UK takes centre stage at China International Industry FairHonour
UK takes centre stage at China International Industry Fair, as Country of Honour
Miao Wei, China’s Minister for Industry and Information Technology; Mayor of Shanghai,
Ying Yong; the UK’s Minister for Trade and Export Promotion, Rona Fair
head; and Minister
for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth Jake Berry, today opened the China
International Industry Fair (CIIF), where the UK is Country of Honour.
Taking place at the Shanghai National Exhibition Centre from 7-11 November and organised
by the Chinese government, CIIF will feature over 2,500 exhibitors, with more than 150,000
trade visitors expected to attend.
The UK is proud to be Country of Honour at CIIF and to work alongside the Chinese
government to showcase the UK’s dynamic, diverse and cutting-edge expertise.
The UK pavilion at CIIF will exhibit the very best of the UK, with world-leading companies in
the auto, aviation, rail, marine, advanced manufacturing and technology sectors present.
Featuring companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Smith Group, WoLong, HK Land,
Sophos, Xeros, Tevva, Dyson, Rolls Royce, Graphene Institute, Shadow Robotics and
McLaren, the pavilion will exemplify the UK’s ground-breaking expertise.
The pavilion will also showcase companies from the Northern Powerhouse and the Midlands
Engine, as well as the UK’s East of England – focusing on regional links – as well as
Scottish Development International. Not only will the pavilion display some of the UK’s most
pioneering technology, it will provide a unique platform for Chinese consumers, businesses
and investors to connect with UK companies.
A number of seminars will also take place at CIIF, exploring how the UK and China can
work together to boost the trading relationship between the two countries. In this Golden Era
for the UK and China, there has never been a better time for the UK and China to work
together to achieve Made in China 2025 and the goals of the UK’s Industrial Strategy.
Tuesday’s Made in China 2025 - UK-themed summit will explore how the UK and China can
forge new and innovative partnerships for the future.
The UK’s Minister for Trade and Export Promotion, Rona Fairhead said:
“UK exports to China are growing strongly, but it’s clear that there is still vast untapped
demand for British goods and services in the country.
“The opportunity to grow is significant, and as an international economic department, we will
use trade missions not only to build the UK culture of exporting, but also to help businesses
of all sizes forge ties and cultivate relationships with potential buyers and investors.”
Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry said“Northern Powerhouse businesses have so much to offer so it’s fantastic to see them at thisyear’s Chinese International Industry Fair in Shanghai, demonstrating the strengths andopportunities for investment in the region.”“This trade mission represents an exciting opportunity for the UK and China to build on analready flourishing commercial relationship.”As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the UK has a long history being at the forefrontof manufacturing. With a rich heritage in sectors including automotive and aerospace, theUK is currently the world’s 10th largest manufacturing economy. The UK’s expertise inturning proven technologies and innovation in to commercial success means that the UK iswell-placed to collaborate with China to achieve success across sectors.
Through bringingtogether academic knowledge with market needs, the UK is able to practically applyknowledge to the commercial environment. The UK is building on its heritage inmanufacturing to drive innovation for the future.
