LONDON Jun. 29 (People's Daily Online) -- Following the outcome of the EU referendum, people might think that British society has a lot of uncertainty. However, the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham) remain confident about the prospects for the UK-China trade and investment relationship.
CBBC suggests that tremendous opportunities exist for UK companies across China in a wide range of sectors. The UK remains a welcoming destination for Chinese investment. And there are ever-growing opportunities for partnerships between UK and Chinese companies around the world, not least arising from the Belt and Road initiative.
CBBC reminds that the success of UK companies in China is built on deep foundations of innovation and technological capacity, creative and trusted brands, and partnerships that have endured and flourished over many years. The UK is also a long-established destination for globally-minded Chinese scholars, travellers and investors.
Chief Executive of London & Partners Gordon Innes highlights that London is, and will always be, a truly global trading city, a city which has constantly looked outward to trade and engage with the entire world.
Last week, London played host to Europe’s largest festival of technology. More than 40,000 people came to the capital for London Technology Week to explore the booming tech sector, including 21 overseas delegations looking to London as a place to invest.
Mr Innes indicates that London is home to more than 250 international banks. In fact, there are more American banks based in London than there are in New York and there are more banking head offices in London than anywhere else in the World.
"London is also the most welcoming city I know. Record numbers of visitors come here to sample our rich heritage and culture, making London one of the most visited cities on earth. Without them, London would be billions of pounds a year worse off – money that can’t then be reinvested for the benefit of all in London.
"None of that changed last Friday, none of that will change over the next two years and all of the terms of the UK’s exit from the EU are open for negotiation."
(Bai Tianxing)
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