Photo courtsesy of EDF Energy Directors of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau heaved a collective sigh of relief at the news Theresa May had given the final go-ahead to the Hinkley C project. The Bureau – which works to establish closer cultural, educational and business links with China – had feared the […]
Sustainable building and environmental technologies will be in the spotlight at the latest Bristol and West of England China Bureau Pow Wow held in conjunction with Low Carbon South West. Pow Wow’s are popular business networking events that provide Directors from across the West of England to meet exporters who have already dealing with the […]
Hainan Airlines continues to go from strength to strength at Manchester Airport and its quality is shining bright with passengers and the industry. Just last month, it was the only Chinese carrier nominated – and awarded – the Skytrax Five-Star Airline award for the 6th consecutive year. The airline was also honoured with the designation […]
Leading Chinese sportwear giant 361° announce the role of official supporter of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in line with their worldwide brand expansion and launch into the UK. 361° are the first Chinese brand to ever sponsor the Olympics, defeating Nike and Adidas to become the official supporter. The collaboration with the international […]
West of England China Bureau has urged businesses in the region to press ahead with plans to establish closer links with China – despite the economic uncertainty triggered by Britain’s withdrawal from the EU. That’s according to bureau company secretary Paul Hardman who commented: “The last thing businesses should do is slam the brakes on […]
Millennium Hotels and Resorts announced the UK listed hospitality company has entered into a strategic partnership with non-profit organisation, Branding Shanghai, to further aid the promotion of cities in China from a global perspective. The announcement follows the launch this week of the 2016 Amazing Shanghai City Campaign in London, an extension of Shanghai City’s […]
City in UK Spotlight – Bristol Bristol businesses heard how individual relationships being forged with China are helping to unlock trade opportunities at a sold-out Pow Wow event, organised by the Bristol & West of England China Bureau. Bristol North West MP Charlotte Leslie told the gathering: “Although Governments need to do their part it […]
Millennium Hotels and Resorts announced the UK listed hospitality company has entered into a strategic partnership with non-profit organisation, Branding Shanghai, to further aid the promotion of cities in China from a global perspective. The announcement follows the launch this week of the 2016 Amazing Shanghai City Campaign in London, an extension of Shanghai City’s […]
Bradford College has played host to senior staff from a leading institution in China to discuss a possible partnership. Representatives from Guangzhou Panyu Polytechnic were in Yorkshire for talks that could pave the way for Bradford College to help Panyu Polytechnic improve their apprenticeship provision. The talks follow a visit by Roger Cunliffe, Higher Level […]
The latest high-powered delegation from China toured the West Country last week to take a closer look at Bristol’s news gathering services along with Bath’s world-famous Roman Baths. The party from Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, arrived on Thursday for a whistle-stop tour of Bristol cultural and media including the Bristol & West of […]