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China-Britain Business Council
The UK business network for China and the independent voice of business within this relationship
Dear friends,
Happy 2023! This month celebrates Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit. It will be the first Lunar New Year public holiday since 2020 without domestic travel restrictions in China.
In Chinese culture, the sign of the rabbit is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and longevity. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope, and we certainly have high hopes for UK-China trade and investment, and for those invested in China’s relationship with the world.
Following the re-opening of China’s borders to quarantine free travel, several major financial and media institutions, including JP Morgan, Schroders, Morgan Stanley, and the Economist Intelligence Unit, have sounded positive notes about the Chinese economy and raised their growth forecasts.
We would love to hear about your plans for the Chinese market as many businesses will be re-focussing on the China opportunity. Now is the time to get China ready and stay ahead of the curve in preparation of the re-opening of the Chinese market.
Not sure how? Come and join CBBC at our flagship events such as the UK-China Business Forum in London this March to discover where your China opportunity lies.
Get in touch today to speak to one of our Advisors. As we welcome the Year of the Rabbit, we wish you all a Happy Chinese New Year!
Adriaan Commandeur
Chief Membership Officer at China-Britain Business Council
Upcoming Events at CBBC
UK-China Business Forum 2023
UK time: 15th March - 9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: 10 Union Street
Venue address: 10 Union St, London Bridge, London, SE1 1SZ
On 15th March, CBBC will be hosting the UK-China Business Forum in London. Centering on the theme of ‘Sustainable Trade and Investment in the Digital Age’, this full day conference will explore the current state of UK-China trade relations, the policy environment in both countries, and how businesses can capitalise on green trade and investment opportunities in the post-Covid era.
The conference will provide a balanced analysis of key issues from leading China analysts and senior company executives. It aims to help attendees develop practical strategies for what will soon be the world’s largest economy, against the backdrop of a complex and fast-changing global environment.
Tickets are now open for the UK-China Business Forum. Buy now to take advantage of our Early Bird rate (available until 31st January). Learn more about the event's agenda and opportunities for Sponsorship here.
China Consumer Programme Glasgow Scotland 2023
UK time: 26th January - 10.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: KPMG office Glasgow
Venue address: KPMG LLP, 319 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AS
We are offering a market guide for entry and growth to Scottish consumer brands looking to restart or increase their sales to Chinese consumers. We will be running a masterclass in the morning and a meet the buyer matchmaking session in the afternoon. The masterclass will be led by CBBC's consumer sector leads and we will be welcoming speakers from Alibaba Group, a Scottish member company (TBC), and Emerging Communications UK.
In the afternoon we are providing a limited number of Scottish brands the opportunity to meet with 4 Chinese buyers - eComplete, Alibaba Group, Cameo and Commercial Cross.
China Chat February 2023 - The new playbook rules for consumer brands in China
UK time: 1st February - 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: CBBC Offices, London
Venue address: Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HQ
Join us for a fireside chat with UK consumer brands trading in China and China industry experts and hear about the new playbook rules of succeeding in the market. We will uncover consumer trends that have emerged during this unprecedented period and how they are shaping new consumption habits and behaviour. We will also be looking at this year's Chinese New Year campaigns.
Please note that consumer brands will be prioritized due to space constraints. We will be confirming the participants prior to this event.
China's Reopening: Opportunities in 2023
UK time: 7th February - 9.00am to 10.00am
Venue: Webinar
To help companies plan for 2023, this webinar will firstly provide an update on the current COVID and economic outlook, with an update from colleagues based in China. Following this, China based CBBC Sector Leads will provide a sector-by-sector overview of the key tradeshows, events, and business development opportunities in China for 2023.
Some of the topics that will be covered are:
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China Cultural Literacy training for UK consumer brands
UK time: 22nd February - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: CBBC Offices, London
Venue address: Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HQ
Our new China Cultural Literacy training is aimed at all UK consumer brands seeking to delve behind the news lines of brand scandals in China and understand the cultural psyche and the motivations of Chinese consumers. We look at history, society and politics that have shaped the consumer scene and their evolution in recent years of pandemic control of isolation. We analyse the different consumer groups and how their generational drives determine reactions and purchases. We decode the recent brand scandals and successes in the market to reveal the elements of best-case practices.
CBBC's Latest Activities
CBBC's Navigating China Series
"One of the best thing about CBBC's events is the free discussion between attendees during the events. It's always really valuable to learn from the experience in the room and hear fresh perspectives. I've been involved with CBBC for almost a decade and I learn something new at every event I attend" - Jack Porteous, Client Services Director, Samarkand Global
From October 2022 to January 2023 here at CBBC we ran a series of business workshops to help companies to better understand and navigate the China opportunity.
We brought in several China experts to share their latest insights on the China business landscape to help attendees make informed decisions on their approach to the China market.
Moreover, attendees highlighted the benefits of the opportunity to share their experiences and network all the while being furnished with the tools they need as they build their businesses' China vision.
Read more here
CBBC's Westminster Briefing
As we enter 2023 the landscape continues to evolve with the UK Government's upcoming revised version of the integrated review, China's reopening of its borders and, along with it, the prospect of senior-level engagement returning.
On 10th January CBBC's Chief Executive, Andrew Seaton, provided members with his perspective on developments within Westminster and what UK business can expect for the coming year. Andrew gave a briefing on recent developments in policy towards China on the part of the UK government, and in Parliamentary views.
Andrew also spoke about the work that CBBC is doing to emphasise to policymakers the importance to the UK economy, exports, and jobs of the China business opportunity.
In response to a question he said that the news of the end of Covid restrictions, and the possible resumption of travel, would be very positive both for business and for government-to-government contact and dialogue.
Click here for our upcoming events
CBBC x University of Birmingham Auto Roundtable
On 10th January CBBC and the Birmingham C.A.S.E. Automotive Research & Education Centre successfully held a roundtable on developments and advances for commercial vehicles and new energy at the University of Birmingham on 10th January, supported by Silverstone Technology Centre, the Northern Automotive Alliance, and UK Chinese Society of Automotive Engineers, with live streaming service provided by Gasgoo Automotive.
In the Spotlight
In 2016, the University of Dundee joined CBBC Launchpad in Beijing, to strengthen its student recruitment work on the ground and to raise the university’s profile in the market. Since 2016 until present, the University of Dundee has built a dedicated team to execute all key functions of its China strategy, covering student recruitment, partnership development and marketing. The result of this has seen a constant growth in student recruitment numbers and demonstrated firm commitment to the market to their Chinese partners, prospective students, and alumni.
"The University of Dundee is committed to the China market and together with CBBC through Launchpad, we have continued to expand our team and grow. Launchpad has provided us with a stable platform to build up a highly competent and specialised China team. They are fully integrated to both the University of Dundee team in terms of their KPIs and as part of the wider CBBC team whereby they are well supported and have access to all the support they require to excel in their work. I would endorse any academic institution seeking to advance its goals in China to consider Launchpad.” - Jason Norris, Director Global Partnerships at the University of Dundee
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Your 2023 startup guide to China is here! In this episode, Kiran Patel, CBBC's Senior Director - Commercial in China, speaks to Policy Analyst Joe Cash on some of the ways successful small and medium sized (SMEs) in China have overcome the common market entry challenges into China and discusses how your company can reap China's huge potential.
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