The latest news from the Bristol & West of England China Bureau
The Greater Bay Area comprises nine cities in South China’s region, plus Hong Kong and Macao. It had a combined GDP of $1.5 trillion US dollars in 2017 and is on track to become the world’s biggest bay area, surpassing New York, San Francisco and Tokyo.
Read MoreOur Christmas gathering moved online this year, but it was still a fun, informative and entertaining chance for people to network and celebrate.
Bristol SDG are seeking expressions of interest from a range of people from varied backgrounds and communities , both from key organisations and/or individuals with knowledge and expertise of the SDGs to help lead Bristol’s journey towards becoming a more a sustainable city with a high quality of life for all.
Read MoreChina Bureau members were able to join a recent online forum focusing on the opportunities arising from a huge new “free port” development on the island of Hainan.
Read MoreA major research project is underway which will map Bristol and Bath’s burgeoning links with China for the first time.
Read MoreJoin Business West, and partners, for this free to attend webinar to learn all about the first WeChat Mini Program dedicated to boosting UK food and drink sales in China.
Read MoreThe British Business in China: Sentiment Survey 2020-2021 is now open for responses. The British chambers of commerce across China are collecting information on your business outlook and the challenges you face in order to understand members’ views on the business environment in China.
Read MoreIn times of crisis, delivering innovation becomes crucial for businesses looking to pivot, adapt and grow. You may already have a great idea that needs developing. Or, you need to adapt your business in these changing times to be more competitive, disrupt or respond to new markets. While it’s hard out there, it is also a time of opportunity. There are many funds and investment opportunities available to SMEs - but writing winning bids is a complex skill.
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Read MoreThe China Bureau was among the key participants at a high-level online gathering which discussed doing in business in China.
Read MoreCBBC is currently recruiting UK-based Creative / Media Tech start-ups and scale-ups for their UK-China Tech Accelerator.
Read MoreJoin key officials from the Department for International Trade (DIT) South West and the China Britain Business Council (CBBC) for a comprehensive look at recent developments in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector in China; exploring what this means for UK companies looking to continue selling to, or advancing further in this fast-growing market.
Read MoreAre you a current international student in the UK? Is your university doing e-learning but you want to stay in the UK? Do you want somewhere to stay which is relaxed, social and safe place to study? Then the Somerset Cultural Centre, Knowle Hall could be just what you are looking for
Read MoreIt was great to see regular and new faces at our latest online China Pow Wow.
Read MoreThe ongoing global lockdown proved no obstacle to the China Bureau’s regular networking activities as we hosted another virtual Pow Wow.
Read MoreBritish-Chinese people across our area and the country are being encouraged to put themselves forward for a new award designed to recognise their achievements and contributions to national life.
Read MoreUK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to respond to new and urgent needs in UK and global communities during and following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWith the outbreak of Covid-19 gradually coming under control in China and life beginning to get back to normal, UK businesses can tap into the lessons learned there.
Read MoreOur chief executive Dianne Francombe has been honoured twice in recent weeks.
Read MoreWong’s Restaurant was the venue for our Chinese New Year reception and banquet as civic dignitaries, members of the business community and students gathered to celebrate the Year of the Rat.
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