CBBC Newsletter: Our Latest News & Updates, July Edition
China-Britain Business Council
The UK business network for China and the independent voice of business within this relationship
Dear Friends,
July has been a busy month for the team at CBBC. On the 4th of July, we hosted the?China Consumer 2023 Conference : an event from which we continue to receive excellent feedback from attendees, and which presented an exciting opportunity for UK consumer brands to hear about the latest developments in China from expert speakers representing brands including?Burberry,?Brompton Bicycle,?Diageo,?Harrods,?and?Creed, amongst many others. Learn more?here .
In the evening, we hosted our?Summer Reception?- bringing together the UK-China business community to mark the growing positivity in the UK-China business environment. Attendees were?joined by China’s Ambassador to the UK, who reinforced the continued need for people-to-people links as the foundation of a strong relationship between the UK and China. See photos from the Reception, as well as China Consumer 2023?here .
More recently,?CBBC supported the Shanghai Government’s visit to the UK, including a keynote address from Xie Dong, Vice-Mayor of Shanghai. As part of this conference, CBBC signed an MOU with Invest Shanghai, further strengthening our connections with one of China’s key economic centres. Learn more?here .
Looking forward, we have an?active pipeline of delegations?travelling to the UK from China, presenting an exciting opportunity for UK-based businesses looking to build commercial connections with the Chinese government and companies alike.
Keep reading to?learn more about our latest activities and upcoming events?to mark your calendars!
I hope you find time for a relaxing summer break in August, and we look forward to working with you in the months ahead.
Adriaan Commandeur,
Chief Membership Officer, China-Britain Business Council
CBBC's Latest Activities?
Over 200 delegates?attended CBBC's flagship?China Consumer 2023 Conference ?and Summer Reception, which took place on 4th July at London's No.4 Hamilton Place.?
At the Conference,?attendees heard from speakers representing leading global companies, who discussed the current trends and future opportunities within the Chinese consumer landscape for British consumer brands.
The?Summer Reception brought together the UK-China business community?to mark a turning point: with the end of Covid travel restrictions, the focus on economic growth in China, and the improved UK-China political context adding up to a significantly?more positive environment for UK-China business?after the challenges we have seen over the past two years.
The?second day of our China Consumer 2023 programme ?took place on 5th July in CBBC’s London office and online.?British Consumer brands?were provided the chance to meet with?leading China Partners and Chinese Influencers.
The event also included an?exclusive afternoon Private View of ARgENTUM Apothecary and Reception?at their London venue.
We would like to?thank our sponsors:?Woodburn Accountants & Advisors ,?Diageo ,?HSBC ,?Bank of China ,?China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) ?and?The Orangeblowfish ?for their support in making the event such a hit.
We would also like to?thank our supporting partners:?Food and Drink Exporters Association (FDEA) ,?Manchester China Forum ,?Scottish Development International ,?UK Government ?and?Walpole .
Thank you to everyone who joined us!?Click?here ?to browse our?full events calendar?and remember to?follow us on?LinkedIn ?and?Twitter ?so as to keep up to date with CBBC's news and events!
CBBC & Invest Shanghai team up on promotional event in London
A campaign?promoting investment in Shanghai?to businesses in the UK was held in London on Tuesday 11th July. Representatives from groups across the Chinese and British political and business communities attended.
The event was?organised by?Shanghai Municipal Government?and supported by CBBC and the?China Chamber of Commerce in the UK.
CBBC Chief Executive, Andrew Seaton?signed an MOU?with?Xue Feng, President of Invest Shanghai?- committing to further collaboration on supporting UK and Chinese businesses to develop bilateral trade and investment.
Lunch briefing with the Tianjin Binhai High-Tech Development Area
On Thursday, 13th July, CBBC?welcomed a delegation from Tianjin Binhai High-Tech Development Area, a science and technology-focused zone located in?one of China's largest ports. The area consists of Huayuan Science and Technology Park, Ocean Science and Technology Park, Bonong Lake Science and Technology Park and Beijing-Tianjin Cooperation Demonstration Zone.
Party Secretary Xia Qinglin and CBBC's Chief Executive, Andrew Seaton?discussed areas of cooperation and?signed an MoU?agreeing to cooperate, share resources, and promote business and investment ties in future.
In the Spotlight?
We are excited to announce our?new YouTube series?called:?China Consumer 2023 Speaker Snapshots.
In this series we reached out to our speakers on the day of the?China Consumer 2023 Conference?and interviewed them on their experiences in the China market.
First up, we have Joy Isaacs, Founder & CEO of?ARgENTUM Apothecary . We asked Joy the following:?"Why did ARgENTUM Apothecary decide to enter the China market?"
Joy shared some?wonderful insights?on how the brand entered?the market and managed to navigate around China's policies.?Watch the full interview here
Upcoming Events at CBBC
Meet Wuxi in London: New Development, New Cooperation
9th August, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue:?Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
Venue address: City of London,?EC3N 4AJ
Join us to?meet senior officials from?Wuxi?on 9th August at the Four Seasons Hotel in London.
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With a regional GDP of more than?USD 215.4 billion?in 2022, and a per capita GDP of?USD 28,781,?Wuxi ranks first among large and medium-sized cities in China.?
This event offers a?great opportunity?to hear about the latest economic situation, as well as explore cooperation with?leading companies from Wuxi. The event will conclude with a?networking session.
CBBC Auto Roundtable event in collaboration with the?Institute?of the Motor Industry
14th September, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue:?The Prince Michael Conference Centre, The Institute of the Motor Industry
Venue address:?Fanshaws, Brickendon, Hertford, SG13 8PQ
Join us for the?next CBBC Automotive Roundtable of 2023 on 14th September, generously hosted by the Institute of the Motor Industry, at their conference centre.
With some?great speakers lined up, this roundtable will include a?focus on how the industry is tackling new automotive technology and the skills gap.
After presentations from?the Institute of the Motor Industry,?Grant Thornton and Halfords, there will be a?Q&A session, where you’ll get the chance to put your questions directly to the industry experts.?The event will conclude with a?networking buffet?lunch.
Sustainable Trade and Investment: Engaging With China to Support Economic Growth in the Digital Age
18th September, 2:00pm?- 6:30pm
Venue: KPMG Offices, Manchester
Venue address: Manchester One St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 3AE
With?brightening prospects, and the recent resumption of?travel out of?China, there has?never been a better time?to look ahead to the?outlook for UK-China?commercial engagement.
Make sure you?join CBBC, DBT and MCF for an event kindly hosted by KPMG?to explore how Northern businesses?can capitalise on the opportunities presented by China’s post-pandemic reopening.
Our?line-up of speakers?from business, academia and government will discuss the prospects for trade with China?supporting post-pandemic economic growth,?revitalising UK exports, and stimulating regional investment opportunities.?
CBBC Programme for UK consumer brands at Food and Hotel China (FHC)
6th-8th November
Shanghai
CBBC is delighted to announce a?three day programme in Shanghai for UK Consumer?Brands. We will offer brands the?rare?opportunity to meet with Chinese buyers and influencers on the ground.?Explore the full agenda?here .?
Please complete the registration form?here ?by?29th September?to participate in the programme. Please also note that CBBC provides?invitation?letters?for Chinese visas. If you have any questions, please contact Antoaneta Becker at:?[email protected] .??
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China's market is vast and packed with potential for any UK business wanting to sell to the Chinese middle class. CBBC can help you navigate the country's huge market from afar.
The?China-Britain Business Council 's?Navigator service ?is a?retainer service?designed to sustain and grow our client’s interactions with the?China market?deploying CBBC’s sector and regional specialists on a retainer basis.
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