The British Chamber is currently hiring for Government Affairs Interns (native Chinese speakers) and Policy Interns (native or near-native English speakers) to support on our policy and advocacy work.
If you’re a motivated individual with an interest in UK-China relations, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your understanding of China’s policy and business environment!
As the voice of British business in China we:
- Speak with business leaders at Rolls-Royce, PwC, Shell and other British companies of all sizes on regulatory challenges and opportunities in China
- Present our research to the British Embassy, the Ministry of Commerce, the NDRC and other key government stakeholders
- Produce thought leadership pieces on topics such as China-UK relations, China’s cybersecurity landscape and other critical topics for trade relations
Government Affairs Intern Chinese native speaker
What will you be expected to do?
- Support the production of the Chamber’s flagship report, British Business in China: Sentiment Survey 2026-27
- Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work
- Support the Chamber’s communication with businesses and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
- Track policy and regulatory developments relevant to British businesses in China
- Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates and creating communications copy for advocacy newsletters
- Assist in English-Chinese translation for Chamber communications and media copy
What do we expect from you?
Essential skills
- Chinese native speaker with excellent English language skills, preferably in Beijing
- Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in August and work for 4-6 months
- Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
- A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
- Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
- Strong IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
- A strong work ethic
- Good research and data analysis ability
Policy Intern – English native or near-native speaker
What will you be expected to do?
- Support the policy team on the delivery of British Business in China: Sentiment Survey 2026-27 (one of the Chamber’s two key policy documents), providing support across the whole process, including assisting with organising roundtables, taking meeting notes, research, drafting, launch and post-launch activities.
- Support communication with business and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
- Assist with logistics in organising and delivering of policy and knowledge events
- Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates
- Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work and knowledge events
- Assist with drafting, editing, and proof-reading policy insights, reports and media copy for the Chamber
What do we expect from you?
Essential skills
- Excellent Chinese and English language skills
- Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in August and work for 4-6 months
- Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
- Strong IT and data analysis skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
- Good research ability
- A strong work ethic
- Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
Apply Now!
Please email a copy of your CV (preferably bilingual) and a cover letter setting out your interest in applying for this position to advocacy@britishchamber.cn
Applications close on 4th September 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and you are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience.
