The 2025 UK-China Business Forum was a full day conference taking place on 5th March 2025 in London focused on the theme of UK-China partnership and the opportunities for growth in both markets, through export and investment.

The UK Government has put boosting growth at the top of its agenda, so maximising our trade and investment engagement with the world's second largest economy is more important than ever. Indeed, for many British businesses, the opportunities of the China market are vital to their growth and profitability.

Over the past few years, we have seen China's growing role in the global economy, and Chinese companies continue to have an interest in investing abroad – not least in the UK.

During the morning session, the Forum explored how to develop these opportunities, analysing both the benefits and challenges from a practical point of view, with senior businesspeople sharing their valuable insights through real-life case studies.

In the afternoon, the Forum examined four key areas:

• Aging populations require a different approach to healthcare, with more focus on prevention rather than cure, there is huge scope for UK-China academic and business collaboration.

• The Chinese consumer, amongst which there is undoubted interest in UK brands, where engagement is built on cultural relevance and emotional connection.

• Smart transport solutions, which have the potential for tremendous benefits, both for the UK as a whole, as well as for businesses and their employees.

• Green transition, an area where China and the UK are both looking for wins, and where there is potential for cooperation and growth in both markets.

The event was followed by CBBC’s Spring Reception.