Developing Trade & Investment

The Worcestershire Chinese Association continues to play an active role in developing trade with China & encouraging Chinese investment in Worcestershire.

​Members of the Chinese Association Committee helped to organise & took part in 2 overseas visits to China in 2012 & 2014.

In addition, support has been given to incoming visits from China in 2013, 2015, 2016 & 2017.

Worcestershire Ambassadors Trade Mission to China October 2012

In 2012 Phil Dutton lead the first Worcestershire Ambassadors Trade Mission out to China visiting the cities of Guangzhou, Nanning and Hezhou. The cities were selected as 3 Graduates from University of Worcester had achieved high ranking positions in local government. Guangzhou already had close links with Birmingham and Bristol and had little synergies with Worcestershire.The location identified as having the greatest opportunity for trade was the city of Hezhou. University Graduate Grace Pan Ming had achieved the position of Vice Mayor. Her time in Worcestershire was the happiest of her life and she was keen to develop formal links between Hezhou and the County.

Worcestershire Trade Delegation to Hezhou and Huizhou November 2014. The second trade visit to China was made up of all the key partners in Worcestershire including Robin Walker MP, Adrian Gregson of Worcester City Council, Simon Geraghty Deputy Leader of Worcestershire County Council, Peter Pawsey Executive Chair of the LEP and Frankie Tsang of the Worcestershire Chinese Association. The delegation was also joined by Worcestershire businesses.

Hezhou Delegation return to Worcester July 2013

The Worcestershire Ambassadors hosted the Hezhou delegation creating a detailed itinerary for them including Factory tours, London Visit (including meeting the 4 Worcestershire MPs in Parliament) and culminating in execution of Letter of Intent for Sister City Status and a Civic Reception at the Guildhall. Grace Pan Ming was made an honorary member of the Worcestershire Ambassadors.

Huizhou Delegation visit to Worcester
​June 2015

​The Delegation was met by the Mayor of Huizhou. The Worcestershire delegation were able to present their mandarin version of World Class Worcestershire to the City Leadership Team and we learnt more about Huizhou. 
This city is more advanced in its development than Hezhou and there are synergies with Worcestershire as it is an area designated by Government for Technology.

Worcestershire Overseas Development with China 
photos from outgoing & incoming visits 2012 - 2016 

Warm greeting for the Worcester Trade Mission, Hezhou - October 2012
Trade & Investment discussions, led by Phil Dutton, Worcestershire Ambassadors
Hezhou visit to Worcester 2013.
Mark Richardson, University of Worcester, Grace Pan Ming, Deputy Mayor, Hezhou & Pat Agar, Mayor of Worcester
Worcestershire Trade Delegation meet with Sue Caifang, Director of Foreign Co-operation Department Guangzhou Province - October 2012
Robin Walker MP discusses Trade & Investment cooperation with Sue Caifang
Gift Exchange, Phil Dutton, Robin Walker MP & Sue Caifang
Oct 2012. Worcestershire Trade Delegation meet with Chinese alumni of University of Worcester. Dinner hosted by David Green & attended by Robin Walker
Worcestershire Trade Delegation leaders in China 2014, presenting benefits of Trade & Investment in Worcestershire
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    Museum, Nanning - October 2012