Closing Date: 2025-01-05Company: British Chamber of Commerce in ChinaLocation: Beijing

As the voice of British business in China we:

Speak with business leaders at Rolls-Royce, The Economist, 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 sustainability, China-UK relations, China’s cybersecurity landscape and other critical topics for trade relations

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join a dynamic business organisation. The successful candidate will support on a variety of BritCham’s policy and advocacy work with the aim of influencing UK-China trade negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own understanding of China’s policymaking and business environment.

What can we offer?

The opportunity to interact with a wide range of British business leaders across all sectors to grow and develop your professional network
Free place on our Young Professionals Development Programme (from September to December)
An incredible office in the CBD with unlimited coffee
Free gym access to the Trainyard – in Hotel Jen
Career development and mentorship from the Chamber’s executive committee
A small stipend to support your travel and subsistence expenses incurred during your internship
The opportunity to have a genuine impact

Policy intern
(Native or near-native English speaker):

What will you be expected to do?

Support the policy team on the delivery of British Business in China: Position Paper 2025 (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?

Excellent Chinese and English language skills
Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in February and work for 4-6 months
A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
A strong work ethic
Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
Good research ability
IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Canva)

Government Relations and Policy Intern
(Native or near-native Chinese speaker):

What will you be expected to do?

Track policy developments relevant to British businesses in China
Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work
Support communication with business and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
Assist with logistics in organising policy and knowledge events
Support the policy team on the delivery of British Business in China: Position Paper 2025 (one of the Chamber’s two key policy documents), including assisting with organising roundtables, taking meeting notes, research and reviewing translation
Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates
Collate BritCham China members’ comments on draft regulations
Assist in English-Chinese translation for Chamber communications and media copy

What do we expect from you?

Chinese native speaker with excellent English language skills, preferably in Beijing
Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in February and work for 3-6 months
A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
Good research ability
A strong work ethic
IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)