BritChams UK Door-knock 2023 Day 3: Meeting with CCCUK & London-based DBT

This Wednesday marked the beginning of our week-long doorknock journey, during which the British Chamber participated in a business roundtable with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK). We were extremely honored to have the presence of many key Chinese businesses in the UK, including Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Air China, Minmetals, and many others in attendance.

中国英国商会为期一周的伦敦之行在本周三以与英国中国商会（CCCUK）的商业圆桌讨论会开始。我们非常荣幸在会议中见到了许多在英国的头部中国企业，包括中国银行伦敦分行、中国建设银行伦敦分行、中国国际航空公司伦敦营业部、英国金属矿产有限公司等。

Amidst the roundtable discussions, the British Chamber had the valuable opportunity to present the findings of our position paper, which centered around the theme of Cautious Optimism. Simultaneously, Vice-Chair Wu Lin of the Chinese Chamber introduced key findings from CCCUK's recent report, shedding light on the shifts in Chinese business optimism and sentiment within the UK market over the past few years. Notably, the report highlighted the challenges posed by uncertainty in bilateral relations, which have been impeding Chinese companies operating in the UK.

在圆桌讨论中，英国商会很荣幸介绍了《在华英国企业：建议书2023》的关键信息 -在华英国企业谨慎、乐观的态度。同时，中国商会秘书长吴麟介绍了英国中国商会CCCUK最近报告的主要内容，同时也介绍了在过去几年在英国市场的中国企业的乐观性以及商业情绪的转变。值得注意的是，吴秘书长提及中国商会的报告强调了双边关系的不确定性带来的挑战，这些不确定性一直阻碍着中国公司在英国的运营。

The discussions primarily focused on identifying collaborative avenues between the two Chambers, particularly in the domain of business-led research and reports. Through this collaborative effort, our objective is to strengthen both advocacy work and deliver valuable insights to our respective memberships and governments. Many thanks again to CCCUK and Bank of China for hosting us.

本次会议讨论的重点主要是确定双方商会之间的合作途径，特别是在以商业为主的研究和报告领域的合作。我们希望通过这一合作努力，加强宣传工作，并向各自的会员提供有用的信息分享，同时为中、英政府提供有价值的建议。再次感谢英国中国商会对本次英商会代表团的接待。

Prior to the launch of our Position Paper, we had the privilege of presenting key findings and recommendations to the DBT team in Beijing. It was an exciting opportunity to meet the London-based DBT team during our Doorknock, comprising departments specialising in policy, international strategy, and health and life sciences, for an in-depth discussion.

在中国英国商会《在华英国企业：建议书2023》发布之后，我们有幸向位于北京的英国国际商业贸易部（DBT）团队介绍了调查结果的关键信息和建议。在我们伦敦行期间，与位于伦敦总部的DBT团队会面和进行深入讨论是一个令人兴奋的机会，该团队由专门研究政策、国际战略以及卫生和生命科学的部门组成。

Under the guidance of our Chair, Julian Fisher, the discussion revolved around providing recommendations to the UK government aimed at fostering trust and confidence for British businesses in China. We emphasised the importance of employing nuanced messaging, identifying areas of clear mutual opportunities, and maintaining and enhancing engagement to support British businesses.

在中国商会商会主席Julian Fisher的带领下，讨论围绕着向英国政府提供建议展开，旨在促进英国企业对华的信任和信心。我们强调了采用细微信息传递、明确相互合作领域机会以及保持和加强参与度以支持英国企业的重要性。

Furthermore, we explored potential UK-China opportunities in healthcare, energy, and hydrogen sectors. We also discussed the significance of expanding opportunities beyond Beijing and Shanghai to provincial and regional levels, particularly in South and Southwest China.

此外，我们还探讨了英中两国在医疗保健、能源和氢能领域的潜在合作机会。此外还讨论了将机遇从北京和上海扩展到省级和区域层面的重要性，特别是在华南和西南地区。

As the voice of British business in China, the Chamber takes pride in providing feedback, recommendations, and requests to the British government. We believe it is crucial to address the need for increased China capabilities within the Civil Service.

作为在华英国企业的独立发声平台，中国英国商会以向英国政府提供反馈、建议和要求为荣。我们认为，提高政府官员对华事务的认识至为重要。

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to engage with the DBT team and contribute to shaping policies that benefit British businesses in China. By working together, we can create a more favorable business environment and drive mutual prosperity.

英国商会非常荣幸有机会与英国国际商业贸易部团队密切交流，并为制定有利于在华英国企业的政策做出贡献。通过共同努力，我们可以创造一个更有利的营商环境，推动共同繁荣。

We look forward to continuing our journey throughout the week and fostering stronger ties between the British and Chinese business communities. Stay tuned for more updates on our doorknock activities!

我们期待着在接下来的几天行程里，继续促进和加强英中两国的商业联系，敬请继续关注英国商会的伦敦之行！