British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham China)

Expats leaving Beijing, marriage registrations tumble and signs of a property recovery. All this and more (with no US election coverage) in this week's China in 5.

Today is your final chance to participate in our Sentiment Survey. Our annual Sentiment Survey tracks British business attitudes towards working in China. With the UK government currently auditing its relationship with China, your input this year is more valuable than ever. Have your say here: surveymonkey.com/r/FDLDLS5

The Sustainability Summit, KPMG China organised together with British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham China) and United Nations China, explored the pressing issues of energy decarbonisation and green finance through expert panels. KPMG’s 沈莹 Daisy Shen, Head of Climate Change & Sustainability participated in the event and covered how businesses, governments and society can work together for climate transitions. With COP29 only two weeks away, the summit provided timely insights and the urgency of connecting environment, politics, industry and business in taking collaborative actions. Daisy will also attend COP29 in person later this year on behalf of KPMG to advance discussions on accelerating climate action. #COP29 #Sustainability #ClimateAction (Photo credits: BritCham China)

Just 72 more hours to fill in our Sentiment Survey. A record number of companies have filled in this year’s Sentiment Survey, with companies clearly looking to share their views amid an ongoing China audit. Let us know your views here before Monday! https://lnkd.in/eMJuaMZa 

With COP29 just two weeks away, yesterday's Sustainability Summit covered two of the most pressing issues at the conference – energy decarbonisation and green finance. Organised together with KPMG China and United Nations China, we were honoured to be joined by SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE 常启德, UN Resident Coordinator in China, whose keynote speech at the event reminded attendees of how urgent work needed to be taken on the climate crisis – an issue that connected environment, politics, industry, business, and more. Our two panels featured expertise from across industry, academia, government and more, creating two fascinating discussions on "Energy Transition and Green Transformation," and "Climate Finance and ESG Investment." As well as providing timely information on China's work in this crucial field, speakers also dived deeper into how China and the UK were working together to lessen the impacts of climate change, and how a just climate transition could be achieved when business, government and civil society work together. Four workshops tied together the themes of the morning's summit, allowing attendees to develop their own pledges to the environment, ensuring that conversations and actions continued following the summit's conclusion. Our huge thanks to our co-organisers, panelists, and 80 attendees of the event.

Baijiu to Britain, billionaires leaving China and a government backed dating platform. It's all here in this week's China in 5.

Only one week left to make your voice heard! Every contribution is extremely helpful for the Chamber team as we develop insights on how different sectors are faring in China. Your insights will be shared with the UK government as they undergo an audit of China relations as well as being shared with key teams involved in upcoming trade negotiations. Don’t miss this chance to influence these key discussions. Fill out the survey now by scanning below or visiting https://lnkd.in/g6PBBu99.

BritCham has been out and about in Beijing and beyond this month, highlighting our members' diverse impact on the Chinese business community. Here are just some of our highlights: ⚽️ We were delighted to join the The Premier League in opening its third overseas office in Beijing earlier this month, offering an opportunity for the league to work with Chinese football institutions and clubs to promote the beautiful game in China. We even managed to snap a picture with some famous faces! 🎭 Leading arts examination board Trinity College London is also celebrating its office opening in China, and we were delighted to join them at their China Conference earlier this month. We're looking forward to supporting Trinity as they expand their links with other British educational institutions based here in the country. 🏥 Raffles Hospital Beijing marked its 30th anniversary with a wonderful musical performance and silent auction, raising thousands of yuan to support children with leukaemia. Raffles also ensured our own Chamber's health by supporting us with First Aid and CPR training. 🐎 And finally, after supporting us with our fantastic British Ball earlier this month, we were delighted to visit Equuleus Corp as they held their International Equestrian Culture Week here in Beijing. As an approved centre of The Pony Club, we are excited to support Equuleus as they expand interest in equestrian sports here in Beijing and beyond. We look forward to a fruitful November filled with supporting our members in every sector, and closing 2024 strong!

How should the UK government approach a China audit? The next few months are vital as the UK shapes its approach to the next decade of relations with China. If you're a British business working with China, have your voice heard by filling out the British Chamber of Commerce China Sentiment Survey and sharing your insights on what matters most for UK-China ties. Click here to take part: https://lnkd.in/g6PBBu99

A big BritCham welcome to Earthen Roots – the newest member of our member community! Earthen Roots was founded in 2019 in Beijing by two cocktail and general drinking enthusiasts from the UK and China. Introducing increasingly discerning and health-conscious drinking trends from the UK, Earthen Roots delivers a range of expertly crafted, superior soft drinks. Drawing on traditional British recipes, enhanced with exotic flavours from the orient, Earthen Roots has launched its signature profile of ginger beer, lemonade and grape soda. Pioneering a new class of quality beverages, exclusively for the Chinese market, their products are capable of both elevating soft drink selections and cocktail constituent components. Enjoyed by many, all drinks are made from natural ingredients, alcohol free, light in sugar and vegan friendly, while firmly adhering to the brand’s philosophy of enjoying life by savouring every sip.  To learn more about Earthen Roots, visit their online store at https://lnkd.in/gieiApma.