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China’s Two Sessions 2020 – What to look out for [Policy Insights]

19th May 2020
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

China’s annual parliamentary meetings, known as the Two Sessions or Lianghui, are set to convene on 21st and 22nd May. The meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) set out the government’s economic and social agenda for the coming year, as well as its yearly growth targets.

British Business in China Assess the Impact of the Coronavirus on Business Operations

10th February 2020
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News, Uncategorised

10 February 2020, Beijing—Last week the British chambers of commerce in China surveyed our members on the impact of the novel coronavirus pneumonia on their operations in China. The survey was conducted between Wednesday 5th February and Friday 7th February…

Novel coronavirus hit industries hard, but economy will recover [Policy Insights]

7th February 2020
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

The novel coronavirus is likely to bring 2020 annual GDP down to 5.4-5.7%. The economy has mainly been affected by an unexpected drop in household consumption, supply chain disruption and the uncertain investment environment. British businesses are optimistic about long-term economic recovery and remain committed to the market.

China Market Opening Delivers Progress and Confidence Among British Businesses Operating in China, But Challenges Remain

10th December 2019
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News, Uncategorised

Over half of British businesses in China (54%) are optimistic about their operations in China during 2020. British businesses intend to increase investment in China next year (60%). Two thirds would increase investment if further opening-up was introduced. Businesses are…

How does the devaluation of the renminbi impact global trade? [Policy Insights]

15th August 2019
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

● The depreciation of the renminbi below 7 to the US dollar last week marks a significant development in the US-China trade war. ● In addition to increased production costs, companies may see a slight rise in the rate of inflation. ● Signals from Beijing indicate that after the initial drop, the renminbi is unlikely to devalue too dramatically, unless further developments in the trade war push Beijing towards a more aggressive monetary policy.

What’s New in the 2019 Negative Lists? [Policy Insights]

1st August 2019
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

Tuesday 30th July marked the implementation of China’s revised Negative and Encouraged Lists for foreign investment by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). These effectively act as a manual for foreign businesses in China to understand which sectors they are prohibited and restricted from investing in by the authorities, and which enjoy incentives.

How British businesses in China should prepare for a no-deal Brexit [Policy Insights]

9th July 2019
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

The UK is scheduled to exit the European Union on the 31st October 2019. With the final two Conservative Party leadership candidates, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, refusing to rule out the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, British businesses must now prepare for the potential subsequent fallout. A no-deal Brexit would mean the end of the UK’s access to the European Single Market and Customs Union, replaced by alignment with World Trade Organisation rules on cross-border trade.

What are the outcomes of the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue? [Policy Insights]

5th July 2019
rachel
Advocacy, Breakfast Briefing, Chamber News

Earlier this month the Chancellor Philip Hammond hosted Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua in London for this year’s EFD to discuss economic challenges and trade and investment opportunities between the UK and China. With the findings of BritCham’s inaugural Position Paper having informed the discussions between the two sides, Thursday’s briefing served as a valuable platform from which government and business could talk about how the market access barriers facing British companies were addressed.

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