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Rolls Royce builds China Nuclear power partnerships

CBI member Rolls-Royce has signed a contract to modernise rod control system equipment in 14 of CGN’s CPR1000 nuclear power units in China. It’s the first contract of its kind for Rolls-Royce in China and was signed with CGN subsidiary, Suzhou Nuclear Power Research Institute (SNPI).

The newly formed partnership will also allow the CGN group to achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvements for the operations of its power plants.

Liu Xiaowei, China Country Head, Rolls-Royce Nuclear, said: “SNPI is a leading nuclear technology institution in China, dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient operation of power plants.

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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 Sterling Assets Report - Chinese Version

Dear CBI Members and Partners,

Kindly find the Chinese version of the CBI's first China Sterling Assets Report attached below for your reference.

Many thanks.

Download CBI China Sterling Assets Report_Chinese

Download CBI China Sterling Assets Report

CBI Sterling Assets Report on China Roadshow

 

  

The inaugural Sterling Assets Report has been on a pan-China Roadshow since its launch on Thursday 02 November in Beijing.

The objective of the Roadshow was to circulate the Report's key findings to the diverse and dynamic UK business network in China and encourage policymakers and local officials to use the Report to promote greater UK-China business investment. 

Additionally the Report was received by business stakeholders the CBBC, British Chambers, Department of International Trade (DIT) and a visiting delegation of the All Party Parliamentary China Group in Guangzhou.

China Direct would like to sincerely thank HM Consuls Cecile Elbeleidi in Chongqing, HM Consul Karen Maddocks in Guangzhou, HM Consul John Edwards in Shanghai and HM Consul Nick Whittingham in Wuhan for their support.

 

    

Please note that China Direct will have the Chinese language version of the Report available for review and download by mid-November.

Kindly find the original Report and Executive Summary attached below for your reference.

Download CBI China Sterling Assets Report

Download Sterling Assets China Executive Summary

Thank you. 

  

Celebrating CBI Member Success in China May 2017

Dear CBI Members & Partners,

Please find more than twenty examples of CBI member company successes in China through May 2017.

Companies ranging from Benoy to Bombardier and Huawei to Hilton are mentioned.

We look forward to celebrating your company's success soon.

Download CBI China Celebrating CBI member success in China_May 2017

Rolls-Royce welcomes China Southern Airlines order

 

CBI member Rolls-Royce welcomes the decision by China Southern Airlines to select 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by our Trent XWB engine.

The Trent XWB is the world’s most efficient large aero engine and has been selected by more than 40 customers to date. With over 1,600 engines ordered, it is also the fastest selling wide body jet engine ever.

Dominic Horwood, Rolls-Royce, Director, Customers and Services – Civil Aerospace, said: “We are delighted to be building on a long and successful relationship with China Southern. Our Trent XWB engine delivers excellent efficiency and lower emissions which will complement their expanding fleet.”

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Rolls-Royce completes China Nuclear Reactor modernisation

 

 

 

CBI member Rolls-Royce has completed the modernisation of Neutron Instrumentation Systems at two units of Ling Ao nuclear power plant in Shenzen, China, replacing an existing analog system, originally supplied by Rolls-Royce in the early 2000s, with a new digital system using Spinline® technology.

The new digital neutron instrumentation systems have been installed and commissioned on units 1 and 2 of Lingao nuclear power plant, with the most recent commissioning of the systems completed in November 2016. Rolls-Royce has designed and manufactured the systems, and provided on-site installation support to plant operator DNMC.

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Rolls-Royce wins US$1.5 billion order from China Eastern Airlines

CBI member Rolls-Royce won a US$1.5 billion order from China Eastern Airlines for Trent 700 engines to power 15 Airbus A330 aircraft.

The order also includes long-term TotalCare engine support services. The aircraft are in addition to the 51 Trent 700 powered A330s that China Eastern Airlines already operates. The Trent 700 delivers the best fuel burn, emissions, and noise performance, resulting in market leadership on the aircraft.

The engine has won 70% of new orders over the last five years and accounts for a similar percentage on future A330 deliveries. Rolls-Royce currently has more than 1,600 installed engines on the A330s worldwide, with a market share of close to 90% in Greater China.

China Eastern Airlines also has 20 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft on order. The aircraft are powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB, the world’s most efficient civil large engine in service.

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Celebrating CBI Member Success in China June 2016

 

 

Please find a summary of our members' successes for June for your reference.  

• British Airways
• British Film Institute
• Deloitte
• DLA Piper
• EY
• Gatwick Airport
• Harvey Nash
• Heathrow Airport
• HSBC
• Huawei
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Jones Lang LaSalle
• London Taxi Company
• Manchester Airports Group
• Mott MacDonald
• Pinsent Masons
• PwC
• Rolls-Royce
• Royal Mail Group
• Simmons & Simmons
• University of Birmingham
• University of Nottingham

Download CBI China, Celebrating CBI member success in China, June 2016

Rolls-Royce celebrates as Cathay Pacific becomes latest A350 XWB Operator

 

CBI member Rolls-Royce joined celebrations to mark Cathay Pacific Airways becoming the first airline in the Greater China region to operate the Airbus A350 XWB, powered by the world’s most efficient large aero engine, the Trent XWB.

The first aircraft arrived in Hong Kong on 29 May and entered into service on 01 June, marking another milestone in the success of the Trent XWB, the latest member of Rolls-Royce’s widely acclaimed Trent family. Growth markets including Greater China play an important role in Rolls-Royce growing its share of the installed widebody fleet.

The Chinese civil aviation sector has grown significantly over the past two decades since the first Trent 700 engine was delivered to Cathay Pacific in 1995. Today, 20% of Trent engine orders come from operators in Greater China.

Cathay Pacific has ordered a total of 22 A350-900 aircraft and 26 A350-1000 aircraft. Its Rolls-Royce powered fleet also includes the A330, the Boeing 747, and the Boeing 777.

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