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Celebrating CBI Member Success in China: November 2014

 

Dear CBI Members and Strategic Partners,

Kindly find our CBI Member Success Summary for Nov 2014.

The attached briefing covers 24 members, including (by alphabetic order):

• Accenture
• Airbus
• Arup
• Atkins
• BBC Worldwide
• Benoy
• The Boeing Company
• Bupa
• Burberry
• Cardiff University
• Deloitte
• Eversheds
• Harvey Nash
• Heathrow Airport Limited
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Linklaters
• L’Oréal
• PwC
• Rio Tinto
• UBM
• University of Bath
• University of Nottingham
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Sheffield

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Celebrating CBI Member Success in China Oct 2014

 

Dear CBI members & strategic partners,

It has been another busy and diverse month for our members in China.  

China Direct's October 2014 update include:

• Alstom
• Arup
• Atkins
• AVEVA
• BASF
• Benoy
• Bentley Motors
• The Boeing Company
• Deloitte
• DLA Piper
• Eversheds
• GKN
• Heathrow Airport Limited
• Herbert Smith Freehills
• Jaguar Land Rover
• KPMG
• Linklaters
• Mott MacDonald
• Philips
• PwC
• Shell
• UBM
• The University of Nottingham
• The Weir Group

Download CBI China, Celebrating CBI member success in China, October 2014

Jaguar Land Rover attends Chengdu Motor Show 2014

 

 
CBI member Jaguar Land Rover is participating in the Chengdu Motor Show 2014, the largest auto
exhibition in western China, with the first showcase of the full Jaguar XF family and debuts of several Land Rover special or limited editions.

Jaguar Land Rover's showroom covers 1,560 metres of space in the Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Chengdu.

During the auto show, Jaguar Land Rover won five awards from three media outlets.

In the first seven months of 2014, Jaguar Land Rover's sales in western China increased nearly 60%
compared to the previous year.

Prior to the exhibition, Jaguar Land Rover China President Bob Grace visited the Jaguar Land Rover Hope School in Ya'an to check on the progress of reconstruction and meet with students, teaching an English lesson and sharing his own experiences.

Following the classes, a model was unveiled showing the new 2,200 square metre school facilities that will be ready for use in March 2015.

As part of its long-term commitment to corporate social responsibility in China, Jaguar Land Rover also announced the Children and Youth Dream Fund earlier this year.

With a donation of RMB 50 million (US$7.9 million) over three years, the fund will support local initiatives for China's young people. The China Soong Ching Ling Foundation is Jaguar Land Rover's joint partner for the fund.

Please click here and here to read further information in articles by China Daily.

 

Jaguar Land Rover receives 2014 Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade

 

 

CBI member Jaguar Land Rover recently received the 2014 Queen's Award for
Enterprise in International Trade.

The Queen's Award is the perfect complement to Jaguar Land Rover being named Responsible Business of the Year 2013, recognising its success internationally as well as the many positive ways the business contributes to society.

The business' outstanding overseas sales growth is reflected in the rise from 274,280 vehicles sold in 2011 to 425,006 vehicles sold in 2013.

Exports account for more than 80% of all vehicles Jaguar Land Rover produces at its three U.K. manufacturing plants. The company's largest export regions are mainland Europe, North America, and China, together accounting for 60% of all export sales.

Please click here to read the full press release by Jaguar Land Rover.

Jaguar Land Rover launches Dream Fund for young people in China

CBI member Jaguar Land Rover recently launched the Jaguar Land Rover China Children and Youth Dream Fund at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

The China Soong Ching Ling Foundation is Jaguar Land Rover's joint partner for the Dream Fund.

(Source: China Daily. Bob Grace, President of Jaguar Land Rover Greater China, donates check of RMB 50 million to Qi Mingqiu, Executive Chairman of China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, in Beijing)

With a donation of RMB 50 million (US$7.9 million) over three years, the fund will support local initiatives for China's young people, particularly disadvantaged children and youth.

The fund has been structured around four programme areas: Sports for All, Road Safety, Children and Youth Development, and Social Care.

Two initial programmes were launched at the event. First, the Land Rover Never Stop Caring Journey for Vision programme will screen thousands of children for eye problems, enabling them to get glasses and/or treated for serious eye conditions. Second, the Jaguar China Youth Football Development Initiative will bring an ambitious sports programme across China, supported by global football legend David Beckham.

Bob Grace, President of Jaguar Land Rover Greater China, said, "Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of our China strategy. The establishment of the Dream Fund highlighted a milestone in Jaguar Land Rover's history in China, marking its further development and long-term commitment to local market and customers.

"As we embark on this exciting journey of giving back to society, we hope to work hand-in-hand with all of you to fulfill all our dreams of a better tomorrow."

Jing Dunquan, Vice-Chairman of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, said, "We are building the future and take the development of children as a serious responsibility, which also clearly identifies with Jaguar Land Rover China's CSR principles.

"I believe our collaboration will integrate our combined resources across a number of areas and help build a bridge for the younger generation that will lead to them realising dreams."

Please click here to read the full article in China Daily.

Celebrating CBI Member Success in China April 2014

 

A number of CBI members were busy raising their profile in China this April, engaging in many exciting activities across a wide range of industries.

Please click here to access our latest briefing, which highlights the recent successes of 33 CBI members.

