Jörg Wuttke is currently serving his third term as President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, a role in which he has become known for his frank views on the local business and economic scene. A longtime resident in China, Mr. Wuttke is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS). The following is a lightly edited transcript of an interview in which he discussed China’s zero-Covid approach, the current business climate and European companies’ commitment to China. Jörg Wuttke. Illustration by Lauren Crow Q: Let’s start with a recent survey that you've done at the European Chamber that suggests that nearly a quarter of European companies now in China are thinking of shifting investment out of the country, about the highest level in a decade for that question. What do those companies need to see from the party and from the leadership in Beijing? A: The question we ask is: Are you considering shifting any plann