The Conservative Friends of the Chinese invited 50 individuals from the British Chinese community who were interested in becoming more involved in the Conservative Party, and particularly in applying to be a Parliamentary Candidate for the next General Election. The event was held at the Conservative Party Headquarters in London and included high level speakers […]
Jackson Ng with the Secretary of State for International Trade, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP Jackson is a Partner (barrister) at a boutique law firm based in the City of London, Political Advisor in Parliament and Director of Conservative Friends of the Chinese. He is also the Vice Chair of his local Conservative ward […]
By Mike Cormack – China in Britain Correspondent International summits are funny beasts. Can you remember the last important policy that came from one? Me neither. And yet they are important in giving leaders space to talk, to build relationships and to demonstrate good will. Face time is always important in what is, after all, […]
Brexit is proving no obstacle to Chinese investors, who remain hungry for a slice of the UK’s property sector. In fact, the drop in sterling’s value has created an excellent opportunity for overseas investors in the UK. Jon Ellis, Founder for revolutionary trading platform Investorist, comments, “The fall in sterling’s value after the Brexit vote led to […]
The ‘Golden Era’ of closer business connections with China could be put at risk following the Government’s decision to postpone final go-ahead for Hinkley C nuclear power station. That’s according to the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, who fear the decision could jeopardise the UK’s relationship with China – which the Bureau has […]
Director of Conservative Friends of the Chinese: Jackson Ng It is right for the Prime Minister David Cameron to offer stability over the next months until our country plots its course in this unprecedented times. We will need strong leadership and a strong government to engage on negotiations with the EU; so that we can […]
Sonny Leong CBE – Chair of Chinese for Labour As the date of the EU referendum draws ever-closer, the polls suggest it will be a tight finish, that every vote will matter, and that how the nearly half a million British Chinese cast their ballot could determine the outcome of this momentous decision. We in […]
A group of more than 70 British Chinese community leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the country and all political parties endorsed and issued an open letter in support of the UK remaining in the European Union. The signatories believe that the British Chinese community has been benefiting from Britain’s openness and inclusiveness and Britain […]
By Tomos Povey – Political Editor Alex Yip talks exclusively to NeeHao Magazine on his time in elected office and his stance on EU referendum. Alex Yip made headlines across the country in May last year as he was elected Birmingham City Council’s first Chinese councillor. In May 2016, he was re-elected to serve Sutton New […]
Merlene Toh Emerson has been awarded an M.B.E. in the Queen’s 90th birthday honours list for “political and public service”. Merlene was the Liberal Democrat Candidate for the London Assembly, West Central Constituency in 2008 and was third on our London list this year. She was also Parliamentary Candidate for Hammersmith in May 2010. A City solicitor turned […]