The China-Britain Business Council’s latest Trade Tracker reveals steady growth in UK-China trade, with goods exports rising to £21.1 billion in 2024, showcasing the enduring strength of British businesses across regions In its eleventh edition, the CBBC Trade Tracker, released in June 2025, paints an optimistic picture of UK-China trade relations, underscoring the resilience and dynamic nature of this vital economic partnership. In 2024, a year marked by global economic …
Two very different British brands – tea specialist Taylors of Harrogate and luxury fragrance house Boadicea the Victorious – are showing how thoughtful, cautious market development, grounded in digital engagement and brand-building, is a recipe for success in China’s fast-evolving market For many British brands, China presents both an enormous opportunity and a unique set of challenges. With a growing middle class, an appetite for niche and premium products, and …
The Tianjin Free Trade Zone offers a gateway to northern China, with tax incentives and opportunities in aviation, finance and e-commerce.
Foreign‑invested firms in China are increasingly turning to cross‑border restructuring to reduce risk while keeping a foothold in the Chinese market Cross‑border restructuring offers a way to de‑risk supply chains, sidestep punitive tariffs, and build operational resilience without abandoning China entirely. It is not just moving factories from China to Vietnam or Indonesia. It requires a strategic overhaul of tax structures, legal entities, workforce plans, intellectual property arrangements, supplier networks, …
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China’s latest rules on facial recognition technology introduce mandatory registration for companies handling significant volumes of personal data, alongside a practical guide to compliance In an era where facial recognition technology is increasingly embedded in daily life, from unlocking smartphones to streamlining payments, China has introduced robust regulations to ensure its responsible use. On March 21, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) …
A modest pay increase in China’s financial hub reflects wider national efforts to balance economic pressures with social stability From 1 July 2025, Shanghai raised its monthly minimum wage from RMB 2,690 (£288) to RMB 2,740 (£294), a relatively conservative increase of less than 2%. The city’s hourly minimum wage also climbed from RMB 24 (£2.57) to RMB 25 (£2.68). While Shanghai retains the highest minimum wage in the country, …
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China’s biotechnology sector is experiencing a transformative surge, marked by billion-dollar deals and a 60% stock rally in 2025, outpacing even AI-driven markets China’s biotechnology sector has emerged as a formidable force, shaking off a four-year slump to become one of Asia’s hottest markets. The Hang Seng Biotech Index has surged by approximately 60% in 2025, a rally that has outstripped the 17% gain in China’s tech stocks, driven by …
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British universities are tackling the employability challenge for Chinese graduates through a new series of CBBC networking events in China, fostering connections and career opportunities The landscape of international higher education has shifted dramatically in recent years, with British universities facing unprecedented challenges. A marked decline in international student numbers, particularly from China – the largest cohort of overseas students in the UK – has placed significant financial strain on …
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Experts say the green sovereign bonds will attract international investment in China’s green transition, bringing private funding and boosting international climate cooperation, writes Jiang Mengnan for Dialogue Earth On 2 April, China’s Ministry of Finance debuted its first ever green sovereign bonds on the London Stock Exchange. The money raised will go towards projects in China in sectors such as clean transportation, marine conservation and recycling. The event makes China …