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Monthly archives: July 2016

British Airways is offering the chance to save up to 20% with Companion Fare. Now you can buy a ticket for your beloved one or invite your family member to visit London or Europe. Book for 2 persons or above and you will save up to 20% in all cabins. […]

British Airways Companion Fare Offer

29/07/2016 in Promotions by Ben Metcalf

As part of their ‘Solutions for European Tech Companies’, the EU SME Centre offers a range of services to help European Tech SMEs successfully do business in China. These services include: Advising on Your Technology Transfer Process in China Helping you understand the model and specifications of the technology Checking […]

How to Transfer Technology Smoothly and Safely in China

27/07/2016 in Promotions by Ben Metcalf

The UK’s 5 major high street banks have signed up to work with the new Department for International Trade to revolutionise the way businesses access international markets, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox announced on 21 July 2016. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander are getting behind the government’s drive to […]

5 Major UK High Street Banks Pledge to Work with ...

27/07/2016 in All News / UK Updates by Ben Metcalf

New Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, visits China to promote Britain as one of the best places in the world to invest and do business with. In a trip which includes his attendance at the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Chengdu, the Chancellor will visit Beijing and Hong Kong to promote […]

New Chancellor Visits China to Promote Britain

27/07/2016 in All News / UK Updates by Ben Metcalf

Heidrick & Struggles have released an article discussing the importance of prioritising HR in order to succeed in China. While the HR function is almost universally acknowledged as a critical source of business value, the situation on the ground in many privately owned enterprises in China suggests many companies haven’t […]

Prioritising HR to Succeed in China

27/07/2016 in All News / Southwest China by Ben Metcalf

Following their return from a visit to Sheffield’s sister city of Chengdu in China, the Leader and Deputy Leader of Sheffield City Council have announced a 60 year partnership agreement with Sichuan Guodong Construction Group, one of the largest companies in Sichuan Province, and worth over one billion pounds. The first […]

Sheffield Announces Biggest Chinese Investment Deal Outside London

27/07/2016 in All News / UK Updates by Ben Metcalf

Manchester United and Gulf Oil International have identified China as integral to the future success of their global partnership. The two industry leaders celebrated their rich history at an event in Shanghai, setting out a clear, forward-looking vision for a successful relationship with one of the world’s largest economies. United […]

Manchester United and Gulf Oil International Make Commitment to China

27/07/2016 in All News / UK Updates by Ben Metcalf

LehmanBrown has released its latest Insight on ‘Made in China 2025 and Internet Plus’. In March 2015, Premier Li Keqiang formally announced the ‘Made in China 2025’ initiative which aligned with the 13th Five Year Plan, Internet Plus and outbound focused policy of the Belt & Road Initiative is centred […]

LehmanBrown China Insights | Made in China 2025 and Internet ...

27/07/2016 in All News / Members & Partners / Promotions by Ben Metcalf

CBBC and UKTI are dedicated to identifying the latest Export Opportunities for British companies across various sectors. Creative-Cultural Indsutries & Sports British entertainment organisations sought for cooperation (New) Education investment group seeks UK football club partner (New) Click here to view the full list for this sector. Healthcare & Life […]

Latest China Export Opportunities

27/07/2016 in All News / Chamber News by Ben Metcalf

Further to the innovation workshops organised last year together with our partner CAS Holdings in Beijing on 30th November and 1st December and then in London on 21st March this year the following guidance information has been produced in partnership with Rouse: CBBC- Innovation & Joint R&D in China – […]

Innovation & Joint R&D in China Toolkit

27/07/2016 in All News / Chamber News by Ben Metcalf

CBRE has released its latest report: Towards Excellence- Market Performance of Green Commercial Buildings in the Greater China Region. In the face of a state of prevalent oversupply in the commercial real estate market, among other challenges facing the industry, green building performance is undeniably a topic of interest among investors, […]

China Major Report: Market Performance of Green Commercial Buildings in ...

27/07/2016 in All News / Members & Partners / Promotions by Ben Metcalf

The All Party Parliamentary China Group has released its 2015-2016 Annual Report. The report focuses on the importance of MPs’ awareness of the huge opportunity China represents for British businesses and provides detailed reports on 2015-2016 Parliamentary Delegations to Beijing, Hong Kong and Chengdu. To read the full report, please […]

All Party Parliamentary China Group Annual Report Released

26/07/2016 in All News / UK Updates by Ben Metcalf