DATE

ACTIVITY

January 2009

14th January

Doing Business In China
One-day inter-cultural awareness business seminar
America Square Conference Centre, EC3N 2LB
09:00 - 17:00

Learn about cultural and linguistic nuances of doing business in China and acquire practical tools for recognising culturally sensitive issues, and learn how to apply these tools to business. This seminar is designed to help delegates feel more confi dent,positive and less anxious in diverse cultural communications and environments. Supported by China-Britain Business Council.

Please click here for more information or email Martha Gall.

15th January

China Clinics
A World of Opportunities -- Helping South West Businesses Really Go Places
Taunton, Somerset

One of the CBBC Business Advisers, Ralph Rogers, will be available for a one-to-one meeting to discuss any aspect of your activities in China – either exporting there or working with Chinese companies to develop business in Asian markets.

Ralph will hold these meetings together with an International Trade Adviser from UK Trade & Investment, the UK Government's international business development organisation.

Availability of meetings is limited and will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

To book your meeting, please call Angela Maynard-Smith on 01275 370 821 or email.

For more information on the meetings, please click here.

15th January

East meets East: Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities – National Roadshow
The Moller Centre, Cambridge,
9:30am - 2:00pm

Building on the research from UKTI’s recently-published report on ‘Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities’, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) are delighted to announce a further series of seminars, sponsored by Cathay Pacific, to help British companies identify and explore opportunities in China’s regional cities.

The report, conducted by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds, investigated which regional cities in China offer the greatest business potential to UK companies. From a list of all cities with a population of over a million people, 35 were selected for their economic size, economic growth and population size to study in more detail. For more information on the report please click here.

In this roadshow, you will learn about the dynamic business environment outside established, traditional centres such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou; and CBBC and UKTI will help you to identify and explore opportunities for UK businesses in China’s regional cities and how best to seize them.

This roadshow is suitable for:

-Companies considering entry into the Chinese market for the first time

-Companies already operating in China, but wishing to expand their markets

-Companies interested in learning about how the current economic climate is affecting the attractiveness of China as a whole as a place to do business

-Companies interested in learning about how the UK government can help support your business developments in China.

For more information, please click here and click here to register.

For more information on the Think China, Act Regional: Opportunities for UK Companies in China’s Regional Cities National Roadshows please click here

21st January

Think China, Act Regional: Opportunities for UK Companies in China’s Regional Cities – National Roadshow
HSBC, 4 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester
09.00 - 14.00

In September this year, UK Trade & Investment published a research report entitled ‘Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities’.

This report, conducted by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds, investigated which regional cities in China offer the greatest business potential to UK companies. From a list of all cities with a population of over a million people, 35 were selected for their economic size, economic growth and population size to study in more detail.

In this roadshow, CBBC and HSBC will help you identify and explore opportunities for UK businesses in China’s regional cities and how best to seize them.

Building on the UKTI research and based on the unique work HSBC is doing in some of these cities, you will learn more about the dynamic business environment outside established, traditional centres such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

This roadshow is suitable for:

-Companies considering entry into the Chinese market for the first time

-Companies already operating in China, but wishing to expand their markets

-Companies interested in learning about how the current economic climate is affecting the attractiveness of China as a whole as a place to do business

For more information, please click here and click here to register.

22nd January

Adjusting Your China Strategy
Special Focus on Legal and Financial Issues
Edinburgh
8.30 – 11.00

China-Britain Business Council is hosting a seminar aimed at Scottish businesses focusing on legal and financial issues.

• Are you looking to start up a business in China?
• Are you looking to upgrade your current China operation to enable your company higher flexibility in doing business in China?
• Do you know what kind of business entity suits you the best in China?
• What are the tax, banking and financial implications for changing your China operations?

If you want to find the answers to these, then this seminar in partnership with Pinsent Masons, HSBC and Scottish Development International is one for you.

Click here for further information. The booking form can be downloaded here.

Email Tracy Baird for more details or call 0141 204 8322.

22nd January

The “Icebreakers” Chinese New Year Dinner 2009 to Welcome the Year of the Ox
The Ballroom, The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London W1K 1QA
18:00

The “Icebreakers” Annual London Chinese New Year is hosted by London Export Corporation in association with The 48 Group Club. The event is supported by China-Britain Business Council and all the main players in the UK and well regarded by the Chinese Embassy and Chinese media.

Places are limited, therefore early booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Please click here for the event flyer.

For further details and bookings please contact Jean Jameson.

29th January

Yorkshire & Humber Chinese New Year Dinner
Queens Hotel, Leeds
From 18.45

The 2009 Yorkshire & Humber Chinese New Year dinner is organised in association with The 48 Group Club and sponsored by DLA Piper, and we are delighted that CBBC Chairman Sir David Brewer has agreed to be the Keynote Speaker.

