Highlights from the China-UK Business Forum in London 2021

May 20
15:52

2021

Bruce Markey

Bruce Markey

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Covid-19 and Brexit have had a transformative impact on UK businesses, yet the trade relationship between UK and China has resiliently continued to thrive, with combined exports and imports between the UK and China surpassing the £100 billion mark for the first time last year.

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The last year has been a year of dramatic change worldwide & The China Business Forum in London is excited to be part of such a diverse body of thoughts and opinions across a different range of subjects,Highlights from the China-UK Business Forum in London 2021 Articles from economics to the ever-changing world of technology and innovation. It promises to be an excellent program of discussion on the future of business relations with China through a UK & EU lens.

How Brexit and Covid-19 have restructured the world

With nations stuck with aftershock brought by the COVID-19, the global economy is facing unusual challenges. How the world will be resuming orders and economies seeking new forms of collaboration remain uncertain. However, that the most prominent economies shall lead this journey seems definite. With the UK finalizing its Brexit deal, we could anticipate a brand-new partnership between China, UK, and the EU in the near future. We are excited to welcome politicians and professionals to share their insights of where we will be directed in the post-Covid-19 era.

Investment Opportunities in Asia and Europe

On December 30, 2020, a deal has been done regarding China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. The culmination of this seven-year-long negotiation motivates investors worldwide to refocus on investment opportunities in Asia and Europe. How can businesses in these two different continents learn from each other? For example, is the sophistication and maturity of high-end product manufacturers in Europe compatible with the advanced logistical and operational efficiency of manufactures of mass products in Asia? How could such business development produce new investment opportunities? We invite all the stakeholders for boosting a multi-dimensional discussion about investment opportunities in Asia and Europe.

Symbiosis with Technology

The global pandemic has generated disruptions across sectors worldwide. Organizations are using technology to deal with chaos, navigate the immediate challenges and build a more resilient and human-centric economy. A wave of digital transformation is observed in return, bringing opportunities to a new mantra for industries like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and 5G. The China Business Forum in London invites leaders, industry innovators, and scholars to share insights and help forum participants live with these prevalent technologies.

Young Leadership

Young people are more entrepreneurial than ever for undertaking new responsibilities, but challenges remain. The year 2020 was full of changes. Despite the social turmoil, economic downslide and the changing landscape, young entrepreneurs seems to have under control and are running profitable businesses. Young and creative minds are positive proof that the future will be new, exciting, and profoundly different. We invite successful entrepreneurs and leaders to share their perspectives on seizing every opportunity and embracing the new era to make significant changes.

Resilience in Luxury and Fashion Industry

The Covid-19 has destroyed the global fashion and luxury industry. The decline in sales disrupted the supply chain, and rapidly shifting consumer behavior is likely to weigh on the sector until 2022. How does the pandemic impact global fashion and luxury businesses and their relationship with the China market? We will cover the topics of acceleration of online shopping, new investment opportunities, and sustainable innovation.