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Executive summary

(*Access full sector-specific updates: architecture and design (3), automotive (1), aviation (1), banking and

financial services (3), education (5), energy (3), flight services (3), information and communications

technology (1), metallurgy (1), professional services (1), radio communications (1), and technology (1))

Arup announced that, after more than five years of design and construction, the Midfield Concourse at

the Hong Kong International Airport is in full operation. A joint venture between Arup and Mott

MacDonald has been working on the detailed design of this project since June 2010, providing full

multidisciplinary design and construction support. (April) Arup revealed its vision for future cities and

launched a mentorship programme to mark its 40 years in Hong Kong. (April) Read more here.

Atkins announced that Duke Kunshan University was the first university campus to earn LEED

accreditation in China. (April) Read more here.

AVEVA announced that AVEVA Greater China was the premium sponsor of the UKTI Nuclear

Outward Mission to China and the largest participant in the British Exhibit at the 14th

China

International Nuclear Exhibition. (April) Read more here.

Benoy announced its appointment to the Xuhui Vanke Centre in Shanghai. This is developer Vanke’s

first large-scale commercial real estate project with a mixed-use programme in the city. (April) Read

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more here.

Boeing announced that Boeing Business Jets’ success in the Chinese market continues this year with 21

in-service airplanes and three BBJ MAXs currently on order. (April) Read more here.

BP and China National Petroleum Corporation signed a production sharing contract for shale gas

exploration, development, and production in the Neijiang-Dazu block in the Sichuan Basin in China.

(March) Read more here.

British Airways celebrated 80 years of flying to Hong Kong with a VIP gala and a unique heritage

fashion photoshoot featuring supermodel David Gandy wearing a vintage 1920s sheepskin flying jacket.

(April) Read more here.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) kicked off the eighth year of the CKGSB MBA

Mentorship Programme. (April) Read more here.

Deloitte officially set up a branch in Xiamen. (April) Read more here.

Deutsche Bank announced that it had executed the first transactions under the recently implemented

cross-border payment structure for Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. to link the company’s existing RMB

business in mainland China with Hella’s headquarters in Lippstadt in Germany. (April) Read more here.

Gatwick Airport is launching the U.K.’s first ever direct flights to Chongqing on 25 June 2016. (April)

Read more here.

GKN announced that Hoeganaes, part of GKN Powder Metallurgy, is starting production of high-quality

automotive grade powders in China for the Asian market. (April) Read more here.

Heathrow Airport Limited eleased its traffic and business commentary for March 2016, reporting fast-

growing emerging markets continued to contribute increased passenger volumes, including to China

which was up 12%. (April) Read more here.

HSBC announced a train sponsorship in the Pearl River Delta, branding half of the trains running

between Shenzhen and Guangzhou as the HSBC Express. (April) Read more here.

Huawei announced that Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus at an

exclusive launch event at London’s Battersea Evolution. (April) Read more here.

Hytera was the event communication supplier at the 35th

Hong Kong Film Awards. (April) Read more

here.

Jaguar Land Rover showcased its vehicles at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. (April) Read more here.

J.P. Morgan announced a new philanthropic programme, in partnership with the Zheng Weining

Charity Foundation, focusing on providing educational and training support to disabled people to

enhance their employment opportunities within China’s rapidly growing e-commerce industry. (March)

Read more here.

King’s College London announced that the start of a major construction project to deliver an

international-level hospital and nursing college in Jiangsu province was marked at a ground breaking

ceremony in Nanjing. (April) Read more here.

Middlesex University announced that its MSc in BIM Management is set to launch its first ever

international cohort in Hong Kong. The two-day induction will take place in September 2016. (March)

Read more here.

Rolls-Royce and China National Nuclear Corporation further strengthened their strategic collaboration

in civil nuclear power with contracts signed in China. (April) Read more here.

Uber announced that Uber China had formed a partnership with Ant Financial Services Group to offer a

seamless cross-border payment solution to Uber riders from mainland China taking trips outside their

home region. (February) Uber announced that Uber China launched a strategic partnership with the

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China Women’s Development Foundation. (March) Read more here.

The University of Birmingham announced that a University of Birmingham autism expert illustrated

how ground-breaking work in Britain could help improve life for millions of Chinese children. (April)

Read more here.

The University of Nottingham announced the opening of a new teaching building on the University of

Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). (March) Read more here.

