EU–China Technical Exchange on Migration in Yunnan

Representatives of 13 European Union Member States and one Schengen Associated State are visiting Yunnan Province this week as part of a technical exchange under the EU–China Migration and Mobility Support Project (MMSP). Hosted by China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA), the visit provides an opportunity to observe how migration and border management policies are implemented in practice at provincial and local level, and to engage directly with Chinese counterparts on shared challenges and experiences. 

The field visit forms part of ongoing EU‑China cooperation on migration and mobility, with discussions and site visits focusing on border management, facilitation of regular mobility, digitalisation, and service delivery. Yunnan, as an important province for cross‑border connectivity, offers a highly relevant setting for exchanging views on how mobility systems respond to increasingly complex movement patterns and operational realities. 

The visit is organised within the framework of MMSP III, an EU‑funded cooperation platform implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Through MMSP, the EU, its Member States and Chinese partners continue to promote technical dialogue, mutual understanding and practical cooperation in the field of migration and mobility, building on more than a decade of sustained engagement. 

European Union, 2026