China is undoubtedly one of the most exciting economies in the world. GDP growth figures have averaged around nine percent since the mid-nineties – with 2007 growth rates estimated at 10.4%. In 2006 total exports were worth £4.7bn - an increase of 13 percent over 2005. This makes China the UK’s 16th largest export market.
For many companies, China can seem alien and a difficult place to do business. Our trade visit provides an excellent vehicle to tap into this market, utilising the various resources set up to assist Scottish businesses in market including the China-Britain Business Council and Scottish Development International’s China offices. As China’s economy continues to grow the demand for energy reseources, infrastructure, technology, and goods and services is growing exponentially.
Hong Kong remains one of the UK’s closest trading partners. It is a dynamic and accessible market in its own right offering opportunities in education and skills, ICT, construction, financial services, environment, creative industries, and science and technology. Hong Kong also serves as the gateway into mainland Southern China.
This visit will be SCDI’s 11th visit to China and its 41st to Hong Kong.
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