While global economies have been battered by rolling lockdowns throughout the pandemic, the Chinese economy has proved remarkably resilient: expanding by 12.5% in the first half of 2021.  

As the UK’s 3rd largest goods trading partner and 6th largest buyer of British goods exports in 2020 – the Chinese market presents an enormous opportunity for UK companies looking to diversify their international business activities, whether this be via cross border E-commerce, establishing operations in-market, sourcing goods from China, or working with Chinese export and import agents.

However, with travel restrictions still in-place it can be unclear to British businesses and first-time entrants what steps they can take in the UK to set up in China. So let CBBC guide you with our latest webinar series.

Our 7-part series will provide practical advice on:

1. How to set up, run and exit a successful business in China from Europe;

2. Building brand awareness through digital marketing channels;

3. Assessing if you have the financial resources to go into China;

4. Ensuring you get paid from China, and the importance of this consideration;

5. How to use E-commerce as a first step into China;

6. Creating legally enforceable agreements;

7.  Sourcing products and managing quality control remotely.

Whether you're selling your products in China or considering entering the market, manufacturing in China is something that should be on your radar. With the ever-moving nature of global supply chains, diversifying your company's manufacturing capabilities has never been more crucial. On November 2nd, you will have the chance to get some practical advice from 2 China veterans on the fundamentals of manufacturing in China.

Speakers:

Arie Schreier, PTL Group

Arie Schreier, PTL Group's General Manager is based in the company’s HQ in Shanghai. He joined PTL Group in 2005 after 12 years of diplomatic service activity.

PTL Group provides multi-disciplinary management and operational support for international companies throughout their market entry and growth stages in China. PTL Group's team acts as its clients' local management and execution arm in a wide range of disciplines, from sales & distribution operations and local currency transactions to inventory management, factory establishment and much more. Since 2000, the company has served over 300 market-entry projects in China, providing Human Resources, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Administrative Business Services in China.

Topics

• Manufacturing localization for sales in the Chinese market
• Different models of manufacturing in China
• Local trademark, local team and local operation management

Carl Breau, Saimen Group

With over 10 years of direct China factory management experience, Carl, an awarded Canadian engineer, founded Saimen Group.

Saimen operates offices and a factory in China, specializing in product engineering and contract manufacturing in electronics and electromechanical devices.  

Topics

• Setting expectations for manufacturing in China
• Current trends in manufacturing
• Do’s and Don’ts of manufacturing in China in 2021