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Organised by the China-Britain Business Council and the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, the main aim of the China Tomorrow initiative is to promote joint innovation development and opportunities for technology transfer between UK and Chinese enterprises.

Following on from our successful event in 2007 the East Midlands China Business Bureau and East Midlands India Business Bureau are working with the East Midlands European office to bring the latest information on how to take advantage of the current climate in the China and India Markets in this FREE seminar.

This seminar will address the changes in Southern China, Hong Kong and Macao due to the economic downturn and highlight the opportunities still existing in these regions for UK companies. In addition, there will be the chance to hear how UK businesses can capitalise on opportunities arising from the two year RMB4 trillion fiscal stimulus package launched by the Chinese government in November 2008.

This event has been organised by the East Midlands Universities International Group and is supported by East Midlands China Business Bureau. It is aimed at organisations interested in engaging with China as an economic opportunity and/or recruiting students with a China/Global perspective.

Sichuan Earthquake Anniversary

Upon the first anniversary of the earthquake of May 12th 2008 that devastated Sichuan Province and surrounding areas, the East Midlands China Business Bureau extends our thoughts and deepest condolences to the people of Sichuan at this very difficult time.

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May 12th 2009

Come to this FREE event and hear how your business can build on the opportunity posed by China in this difficult economic period.

Get the low-down on effective overseas communication at the 2009 International Communications Masterclass

A consortium of nine colleges from the East Midlands has made real progress in developing partnerships with Vocational Education and Training institutions in the Sichuan Province of China. The foundations have been laid for collaborative working in areas such as the development and delivery of training programmes, both in-country and in the UK, and student and staff exchanges.

To coincide with H.E. Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to the UK, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) are organising this UK-China Business Summit - Partners in Business - on 2 February 2009, to explore the ways in which the UK and Chinese businesses can work more closely together and secure new commercial opportunities at a time of unprecedented global downturn. Find out more and register today.

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Building on the research from UKTI’s recently-published report on ‘Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities’, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) are delighted to announce a further series of seminars, sponsored by Cathay Pacific, to help British companies identify and explore opportunities in China’s regional cities.

This non-profit programme offers managers the unique possibility to achieve profound knowledge about China’s language, business culture and social values. The programme was initiated jointly by the European Commission and the Government of China.

UK Trade & Investment and China-Britain Business Council have compiled a list of misions to China planned until the end of March 2009. Please check our calandar for other events in the UK and China.

emda will be hosting, in association with Business Link, a series of Business Support events. There will be five events, one in each of the region’s counties, held between Tuesday 2nd and Thursday 11th of December.

Madame Liu Yandong, State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China and Member of its Political Bureau, visited The University of Nottingham on November 20 2008 to open an international conference on campus and to promote Sino-UK co-operation.

The Mainstream Partnership, based in Leicester, is now recruiting Board Directors.

The Cathay Pacific Business Awards aim to honour UK enterprises that have capitalised on opportunities and operate successfully in Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China. Previous winners have been able to raise their profile further in Hong Kong, China and the UK. Deadline for entries is 30th November 2008.

To celebrate European Day of Languages the Regional Language Network is inviting East Midlands businesses to have a 1 hour language taster of their choice at their premises

The Economic and Trade Commission of Jiangsu Province is holding this forum in Jiangsu to further cooperation with the UK and promote a new energy saving project.

The East Midlands China Business Bureau invites East Midlands’ businesses to join our market visit to Shanghai and Ningbo from 20th – 25th October.

This prestigious event is open to all East Midlands companies trading internationally

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