DATE

ACTIVITY

July 2009

3rd July

Business Opportunities in Southern China, Hong Kong And Macao Seminar
UKTI North West, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1LB
9.30 - 12.00

Ian Bailey and Bob Manning from UK Trade & Investment from Hong Kong and Guangzhou will present at the above FREE seminar.

The seminar will address the changes in Southern China, Hong Kong and Macao due to the economic downturn and highlight the opportunities still existing in these regions for UK companies. In addition, there will be the chance to hear how UK businesses can capitalise on opportunities arising from the two year RMB4 trillion fiscal stimulus package launched by the Chinese government in November 2008.

After the seminar, there will also be the opportunity to have short one-to-one meetings with our guest speakers from China and Hong Kong, Ian Bailey and Bob Manning, starting from 12.30pm and finishing at 2pm. Please click here for the event flyer and click here for the event booking form. Please complete and email to Paul Yuan at paul.yuan@uktinorthwest.co.uk or by fax to: 0161 875 2234.

6th July

Understanding China Trade & Business Operations
Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford
10.00 - 14.30

The morning session will include presentations from our experts including an interactive question and answer session. Following a buffet lunch, delegates will have the opportunity to discuss their specific business interests at pre-arranged, confidential one to one meetings.

Speakers will include Bob Manning, Head of Trade & Investment at the British Consulate-General in Guangzhou, who will talk on the opportunities that exist throughout the Pearl River Basin, its specific sector advantages and how China is reacting to the changing business climate.

Ian Bailey, Deputy Head of Trade at the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong, will present on the benefits of Hong Kong as a base for operations and how UKTI can help with the interface to the financial and business support community.

This is an excellent opportunity to talk with key players in these growth markets, and enhance your understanding of today’s China as seen from the perspective of people engaged on a day to day basis with the political and business workings of the region.

Click here for the event flyer.

Please contact EEI Customer Services for more details on 0845 6419955 or email trade@eeia.com.

7th July

UK-China Business Development Seminar and IVCA Award Winners Showcase
Scottish Screen, 2nd Floor, 249 West George Street, Glasgow G2 4QE
12.00 - 16.00

Sponsored and Hosted by: Scottish Screen

These afternoon seminars are in a series of 7 UK regional seminars as part of the IVCA's UK-China Business Development programme, supported by UK Trade & Investment and the China-Britain Business Council. As China's economy continues to grow, opportunities to work with Chinese companies, both in China and in the UK, become greater. With many Chinese companies looking to develop their businesses in the UK, there is equally an opportunity for UK creatives to forge relationships with these companies, and to use their UK experience, to deliver both internal and external solutions for them. This seminar will bring together some of the best expertise available in developing your business within the China Market.

The audience is expected to include creatives, Regional Development Agency representatives, Local Authority communicators, Corporate Commissioners and representatives from Chinese businesses in the UK.

You may book up to FOUR complimentary places on a first come first served basis for you and your guests. Reserve your places as soon as possible as numbers are limited.

Click here for more information and contact Dave Comley on DaveComley@ivca.org to book your place.

7th July

World Enterprise Bar: expand overseas
The Irish Club, 2-4 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AA
18.00 - 21.00

This Cityzone networking event takes place at private members club The Irish Club, 2-4 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AA.

Guest Entrepreneur is Neal Gandhi, CEO and Founder, Quickstart Global.

This world enterprise event focuses on SME globalisation by helping to connect:
- Companies seeking to trade and/or set-up overseas
- Experienced exporters seeking further contacts, support and expertise
- Investors, advisers and media with expertise in overseas expansion.

Zones and zone hosts:
Take it to the world - UK Trade & Investment
SME offshore survival kit - Quickstart
Global China - GBA
Expansion to China - China-Britain Business Council
Legal - Fasken Martineau
Growth Zone - Companies seeking growth advice: profile companies.
Co-sponsor - Regus

For the agenda and booking, please click here. Go to CBBC contacts to get a special rate of £20. For more information about Cityzone, click here.

7th - 8th July

Enabling Innovation, UK - China partnership in ICT - 1-1 meetings
London: Tuesday 7th July 2009
Cambridge: Wednesday 8th July 2009
Edinburgh: Thursday 9th July 2009

A special delegation of Chinese companies supported by UK Trade & Investment with a specific focus on mobile communications & semiconductor design are visiting the UK next week.

