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From Beijing to Barking: Re-discovering the Silk Roads
By Staff writer
For thousands of years, global trade was built on the flow of goods along the infamous Silk Roads and it still holds numerous exporting opportunities for UK businesses today.
Skyscanner acquisition nets massive windfall for venture capital investor
Scottish online flight booking business Skyscanner has been sold to a Chinese buyer through a deal valuing it at £1.4bn, providing early investor Scottish Equity Partners with a big pay day.
What is TPP, and why doesn’t Donald Trump like it?
As president-elect Donald Trump continues to outline a plan for his first 100 days in office, the latest policy to feel his wrath is TPP the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Global business confidence holds steady, but there are challenges ahead
Global business confidence is at its highest in 12 months, with confidence amongst UK businesses holding up relative to the previous quarter.
What can Chinese investment do for your British SME?
It may have slowed down, but China’s economy is still growing at three times the speed of the UK’s and there are still massive opportunities for outbound investment. Recent figures attribute a record-breaking $101bn worth of global deals to Chinese buyers in the first three months of 2016 alone.
Made in China: Why aren’t Chinese brands big in Britain
President Xi’s recent visit to the UK raises interesting questions around how Britain does business with the Far East.
Untapped market alert: Only 2% of British exports go to China
China represents a massive opportunity for UK small businesses but, according to the British Chambers of Commerce, currently just two per cent of UK exports go to China.
Chinese tech firms to team up with innovative UK partners for mutual growth
Six Chinese technology companies and the Department of Science and Technology are heading to Lancaster University this month to generate innovation and research partnerships with British talent.
What’s happening to China’s “ant tribe”?
By Simon Bevan
One darker side of China’s economic boom is the 20-somethings who get left behind by the state. Simon Bevan analyses the situation.