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Architecture and design

CBI member Arup announced that, after more than five years of design and construction, the Midfield

Concourse at the Hong Kong

International Airport (HKIA) is in

full operation. Located to the west of

Terminal 1 and between the two

existing runways at the airport, the

five-level concourse has a total floor

area of 105,000 square metres, with

ceiling heights comparable to those

of Terminal 1. There are 20 aircraft

parking stands, 19 of which are

bridge-served, including two Code F

(A380) stands. Passengers will also

be connected to Terminal 1 via an extended automated people mover (APM). A joint venture between Arup

and CBI member Mott MacDonald has been working on the detailed design of this project since June 2010,

providing full multidisciplinary design and construction support. Its scope of services is wide-ranging and

includes structure, MEP, airport systems, façade, sustainability, APM, fire, baggage handling system,

acoustics, logistics, and project management. The joint venture has been supported by the architect Aedas,

who has also worked closely with OTC Limited on the planning of the Concourse. Mott MacDonald and

Arup have worked together on many similar projects, including Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1

and Heathrow Terminal 5, and individually have played key roles in many major airport projects around the

world. Read more here.

In additional news, Arup also revealed its vision for future cities and launched a mentorship programme to

mark its 40 years in Hong Kong. The

dedicated event, themed ‘Our Future

City’, was held on 22 April at the

Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central,

attracting more than 200 guests from

across sectors including senior

government officials, clients, and

working partners, Through a unique

live performance of visual, light, and

sound, Arup pointed an overarching

direction to design future cities – Smart

Green Resilient, and navigated visitors

through different aspects of future

urban living, from buildings and

transport to energy and air quality. The event also witnessed the kickoff of the yearlong ‘20+20’ mentorship

programme. Under the scheme, 20 Arup staff will be mentors to 20 Secondary 5 students, giving advice and

guidance on education and career goals. In a series of meet-ups, creative workshops, and shadowing

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activities, the students will be exposed to the engineering profession and wider community and develop a

vision for their own future. Outstanding students will also receive scholarships to continue their higher

education. Read more here.

CBI member Atkins announced that Duke Kunshan University, officially opened in mid-2014, is a state-of-

the-art campus located in Kunshan, China. It is the first Chinese university campus to be certified by the

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) campus programme, with all five campus

buildings certified according to LEED standards by the US Green Building Council. The LEED gold

certificate was recently awarded to its Academic Building and Conference Centre, while the Student

Residence, Faculty Residence, and Service Building received LEED silver certification. Faithful+Gould,

part of the Atkins Group, was brought on board as the building sustainability consultants to help the

university realise its green aspirations. It worked with the client and project team to develop and integrate

green solutions into the planning, design, construction, and operation of the campus buildings to reduce

environmental impact at every stage of their life cycle. Moreover, it provided third-party testing and

commissioning services on the campus systems and equipment including the HVAC, BMS, plumbing,

firefighting, electrical, and extra-low voltage systems to ensure the buildings are handed over to operate

safely and are energy efficient, climate-responsive, and in accordance to the university’s stringent design

requirements.

CBI member Benoy announced its appointment to the Xuhui Vanke Centre in Shanghai. This is developer

Vanke’s first large-scale commercial

real estate project with a mixed-use

programme in the city. The landmark

sits at a prime location adjacent to the

Shanghai South Railway Station, the

city’s second most prominent station

after the Shanghai Railway Station.

The overall scheme is being developed

over three phases, with Benoy as the

Chief Architect delivering the final

phase alongside Skidmore, Owings,

and Merrill LLP (SOM). Connecting

six commercial blocks, the scheme

aims to create a new urban complex set within a 70,000-square metre landscaped realm. The three phases

are connected by a mile-long green valley which runs diagonally across the site. The wider development’s

12 buildings overlook and interact with the urban parkland, which essentially brings a green streetscape

experience into the heart of the development. The green belt begins at the Shanghai South Railway Station

edge and continues through to a museum and arts complex which anchors the journey. The final phase of the

development has commenced construction and is due to be completed by 2019. Read more here.

