A very happy Lunar New Year from all of us at the British Chamber in China! We're looking forward to another year of success, prosperity, and driving growth for the business community and beyond here in Beijing. 龙年大吉!
British businesses in China are effectively "treading water," with many companies waiting to see if policies promised by the Chinese government materialise, say this year's British Chamber Business Sentiment Survey.
Check out all the findings: https://t.co/jPjuc0mili
A beautiful morning to hold our Remembrance Service in Beijing.
And a quiet moment of shared reflection on the costs of past and current conflicts alongside Commonwealth, Ukrainian and Israeli representatives.
#LestWeForget2023
Got a business which works with or in China? Tell us how you're feeling about the China market in our Sentiment Survey.
It takes just 15 minutes to fill out, and sets the tone for our advocacy and policy work for 2024. Submissions close tomorrow! https://t.co/ymVplWCNZJ
"Hopefully we can move that dial from the “wait and see” approach that foreign investors have had so far this year."
Check out Chamber Vice-Chair Chris Torrens's comments to @business this morning on the Cleverly visit to China: https://t.co/taqOioiO2y
In summary, we're looking forward to working with members and government to push the city's further opening up to international business and talent – so long as specific measures are implemented, in order to fully unlock the city's economic and creative talents. (8/8)
Beijing's "Two Zones" strategy has been frequently mentioned by the city and central government as a guiding policy framework.
Here's all you need to know about this important concept for driving economic growth in China's capital. 🧵
However, many of these opening-up measures are still in the process of being developed. Measures like cross-border data pilots have been trailed, but few concrete measures have been announced. Market access concerns still remain in sensitive areas, like stem cell research (7/x)
Join us for BritCham Happy Hour at Jing-A Xingfucun on Tuesday 1st August, as we cheer England's @Lionesses on against China's Steel Roses in this year's @FIFAWWC!
Kick-off is at 7pm – and team kit is encouraged!
BritCham is hiring! We're recruiting for a Policy and Advocacy Manager to drive our engagement with governments, members and the media. Click below for full details; applications close on 11th August.
https://t.co/cPB4XDfkd1
Our Chair @sarahhowardSAR, Director of Membership UK&I, @amnmartin and Head of Research, David Bharier, met with delegates from @BritChamChina, including Chamber MD, Rachel Tsang, Chair, Julian Fisher and senior business leaders, following the launch of their 2023 Position paper.
The Integrated Review Refresh gives clarity on UK🇬🇧-China🇨🇳 policy, and we will continue to engage positively on trade and investment issues when mutually beneficial.
Thanks to the British Chamber of Commerce in China for consistently supporting the British business community.
Privileged to host a closed-door luncheon with Lord Peter Mandelson during his first post-Covid trip to China with VIP guests from @BritChamChina and @EuropeanChamber . A wise and charismatic politician with sobering and hopeful notes.