Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q2 2017

China’s GDP increased by 6.9% in Q2 2017. Growth in China's economy in the past 6 months has beaten expectations as exports recover and property construction booms.

China Removes 27 Restrictions on Foreign Investment in the FTZ

State Council updated its foreign investment negative list for China’s 11 free trade zones (FTZs), including the seven new FTZs launched earlier this year.

Construction & Property Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q1&Q2 2017

Compared to nine months ago the construction market demand is slowly increasing. The property sector in China got off to a strong start in 2017 with macro fundamentals supporting the viewpoint of continued growth.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q1 2017

China’s 1Q17 GDP grew at 6.9%, beating market expectations. The strong first quarter was attributed to export growth, the booming real estate market and an increase in infrastructure investment, leading to robust industrial production.

Potential Business Opportunities in Wuhan for UK Architecture/Design Companies

On 21 March, invited by the British Consulate-General Wuhan, a Chamber infrastructure delegation included representatives from Arup, Deloitte, Gleeds, and SIP, visited Wuhan to explore potential business opportunities in the rapidly transforming city.

HR Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q4 2016

In terms of current trends in HR, recruitment and organisational development are always the most interesting areas people would like to focus on. The update also gives a brief analysis of the external environmental trends pertinent to HR in China.

New Co-Chair for the Women in Business Focus Group

The Chamber’s Women in Business Focus Group hosted the second meeting on 14 March, 2017.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q4 2016

China’s economic data for November 2016 suggests stable growth on better domestic and foreign demand with increases in industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment.

HR Focus Group Member Listed in the Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Influencers

Ben Whitter, Director of Organisational Development, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, has been recognised internationally as a top expert in employee engagement.

Review of the Recent Focus Group Meetings

Review of recent HRFG, WiB FG and C&P FG meetings.