Opportunities in China

Despite slowing in 2008, China's economy continues to expand and the demand for energy resources, infrastructure, technology and goods and services is growing exponentially. Find out opportunities for your business and how to get started by joining experts at World Trade Centre Hull & Humber.

China is the great economic success story of the past quarter-century.  GDP growth has averaged at more than 9% per year during this period with an estimate of 10.4% recorded for 2007.  Despite slowing in 2008, China's economy continues to expand and develop, and the demand for energy resources,
infrastructure, technology and goods and services is growing exponentially.

Event: 22nd February, 2.30-5pm

Find out opportunities for your business and how to get started by joining experts at World Trade Centre Hull & Humber.

Managing risk and dealing with challenges is part of doing business the world over and China is no exception. At the event you will hear from China-Britain Business Council who will present an overview of the kinds of business opportunities arising from China’s rapid economic growth and provide some guidance on market entry routes and operational challenges.

Language is Everything will give an understanding of Chinese business culture and the importance placed on good relationships.

You will also hear from Neill & Brown Global Logistics and Logan Teleflex, local businesses who will share their experience of doing business in China.
World Trade Centre Hull & Humber partners will be on hand with practical support, including UK Trade & Investment, Language is Everything, legal experts Andrew Jackson and tax and financial advisors.

Venue: World Trade Centre Hull & Humber

Register your attendance now
To register your attendance please call 01482 485200 or email jade.elsom@wtchumber.com.   A car park space can be reserved for you in the adjacent multi-storey car park on request.

Quick facts

  • An influx of educated Chinese returning from overseas, a strong science base and competitive labour costs are helping China to position itself as an attractive centre for R&D.
  • The move by Chinese companies to seek new overseas markets offers new partnership opportunities for the UK.
  • The UK is the largest European investor in China.
  • As China opens up to foreign competition, more business opportunities are opening up for UK companies outside the main centres of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.