In her speech, Caroline Wilson, the new HM Ambassador, said that she is determined to champion a strong partnership between the UK and China during her time as Ambassador. In particular, she emphasised that China’s focus towards consumption and higher-end consumer goods and services presents continuing and substantial opportunities for UK companies. 

Furthermore, she discussed China’s role as a driver of global economic recovery and how such a recovery highlights a market opportunity for UK businesses and heightens China as an important partner for the UK.

The Ambassador also went on to state that through their continued partnership, the UK and China have created wealth and jobs - with a trade relationship that surpasses £100 billion annually - and that trade and investment from China, predominantly supporting UK growth and jobs, are welcomed in the UK’s open economy.

Notably, she said: “These remain challenging times, but this does not change our commitment to reinforcing the business ties between the UK and China. I want to emphasise my commitment to support the UK business community in any way that I can to build an even more successful UK-China partnership and to help create the right context for that.” 

The HM Ambassador ended her speech by recognising CBBC, CBI, the British Chamber, and the businesses in attendance for their warm welcome and impactful role in sustaining the relationship between the UK and China.

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For more information please contact: 

Serena Li
Assistant Director, Events
China-Britain Business Council
E: Serena.Li@cbbc.org