To register your interest to the meetings, please click here. On sign up a user name and password will be generated. This will give you access to the profile of all visiting companies.

This is an outstanding opportunity to improve your trade with the World's fastest growing market and we hope you will be able to take full advantage.

For more information please contact Vince Chinye at UKTI at chinye@uktradeinvest.gov.uk or 020 7215 4813.

8th July

Southern China, Hong Kong & Macao Breakfast Briefing Ford & Warren Solicitors, Westgate Point, Leeds LS1 2AX
08:00 - 11:00

CBBC and UK Trade & Investment, with the support of Ford & Warren Solicitors, are holding a briefing on Southern China, Hong Kong and Macao, where Ian Bailey, British Trade Commissioner, Hong Kong, and Bob Manning, Head of UKTI, Guangzhou will present an update on business opportunities for UK companies in the Pearl River Delta. In particular, companies will get a valuable update on how the region is faring in the midst of the current economic slowdown.

A light breakfast will be served from 08:00 and the briefing will begin at 08:45. Parking is available. There is no charge for this event but places are limited.

If you would like to attend please complete the registration form here and return to Linda Rosen at CBBC Yorkshire & Humber on linda.rosen@cbbc.org or Fax: 0113 247 1111 by 1 July 2009. For further enquiries contact Giles Blackburne or Linda Rosen on Tel: 0113 247 1584.

8th July

Market Visit Recruitment Event: Making the most of opportunities in China
Durham County Cricket Ground, Fiinchalle Suiit (tower 1), The Riverside, Chester lle Street, DH3 3QR
12.00-15.00

UKTI North East Market visit recruitment event - Shanghai, Chongqing and Chengdu (October 30th to November 2nd). More than just a recruitment event, CBBC’s Vince Cunningham will outline the opportunities in these cities, there will be a legal update with eh emphasis on IP management, and a North East company will explain how a recent visit to China gave them a new perspective on their business.

Click here for more information.

10th or 24th July

New CBBC Service: Chinese Business Culture Training Programme
CBBC London office, 1 Warwick Row, London SW1E 5ER 10:00 - 15:30

When West meets East, cultural and communication challenges are a certainty. Get prepared for doing business with China with CBBC's Chinese Business Culture training programme. Available at locations across the UK and coming soon to CBBC's London Office.

For more information please click here. Alternatively contact Chen Wu or Lingyun Wei.

10th July

UK-China Business Development Seminar and IVCA Award Winners Showcase - West Midlands
Top Banana, The Studio, Off Broome Lane, Broome, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 OHA
12.00 – 16.00

Hosted by: Top Banana

This afternoon seminar will be the third of 7 UK regional seminars as part of the IVCA's UK-China Business Development programme, supported by UK Trade & Investment and the China-Britain Business Council. As China's economy continues to grow, opportunities to work with Chinese companies, both in China and in the UK, become greater. With many Chinese companies looking to develop their businesses in the UK, there is equally an opportunity for UK creatives to forge relationships with these companies, and to use their UK experience, to deliver both internal and external solutions for them. This seminar will bring together some of the best expertise available in developing your business within the China Market.

The audience is expected to include creatives, Regional Development Agency representatives, Local Authority communicators, Corporate Commissioners and representatives from Chinese businesses in the UK.

You may book up to FOUR complimentary places on a first come first served basis for you and your guests. Reserve your places as soon as possible as numbers are limited.

Click here for more information and contact Dave Comley on DaveComley@ivca.org to book your place.

14th July

China Tomorrow - Building innovation links between the UK & China
The National Space Centre, Leicester
09:30-17:00

Organised by the China-Britain Business Council and the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and with the support of UKTI, the main aim of the China Tomorrow initiative is to promote joint innovation development opportunities between UK and Chinese enterprises by:

- Raising interest.
- Increasing awareness on how to collaborate successfully on technology development / technology transfer and innovation - for example, by showcasing existing collaborations.
- Increasing the capabilities of UK companies to work jointly with Chinese partners.

Senior speakers from the economic powerhouse of Chongqing will participate at these events - from the Science and Technology Commission, the High-Tech Incubation Centre, the Intellectual Property Bureau and New North Zone - to provide an informed and valuable insight on the situation 'on the ground' in China.

