Day 2 in London: meeting with FCDO, British Chambers and CBBC
Against the backdrop of the Chamber's 5th Position Paper, the British Chamber of Commerce in China embarked on a week-long Doorknock trip in London this Monday, marking our second trip since 2019. The delegation consists of 11 Chamber representatives from BritCham China, Southwest, and Guangdong, along with senior business leaders from the respective regions.
As the voice of UK businesses operating in China, the British Chamber is excited to be meeting with the UK government and other stakeholders in the UK-China business space, to discuss challenges, opportunities, and to provide fact-based insights from on-the-ground perspective in the China market, particularly after three years of missed engagement. Our focus is on providing perspectives on the realities of doing business in China, the evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape, and how these factors impact businesses on the ground.
随着中国英国商会《在华英国企业建议书2023》的发布，本周中国英国商会开始了为期一周的伦敦之行，这是我们自2019年以来的第二次商会代表团之行。本次商会代表团由来自中国英国商会、西南办公室和广东办公室的11名商会代表以及来自英商会各地区的资深会员代表的组成。
作为英国企业在华独立发声平台， 英国商会十分荣幸能够代表在华英国企业与英国政府和英中商业领域的其他相关机构会面，讨论中英贸易中的挑战和机遇，从中国市场的实际角度出发提供基于事实的见解，特别是在三年后的今天商业恢复活跃的情况下。本次伦敦之行旨在提供当下中国营商环境的现实情况、不断变化的宏观经济和国际关系，以及这些因素如何影响在华英国企业发展的观点。
JUN
27
DAY 2
01
China-Britain Business Council
英中贸易协会
On Tuesday, we embarked on the second day of our Doorknock trip in London. In the morning, we had the pleasure of being joined by Andrew Seaton and Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles at the China Britain Business Council (CBBC). Together, we engaged in fruitful discussions about British business sentiment and confidence in the China market. We also explored the current climate and narrative surrounding China in the UK. As membership organisations dedicated to supporting UK businesses and promoting trade and investment between China and the UK, it is crucial for the British Chamber and CBBC to continue exchanging views and on-the-ground perspectives from both countries. Together, we play a vital role in bridging the knowledge gap and fostering a better understanding of China.
周二，中国英国商会代表团开始了伦敦之行的第二天。上午，代表团拜访了英中贸易协会（CBBC）的奚安竹（Andrew Seaton）和古沛勤爵士（Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles）。双方就英国商业情绪和对中国市场的信心进行了富有成效的讨论。除此之外，双方还探讨了当前英国国内对于中国的看法和讨论。作为致力于支持英国企业、促进英中贸易往来和投资的会员机构，中国英国商会和英中贸易协会将持续交流中英之间的观点和见解。两家机构在消除认知差异和增进对中国市场的了解方面都发挥着至关重要的作用。
02
British Chambers of Commerce
英国商会
Our meeting with British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Chair Sarah Howard OBE, Director of Membership Anne-Marie Martin, and Head of Research David Bharier was incredibly productive. The Chamber presented the findings of our 5th position paper, while BCC shared their research and survey results regarding the domestic business environment and post-pandemic confidence in operating in the UK. As part of the global network of BCC, BritCham China takes pride in its association and looks forward to further brainstorming and engagement now that borders reopen and more communications made possible.
中国英国商会代表团与英国商会（BCC）主席Sarah Howard OBE、会籍总监Anne Marie Martin和调研主管David Bharier的会面非常富有成效。中国英国商会代表介绍了《在华英国企业建议书2023》的调查结果，随后英国商会负责人分享了他们关于英国国内商业环境和疫后英国商业信心的研究和调查结果。作为英国商会全球网络的一部分，中国英国商会很高兴可以与英国商会密切合作，在现今中国边境重新开放的情况下，中国英国商会期待着与英国商会共同探讨更多合作的机会。
03
Foreign, Commonwealth &
Development Office,
Director General Jenny Bates
英国外交、联邦和发展事务部
印太事务总司长詹妮·贝茨
Our productive Tuesday concluded with a meeting with Jenny Bates, Director General for Indo-Pacific at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). We had the opportunity to present our Position Paper and engage in a meaningful conversation about the quality of economic policymaking. During our discussion, we also explored strategies to enhance government-to-government engagement.
Jenny shared valuable insights into the UK government's plans to strengthen its China capabilities. This includes expanding the depth and breadth of China knowledge within the Civil Service through increased training and recruitment for China-specific roles within the global network. The Chamber deeply appreciates the close engagement and communications with the FCDO, as it supports a greater understanding of China. We are committed to sharing regular on-the-ground business insights and eagerly look forward to hosting potential visits to China later this year.
商会代表团充实且富有成效的周二行程在拜访英国外交、联邦和发展事务部印太事务总司长詹妮·贝茨（Jenny Bates）的会见中圆满结束。代表们在会上介绍了本次《在华英国企业建议书2023》的关键信息，并就经济政策制定的质量进行了建设性的讨论对话。此外，与会人员还探讨了加强中英政府间对话的策略。
詹妮分享了关于英国政府加强对中国理解和认知的宝贵意见。其中包括通过在英国政府国际网络内与中国相关的特定职位人员增加培训和招聘，以扩大政府官员中对华认知的深度和广度。商会代表由衷地感谢英国外交、联邦和发展事务部的接见和交流。本次会议有助于促进对中国的理解加深。我们致力于定期分享实际的商业见解，并热切期待迎接或于下半年发生的英国政府官员对华访问。
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