KL Communications Supports High-Level Visits to China

As 2026 unfolds, we are pleased to share two recent highlights from KL Communications.

Managing Director of KL Communications, Dr Kevin Lin OBE, served as Official Interpreter during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China as well as during the recent visit of the Taoiseach of Ireland.

The Prime Minister’s visit marked the first engagement at this level in eight years. Among the tangible outcomes were the halving of Chinese tariffs on whisky and the introduction of visa-free travel arrangements for UK citizens — measures expected to support British exports and jobs.

During the Taoiseach’s visit, the ban on Irish pork exports to China was lifted, and a dozen agreements were signed between higher education institutions in both countries.

Aardman Appoints CAA Brand Management to Handle Brand Licensing in Japan and Across Greater China

Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman has announced the appointment of CAA Brand Management, the licensing and consumer products division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to handle its brand licensing, partnerships, live experiences and promotions programme in Japan and across the territories of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, effective 1st April.

The appointment reflects Aardman’s growing ambition in Asia; building on the strong awareness and increasing popularity of its brands, Shaun the Sheep and Wallace & Gromit, across the market.

Air China Cargo increases Chengdu service to daily flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Glasgow, United Kingdom, Monday 16th March 2026: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) has announced that Air China Cargo has increased its cargo service between Prestwick and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, China, from four flights per week to a daily service.

The expansion strengthens Scotland’s direct cargo connectivity with a major cargo hub serving the southwestern regions of China, and provides a key entry point for Scottish exports including salmon, seafood, and whisky.

CBBC and Yew Chung International School of Beijing launch an Exclusive Partner Discount Rate to CBBC members

This discount is available to children who are eligible for enrolment at YCIS Beijing from K2 through to Y13. For more information, please contact: Lynn.Xu@cbbc.org