The goal of China Tomorrow is to help provide the opportunity for increased engagement and cooperation and to develop & grow profitable, sustainable business for the economic benefit of both countries - something that is of increasing importance in the current economic climate.

The first events will be held in the East Midlands, sponsored by East Midlands Development Agency supported by the East Midlands China Business Bureau and in Wales, sponsored by Technium, International Business Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government.

For full details of the event on Tuesday, 14th July at the National Space Museum, Leicester and to register, please click here.

If you have any questions or require more information, please email: chinatomorrow@cbbc.org or call 020 7802 2000.

These events are part of the UK Department of Business, Innovation and Skills Global Partnership Programme.

15th July

Exporting Low Carbon Technologies
Mathys-Squire, 120 Holborn, London EC1
11.00 - 13.30

Speakers: Jane Kirby, Head of Low Carbon at UK Trade & Investment; Martin Whalley, UKT&I; Vince Cunningham, China-Britain Business Council; and speaker from Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Organised by the Environmental Industries Commission trade association.

If you would like to attend please RSVP to Victor Anderson at victor.anderson@eic-uk.co.uk Free to EIC members & potential members.

16th July

China Tomorrow - Building innovation links between the UK & China
Technium Springboard, Cwmbran
09:30-17:00

Organised by the China-Britain Business Council and the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and with the support of UKTI, the main aim of the China Tomorrow initiative is to promote joint innovation development opportunities between UK and Chinese enterprises by:

- Raising interest.
- Increasing awareness on how to collaborate successfully on technology development / technology transfer and innovation - for example, by showcasing existing collaborations.
- Increasing the capabilities of UK companies to work jointly with Chinese partners.

Senior speakers from the economic powerhouse of Chongqing will participate at these events - from the Science and Technology Commission, the High-Tech Incubation Centre, the Intellectual Property Bureau and New North Zone - to provide an informed and valuable insight on the situation 'on the ground' in China.

The goal of China Tomorrow is to help provide the opportunity for increased engagement and cooperation and to develop & grow profitable, sustainable business for the economic benefit of both countries - something that is of increasing importance in the current economic climate.

The first events will be held in the East Midlands, sponsored by East Midlands Development Agency supported by the East Midlands China Business Bureau and in Wales, sponsored by Technium, International Business Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government.

For full details of the event on Thursday, 16th July at Technium Springboard, Cwmbran and to register, please click here.

If you have any questions or require more information, please email: chinatomorrow@cbbc.org or call 020 7802 2000.

These events are part of the UK Department of Business, Innovation and Skills Global Partnership Programme.

16th July

China Association Lunch
Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London
12.30 drinks reception, 13.00 lunch

Sir Andrew Burns, President, and Hugh Davies, Chairman, of the China Association are delighted to announce that the Guest Speaker at the Quarterly, will be Dr Kerry Brown, Senior Fellow at Chatham House.

He will be speaking about his new book: "Friends and Enemies: the Past, Present and Future of the Communist Party of China". Copies of the book will be available for sale. Click here for Dr Brown's biography.

To reserve your place(s), please click here for the booking form.

21st July

Sustainable Cities Initiative: Briefing & Focus on Wuhan BIS Conference Centre, 1 Victoria St, London SW1H 0ET
10.00 – 12.00

UKTI's Sustainable Cities Initiative with Wuhan and Chongqing is up and running. The aim of the Initiative, which is underpinned by Memoranda of Understanding with both cities, is to develop commercial opportunities for UK and Chinese companies in the fields of sustainable and environmental technologies. The Memoranda cover a wide range of sectors for cooperation ranging from emission reductions and air pollution control, to urban regeneration and land reclamation, to renewable energies and water, and wastewater management and treatment.

UKTI's Dr Jianxi Cheng who heads the Initiative in Wuhan and Ms Tina Redshaw who oversees the Initiative from our Embassy in Beijing will be briefing companies on the Initiative.

If you would like to attend or require more information please email Ken Newnham ken.newnham@ukti.gsi.gov.uk or call 020 7215 4688.

23rd July

Zhejiang Investment Promotion Seminar
The Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London W1K 7TN
13.30 - 16.30

CBBC is pleased to announce that the Zhejiang government have now re-scheduled their visit to the UK and will be hosting their investment promotion seminar in London on Thursday, 23rd July 2009.  The seminar will be hosted by Mr Lu Weiqi, Director of Zhejiang International Investment Promotion Centre and will be held at The Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London W1K 7TN.

