London, March 5 – ” UK- China Business Forum 2025″ was successfully held in London. The forum focused on China-UK economic and trade partnerships and explored opportunities for growth in both markets through exports and investments. It was organized by the China -Britain Business Council(CBBC) and received special support from the Chinese Embassy in the UK and the UK Department for Business and Trade.
The event also received strong support from several major British business associations, including China Chamber of Commerce in the UK , the British Business Development Centre, and the Institute of Directors (IoD).
Key Participants and Discussions
The forum gathered hundreds of prominent figures from China and the UK, including government officials, business leaders, financial experts, and representatives from the technology and innovation sectors. They discussed the significance of China’s role in the global economy and new opportunities and sectors for Chinese investment in the UK.
The event opened with keynote speeches from:
Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, Chairman of the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and Senior Adviser at HSBC Holdings plc;
Emma Reynolds MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister,HM Treasury;
Wang Qi, Minister at the Chinese Embassy in the UK.
Throughout the forum, speakers actively discussed China’s key role in the global economy. Industry leaders and experts who delivered speeches included:
- Gordon, Non-Executive Director at Swire /Meituan/Lenovo/Fidelity China Special Situations Investment Trust,and EQT AB ;
- Fang Wenjian, Chairman of CCCUK and General Manager of Bank of China London Branch;
- Becky Liu, Managing Director and Head of China Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited;
- Trey McAryer, Co-Founder of Trivium/ China;
- Dr. Carwyn Morris, University Lecturer of Digital China at Leiden University in the Netherlands.
Panel Discussions
During the panel discussions, experts from various industries provided insights into the importance of China’s market opportunities for their sectors’ growth and profitability. Panelists included:
- Huang Shan, Director and Senior Fellow , Caixin Insight ;
- Joe Li, Head of China Business at HSBC UK Commercial Banking;
- Natasha Luther-Jones, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, Co-Chair of Global Energy & Natural Resources, and Head of International Sustainability & ESG;
- Yang Ming, CEO of Westwell Holding (Hong Kong) Limited;
- John Dykes, Deputy Director of UK Sales at Mingyang Smart Energy Group LTD;
- Peter Burnett, CEO of the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC);
- Simon Bisp, Head of Sales , BYD UK.
Intennel Business Group’s Participation
Lusia Li, Managing Director of Intennel business group, attended the forum on behalf of the company. As a bridge connecting China and the UK’s economies, Intennel business group has long been committed to strengthening economic ties between the two countries. During the forum, Lusia Li and other distinguished guests engaged in in-depth discussions on the opportunities and challenges presented by this historic economic moment. She also shared valuable experiences and insights based on Intennel business group’s involvement in trade and investment.
Forum Sponsors
The forum was sponsored by HSBC, Standard Chartered, Red Rock, Tong, Alibaba Cloud, and China Telecom.