Eight of Ambassador Woodward’s Greatest Achievements
As HMA Dame Barbara Woodward’s term comes to a close, BritCham China is taking a look back at a few of her key achievements over the past five years.
Ambassador Woodward named UK’s new Permanent Representative to the UN
Dame Barbara Woodward, outgoing Ambassador to China, has been announced as the United Kingdom’s new permanent representative to the United Nations. The British Chamber of Commerce in China warmly congratulates Ambassador Woodward for this exciting new role. Barbara has been…
The future of British business in Asia
Demographics, economic growth and greater investment indicate a bright future for British business in Asia, according to panellists on a webinar co-hosted by the British chambers of commerce in Japan and China. Members of the two chambers joined attendees in…
Calling all British start-ups and entrepreneurs!
BritCham are partnering with Global Innovation Week (GIW) to support British international start-ups and entrepreneurs in Beijing’s Chaoyang district. Through this one-week programme, businesses and innovators will have the opportunity to come together to showcase their achievements, share ideas, and…
Behind the GDP Headline: China’s Mixed Economic Recovery
China’s economy expanded by 3.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, according to official data released Thursday morning, on the back of a historic contraction in the first three months of the year as the country battled with the economic impact of COVID-19. The growth rate beat many analysts’ expectations. A poll of economists conducted by Reuters forecast GDP to grow by 2.5%, while a similar poll by Caixin predicted a growth rate of 2.9%.
The 2020 Foreign Investment Negative List: Changes and Challenges
In this year's update to the Foreign Investment Negative List, the government has cited both the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and long-term plans to reform the business environment for foreign companies as the main impetuses for opening up more sectors to foreign investment. It remains to be seen, however, if foreign businesses feel it is the right time to enter a new market in the face of significant global uncertainty and a challenging business environment in China.
Meet the candidates for 2020/21 Executive Committee
Elect the Executive Committee for the year ahead. Officer positions are two-year term with two positions of four elected each year (i.e. Chair and one Vice Chair in one year and a Vice Chair and Treasurer in the alternate year). At this…