Metal skeletons of buildings line the dusty road from Lanzhou to Wuwei. But between the sprawling metropolises in the making, there are caves carved into the sides of desert mountains.
Wei Mingguang sees sunflowers for more than just their beauty. Nearly two decades ago, he looked into the abundant yellow fields and saw a business opportunity. Since then, his idea has sprouted into a multimillion-dollar company set to become one of the most successful in China.
"The UK-China relationship is deepening every day. UK Trade & Investment agency statistics show that British exports to China have quadrupled since 2002 and doubled since 2009.
The British sense of style and sophistication is appreciated the world over. Based in Long Eaton, an English town renowned for the skill of its people in all aspects of furniture making, Duresta has been bringing comfort into people's homes for over 75 years.
Johnson Matthey is a global speciality chemicals company and a leader in sustainable technologies. Many of its products enhance the quality of life of millions of people through their beneficial impact on the environment, human health and wellbeing.
As the global healthcare industry focuses on improving the delivery of patient care, innovative technology solutions are vital to the industry's future. With extensive experience working with the UK's National Health Service, TPP is strengthening its international reputation and bringing its UK experience to China.
Founded by a group of Old Etonians, BE Education is advancing cultural, educational and business ties between China and the UK through innovative international schools in China.
The University of Bedfordshire is committed to delivering a world-class educational experience based on its student-focused approach and strong international partnerships.
Education provides students with increased access to domestic and international opportunities. A comprehensive understanding of the English language is increasingly important to work in the globalized world and a more mobile and highly educated international community is emerging.
Since its founding in 1932 as a family owned shoe wholesaler and manufacturer in Liverpool, the Pentland Group has grown and diversified to be a leader in sports, outdoor and fashion brands. Throughout, a sense of adventure has allowed Pentland to continuously venture into new areas, as it was one of the first European companies, in the 1960s, to source footwear from Asia.
Today, the UK's creative industries account for 7 percent of the country's total GDP. With huge demand in China for programming content, British companies are looking east to develop partnerships in China.
The island of Jersey has long benefited from self-governance, judicial independence and the freedom to set its own taxes. These constitutional rights have enabled Jersey to develop a diverse, robust and international finance industry. With a global reputation for being well-regulated, open and transparent, Jersey is playing an important role in UK-China trade and investment.
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