CBBC Highlights

See below for highlighted CBBC activities during 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

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2011
December Christmas Lunch with guest speaker Lord Mandelson
Lord Mandelson spoke to over 100 guests about business opportunities inherent to Europe's relationship with China. 
November Our China Regional Cities Roadshow begins
CBBC's China Regional Cities Roadshow got off to a great start in November with events promoting our research on China's regional cities in Glasgow and Beijing.
October

Key government officials brief UK companies 
Mr Li Ruiyou, Consul General of the Consulate-General in Edinburgh, attended a rountable meeting with CBBC members in Glasgow. Sebastian Wood, HMA to the PRC, provided members with an annual update briefing on China.
September Evening Banquet in honour of his excellency Mr Wang Qishan, Vice-Premier of the State Council
The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir David Brewer, Chairman of CBBC, welcome Mr Wang Qishan to Britain, and host a banquet in his honour.
August CBBC & CEAB Afternoon Tea Networking
The last event of the summer, an afternoon of networking alongside a traditional English Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel.
July UK-China SME Forum Regional Roadshows, Leeds & Cambridge
These events provide support and advice to SMEs in their activities and strategies for China.
June CBBC annual summer reception - China/Britain Fashion Alliance
CBBC celebrates the launch of a new China-UK Creative Industry initiative with the Beijing International Brand Management Centre (BIBMC) and the Guest speaker, Harold Tillman, Chairman of the British Fashion Council.
May

Vice Mayor of Hangzhou: Private Dinner, Roundtable & Investment Promotion Event
CBBC hosts a private dinner with Vice Mayor of Hangzhou, Mme Tong Guili. Accompanied by a delegation of eighteen government and business officials from Hangzhou BoFTEC. Additionally, a roundtable discussion on sustainable cities with UK companies and an Investment Promotion event.
April CBBC Dinner in honour of Party Secretary of Shanghai
Yu Zhengsheng, the Party Secretary of Shanghai addressed CBBC members on the city's development plans and its 2020 Vision to become an international financial centre.
March Members’ Briefing with Madame Qiu Hong, Assistant Minister MOFCOM
Briefing with Madam Qiu Hong, assistant minister of commerce on the service trade industry in China, include design, advertising, financial and environmental services
February CBBC Private Dinner with Vice Mayor of Nanjing 
CBBC hosts a small and private dinner with the Vice Mayor of Nanjing, and accompanied by a delegation of nine influential officials in city planning and construction for the city of Nanjing
January Vice-Premier Li Keqiang visiting the UK
CBBC Banquet for members held in honour of the Vice-Premier at the Royal Court of Justice, UK-China Trade & Economic Forum with speakers Lord Green and Vice Minister Gao co-organised by CBBC & CCCME and CBBC signs two MoUs.
2010
December Chinese Ambassador Lunch
New London HQ opened by Chinese Ambassador who was also guest speaker at the China Association Christmas lunch, China briefings series for MPs and Lords
November Prime Minister’s Visit to China  
A typical month: breakfast with the Governor of Pudong, China basics for Scottish SMEs, Chinese Accounting Reform in London
October Regional Cities Focus
CBBC visits Shenyang, Changchun, Xiamen, Jinan, Weifang, Shanghai, Nanjing, Lanzhou, Nanchang and Chengdu
September China 20:20 in Shanghai
In Shanghai for the Expo, CBBC holds its first board meeting in China with a high profile Roundtable and Reception for Members featuring Professor Fan Gang and other key notables
August Inside China’s Political System
A CBBC/Britcham talk in Beijing by the FT’s Richard McGregor, one of 100 events per year in Beijing 
July British Ambassador, Lord Hurd and Mckinsey China
Briefings from Ambassador Sebastian Wood, Mckinsey Asia Chairman Gordon Orr, and a CA lunch with Lord Hurd
June China 20:20 Forum in London
Keynote speeches by Secretary of State, Vince Cable MP and Ambassador Liu Xiaoming, plus Goldman’s Jim O’Neill and Oxford’s Linda Yueh, and a panel discussion with the CBBC Board
May Whisky Tasting & Networking
120 gathered in a Trafalgar Square bar for this networking reception with the Chinese Enterprise Association in Britain
April Mayor of Nanjing
The Mayor of Nanjing led an Investment Promotion Seminar to explore partnering with UK’s Financial & Creative Industries
March House of Commons Reception
Supported by the All Party Parliamentary China Group, CBBC hosts a Chinese New Year Networking Reception with 48 Group at the House of Commons
February MOFCOM Breakfast, Ambassador Lunch
CBBC hosts Breakfast with Vice Minister of MOFCOM and a Welcome Lunch at Claridges for H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming
January CBBC Partners BritCham Beijing
Reciprocal membership now available to our Corporate Members through this exciting ‘strategic partnership’
2009
  
December Liam Byrne Lunch Speaker
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, is guest speaker at this Christmas lunch
November Quarterly Sector Briefings
Quarterly sector meetings in ICT, Education, Healthcare, Agri-Food, and Financial and Professional Services are open to all
October One of 100 inward delegations
Sichuan Vice Governor leads delegation to London, one of around 100 inward delegations every year for members to attend
September Showcasing UK in Beijing
CBBC and Lord Mandelson host an event introducing UK companies to key decision makers in China
August China Business Culture Training
The Institute of Export accredits CBBC’s China Business Culture Training. Available at CBBC HQ or bespoke in your offices
July China Tomorrow events
Special events promoting joint innovation between UK and Chinese enterprises seeking to grow profitable, sustainable collaborations
June Summer Reception at Tate Modern
Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State for Trade, gave the keynote speech at our annual reception for 300 in London
May Regional Roadshow
Following Opportunities for UK Businesses in China's Regional Cities report, UK-wide seminars sponsored by Cathay Pacific
April Mission to Central China
To coincide with Expo Central China, CBBC explores business matching in Wuhan & Hefei
March British Embassy Briefings
CBBC members are regularly briefed by the Embassy. In March Chris Wood, Deputy Head of Mission, Beijing, gave a briefing in the CBBC Boardroom
February Premier Wen Jiabao Dinner
Members only dinner for the Chinese Premier and the UK-China Business Summit with the Prime Minister
January CBBC Introduces New Services
To set up a presence in China, Rep Office and Incorporation Service were added to our flagship Launchpad Service