Focus on China

The Chinese economy has grown at just under 10 per cent a year for 32 years, overtaking Japan in 2010 to become the world’s 2nd largest economy. According to the OECD, China is projected to overtake the US in 2016 (in PPP terms).

Why China - Market Entry Routes - Risk Management - Business Opportunities - Changing Supply Chains - Practicalities in Doing Business - Support Available & Local Connections - The GREAT Ambassadors (China) Student Placement Scheme - Free Enterprise Zones – Setting Up in China

 

Key Speakers 

Giles Blackburne, Director, China-Britain Business Council,

Laurence Gavin, Partner, Irwin Mitchell

Jo Lavan, Managing Director, ConnectChina

Steve Fish, The GREAT China Ambassador Scheme 

Case Study: Sue Wright, Diamond Dispersion  

Joining the panel will be Frances Crosland, President Engineering Group Ltd (PEGL) and Ingrid Ge, Chief Economist, China-Britain Business Council sharing their knowledge and experiences in market entry, successes and challenges. 

Programme

·         17:15 Arrival, Refreshments, Networking

·         18:00 Welcome, Updates, Presentations, Q&A

·         19:30 Close