The ECBN can help any Essex business wanting to export or invest anywhere in China.  

Peter Manning, the ECBN Manager, will be happy to visit any Essex business to provide free advice, or referrals to other sources of help, on topics such as:

• Making choices about routes to market: agents; distributors; investment in a China operation; etc
• The ‘China-readiness’ of new-to-China businesses
• Protecting your Intellectual Property Rights
• HR, tax, legal, forex issues: direction to local sources of assistance
• Introductions to Jiangsu opportunities and Government trade officials and investment zones
• Advice on Chinese business culture and etiquette
• Introductions to relevant public and private China business support organisations

Contact Peter now to set up a free consultation. 

Telephone: 01245 434302
Mobile: 07766 603440
Email: peter.manning@essex.gov.uk

Partner China Business Support Services

The Provincial People’s Government of Jiangsu, UK Representative
As part of the Essex-Jiangsu relationship the Jiangsu Provincial Government’s UK Representative is located in Chelmsford, Essex. 

Mr Fan will provide free support to any UK business, including information on:

• Trade and investment regulations
• Import and export regulations
• Identifying suppliers of products in Jiangsu
• Advice on the best locations in Jiangsu to set up an office or other operation

Contact
Mr Fan Zhigang
Tel: 01245 702466
Email: fan.zhigang@exdra.co.uk

East of England International / UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment is the lead government organisation that supports companies in the UK trading internationally.  UKT&I helps companies do business with China through a network of International Trade Teams based in the English regions and through dedicated Trade and Investment Teams based in the British Embassy and Consulates-General in China. 

• Passport to Export – a skills-based programme providing new and inexperienced exporters with the training and planning support
• Overseas Market Introduction Service – company-specific advice from Posts overseas, including meetings in China
• Export Market Research Scheme – market research to assist in the development of a market entry strategy
• Business opportunities – free internet-based service matching UK businesses with international opportunities
• Grants to visit trade shows or meet business contacts
• Export Communications Review – an assessment of your company’s export communications and recommendations for improvement

Contact:
Martin Senior, International Trade Adviser
Mobile: 07799 798689
Email: martinsenior@eeia.com

The China-Britain Business Council
The CBBC is the UK’s leading independent source of China business information, advice, consultancy and services for UK industry.  Services via their network of seven UK offices and eleven offices throughout China include:

• Business advice and consultancy
• Management Briefings, orientation and mentoring
• Market research
• Information Libraries
• Website with useful travel guide and business advice
• Seminars and workshops
• Business Meeting Packages in China
• 'Launchpad’ and setting up a cost-effective office in China
• Support services including translation, interpreting, exhibitions

Contact
Chris Cotton, Director, East of England
Telephone: 01787 310245
Email: chris.cotton@cbbc.org