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Merseyside companies forging strong links with China

Merseyside business leaders who are making an impact in China took to the stage last week at the It’s Liverpool in China breakfast event.

The event sponsored by HSBC and organised by economic development agency Liverpool Vision, took place at Liverpool’s Malmaison hotel on Tuesday 16 April.

An expert panel offered delegates an insight into how engaging with China has made a difference to their business and openly shared the advantages and challenges they have faced.

Speakers included Andrew Teague from BDP, Frank Fox from Lombard Shipping, Steven Foo from Mitchell Charlesworth and Martin Kitney from Thumbstar.

The panel was chaired by David Wade-Smith, entrepreneur and chairman of Downtown in Business.

Nicola Harris, investment and international manager at Liverpool Vision, said: “The It’s Liverpool in China network was set up as a direct result of Expo and has been up and running for nearly two years.

“This event has proven popular for companies across the region who are interested in achieving international ambitions and expanding their business in China.

“The network is designed to provide businesses with the tools to enable them to consider taking their first steps into the China market, as well as providing easy access to support available from organisations such as UKTI and CBBC.

“We are also in the process of exploring ways of creating closer ties with the network and businesses in China, through Helen Wang, our representative in China.”

Nicola Harris now plans to run a survey of network members to find out more about the work they do with China and what support they now need.

To find out more about the It’s Liverpool in China network email international@liverpoolvision.co.uk

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Thomas Merton .