Members' Fireside in June (Shenzhen)

The British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong successfully organised the Member’s Fireside (Shenzhen Session) on the 5th June at the Guofeng Museum.

We welcomed more than 35 participants from various industries including real estate, healthcare, education, technology, logistic, property management, media, e-commerce, business consultancy and fin-tech.

During the networking session, members were actively communicating and exchanging industry insights with each other.  

Big thanks go to our venue sponsor, Galaxy Industry Group, that sponsored us Guofeng Art Museum as the wonderful venue for Shenzhen Members' Fireside this time.

Would you like to see what our members were sharing at the Shenzhen Session's review? We have prepared for you the event highlights as well as the videos for every speaker and panel discussions from the Shenzhen Session.

Chris Chen, Deputy Executive Manager

BritCham GD

Chris Chen hosted the event and did an opening speech with a warm welcome to the participants and the introduction to Members' Fireside event as well as the event agenda.

Jeremy Sargent OBE, Chairman

BritCham GD

Jeremy Sargent OBE brought some fresh air and few words from New Zealand to the participants through a video.

Vicky Luo, Shenzhen Office Manager 

BritCham GD

Vicky Luo introduced BritCham GD and how we support members through connection, promotion, sharing and accessing the UK government's contact.

Steven Zhu, China Chief Representative

British Herald

Steven Zhu introduced British Herald, which is a media brand with over 150 years history and headquartered in London. They help Chinese companies which are building their brands via broadcasting, promotion and building up their brand image overseas and in the China market. They need potential fast growing up companies (especially IT companies) which they can deeply communicate with as well as venue provider for their forum, business award, and club member's activities.

Will Chen, Advisory Services

Jeff Xie, Industry Services

Colliers International (South China)

Will Chen and Jeff Xie co-introduced Colliers International (South China), which is an industry-leading global real estate services company. They provide a one-step service platform comprised of four areas for developers and investor clients. 

Evan Forrester, Project Manager

Edinburgh International Investments Ltd

Committee Member, BritCham GD

Evan Forrester introduced Edinburgh International Investments Ltd, which is a strategic and corporate bridge between and partners in China. They provide consultancy & planning, management & operations as well as medical education & training. They need domestic and international partners in the healthcare industry, they would like to share experience, knowledge and networks.

lulia C lxari, CEO

Falcon Information Technology (Shenzhen) LTD

Iulia C Ixari introduced Falcon Information Technology (Shenzhen) LTD, which is an OEM Manufacturer and a professional full turnkey PCB assembly provider. They provide PCB prototyping, low volume high mix PCB assembly, additive manufacturing as well as full turnkey PCB assembly. They are seeking new customers, new partners to add to their supply chain or services chain and wish to meet companies with a focus on new technologies and innovations to exchange experiences and ideas.

Igor Diagyk, Deputy Director

Investment Promotion Department, Galaxy Industry Group

Igor Diagyk introduced Galaxy WORLD of Galaxy Industry Group, which is a Business & Technology Park in Shenzhen with fast Hong Kong, airport and subway connections, mature AI, robotics, logistics, services, finance real estate, e-commerce, other industry business clusters as well as 700+ companies already settled including British SMEs. At Galaxy World they provide traditional office space, incubator spaces and co-working office spaces. If you need to find office space soon, and check if company is eligible for local policy, or help with your expansion in other GBA cities please don't hesitate to contact Galaxy World. 

Shannon Jiang, Founder & CEO

Hua Express

Shannon Jiang introduced Hua Express, a company which develop goods with traditional & modern Chinese elements as well as initiates international cooperation and global exchanges. They offer export (e-commerce), customer clearance, financial assistance and overseas warehousing. They are seeking products, personnel and partnership.

Dora Peng, Business Development Manager

JAG-UFS International Limited

Dora Peng introduced JAG-UFS International Limited, which was founded in 1981 in UK with vast experience in time sensitive and JIT shipments.  They are experts in handling diverse commodities. They offer worldwide export & import air & sea & road freight, express courier service, cross trade operations, supply chain management, in-house customs clearance and more. 

Jesse Ma, CEO

Linrun Intelligent Valley

Jesse Ma introduced Linrun Intelligent Valley, which is the first intelligent technology science park in Dongguan and the first international incubator in Dongguan. They provide competing platforms and facilities with international platforms, incubation platforms and all-sector platforms. They are seeking enterprise settlement and cooperation as well as projects and angel investment / venture capital.

Timothy J. Wedge, Academic Superintendent

Nord Anglia School Shenzhen

Timothy J. Wedge introduced Nord Anglia School Shenzhen, which provides a unique bilingual learning and teaching environment with a total student capacity of more than 1,000 for students aged 6-16. They are in need of continual efforts and support for employees returning to China as well as event support, facilitation, promotion for British Education / Business Partnerships in Shenzhen.

Lorraine Wang, Head of Human Resources

Tricor China

Lorraine Wang introduced Tricor, which is a leading business expansion specialist in Asia, with global knowledge and local expertise in business, corporate, investor, HR & payroll, and corporate trust & debt services. With a network in the Chinese mainland covering 13 cities with 20 offices and 500+ professionals, Tricor China provides specialized solutions for global multinationals and companies seeking entry into Chinese mainland and domestic companies seeking to grow internationally across Asia and beyond.

Evan Forrester, Committee Member of BritCham GD had also facilitated the panel discussions with 10 speakers in two sessions, including the following questions:

1. As most industry met challenges during Covid-19, did your company develop any opportunities? 

2. Any new marketing strategies for your company for post Covid-19?

3. How’s the future looking for your industry? 

Facilitator: Evan Forrester

Panelists: Timothy J. Wedge, Igor Diadyk, Jesse Ma, and Will Chen

Facilitator: Evan Forrester

Panelists: Shannon Jiang, lulia C lxari and Lorraine Wang

The Members’ Fireside is a quarterly member-focused event, dedicated to networking and matchmaking through an open-mic opportunity, this event will be open to BritCham GD members only with our new members and renewed members with the BritCham GD community. It’s named a fireside because we want it to be an intimate experiential experience in getting to know each other’s business.