Malcolm Grayson 11/28/2023
On November 27th local time,British Secretary of State for Commerce and Trade,DoMINIc Johnson,announced at the UK Global Investment Summit in London that the UK is actively seeking to attract more Chinese investors,especially electric vehicle manufacturers.
Johnson made it clear during the summit that he welcomed close commercial cooperation between china and the UK,and emphasized the strong strength of China's electric vehicle industry.He stated that he is more inclined to see Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers manufacturing high-quality cars in the UK,so that the UK can better utilize and export these vehicles.
This statement demonstrates the UK's determination to strengthen cooperation with China in the electric vehicle industry.With the global emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development,the electric vehicle market is growing rapidly.By attracting investment and technology from China,the UK hopes to further enhance its global competitiveness in this field.
"I welcome China's investment in the UK,"Johnson said."We are looking for more opportunities for Chinese companies to invest in the UK,especially in the electric vehicle sector.This is a win-win situation,and we hope to see more Chinese companies manufacturing and exporting cars in the UK."
In the past few years,cooperation between China and the UK in the field of electric vehicles has been strengthened.Many Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have established offices or research and development centers in the UK,and some cities in the UK are actively promoting and adopting Chinese electric vehicle charging facilities.
However,despite close cooperation,the UK still needs to overcome some challenges to further attract investment from China.This includes addressing some trade barriers,providing more support and incentives,and creating a more friendly business environment.
Johnson stated that the government is actively working to address these challenges."We are in negotiations with China to eliminate some trade barriers,"he said."At the same time,we are also working hard to provide more support and incentives for Chinese investors.We hope to see more Chinese companies investing in the UK,as this will bring more job opportunities and economic growth to the UK."
In addition to the electric vehicle sector,Johnson also emphasized other areas that the UK hopes to attract Chinese investment,including artificial intelligence,quantum technology,biotechnology,and green energy.He believes that these areas align with China's key development areas and have enormous potential for cooperation.
"I believe that these areas are areas where China and the UK can further strengthen cooperation in the future,"Johnson said."We hope to see more Chinese companies coming to the UK to leverage our innovation environment and expertise to push innovation in these areas to the global market."
The UK Global Investment Summit was held in London and hosted by the UK Department of Business,Energy and Industry Strategy,attracting investors and business representatives from around the world to attend.The summit aims to showcase the UK's determination and ability to attract investment,as well as its advantages in innovation,technology,and talent,to global investors.
For Chinese investors,the UK is an attractive investment destination.In addition to its central position in Europe and strong economic foundation,the UK also has advanced technology and innovation environment,as well as first-class talent resources.In addition,as an English speaking country,the UK also has deep connections with China in terms of culture and education.
However,despite these advantages,the UK still needs to provide more support and incentives to attract more Chinese investment.This includes further simplifying visa procedures,providing more tax incentives,strengthening intellectual property protection,and expanding market access.
"We need to ensure that our investment environment is friendly and open to Chinese investors,"Johnson said."At the same time,we also need to provide more support and incentives to encourage Chinese investors to invest more in the UK."
Overall,the UK is actively seeking to attract investment from China,especially in the field of electric vehicles.By strengthening cooperation and providing more support and incentives,the UK hopes to further consolidate its position as a global investment center.For Chinese investors,the UK remains a destination full of opportunities.
