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The European Union is reviewing its trade policy towards China amid record bilateral trade volume and rapid growth in the import of Chinese industrial products. This was concluded by the leading analytical center PISM from Poland.

Increased Trade Tension

The European Union increasingly uses the term 'China Dislike 2.0,' which refers to the period in the early 2000s when the sharp rise in China's exports led to serious consequences for Western industry. Currently, not only low-cost goods but also high-tech products, including solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, steel, and chemicals, are under close scrutiny.

Statistics and Brussels' Concerns

According to Eurostat data, trade between the EU and China reached a record 360 billion euros in 2025. Over the last decade, imports from China have increased by 89%, while the continent's exports to China have grown by only 37%. Brussels is concerned that maintaining this trend could weaken European industry, leading to job losses and business closures.

Protective Measures and Resilience Building

According to the European Central Bank, between 2015 and 2022, the continent's industry lost about 240,000 jobs due to competition from China. In response, the EU is considering expanding protective trade measures, stricter enforcement of restrictions on subsidized imports, and creating new mechanisms to strengthen supply chains. Furthermore, plans include enhancing the economy's ability to withstand potential economic pressure from Beijing.

Challenges and Dependence

PISM emphasizes that tightening policy will not be a simple process, as Chinese products remain in demand among European consumers due to low prices, which could trigger inflation. Currently, the EU's dependence on Chinese supplies persists, and relations with Beijing have become the continent's main economic challenge.

There is a specific reason why the most successful enterprises eventually render their founders and leaders redundant. Any business will reach a point where its leadership must decide: either continue doing the same thing or commit to significant investments in its systems, processes, and personnel. This allows the transition from relying solely on founders or a small group of executives to becoming a thriving business capable of sustaining stable growth.

Principles of Business Scaling

Scaling a company is more than just increasing revenue and net profit, which can be achieved through proper control and processes. Successful scaling requires leaders to build systematic processes that guarantee consistent results.

The consulting firm The CEO Project advises: 'Success in business scaling requires the right systems, processes, and leadership for growth before you start chasing big scaling goals. This means that growth must be both sustainable and not come at the expense of quality, culture, and efficiency.'

Key Success Factors

The first step toward achieving this goal is recognizing the key drivers of your business or the core steps that convert potential customers into paying buyers. For most businesses, regardless of industry, these key factors usually boil down to sales and execution.

Developing Sales and Execution Functions

It is necessary to create a sales function capable of generating a sufficient number of leads, interacting with them effectively and timely to determine the probability of closing a deal, and converting a lead into a buyer willing to pay for the services. Once a lead has decided to become a customer, it is important to ensure seamless onboarding, timely delivery of the promised value proposition, and prompt payment for the product or service.

Companies must develop clear control mechanisms and processes for each of these key factors. It is also necessary to invest in appropriate technological systems to ensure the efficiency and scalability of these processes. Most importantly, one should hire and invest in talent that will lead these key areas of the business.

The Importance of Personnel and Investment

Investing in personnel can put a business on the right track. The business website Business.com calls employees the 'lifeblood of your organization's success.' According to this source, 'the right team members fulfill your mission, influence customers, and contribute to business growth.' Founders can do a lot, but 'employees are those who bring your company's purpose and core values to life. For example, if your brand promises excellent customer service, that promise entirely depends on frontline workers interacting with your clientele,' states Business.com.

Regardless of how long your business has existed or how large its management is, achieving sustainable growth and scale requires a commitment to continuous investment in the systems, processes, and people that ultimately create value for the business.

A new accelerator program has started in Karakalpakstan, designed to support farmers and entrepreneurs in the agribusiness sector. The initiative aims to strengthen participants' knowledge and skills, facilitate the commercialization of agricultural products, and create new market opportunities.

Funding and Project Organizers

This project is part of the 'Development of Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems in Degraded Lands of Karakalpakstan' program, which is funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). The organizers are the International Centre for Bio-zoological Agronomy (ICBA) from the United Arab Emirates and the Uzbekistan Innovation Development Agency.

Training Program Details

The trainings will begin on August 3rd and last for one month at the Nukus Youth Technopark. Participants will receive practical training on developing high value-added products, modern business management, product commercialization, and access to new markets. The project plans to cover a total of 200 farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs across Karakalpakstan.

Focus on Supporting the Entire Value Chain

Tarifa Alzaabi, Director of ICBA, noted that the program was developed based on experience gained from implementing projects in Karakalpakstan. She emphasized the need to elevate farmer support to a new level. According to her, through this program, participants will acquire modern knowledge and practical skills that they can effectively apply in their work to create successful enterprises.

Alzaabi stressed that farmer support should be provided not only at the production stage but throughout the entire value chain. The 'Farm to Fork' approach is being used, which covers production, processing, marketing, and delivery to the end consumer. The program will provide participants with knowledge and skills related to all stages—from sowing seeds and soil preparation to cultivation, processing, and market entry.

Climate-Resilient Crops

One of the key priorities of the program is the introduction of climate-adapted crops for the conditions of Karakalpakstan. In the context of the Aral Sea crisis and climate change, special attention is paid to drought- and salt-resistant crops. This allows for a more rational use of water and other natural resources. Such crops not only increase agricultural efficiency but also bring additional value to the region's ecosystem.

Upon completion of the accelerator, special emphasis will be placed on bringing participants' products to the market, supporting their commercialization, and developing value-added supply chains. The organizers expect this initiative to contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable agriculture in Karakalpakstan while increasing the competitiveness of farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs.