British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham China)

BritCham will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday 14th June at the Residence of the British Ambassador to China. It's your chance to input on the Chamber's strategy for the upcoming year, as well as stand for election for the Chamber's Executive Committee! Find out all you need to know about the AGM, standing for the Executive Committee, and the return of our Summer Garden Party by clicking below. Nominations for ExCo are due by 6pm on Thursday 6th June.

It's just over a week until the Chamber presents its Position Paper 2024 – our most important policy publication of the year. Join us for the launch on Wednesday 22nd May to hear our recommendations to the Chinese and British governments for the upcoming year, learn more about our research on the business environment in China, and understand the implications of China's policies with our panel of experts – Julian Fisher, Rachel Tsang, Harry Bell, Hong Hao and Ninette Dodoo. Book your ticket now by clicking below.

A big BritCham thank you to our members who joined the Chamber or renewed their membership this month: Prudential plc, InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, Entain, AB Sugar China, an ABF Company, YMCE Camps, HSBC, Venture Education 问创, Overtone Brewing Co, Taozi Tree Yoga, SAM Labs, Transculture Academy, John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd., CISCA, Panawell and Partners, Institute of Directors (IoD), and MSA . If you want to join these and dozens of other businesses in one of China's strongest communities of international businesses, get in touch with us at britishchamber.cn.

BritCham's Annual General Meeting 2024 will take place on Friday 14th June at the British Ambassador's Residence, Beijing. Join us from 3pm to have your say on how your Chamber is run. Nominations are also now open for the eight positions on our Executive Committee that are up for re-election: one Vice-Chair, one Treasurer, and six At-Large committee members. Any member of any British Chamber company is welcome to attend the meeting or stand for election. Check out full details on the meeting, election procedure, and the return of our Summer Garden Party below!

Chamber Vice-Chair Chris Torrens joined BBC Radio 5 Live's Wake Up to Money this week, speaking about President Xi's all-important trip to Europe. Have a listen his thoughts on the trip, on overcapacity, EVs, and much much more below!

President Xi is in Europe this week on a trip focused squarely on improving trade and relations across this politically tricky continent. Find out all about this trip – and what's happening across the Chinasphere – in this week's China in 5!

On June 5th, we'll be welcoming educators, suppliers, and all those interested in international education for the fourth annual Education Forum! With panel discussions on safeguarding and employability, key updates on the state of the education sector and UK-China links, and an educational supplier fair of handpicked BritCham members, this event is not to be missed for educators and educational suppliers. Click below to reserve your spot.

"Wellbeing can only be holistic; we can only be truly well when we consider the whole individual." That was the big takeaway from this year's Corporate Wellbeing Day, held once again with United Family Healthcare. While mind and body wellness was a key part of the day's activities, participants got the chance to dive deeper into other aspects of wellness at work – whether that be intellectual, social, occupational or emotional wellness – allowing them to consider how best to support every aspect of their and their colleagues' wellbeing. Interactivity was at the heart of the event, with attendees invited to take part in practicing stretches and exercises that could be done at the desk, as well as opportunities to assess their own mental resilience at work. Small-group breakout rooms allowed for targeted focuses on particular areas of wellness, letting every participant craft their own event experience to meet the needs of their own workplace. A huge thank you to hosts Beijing United Family Hospital, to Cigna & CMB Life Insurance Company Limited for generously sponsoring the event, to our panelists for their time and expertise, and to AustCham China for their support of the event.

Across our three pillars of advocacy, knowledge and community, there's lots to get involved in during May and June at BritCham! Save the dates for our biggest events in the next few months: 📋 Our annual Position Paper launches on Wednesday 22nd May 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Highland Games, our festival of all things Scottish, on Sunday 2nd June 🏫 Our Education Forum for all in K-12 and higher education, on Wednesday 5th June 🥂 The King's Garden Party, returning to the British Ambassador's Residence, on Friday 14th June All these events and more are available to book on our website, www.britishchamber.cn.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Summer's gentle return to Beijing heralds the much-awaited comeback of the annual Beijing Highland Games, taking place just one month away, on the 2nd June! Prepare for a day of spirited athleticism, featuring rugby, football, running, and the quintessential Highland games competitions. For those seeking a leisurely summer day, bring along friends and family for a picnic and watch the actions unfold. Explore the array of offerings from the city's finest vendors, including refreshing beverages and the tempting taste of traditional Scottish haggis! We're thrilled to once again collaborate with the Scottish Government Office in China, Scottish Development International, and the Beijing Scottish Society. Special thank you also to our venue sponsor Dulwich College Beijing, promising even more excitement and engagement than ever before! Don't miss out on this opportunity to channel your inner Scot. Sign up today to experience the Highland Games in Beijing! URL: https://lnkd.in/gns7zw4t #HighlandGames #Scotland #Community