Heathrow has today confirmed that Beijing Capital Airlines will launch a new direct service from the UK’s hub airport to Qingdao, the home of Tsingtao beer and one of the fastest growing cities in China. The new route will connect passengers and cargo directly from Heathrow to Qingdao for the first time, providing three direct […]
By Tiffany Wan – Commercial Property Solicitor Many Chinese entrepreneurs who own commercial shops and properties will be aware of the recent press coverage over changes in Business Rates. Outlined here is a basic outline of the background and claimable expenses to hopefully assist businessmen and women to make the best choice for their companies. […]
By Tiffany Wan – Commercial Property Solicitor Many readers will know that London’s first Chinatown was not based in Soho but located in Limehouse during the 1880s. There was very little encounter with Chinese cuisine at the start, but the picture has changed ever since. According to an online source there are now 4,000 Chinese restaurants […]
By Erin Chew Nuances in being able to communicate fluently in Mandarin and challenging the accepted cultural norms that English as a language is no longer of utmost importance. The world as we see it is a very connected one. Gone are the days where English and other European languages were the pinnacle skills of […]
Reported by Johnny Luk, Co-Founder of Tempowear and FAiL Night – a series of events that promote positive failure. Policy Exchange, a renowned Think Tank that regularly influences national and government policy, recently published a first of its kind report analysing career patterns on a number of ethnic minorities, including the British Chinese population segment. […]
Bristol and Guangzhou have announced a further strengthening of economic and trade links to mark the 15th anniversary of their sister city partnership. Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees travelled to China along with members of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau to sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at forging ever closer economic and […]
Leading accountancy firm, Reanda UK has welcomed Chinese officials to London in addition to a visit to the China-Britain Business Council. A group of eight influential Chinese business leaders took part in the meeting at the offices of Grunberg & Co, of which Reanda UK is a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary. Those who attended […]
Tg Green Teas, a hot and chilled range of premium tea infusions, was founded by long-time friends, Dr Hua He and Sophia Nadur. Raised in China before moving for further studies and work in Japan and France, Hua He is a qualified medical doctor and research physician. “When I was growing up in Shanghai, health […]
Birmingham population grew 9.5% in past decade (Census data) Country Garden to invest £2 billion in Birmingham projects UK is most popular destination in Europe for FDI (Department for International Trade) HS2 and Birmingham Smithfield redevelopment are key opportunities (Property Frontiers) By Sophie Evans As the youngest city in Europe, with 50% of its population […]
Left to right – Colin Fox, Chinese Consul General Sun Dali, Consul Wang Ying and Jennifer Cormack The Lake District’s links with the Chinese tourism market have been strengthened with a visit by a delegation from the country’s consular general and a major broadcast outlet. Working in conjunction with the Confucius Institute at Lancaster University, […]