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Stop Press: Hainan Airlines resumes direct flights from Manchester to China 22 August onwards

Dear CBI Members and Partners,

The UK and Chinese governments have agreed that flights between Manchester and China can now resume after a two-and-a-half-year suspension, as Hainan Airlines has announced it will resume its Beijing-Manchester service from today (Monday 22 August).

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of CBI member Manchester Airport, said: “Prior to 2020, the Hainan service provided vital connectivity to one of the world’s most important economies and I am sure this news will be welcomed by the hundreds of thousands of people across the North who travel to and from China each year."

Charlotte Turner MAG (Airports Group) Seb Thompson Patricia Yates VisitBritain VisitEngland #airlines #china #hainan #manchester #trbusiness #travelretail #dutyfree #taxfree #businessnews #retailnews #returntotravel #tourism #aviation

 

JLR drives I-Pace brand in China

CBI member, Jaguar Land Rover handed over the keys to the first Jaguar I-Pace sold in China last week, at a launch event held in conjunction with the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition.

JLR launched the car to much fanfare and announced that the I-Pace launch was the start of a new campaign aimed at re-invigorating the JLR brand within the China market.

JLR have taken a two-pronged approach to marketing the I-Pace, and announced a new collaborative project aimed at improving the company’s satellite navigation offerings as well as a new racing series featuring the I-Pace car.

The British car manufacturer will collaborate with the China Tourism Association, the Geographical Society of China, Chinese National Geography and Baidu to launch ‘Land Rover Road Trip Ratings,’ a new satellite navigation system which will be incorporated into JLR vehicles.

JLR hopes that collaboration with these organisations will help it develop enhanced intelligent navigation services for use in its cars sold into the China Market. The system will provide drivers with alternative routes which are practical, scenic and fun to drive. JLR hope that the system will become the market leader in China and enhance the distinctive brand experience and appeal.

The second step the company has taken to enhance its brand and broaden appeal is to launch a new racing series featuring the I-Pace car.

At the same event in Guangzhou, JLR announced the launch of the Asia I-Pace trophy, featuring Chinese race drivers, Wang Tao and Zhang Yaqi.

The Jaguar I-Pace Trophy will be the world’s first championship for mass-produced all-electric cars and will serve as an official supporting race of the Formula E Championship.

JLR plans to use the series as a way of promoting the brand in China, and spectators will be able to see the Jaguar I-Pace Trophy cars in action at the Chinese Sanya Grand Prix and the Hong Kong Grand Prix; both in March 2019.

The series is also sponsored by JLR’s navigation partners, Baidu.

According to JLR’s marketing executive vice president, Paul Hu, “JLR’s taking the lead in cooperation with Formula E proves that the British premium automobile brand owns cutting-edge electrification technologies and forward-looking strategies […] the unfolding of the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Championship will be a good chance to popularize the Jaguar I-Pace in China.”

JLR has started to sell the I-Pace in 29 cities across China and plans to roll it out across all 224 dealerships in the country.

 

PwC to become the first International professional service organization in Hainan Province

The Haikou Municipal Government recently signed an investment cooperation agreement with CBI member PwC China. Hui Ding, mayor of Haikou Municipal Government issued the business license to Jiangfeng Meng, PwC China's Hainan Markets Leader.

Xiaoming Shen, deputy secretary of Hainan Provincial Party Committee, the provincial governor, and Qi Zhang, member of Hainan province CPC standing committee, and Party secretary of Haikou Municipal Government hosted Raymond Chao, PwC Asia Pacific and Greater China Chairman, and Frank Lyn, PwC China & Hong Kong Markets Leader at the ceremony in Hainan.

Commenting on the development, Raymond Chao, said, “It is an honour that we will become the first international professional services organization to set-up in Hainan. We will look forward to bringing to bear expertise from across PwC’s global network, as well as assets from our Modern Urban Development and Comprehensive Service system, to provide high quality, value-added construction and development solutions in support of pivotal local plans, such as the Free Trade Zone and Free Trade Port.”

Please read more here.

CBI makes the case for British Business in China

 

CBI MAKES THE CASE FOR BRITISH BUSINESS IN CHINA

The CBI’s Director-General is visiting China this week on a trade visit with the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Theresa May.

Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said:

“The Sino-British relationship is a tremendous success story. From services to schools, and iPhones to tea, our countries have a special and integral place in each other’s lives.

“British businesses are keen to play their part in further deepening and engraining the economic ties between China and the United Kingdom. With the consumer market alone worth over £3.3 trillion, this relationship creates thousands of jobs in the UK and China, raising living standards and boosting productivity.

“As the UK forges a new global trading future, it is well ahead of the curve in making the most of its relationship with the world’s fastest growing economy. By making inroads into China’s lesser economically known regions, the UK stands to profit from China’s move from manufacturing and infrastructure into technology and services, writing a new chapter in the golden era of relations.”

30 January 2018

Notes to Editors:

Read the CBI’s latest report on British trade and investment with China, Sterling Assets China.

