Latest research finds significant opportunities in China’s Regional Cities Our latest research on the opportunities for British businesses in China’s regional cities was launched on 26th September by John Hutton MP, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform in Beijing. The research, delivered for UK Trade & Investment by CBBC and the University of Leeds, investigates the rapid development of China’s regional cities, and identifies those cities that offer the best opportunities for UK businesses. Based on detailed statistical analysis, in-market interviews and survey of companies and trade promoters operating in China, the report found a wide range of opportunities across a broad number of sectors. The report highlights a list of 35 cities, and maps out the best business locations for UK companies, in terms of: Local sales Production to supply domestic markets Production to supply export markets Research and development activity The research also evaluates the opportunities presented by these cities for UK companies in seven priority sectors, namely: Advanced Engineering Energy Environment and Climate Change Financial and Professional Services Infrastructure Information Communication Technology Life Sciences To obtain the full research report, city profiles and sector opportunities, please visit: www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/chinacities Seizing the Opportunity The team at CBBC can help you secure more opportunities across the whole of China by: Tapping into the extensive network of 11 CBBC offices throughout China. Drawing on the expertise of the CBBC team who have years of first hand experience of winning and developing business in China. Leveraging CBBC’s relationships with more than 14,000 key decision makers and influencers in China. Providing you with tailored research to identify specific opportunities, including UK Trade & Investment’s OMIS services. Arranging tailored visiting programmes for you to develop your business in regional cities using OMIS. Offering value-adding services such as Launchpad and Launchpad Plus – both services designed to enable you to have people dedicated to developing your businesses on the ground in CBBC’s offices across China. Briefing your Board and management team on the key findings of this research. Also watch out for a number of events that will be run at venues across the UK over the next few months to learn first hand from the report authors about what this means for your business. To find out how CBBC can help you achieve more, get in touch with your usual CBBC contact, or email chen.wu@cbbc.org. Stephen Phillips Chief Executive About CBBC In the UK, CBBC delivers its services via its head office in London, regional offices in Scotland, East of England, East Midlands, North West, Yorkshire & Humber and Wales and a network of partners throughout the UK. We have a presence in 11 cities in China established in strategic locations across the market in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Wuhan, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Shenyang, Chongqing and Guangzhou. 2008 China-Britain Business Council