The Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSOs) comprise a network of 19 offices in 9 countries, set up by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (via RVO) specifically to support Dutch businesses in their international activities. The NBSOs are particularly effective in supporting small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). NBSOs have no diplomatic status, are dedicated exclusively to the promotion of Dutch trade and investment and their activities are coordinated by the local embassies. There are six Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSO's) in China: Chengdu, Dalian, Jinan, Nanjing, Qingdao and Wuhan