Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the By-laws of the British Chamber of Commerce in China​, that the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Chamber will take place as follows:

Friday, 12 June 2026

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Residence of the British Ambassador, 15 Guanghua Road, Beijing

All Chamber members are welcome to attend.

The AGM will include:

• Chair's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Presentation of the annual accounts
• Election of Committee Members
• Consideration of any other duly notified business

Executive Committee Elections

Nominations are invited for the following elected positions:

• One Vice Chair
• One Treasurer
• Six At-Large Committee Members

In accordance with the Chamber By-laws:

• Only representatives of Voting Corporate Members ("VCMs") may stand for election or vote.
• Each VCM is entitled to one vote.
• Individual Members may attend and speak at the AGM but may not vote.

If your company wishes to change its nominated voting representative for the AGM, please notify the Chamber secretariat in advance.

How to Stand for Election

To stand for election, candidates must:

1. Complete the official nomination form​.
2. Be proposed and seconded by representatives of two separate Voting Corporate Members;
3. Submit a biography and motivation statement of no more than 150 words each, together with a headshot.

Completed nominations must be submitted no later than:

5:00 pm, Thursday, 4 June 2026

Nominations should be submitted by email to:

Graeme Wallace

Managing Director

graeme.wallace@britishchamber.cn

Late nominations will not be accepted.

Election Process

The final list of candidates will be circulated to members following the close of nominations.

Voting will take place at the AGM by secret ballot in accordance with the Chamber By-laws. Proxy voting arrangements for eligible members unable to attend in person will be circulated in advance of the AGM.

Elections will take place in the following order:

1. Vice Chair
2. Treasurer
3. At-Large Committee Members

Candidates unsuccessful in an earlier election may stand in a subsequent category where eligible under the By-laws.

The election process will be overseen by a Returning Officer appointed in accordance with the Chamber By-laws.

Further Information

For questions regarding the AGM, voting eligibility, or the nomination process, please contact:

graeme.wallace@britishchamber.cn