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Automotive

CBI member Jaguar Land Rover announced that Jaguar Land Rover China and Chery Jaguar Land Rover

unveiled an unparalleled selection of

new models at the 2016 14th

Beijing

International Auto Show. Auto China

2016 saw the global debut of the first

locally produced Jaguar XFL, the most

dynamic luxury business sedan, the

charismatic luxury all-terrain SUV

2016 Range Rover Evoque, and the

China debut of the world’s first luxury

convertible SUV, the Range Rover

Evoque Convertible. Dr. Ralf Speth,

CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, said, “Our

goal and the only reason for being is to deliver an outstanding customer experience. We are passionate about

creating special vehicles that excite the senses and help our customers make more of their world. Everyone

at Jaguar Land Rover is excited about this great country. That is why, today, I am delighted to introduce

eight stunning new products that all exude our passion. Three of them are built locally.” Read more here.

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Aviation

CBI member Boeing announced that Boeing Business Jets’ (BBJ) success in the Chinese market continues

this year with 21 in-service airplanes and three BBJ MAXs currently on

order. David Longridge, Boeing Business Jets President, said, “BBJ is doing

really well in Greater China, and we are growing every year. The BBJ fleet

continues to expand, and the response to our product lineup has been really

positive. We are thrilled to have sold three BBJ MAXs into Greater China,

and we think that is just a start.” Boeing Business Jets will deliver a BBJ 2

into the Chinese market this year, followed by another BBJ 2 in 2017. Read

more here.

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Banking and financial services

CBI member Deutsche Bank announced that it had executed the first transactions under the recently

implemented cross-border payment structure for Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. to link the company’s existing

Renminbi (RMB) business in mainland China with Hella’s headquarters in Lippstadt in Germany. The

structure will enable HELLA to maximise the utilisation of its internal funds while reducing its foreign

currency exposure. HELLA is a global, family-owned company listed on the stock exchange, with a history

spanning more than 100 years. The company develops and manufactures lighting technology and electronic

products for the automobile industry, having one of the largest retail organisations for vehicle parts and

accessories in Europe. Since 2008, Deutsche Bank serves over 10 entities of the HELLA group in mainland

China with a wide spectrum of banking services, ranging from domestic RMB cash pooling, payments and

collections, and trade finance, to FX hedging and advisory. Read more here.

CBI member HSBC announced a train sponsorship in the Pearl River Delta, branding half of the trains

running between Shenzhen and Guangzhou as the HSBC Express. With the HSBC Express making its

inaugural journey from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Shenzhen Lo Wu Station on 06 April 2016, the

sponsorship signifies HSBC’s long-term commitment to China’s economy. It is estimated that close to 30

million passengers each year will board the HSBC Express. Other than external branding of the train

carriages, HSBC will also bring passengers travelling on the HSBC Express in-train TV content to help them

stay informed and connected during the 72-minute journey. Connecting two of the largest and busiest

metropolises in the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the HSBC Express reflects HSBC’s

commitment in supporting human ambition through connectivity. Read more here.

CBI member J.P. Morgan announced a new philanthropic programme, in partnership with the Zheng

Weining Charity Foundation (ZWCF), focusing on providing educational and training support to disabled

people to enhance their employment opportunities within China’s rapidly growing e-commerce industry.

The programme, “A Million Jobs”, aims to help up to 3,600 disabled people over the next 12 months.

Equipping this underprivileged group with the necessary skill set for the e-commerce industry, the

programme will help them enter into virtual jobs to overcome their physical barriers. Meanwhile, the

programme will also tackle the labour shortage challenges that the e-commerce industry is experiencing.

ZWCF has also signed an agreement with Alibaba Group, which will help place a minimum of 200 qualified

programme participants per month with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered on Alibaba’s

e-commerce platform. It is anticipated that successful programme trainees will be able to perform jobs such

as handling business enquiries, selling products online, providing post-sales services, and reviewing relevant

online information. Read more here.

Education

CBI member Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) kicked off the eighth year of the

CKGSB MBA Mentorship Programme, one of the most highly anticipated components of an MBA student’s

time at CKGSB. This year, the CKGSB MBA programme sees close to 30 mentors take part in this tradition.

The mentors cover a wide range of business sectors, including TMT and Internet innovation, finance and

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investment, consulting, and traditional industries. By partnering seasoned veterans who have decades of

leadership and business experience with aspiring young professionals, the programme aims to develop a new

generation of leaders, who together will be responsible for the future of business prosperity in China and

beyond. Read more here.

