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Introducing the candidates running for British Chamber’s Executive Committee for 2021-2022.

In line with the Chamber’s bylaws, voting for our next executive committee will take place on the day – in person or via proxy. If you are a Voting Representative of a British Chamber Member Company please register to attend…

China’s Leading Small Group on Carbon Neutrality: Why Is It Needed?

15th June 2021
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

China’s new Leading Small Group (LSG) on peak carbon and carbon neutrality was announced on the 27th LSGs are informal mechanisms that allow for high-level coordination between different departments and local governments on specific policy areas. The LSG on carbon neutrality includes several key ministries and significant political figures, and is focused on a challenge that President Xi has personally tied himself to – all of which should grant it strong influence compared to other LSGs.

Policy Briefing: Cancellation of Tax Exemptions for Foreign Nationals Working in China

10th June 2021
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

BritCham China has partnered with Acclime China to lay out what companies need to know ahead of changes to Individual Income Tax (IIT). Our policy briefing summarises our expectations of what will and will not be included in the new…

Breaking the Stigma: How to Address Mental Health in the Workplace

On Thursday evening, BritCham China, in partnership with Abacare and Bearapy, hosted a seminar on “How to address mental health in the workplace”. The evening focused on the importance of facing the challenges of mental wellbeing, from both a managerial…

“The financial sector is the lifeblood of all types of industries”

On May 18, BritCham China had the pleasure of hosting COP 15 Countdown - ‘Our Planet: Too Big To Fail’. Our screening of the groundbreaking documentary was followed by insights and analysis from our panel of experts on the future…

Position Paper 2021 Excerpt: A breakdown of UK-China trade relations in 2020

18th May 2021
rachel
Advocacy, Chamber News

The UK recently characterised China as a major systemic challenger, but bilateral trade in 2020 remained robust. British businesses’ operations in China are now included in services exports, doubling the size of previous estimations. The UK and China have continued to cooperate in certain areas, such as ESG and academic exchange, and this engagement must be preserved.

UN Sustainable Development Partnership Platform at the Embassy of Ireland

Last week, BritCham China, as a founding partner of the United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Platform, was invited to the launch event at the Embassy of Ireland. The event brought together governments and businesses to transform current food systems in China and…