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UK Business Mission to Shanghai – Gateway to China’s Leading Metropolis

17 September 2026 - 9:00 am • 18 September 2026 - 5:00 pm • Shanghai

Event Information

CBBC will organise a business delegation to Shanghai on 17th-18th September. During the two-day programme, delegates will meet senior government leaders, attend forums and business matchmaking sessions, and visit key sectors including financial services, AI and next-generation IT, biomedicine, NEVs and green technologies, and cross-border trade and logistics.

For the full agenda for the two day delegation, please visit the website linked.

Please note: Participation in the delegation is free of charge; however, attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

 

Organised by

China-Britain Business Council

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Why Shanghai

  • Direct engagement with Shanghai’s senior policymakers to better understand the city’s latest economic priorities, industrial policies and investment incentives.
  • Exclusive networking opportunities with senior government officials, industry leaders and executives from leading Chinese companies.
  • Tailored business matchmaking with carefully selected Chinese partners, customers and investors aligned with your commercial objectives.
  • First-hand exposure to Shanghai’s innovation ecosystem through visits to leading industrial parks, technology clusters and major enterprises.
  • Valuable peer networking with fellow UK business leaders participating in the delegation.

Priority Sectors

Shanghai’s industrial strategy aligns closely with UK strengths, particularly in:

  • Financial & professional services
  • AI, next-generation IT & digital industries
  • Biomedicine & life sciences
  • New energy, batteries & green technologies
  • Advanced manufacturing & industrial automation
  • Cross-border trade, logistics & supply chain management
  • Creative industries & cultural consumption