In January 2026, the UK Prime Minister conducted a historic visit to China, marking the first such trip by a British leader since 2018. As a key outcome, both nations signed four major economic and trade agreements, establishing new frameworks across goods trade, services trade, and economic governance. Notably, the UK became the first country to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under China’s “Big Market for All: Export to China” initiative, significantly opening doors for British exports.

Securing over £2.2 billion in export deals, this visit signals a proactive "reset" of UK-China economic ties, with tangible gains in sectors such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, and green technology.

This event brings together experts from CBBC, Santander Navigator Global, Invest Hong Kong and Hawksford to dive deep into these real opportunities for British businesses in the Greater China region and to outline the practical next steps for capitalising on this renewed relationship.

Why Join? 

• Discover what the UK‑China economic reset means in practice for UK businesses.
• Learn where the most immediate commercial opportunities lie across the region.
• Take away practical next steps to enter or expand in China’s domestic market.
• Guidance on the best market-entry routes and key considerations for UK businesses entering the China market
• Learn more about key incentives and support from Hong Kong for UK businesses entering the Greater Bay Area

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30 Arrival, registration & networking

09:30 – 09:35 Welcome remarks - Winnie Seow, Navigator Global

09:35 – 10:15 Panel discussion

Moderator: Winnie Seow, Navigator Global

Speaker 1: Jim Tindill, China Britain Business Council

Speaker 2: Daisy Ip, InvestHK (London)

Speaker 3: Jessie Ye, Hawksford

10:15 – 10:30 Q&A - Moderated by Winnie Seow

10:30 – 10:35 Closing by Winnie Seow

10:35 – 11:00 Networking