China-Britain Business Council

The China-Britain Business Council's Chief Executive, Peter Burnett OBE BBS was delighted to share his take on business ties and confidence in the Chinese market in a recent interview with CGTN reporter Ran Bi (Amber). The interview is timely with the recent visit of UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to China. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/dkrCE2iZ #UKChina #China #Economy #GlobalGrowth #InternationalRelations #Advocacy #Membership #Collaboration

The popularity of second-hand, resale and pre-owned goods platforms has taken off in China in recent years, especially among Gen Z shoppers, driven by growing cost and environmental consciousness.

Are you in the AI space? Or interested in learning about what AI might mean to your business and engagement with China? Then please do join this online session about disruptive technologies. With speakers from RELX, Sussex AI and Peking University, this will be a fascinating delve into the space. You can scan the QR code below or join here: https://lnkd.in/gYf9ZZ5x #Tech #AI #China #UK

While on the side lines of the Belt and Road Initiative Summit last month, CBBC's CEO Peter Burnett OBE BBS was delighted to sit down with Sijie Yuan at Southern Finance 南方财经全媒体 to take about the development of China's economy on the global stage and how the UK can and does fit alongside this. Key insights: 💡 Since the Belt and Road Initiative was proposed, the pace of China's outbound investment has further accelerated, ranking among the top three in global outward FDI flows for 12 consecutive years. 💡 According to China's Ministry of Commerce, United Kingdom's actual investment in China increased by 81.0% in 2023. 💡 CBBC works with members who have been in China 100+ Years, who have witnessed ebbs and flows of the market but their commitment has paid off. 💡Since 2010, UK Businesses have invested c.£80bn in China, in sectors such as Manufacturing, Healthcare and Financial and Professional Services. You can watch the full interview below: #China #UK #Business

The last 10 years have seen China surpass expectations in many areas of the low-carbon transition – will it's 2035 goals be more ambitious?

Are you marketing or selling products to China? Or maybe just thinking about it? If so join us as we take a dive into China's Social Media Maze to arm you with facts on how navigate this. We will be looking at tactics, trends and insights from those in the space. We are delighted to be joined by CBBC Members Sinorbis and Emerging Comms to provide context to what can be an overwhelming and everchanging space. 📅 Date: Thursday 7 November, 10-11.30am 📍 Location: CBBC, 4th Floor Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HQ You will also be the first to get a sneak peek at Sinorbis' upcoming Ultimate Chinese Social Media Guide, packed with actionable strategies and insights for platforms like WeChat, Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu), Douyin, and more. Hear from industry leaders sharing practical strategies to maximise effectiveness across China’s leading social media channels: Moderated by our very own Ilan D. Bass 白义兰, Director of Membership Programmes and Engagement at CBBC. Speakers include: 🎤Nicolas Chu - CEO & Founder, Sinorbis 🎤 Domenica Di Lieto FCIM - CEO, Emerging Comms 🎤 More speakers to be announced soon! Join us here: https://lnkd.in/eX-c-7VF #socialmedia #brands #insights #event #London #marketing #ecommerce #sales #networking #panel #discussion

From a stint at L'Oreal in China to launching the world's first ‘phygital’ cosmetic product, one French entrepreneur is doing things differently.

We are delighted to be supporting with HiMed's Bootcamp at London Bioscience Innovation Centre (LBIC) on 29th October. China is the second largest and fastest-growing Medtech and Biotech market globally. In recent years, this has led to a heightened investment interest from Chinese Medtech and Biotech companies in the global healthcare and medical research sector. The Bootcamp will tangibly equip leaders to life science and broader healthcare companies with the knowledge required to develop a successful business strategy for China. The intensive one-day schedule will incorporate sessions on accelerating the path to entrepreneurship, developing a market entry strategy, successful partnering approaches, regulatory pathways, distribution and marketing, market risks, common pitching techniques, and key success factors for introducing healthcare products, technologies, and services into China. To register, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ejWBE_vv

On Saturday, 19th October, Tom Simpson, Managing Director, China, at the China-Britain Business Council co-chaired a business roundtable in Shanghai with Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP.  The roundtable provided an opportunity for the Foreign Secretary to hear the views of British business from across a diverse range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, consumer, automotive, education, and energy. During the roundtable, the Foreign Secretary highlighted the new government’s approach to establishing stable and consistent engagement with China. Lammy also reflected on the role British business will play in supporting the UK government’s economic growth mission and net zero ambitions. On behalf of CBBC and our members, Tom Simpson provided insights into the challenges and opportunities facing British business in China, while highlighting the importance of attracting Chinese investment to the UK. The company representatives present also had the opportunity to brief the Foreign Secretary on their operations in China and key issues regarding the business environment, net zero, and UK-China relations. "As I said in my comments to the Foreign Secretary, his visit to China is a real boost for the morale of the British business community. We are encouraged by the new government’s approach and the prospect of sensible and hopefully sustained engagement with China. British business needs the backing of our government more than ever to ensure our companies can continue to succeed in China, and channel the economic benefits back to the UK." - Tom Simpson, Managing Director, China, CBBC Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehh5XqBz #China #UKChina #ForeignPolicy #Advocacy #Membership

The Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon David Lammy is spending two days in China, where he will meet officials and British businesses in Beijing and Shanghai. On Friday, 18th October, Mr Lammy met the Chinese Vice-Premier His Excellency Mr Ding Xuexiang and the Chinese Foreign Minister and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign and Affairs Commission His Excellency, Mr Wang Yi in Beijing. CBBC Chief Executive Peter Burnett OBE BBS emphasised that the organisation is, "very encouraged by the Foreign Secretary’s visit to China. This is the first senior visit from the new government, and sends a positive signal about the vital importance of our bilateral relationship." "CBBC believes that such visits are key in underpinning strong economic engagement which not only supports our member companies with business in China, but will also contribute to the government’s growth agenda." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gyE2yUFh #UKChina #China #InternationalRelations #Politics #Advocacy