China may not be keen on crypto, but the launch of a new state-backed marketplace for digital assets suggests that it is more open to the idea of NFTs. Qing Na from Dao Insights looks at what the future holds for NFTs and cryptocurrency in China As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continue to expand their global foothold, even China could not resist embracing these digital assets, with the recent launch of …
China has one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies, presenting a golden opportunity for British tech. CBBC’s Kiran Patel explores how British companies can take advantage of the opportunities in fintech, software as a service, education and more China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published the 14th Five-Year Plan for Information Communication Development in November 2021, following on from the national 14th Five-Year Plan. The macro trend for technology …
China’s medical device market represents a huge opportunity for British manufacturers. Hamish King, COO of China-focused CRO and regulatory consultancy Cisema, explains how to navigate red tape to get your products ready for approval in China The size of the Chinese healthcare industry is second only to the US, reaching a value of RMB 7.82 trillion in 2019. British medical device manufacturers have traditionally taken a cautious approach to the …
Chinese universities are ranking higher than ever on the Times Higher Education World University Ranking, causing many to wonder if Chinese universities are starting to compete with UK universities for research and admissions. If this is the case, what can UK universities do to maintain their global reputation, especially among lucrative Chinese international students? The University of Oxford topped the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking, released on 12 …
A number of factors suggest conditions are right for transnational expansion for UK universities in China. But universities also need to consider the country’s unique cultural and regulatory environment Approximately 500,000 students are enrolled in TNE in China. For the UK – not only a global leader in the provision of education but also a country with deep ties to China in the education sector – there are clear opportunities …
China is tackling data integrity issues within its carbon market, but more efforts are urgently needed to establish effective controls and minimise complications brought on by other policy drivers, write Alistair Ritchie and Chen Yi from China Dialogue As concern about climate change increases, a growing number of countries have pledged to reduce carbon emissions by implementing one of the most cost-effective solutions, an emissions trading system (ETS). So far, …
What is transnational education in a Chinese context? And what are the opportunities for the UK’s higher education institutions? A new CBBC report sheds light on the current trends in China’s education industry. The UK is home to some of the world’s leading and most widely respected educational institutions, and this soft power advantage has led the country to become a top study destination for students from all over the …
The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) has launched its Comprehensive Higher Education Strategy Service (CHESS). The service will enable institutions to interpret significant policy changes in the sector and manage circumstances impacted by evolving social, economic and political developments With over 200,000 Chinese students currently enrolled at UK universities, Chinese students remain one of the largest international student cohorts in the country, making a significant contribution to Britain’s higher education sector and regional …
Despite challenges like the lengthy Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai, UK exports to China are proving resilient, with many UK regions reporting record export growth, according to CBBC’s China Trade Tracker. Here are the latest UK China trade statistics In 2021, China was the UK’s third largest trading partner, after the US and Germany. It was the UK’s sixth largest export market for goods and the single largest source of imports. …
Will Beijing’s new digital human action plan drive the growth of a more decentralised internet ecosystem or will it be used to further rein in the tech sector? Qing Na from Dao Insights investigates The introduction of the Beijing Action Plan for Promoting the Innovation and Development of the Digital Human Industry back in August means China now has its first action plan setting out special policies designed to support …