The seminar will offer delegates the chance to hear Mr Lu speak about Zhejiang's rapid growth, the exciting opportunities open to UK businesses and the support they can expect from government.

For further details and the opportunity to register, please click here.

August 2009

10th or 24th August

New CBBC Service: Chinese Business Culture Training Programme
CBBC London office, 1 Warwick Row, London SW1E 5ER 10:00 - 15:30

When West meets East, cultural and communication challenges are a certainty. Get prepared for doing business with China with CBBC's Chinese Business Culture training programme. Available at locations across the UK and coming soon to CBBC's London Office. For more information please click here. Alternatively contact Chen Wu or Lingyun Wei.

September 2009

3rd September

*Date for the Diary*

Wuxi Creative Industries Investment Promotion Seminar
London - Venue TBC
14.00 - 18.00

CBBC is pleased to announce that the Wuxi municipal government will be hosting a creative industries investment promotion seminar in London on Thursday, 3rd September. The seminar will be hosted by a senior official from Wuxi Municipal government, who will also be accompanied by business and government delegation.

The event will give companies the opportunity to hear about the opportunities for UK businesses in the Wuxi area, particularly in the creative industries sector. Specific topics that will be covered are: media, film, animation, and gaming; with industry experts from both the UK and China speaking.

A full programme, a list of the delegates and speakers, and details of how to register will be made available shortly.

7th - 9th September

The 2nd Conference of the International Forum for Contemporary Chinese Studies Beyond Revolution and Reforms: the People's Republic Looks Forward at 60 7th University of Nottingham

The second conference of the International Forum for Contemporary Chinese Studies (IFCCS), organised by the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham along with its China Policy Institute and the Nottingham Confucius Institute will be held 7 - 9 September.

The aim of the Forum is to bring together key research institutions, scholars, policy-makers and industry leaders world-wide to facilitate the exchange of research and policy ideas related to China and its relations with the rest of the world.

For enquiries and further details please contact Dr Bin Wu, on email: bin.wu@nottingham.ac.uk. For further information and registration details please click here.

10th or 24th September

New CBBC Service: Chinese Business Culture Training Programme
CBBC London office, 1 Warwick Row, London SW1E 5ER 10:00 - 15:30

When West meets East, cultural and communication challenges are a certainty. Get prepared for doing business with China with CBBC's Chinese Business Culture training programme. Available at locations across the UK and coming soon to CBBC's London Office.

For more information please click here. Alternatively contact Chen Wu or Lingyun Wei.

17th - 18th September

The 2009 Emerging Markets Summit 17th -18th September 2009
Park Plaza Riverbank, London

A rich, focused and interactive debate for over 300 senior executives and business leaders from around the world. Our expert speakers including 5 prime ministers of The Republic of Tunisia, Turkey, Rwanda, Ukraine and Thailand; ambassadors and entrepreneurs; will provide unique insights and challenge your perspectives on the opportunities and issues affecting emerging economies. CEOs are also confirmed from global and emerging companies including Petrofac, GE International, The Coca-Cola Company, Unilever, Augere, Ecobank Group, GrameenPhone, Alstrom India, Goldman Sachs, AirAsia, Rosneft, MTS, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.

CBBC subscribers receives a 25% discount (£300 off the full delegate fee of £1,195 + VAT). Please register online or call Krupa Patel on +44(0)20 7576 8118 to reserve your place.

21st September

China and the Global Financial Crisis seminars
Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE
Monday 21st September 2009, 13.30 - 17.00 - Seminar 2

Chopsticks Club is organising a series of three China-focused events in 2009 focusing on the world economic crisis, China's move up the value chain and China's shift from export to domestic consumption.

Seminar 2: China moves up the Value Chain at home and overseas: How will it achieve this and will it work?

The seminars are supported by the China-Britain Business Council. There is a 10% discount to CBBC members off the ticket price.

For more information about the events please click here.

November 2009

12th November

China and the Global Financial Crisis seminars
Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE
13.30 - 17.00 - Seminar 3

Chopsticks Club is organising a series of three China-focused events in 2009 focusing on the world economic crisis, China's move up the value chain and China's shift from export to domestic consumption.

Seminar 3: China: The shift from export to domestic consumption

The seminars are supported by the China-Britain Business Council. There is a 10% discount to CBBC members off the ticket price. For more information about the events please click here.