As in previous years, the winners of the Yorkshire & Humber China Business Awards will be announced on the night. Tickets cost £68 plus VAT, including champagne reception and wine.

We look forward to welcoming you to join us at this prestigious Black Tie event to celebrate the Year of the Ox.

For bookings please contact Joanna Lavan on joanna@connectchina.co.uk or Tel: 01924 420780

Please click here for the event flyer.

29th January

Cambridge Chinese New Year Dinner
The Dome, New Hall, University of Cambridge

Principal guests: Sir Christopher Hum, former British Ambassador to China and Mr Zhang Lirong, Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of the People's Republic of China. Supported by East of England International, UK Trade & Investment, The China-Britain Business Council and The 48 Group Club.

For the event flyer please click here and to book your place online click here. Please email for sponsorship opportunities and further information.

February 2009

4th February

Think China, Act Regional: Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities – National Roadshow
Cardiff

Building on the research from UKTI’s recently-published report on ‘Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities’, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) are delighted to announce a further series of seminars, sponsored by Cathay Pacific, to help British companies identify and explore opportunities in China’s regional cities.

The report, conducted by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds, investigated which regional cities in China offer the greatest business potential to UK companies. From a list of all cities with a population of over a million people, 35 were selected for their economic size, economic growth and population size to study in more detail. For more information on the report please click here.

In this roadshow, you will learn about the dynamic business environment outside established, traditional centres such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou; and CBBC and UKTI will help you to identify and explore opportunities for UK businesses in China’s regional cities and how best to seize them.

This roadshow is suitable for:

-Companies considering entry into the Chinese market for the first time

-Companies already operating in China, but wishing to expand their markets

-Companies interested in learning about how the current economic climate is affecting the attractiveness of China as a whole as a place to do business

-Companies interested in learning about how the UK government can help support your business developments in China.

For more information or register, please click here

10th February

Think China, Act Regional: Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities – National Roadshow
Edinburgh

Building on the research from UKTI’s recently-published report on ‘Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities’, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) are delighted to announce a further series of seminars, sponsored by Cathay Pacific, to help British companies identify and explore opportunities in China’s regional cities.

The report, conducted by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds, investigated which regional cities in China offer the greatest business potential to UK companies. From a list of all cities with a population of over a million people, 35 were selected for their economic size, economic growth and population size to study in more detail. For more information on the report please click here.

In this roadshow, you will learn about the dynamic business environment outside established, traditional centres such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou; and CBBC and UKTI will help you to identify and explore opportunities for UK businesses in China’s regional cities and how best to seize them.

This roadshow is suitable for:

-Companies considering entry into the Chinese market for the first time

-Companies already operating in China, but wishing to expand their markets

-Companies interested in learning about how the current economic climate is affecting the attractiveness of China as a whole as a place to do business

-Companies interested in learning about how the UK government can help support your business developments in China.

For more information or register, please click here

March 2009

18th March

Think China, Act Regional: Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities – National Roadshow
Newcastle

Building on the research from UKTI’s recently-published report on ‘Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities’, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) are delighted to announce a further series of seminars, sponsored by Cathay Pacific, to help British companies identify and explore opportunities in China’s regional cities.

The report, conducted by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds, investigated which regional cities in China offer the greatest business potential to UK companies. From a list of all cities with a population of over a million people, 35 were selected for their economic size, economic growth and population size to study in more detail. For more information on the report please click here.

In this roadshow, you will learn about the dynamic business environment outside established, traditional centres such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou; and CBBC and UKTI will help you to identify and explore opportunities for UK businesses in China’s regional cities and how best to seize them.

This roadshow is suitable for:

-Companies considering entry into the Chinese market for the first time

-Companies already operating in China, but wishing to expand their markets

-Companies interested in learning about how the current economic climate is affecting the attractiveness of China as a whole as a place to do business

-Companies interested in learning about how the UK government can help support your business developments in China.

For more information or register, please click here

24th March

Adjusting Your China Strategy
Special Focus on Legal and Financial Issues
Carnoustie
12.30 – 15.30

China-Britain Business Council is hosting a seminar aimed at Scottish businesses focusing on legal and financial issues.

• Are you looking to start up a business in China?
• Are you looking to upgrade your current China operation to enable your company higher flexibility in doing business in China?
• Do you know what kind of business entity suits you the best in China?
• What are the tax, banking and financial implications for changing your China operations?

If you want to find the answers to these, then this seminar in partnership with Pinsent Masons, HSBC and Scottish Development International is one for you.

Click here for further information. The booking form can be downloaded here.

Email Tracy Baird or call 0141 204 8322 for more details.