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08/08/2016
NI Businesses Urged To Explore Possibilities Of 'Golden Age'
Northern Ireland businesses are being urged to explore the possibilities of the so-called "golden age" in UK-Chinese trade, by a leading expert on government and enterprise in the country.
Mark Pinner, China Director at global public affairs firm Interel, was addressing an event about business in China at the Belfast City Hall. The event was organised by Northern Ireland communications agency Chambré Public Affairs, in association with Belfast City Council.
Mr Pinner said: "The common perception of China as a monolithic and closed place is wide of the mark. The country is on its way towards becoming a higher-end market economy. It is building a modern regulatory system, has an increased role for consumer spending and needs better business services.”
"UK relations with China have also come on a lot recently, and the new economic priorities of the Chinese government makes the UK something of a natural partner. In Northern Ireland we can already see the benefits, with local companies like Dale Farm making great inroads.
"All in all, with the Brexit vote creating an uncertain European environment for local companies, Northern Ireland businesses should explore the possibilities of the so-called 'golden age' in UK-Chinese trade."
Mark Pinner, China Director at global public affairs firm Interel, was addressing an event about business in China at the Belfast City Hall. The event was organised by Northern Ireland communications agency Chambré Public Affairs, in association with Belfast City Council.
Mr Pinner said: "The common perception of China as a monolithic and closed place is wide of the mark. The country is on its way towards becoming a higher-end market economy. It is building a modern regulatory system, has an increased role for consumer spending and needs better business services.”
"UK relations with China have also come on a lot recently, and the new economic priorities of the Chinese government makes the UK something of a natural partner. In Northern Ireland we can already see the benefits, with local companies like Dale Farm making great inroads.
"All in all, with the Brexit vote creating an uncertain European environment for local companies, Northern Ireland businesses should explore the possibilities of the so-called 'golden age' in UK-Chinese trade."
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