The event was also attended and addressed by John Edwards, HM Trade Commissioner, Zhang Shaogang, Vice Chairman of CCPIT, and Tom Simpson, Managing Director, China, China-Britain Business Council. 

Welcoming Remarks

Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, Chair, China-Britain Business Council 

“China is existentially important for the United Kingdom. And we too can help China with its quality development. What we need to do in the weeks and months ahead is rebuild those contacts between ministers, officials, students, tourists, scientists, all the natural connectivity between our two great countries.”   

CBBC would like to thank our sponsors bp, Haleon, and Jaguar Land Rover for their support in holding this event. 

About CBBC Chair Visit

Last week, Sir Sherard and Andrew Seaton started their first visit to China since late 2019. The visit will cover Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou between 17th and 26th May and include a range of meetings with senior Chinese Government officials as well as events to engage with CBBC members and stakeholders across China.