Date Thursday 20th November
Time 09.30 - 14.00
Venue HSBC, 12 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham
In September this year, UK Trade & Investment published a research report entitled 'Opportunities for UK Businesses in China's Regional Cities'.
This report, conducted by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds, investigated which regional cities in China offer the greatest business potential to UK companies. From a list of all cities with a population of over a million people, 35 were selected for their economic size, economic growth and population size to study in more detail.
In this roadshow, CBBC and HSBC will help you identify and explore opportunities for UK businesses in China's regional cities and how best to seize them.
Building on the UKTI research and based on the unique work HSBC is doing in some of these cities, you will learn more about the dynamic business environment outside established, traditional centres such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
This roadshow is suitable for:
Companies considering entry into the Chinese market for the first time
Companies already operating in China, but wishing to expand their markets
Companies interested in learning about how the current economic climate is affecting the attractiveness of China as a whole as a place to do business
Dates
Monday, 10th November, London
Thursday, 20th November, Birmingham
Friday, 21st November, Bristol
Wednesday, 26th November, Leeds & Sheffield
Wednesday, 21st January, Manchester
Programme
The programme for each seminar will adopt the following format:
- Registration & Coffee
- CBBC Chair’s Welcome
- Introduction and Overview of the Opportunities in Regional Cities and Key Findings from the
Report - Chen Wu, Assistant Director, Research and Consultancy, CBBC
- Presentation by HSBC: ‘2020 Vision: China”.
- Case Study: first-hand experience from Steve Bellis, Commercial Director, Lynx Group
International Ltd
- Q & A and Discussion
- CBBC Chair’s Closing Remarks
Registration
To register or for more information please contact Echo Wang at CBBC.
Email: echo.wang@cbbc.org
The UKTI Regional Cities Report
UK Trade & Investment published a research report entitled ‘Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities’ in September 2008. The report, conducted by the China-Britain Business
Council and the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds, investigated which regional cities in China offer the greatest business potential to UK companies. The research was based on detailed statistical analysis, in market interviews and a survey of companies and trade associations in China. From a list of all cities with a population of over a million people, 35 were selected for their economic size, economic growth and population size to study in more detail.
The report can be downloaded at:
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/chinacities
About HSBC
Thanks to its global knowledge and experience, HSBC Bank knows what it takes to drive a business forward and be successful. HSBC can offer the support, service and products you need whether you are an established or start up business and want to move into international trade.
With around 9,500 offices in 85 countries and territories, HSBC’s global teams work closely with the UK in delivering a service which is unrivalled by our competitors. HSBC in China is The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) – the founding member of HSBC Group established in Hong Kong and Shanghai in 1865.
About the China-Britain Business Council
CBBC is the leading source of China-related business information, advice, consultancy and services for UK industry. An independent, business-led organisation, CBBC supports British companies of every size via an extensive network of offices in the UK and China providing business services, practical in-market assistance and industry Initiatives.
The team at CBBC can help you secure more opportunities across China by:
• Tapping into the extensive network of 11 CBBC offices throughout China.
• Drawing on the expertise of the CBBC team who have years of first hand experience of
winning and developing business in China.
• Leveraging CBBC's relationships with more than 14,000 key decision makers and influencers in
China.
• Arranging tailored visit programmes for you to develop your business in regional cities using
the Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS).
• Offering value-adding services such as Launchpad and Launchpad Plus - both services designed to enable you to have people dedicated to developing your businesses on the ground in CBBC's offices across China.
• Providing briefings for your Board and management teams on key aspects of doing business in China.
For more details, see www.cbbc.org.