Across the UK, the CBI speaks on behalf of 190,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors. The CBI’s corporate members together employ nearly 7 million people, about one third of private sector-employees. With offices in the UK as well as representation in Brussels, Washington, Beijing and Delhi, the CBI communicates the British business voice around the world.

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China's Luneng Group announces business tie up with CBI member BBC Worldwide

China's Luneng Property and Real Estate Group, a subsidiary of state giant the National Grid, has announced the construction of a leisure park on the Chinese tropical island resort of Hainan.

Utilising the IPR rights of the popular BBC Worldwide series Top Gear and Planet Earth the 400,000 M2 resort looks to attract more than 3 million visitors per year when it opens in 2019. 

For more information please view the link below

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2016-09/28/content_26919942.htm

UK-China Monthly Round-Up July 2016

Dear Members and Partners,

Please find the CBI's UK-China Monthly Round-Up for July 2016. You can find more details below: 

• British Chamber elects new executive committee at AGM
• British Motorsport Initiative launched in China
• CBBC delegation visits Hainan
• Chinese Ambassador to U.K. speaks at China Bel Canto concert in London
• Chinese Ambassador to U.K. speaks at opening of Leeds Intercultural Theatre Festival
• Chinese Ambassador to U.K. marks completion of new Chinese Gate in London Chinatown
• European Chamber President speaks at 11^th E.U.-China Business Summit
• Manchester Summit held in Beijing
• New U.K.-China Urbanisation Platform
• RAF’s display team to perform their world-class aerobatics for first time ever in China
• Sheffield announces biggest Chinese investment deal outside London
• U.K. Chancellor visits China to promote Britain
• U.K. Trade and Investment Minister makes first official trip to Hong Kong and mainland China

Download CBI China, U.K.-China Monthly Roundup, July 2016

CBI member Shell signs new upstream deal with CNOOC

 

CBI member Shell recently announced that it had signed an offshore oil and gas production sharing contract (PSC) with CNOOC for block 35/10 in the Yinggehai Basin west of Hainan Island.

Block 35/10 covers a total area of 3,427 square kilometres. This is the third offshore oil and gas PSC Shell and CNOOC have signed in the Yinggehai Basin following the signing of PSCs 62/02 and 62/17 in July 2012. Shell will have 100% working interest during the exploration phase. In any eventual development phase, Shell will hold 49% interest and CNOOC 51%.

Shell, as operator, will apply advanced seismic acquisition and processing technologies to conduct 3D seismic data surveys in the block. During the exploration phase, Shell will carry all the exploration costs and apply advanced technologies in the exploration operations.

Huibert Vigeveno, Executive Chairman of Shell in China, said, "We are delighted to increase our position in the Yinggehai Basin and continue to expand our cooperation with CNOOC. We look forward to successful exploration outcomes in the coming years."

Click here to read the full press release by Shell.

Let me entertain you. Thales wins China Eastern & Hainan Airlines contracts

 

CBI member Thales announced that its Top Flight Management System was selected by China Eastern and Hainan Airlines.

Under the selection agreements, Thales will equip 50 A320 aircraft for China Eastern and 15 A330 aircraft for Hainan Airlines with Thales FMS.

Olivier Guibert, President of Thales in China and the North Asia region, said, "This choice is confirming that the Thales FMS is a highly attractive alternative for Airbus operators. With more than 60% of market share in China, NFMS Operators like Air China, China Eastern, China Shenzhen, China Southern,
and Hainan Airlines are recognising unique performances of Thales FMS functionality."

Please click here to read the full press release by Thales.

CBI Member Successes in China July 2012

 

 

Dear CBI members and subscribers to China Direct,

Kindly find a link to the very latest CBI member successes in China for July 2012 below.

Thank you.

Download CBI China, Celebrating CBI member success in China, July 2012 

 

UK company Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) builds its Hainan island business

 

[Image courtesy of www.ihg.com]

CBI member InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently signed a two-brand hotel management contract with Yanlord Land Group Limited to further strengthen its position in Sanya, one of China's most popular resort destinations.

Scheduled to open in 2014, the new Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay and Hotel Indigo Sanya Haitang Bay complex will mark a strategic step for both companies into the newly developed Haitang Bay in Sanya.

The partnership between IHG and Yanlord Land Group is a win-win strategic move for both companies, and will reinforce IHG's position in China's growth markets, leading the trend for resort development in the hotel industry.

Keith Barr, chief executive officer, IHG Greater China, said, "I truly believe that the reason we have gained our owners' trust and confidence in China is because they love our brands, trust our extensive network, and more importantly appreciate the financial returns we have been delivering to our partners for almost three decades. One of our strategies to continue and even accelerate our quality growth in China is to partner with large-scale and influential real estate developers like Yanlord Land Group."

Zhong Sheng Jian, chairman and chief executive officer of Yanlord Land, said, "We are glad to have joined with IHG again to develop hotels in China's emerging resorts destination. We have great confidence in IHG's competitive advantages, and value their brands, system, and management expertise to consistently deliver the best hotel experience for guests from home and abroad."

Please click here to read the full press release by IHG.