China remains a critical market for the health and competitiveness of Swedish industry but the realities of navigating a market that is characterised by a global race for technological leadership while also having a pronounced focus on local and regional development should not be underestimated.

The importance of China on the world stage means even those who do not have a current presence in the market need a strategy to mitigate the ripple effects of the domestic policies and the global changes driven by these.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the current and projected market influences and clear guidance for how Swedish companies should prepare and enter the market, how to establish a foundation for continued collaboration with local stakeholders and considerations for navigating the complex geo-political and social changes in the new era.