BEIJING - The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS) on Thursday announced the launch of a new China Desk in London to facilitate companies in Chinese mainland to expand their business internationally, and to help companies throughout Europe do business with one of the world’s largest economies.

“The launch of our China Desk creates a hub in London to help our clients in Europe in taking advantage of the growth opportunities in one of the world’s most robust economies. It also opens up our global network of 36 countries to our Chinese clients,” said Scott Barton, Co-CEO of International Banking at RBS.