The University of Birmingham and Nankai University have launched a Joint Research Institute and begun working together in mapping how British and Chinese researchers will tackle a range of global environmental challenges. Delegates from the Chinese university travelled to Birmingham to meet their UK counterparts and define the next steps for the Institute in addressing […]
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Businesses in the West Country missing out on trading opportunities with Hong Kong
Businesses in the West Country could be missing out on massive trading opportunities with Hong Kong. That’s according to the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, which believes recent upbeat economic forecasts from the Special Administrative Region may have gone ‘under the radar’ due to pressing concerns over the future of the UK economy. […]
West shopping centres could miss out on Chinese dividend
The new generation of Chinese visitors arriving in the UK are searching tax-breaks on luxury goods as well as sampling Western culture. And they offer a significant revenue stream for topline retail outlets in the South West especially if they are able to use Chinese payment methods such as Alipay. That’s according to the Bristol […]
China Britain Trade Expo 2018 – Unlocking a World of Business Opportunities
It was recently announced that former PM David Cameron has been appointed to lead the £750m fund to improve roads, ports and rail networks between China and its trading partners including the UK. This appointment is seen by many as a sign of the UK’s commitment and desire to work ever more closely with China, inevitably opening up new opportunities for UK businesses […]
Reanda UK Limited makes important impact at international accountancy conference
Brexit is causing businesses around the world to reconsider their international strategies, which is why Reanda UK Limited (Reanda UK), a wholly owned subsidiary of top 100 accountancy firm Grunberg & Co Limited, has spoken to fellow professionals at a five day conference in Shanghai. Launched in 2016, Reanda UK has been forging new relationships […]
China Britain Trade Expo at London’s QEII Centre
The China Britain Trade Expo 2018 will bring together 800 business leaders, brands and Government representatives from China and the UK to meet and do business. Supported by key organisations such as the Guangdong Government, CKGSB, 11K Consulting, IoD City, Shangri-La International, BDO, Elite Business Magazine, Family Office Magazine, Lan-bridge Communications and The House of Lords the event offers practical networking and a conference featuring […]
China Britain Trade Expo at London’s QEII Centre
The China Britain Trade Expo 2018 will bring together 800 business leaders, brands and Government representatives from China and the UK to meet and do business. Supported by key organisations such as the Guangdong Government, CKGSB, 11K Consulting, IoD City, Shangri-La International, BDO, Elite Business Magazine, Family Office Magazine, Lan-bridge Communications and The House of Lords the event offers practical networking and a conference featuring […]
The business leaders of tomorrow: How Chinese graduates can stay in the UK as entrepreneurs
With an increasing number of Chinese students wanting to study in the UK and an increasing number graduating into the UK job market, the big question on the minds of our graduates everywhere is what comes next? Despite Brexit, the UK job market is in as good a shape as any. Whilst Britain continues to […]
Solicitor Tiffany Wan’s Column – Protect your Property Against Identity Fraud
With interest rates lying at continually low levels many investors have re-focused their investments in the property market. When you own a number of properties there is always the unfortunate risk of property fraud. So imagine this scenario; you have just returned from a two month trip from China or Hong Kong and you find […]
China Pak Investments Acquires Project in Gwadar, Pakistan
Leading private investment house China Pak Investment Corporation today announced its acquisition of the 3.6 million square foot International Port City project in the city of Gwadar. The investment company is currently revising the scheme’s plans in line with international developments standards and will be developing the first of it’s kind $150 million gated master […]