• Alstom
• Arup
• Atkins
• BBC
• Benoy
• Bentley Motors
• BMW Group
• British Airways
• The British Film Institute
• Bupa
• Burberry
• The Coca-Cola Company
• EY
• Ford Motor Company
• Gatwick Airport
• Heathrow Airport Limited
• HSBC
• Huawei
• Hytera
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Jones Lang LaSalle
• Kingfisher
• L’Oréal
• Marks & Spencer
• Mott MacDonald
• Prudential
• Rolls-Royce
• The Royal Bank of Scotland
• Starbucks Coffee Company
• UBM
• The University of Nottingham
• Vodafone
• WPP

Celebrating CBI member success in China: March 2014

 

Dear CBI members and strategic partners,

Anumber of CBI members were busy raising their profile in China this March, engaging in many exciting activities across a wide range of industries.

Please click here to access our latest briefing, which highlights the recent successes of 33 CBI members.

Members mentioned include:

• Airbus
• Anglo American
• Arup
• Atkins
• Balfour Beatty
• Benoy
• BMW Group
• British Airways
• Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
• DHL
• Ford Motor Company
• Gabbitas Education
• GE
• Heathrow Airport Limited
• HSBC
• Huawei
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Jones Lang LaSalle
• Mott MacDonald
• Norton Rose Fulbright
• Pearson
• PepsiCo
• Pinewood Shepperton
• PwC
• Rolls-Royce
• Shell
• Standard Chartered
• Starbucks Coffee Company
• Tate & Lyle
• UBM
• Unilever
• Unipart Group
• The University of Nottingham 

Jaguar Land Rover's China sales up by 56% in October

 

CBI member Jaguar Land Rover recently released its results for October 2013, reporting a record performance with sales of 34,101 vehicles, up 35% compared to the same period last year.

Jaguar Land Rover's sales in the China region grew 56% in October. During the first ten months of the year, the U.K. luxury automaker's sales in the region have increased 27%.

Please click here to read the full results for Jaguar Land Rover.

UK Prime Minister visits China with largest ever business delegation

 

 

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is leading the biggest-ever British trade mission to China on a three-day visit this week, and CBI Director-General John Cridland and a large number of CBI members are part of the business delegation.

Key agreements, initiatives, and business deals announced during the visit so far include:

     • Prime Minister supports E.U. free trade deal with China: At a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the Prime Minister made clear he is ready to put his full political weight behind an agreement to liberalise trade between the E.U. and China—the world's largest trading bloc and China's biggest trading partner. Read more here.

     • Jaguar Land Rover opens new Beijing Training Academy and signs £4.5 billion agreement for 100,000 car sales: CBI member Jaguar Land Rover opened its new Training Academy in Beijing, the second such facility to open in China.

In addition, Jaguar Land Rover signed a new agreement to provide 100,000 cars to the National Sales Company in China over the next year. Read more here and here.

     • Premier League and Chinese Super League sign agreement to build up football at an elite, youth, and community level in China: CBI member The Premier League announced a formal partnership with the Chinese Super League (CSL), under which the Premier League will provide assistance to the CSL and the Chinese Football Association (CFA) on initiatives, programmes, and projects to 
promote and develop football in China. Read more here and here.

     • Significant U.K.-China healthcare deals: The British economy is set to be boosted by more than £120 million thanks to a package of U.K.-China healthcare deals signed during the visit. Read more here.

     • Modern Water wins contracts worth £20 million: Modern Water won contracts in China worth an anticipated £20 million for its pioneering technology.

     • VisitBritain’s China Welcome campaign: Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport Maria Miller announced an initiative aimed at making Britain the most welcoming destination in Europe for Chinese visitors. VisitBritain's China Welcome campaign, launching in spring 2014, will showcase, promote, and develop how the U.K. travel industry caters to the needs of Chinese visitors. Read more here.

     • New U.K.-China cultural agreement: Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport Maria Miller and Chinese Minister for Culture, Minister Cai Wu, signed a new cultural agreement for a five-year programme of cultural exchanges, which will give a boost to cultural and creative exchanges between the U.K. and China. Read more here.

     • New £200 million joint research fund: China and the U.K. announced a new £200 million joint research fund, which will boost innovation.

     • New digital alliance: China and the U.K. announced a digital alliance, which could unleash £2 billion of investment.

Jaguar Land Rover China supports Giant Panda Research Symposium

 

 

CBI member Jaguar Land Rover recently announced Jaguar Land Rover China's partnership with the Royal Zoological Society Scotland (RZSS), which saw the British luxury car manufacturer support the Giant Panda Research Symposium that took place at Edinburgh Zoo in September alongside a U.K.-China education initiative.

Jaguar Land Rover China is supporting both the Giant Panda Research Symposium and the education project through a £100,000 sponsorship.

Bob Grace, President of Jaguar Land Rover China, said, "When I saw the two magnificent pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, it became clearer why people in the U.K. and all over the world are so fond of this creature and recognise the importance of its protection. I feel great pride that Jaguar Land Rover can lend a hand to the preservation of giant pandas, especially since they are a symbol of worldwide friendship and peace. By supporting this world-class symposium, we hope to deliver fruitful results that contribute to the survival of giant pandas and support the eventual release of these animals back into the wild where they belong."

Please click here to read the full press release by Tata, the parent company of Jaguar Land Rover.