China-Britain Business Council

It is a little more than a week since I collected my lanyard and security pass and joined the talented team of the China-Britain Business Council as the new CEO. I am acutely conscious of the 70-year history and rich legacy that have been passed my way. CBBC has a reputation for membership focus, thought leadership and professional execution. In that context, I want to recognise Andrew Seaton’s enormous contribution …

To mark the 70th anniversary of the China-Britain Business Council, FOCUS speaks to companies that have experienced outstanding success in the Chinese market over the last seven decades In the third instalment of this series, FOCUS talks to Yue Fu, Head of Corporate Affairs for Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong at Haleon. What new trends are you seeing in the health industry in China? First, we believe the health industry in …

To mark the 70th anniversary of the China-Britain Business Council, FOCUS speaks to companies that have experienced outstanding success in the Chinese market over the last seven decades In the second instalment of this new series, FOCUS talks to Jasmine Dang, Unilever’s North Asia Head of Communication and Corporate Affairs. How and when did Unilever enter the China market and what major successes and growth have you had during this …

To celebrate 70 years of the China-Britain Business Council, FOCUS is speaking to companies that have experienced outstanding success in the Chinese market over the last seven decades In the first instalment of this new series, FOCUS talks to leading energy technology company Baker Hughes about its commitment to revolutionising energy in China, the UK and beyond. How and when did Baker Hughes enter the China market and what major …

The China-Scotland Business Awards were announced and presented at the Chinese Burns Supper in Edinburgh on 8 February – with over 300 guests in attendance Businesses were shortlisted across seven different categories: Marketing Campaign of the Year; ESG Champion of the Year; Professional Advisory of the Year; Scottish Corporate in Hong Kong 2024; Chinese Corporate of the Year; The Dragon Award for Pioneering Spirit; and Educational Partnership of the Year. …

China not only remains the most attractive consumer market for export growth, but it is also a future lab for all UK brands aspiring to innovate in consumer marketing, AI integration and customer engagement. Given the size of its consumer base and the active participation of Chinese consumers in the development of new products, services and technologies, what the Chinese market does has tremendous implications for UK companies’ own strategies …

The China-Britain Business Council recently announced the publication of its Annual Report 2022-2023, which brings together highlights of CBBC’s achievements in membership and commercial activities, as well as its financial statements. Below is an extract from CBBC Chair Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles’ foreword to the report: I am delighted to introduce this Annual Report for 2022-2023, after a busy and successful year for the China-Britain Business Council. UK exports to China …

2023 has been about recovery: recovery of relationships, revenues, and – in more ways than one – our collective sanity, writes Tom Simpson Over the past year, we have seen a gradual rapprochement of Western relations with China, including the UK, after a few years of tense relations and largely constructive introspection. This was particularly the case over the last four months with James Cleverly’s visit to Beijing and the …

You may have already seen some of our recent social media posts and other communications regarding the recent Chair’s visit to China. The visit was one of CBBC’s most important events of the year, and therefore, I thought you might appreciate a few reflections from me on what has been a fruitful 10-day tour across key cities in China. The Visit On the visit, CBBC Chair Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles and I …

China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) Chair Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles and Chief Executive Andrew Seaton visited China from 20-29 November, their second trip to the country in 2023. Their visit covered Shenzhen, Shanghai, Jiangsu province, and Beijing and included a range of meetings with senior Chinese Government officials, as well as events to engage with CBBC Members and stakeholders across China. Meetings and Events in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) For the …