China – Research and development consultancy services – Technical assistance to the implementation of the EU-CHINA Policy Support Facility

The EU-China Policy Support Facility will provide support for preparing and following up on high-level policy dialogues and engagements across priority policy areas and, thus, allow the EU to achieve impact in strategic priorities and in addressing global challenges. This could involve preparation and follow-up of policy dialogues; technical assistance through studies and peer-to-peer exchanges of experiences; development of high-quality evidence, data and analysis to allow the EU to engage effectively with Chinese stakeholders in support of strategic interests in our bilateral agenda towards China. It includes Environment / Climate change / Digital / Economy and Trade / Ocean Affairs / Water / Circular economy / Energy / Human rights / International development / Fisheries / Polar affairs and law of the sea / Cosmetics / Innovation / Competition / Agriculture . The Facility activities will also promote core EU values of respect for human rights, gender equality, democracy, security, the environment, fair competition in business and trade relations.