s Informal Reflection Group on China 

• The OECD’s Representative in China