Global health innovation and how the UK and China can work together to “prevent, optimise and thrive” was the focus of a panel at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 that explored the shift in healthcare from a focus on curing illness to preventative care and health optimisation As the NHS embraces social prescribing and China advances the “Healthy China 2030” strategy, the panel examined innovations in preventative care, digital health, …
The lucrative Chinese consumer market and how UK brands can effectively engage with it was the subject of the expert-led consumer breakout session at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 Chaired by Celine Tang, Retail & E-commerce Sector Lead, China-Britain Business Council, the session featured insights from David Haigh, Chairman and CEO, Brand Finance Plc; Jack Porteous, Commercial Director, TONG Global; Kai-Chuan Chao, Commercial and Cultural Partnerships, East Asia Lead, The …
Smart transport solutions have seen rapid development in China in recent years, presenting significant opportunities for UK businesses to collaborate and benefit from advancements in the sector. Such partnerships offer not only environmental benefits but also financial gains for companies, employees, and the broader economy This was the focus of a panel discussion at the UK-China Business Forum 2025, featuring insights from Herbert Lonsdale, International Automotive Consultant and former Global …
The UK’s ambitious green transition and how it can benefit from China’s industrial capabilities, particularly in the renewable energy sector, was the topic of the fourth panel at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 on 5 March Chaired by James Brodie, Regional Director for Scotland and Commercial Director for Industrial at the China-Britain Business Council, the discussion featured insights from David Finnon, CTO of Red Rock Renewables; Chong Ng, Associate Director …
The third panel at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 on 5 March featured a fireside chat between CBBC’s Chief Executive Peter Burnett and Simon Bisp, Head of Customer Experience at BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant The discussion explored BYD’s strategic focus on the UK, the role of policy in accelerating the EV transition, and the company’s innovative approach to technology and customer experience. The conversation provided valuable insights …
Inward investment opportunities between the UK and China were the focus of the second panel of the day at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 on 5 March Chaired by Huang Shan, Director and Senior Fellow at Caixin Insight, the discussion featured insights from Joe Li, Head of China Desk at HSBC; Yang Ming, CEO of Westwell Holdings; Natasha Luther-Jones, Global Head of Energy and Global Resources Sector at DLA Piper; …
China’s evolving role in the global economy was the subject of the first panel of the UK-China Business Forum on 5 March 2025, which brought together some of the brightest minds in business, academia, and policy Hosted by Gordon Orr, Non-Executive Director of Swire Pacific, Meituan, Lenovo, Fidelity China Special Situations Investment Trust, and EQT AB, the panel featured insights from Fang Wenjian, Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce …
On 5 March, over 150 delegates gathered to attend the China-Britain Business Council’s flagship UK-China Business Forum 2025. FOCUS will be sharing highlights of the full-day conference’s insightful panel sessions; click here to read them all Taking place at London’s No. 4 Hamilton Place, the UK-China Business Forum 2025 centred on the theme of ‘Partnering for Growth’, exploring UK-China partnerships and the opportunities for growth in both markets through export …
In the bustling streets of Chinese cities, a bright yellow-and-pink logo has become a familiar sight. Mixue Bingcheng, a Chinese bubble tea and ice cream chain, has quietly grown into one of the most prolific retail brands in the world. With over 45,000 stores globally — more than McDonald’s or Starbucks — Mixue has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of millions. Its rapid rise is not just a story …
Aberdeen, long celebrated as the beating heart of the UK’s oil and gas industry, is now emerging as a leader in the UK’s green transition. As the world races towards Net Zero, the city is leveraging its decades of energy expertise to forge a new path – one that increasingly involves collaboration with China, a global powerhouse in renewable energy technology and industrial capacity. The synergy between Scotland’s innovative spirit …