From cotton mills to cutting-edge tech, the North West of England remains a cornerstone of the UK economy – now turbocharged by growing Chinese investment and innovation The North West of England has always been a land of reinvention. Once the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, its cotton mills and shipyards powered Britain to global dominance. Today, this resilient region has evolved into a modern economic juggernaut, with a …
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Inward investment opportunities between the UK and China were the focus of the second panel of the day at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 on 5 March Chaired by Huang Shan, Director and Senior Fellow at Caixin Insight, the discussion featured insights from Joe Li, Head of China Desk at HSBC; Yang Ming, CEO of Westwell Holdings; Natasha Luther-Jones, Global Head of Energy and Global Resources Sector at DLA Piper; …
The UK’s economic relationship with China has evolved significantly over the past few decades, with both nations recognising the mutual benefits of strategic investment partnerships. With the Labour government pursuing an ambitious UK growth agenda, the UK finds itself at a pivotal moment in terms of collaborating with and seeking investment from China. China’s expanding role in the global economy offers a wealth of opportunities for collaboration that could help …