CBI member King’s College London announced that the start of a major construction project to deliver an

international-level hospital and nursing college in Jiangsu province was marked at

a ground breaking ceremony in Nanjing. The ceremony celebrated the launch of

the five-year collaborative partnership agreed between King’s College London’s

Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and the Nanjing Health

School China in December 2015. The project will see King’s providing

consultancy, education, and training to the Nanjing healthcare workforce and to

establish a new ‘Nanjing Nightingale Nursing College’. The pairing of the most distinguished nursing

faculty in the U.K., working alongside a tripartite relationship of the Nanjing State Government, a brand-

new hospital, and a nursing college will create a model for future research and educational partnership. The

contract, worth some £5 million, was part of a £2 billion package of agreements between China and the U.K.

announced during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the U.K. last year. Attendees at the ceremony included

British Ambassador to China Barbara Woodward, Consul General John Edwards, key representatives from

Jiangsu province’s education, local, and regional government organisations, King’s College London’s Dean

of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Professor Ian Norman, and representatives

from King’s China offices. Ambassador Woodward said, “I believe strongly that such partnerships can

match the very best of U.K. expertise with the spirit of ambition and innovation so clearly present here in

Nanjing. As many of you know, Florence Nightingale established the world’s first school of nursing at St.

Thomas’ Hospital in London in 1860. And it is appropriate that such a pioneering and iconic name now

marks the first British project here in this exciting project.” Read more here.

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CBI member Middlesex University’s MSc in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Management is a

global success story and due to popular demand in

the region, the University will – for the first time –

be offering the programme’s two-day induction in

Hong Kong. The distance learning MSc has

proved to be a global phenomenon, with 125

candidates from 26 different countries. The online,

blended learning nature of the programme means

that it can be completed anywhere in the world.

However, the two-day induction where industry

professionals meet one another and learn how to

access online materials, webinars, and other tools

that they will need, is usually delivered at Middlesex University’s flagship campus in London. After

significant interest from Hong Kong companies, individuals, and industry professionals the University has

taken the decision to run the two-day induction in Hong Kong, hoping that this will further encourage people

who will no longer need to make the journey to London – thus benefitting companies and the course

participants. The University also hopes that it will encourage individuals from other countries where

travelling to Hong Kong would be easier than making the journey to London. The induction will take place

in September 2016. The programme itself provides construction professionals the developmental tools they

require to manage the benchmarks bought forward by the new global BIM mandates and stay competitive in

an ever-changing marketplace. Read more here.

CBI member The University of Birmingham announced that a University of Birmingham autism expert

illustrated how ground-breaking work in

Britain could help improve life for millions

of Chinese children. Ryan Bradley

introduced a prestigious international

conference in Beijing to an innovative

project in Oxfordshire, which could hold

the key to unlocking the solution to

problems of autistic children in China. He

addressed the Second China Autism

Rehabilitation Forum on how best practice

guidance developed through the

University’s evaluation of the project

could help to tackle autism in China. The

University’s Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) has played a key role in developing the

Early Years Autism Project in Oxfordshire, which helps meet the needs of early years children with autism.

The conference, which ran from 15-18 April 2016, was organised by the China Rehabilitation Research

Centre and the China Association of Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons. It saw Mr. Bradley showcase the

work of ACER, which is led by his colleague Dr. Karen Guldberg. The University of Birmingham and

Beijing GTOG Education Science and Technology Ltd. signed an agreement on autism education in August

2015. Read more here.

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CBI member The University of Nottingham announced the opening of a new teaching building on the

University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Nick Gibb MP, the U.K.

Minister for Schools, officially opened the new building during his tour of

UNNC. Named after the late Nottingham University Chancellor Lord Dearing,

the new teaching building is expected to bolster education training courses at

the University and to support academic exchanges between the U.K. and China.

Read more here.

Energy

CBI member AVEVA announced that AVEVA Greater China was the premium sponsor of the UKTI

Nuclear Outward Mission to China and the

largest participant in the British Exhibit at the

biggest annual nuclear event in China, the 14th

China International Nuclear Exhibition, which

took place on 06-09 April 2016 at the China

National Convention Centre. During the

exhibition, AVEVA Greater China showcased

a number of its products, including its latest

leading-edge technologies: AVEVA Engage

and AVEVA E3D as well as AVEVA Greater

China’s complete Nuclear Digital Plant

solutions. At the focused workshops with the

major Chinese nuclear giants, Paul Eveleigh,

Executive Vice President and Head of Greater China at AVEVA, delivered a presentation promoting

AVEVA’s capabilities and its leadership in the digital plant while also laying the groundwork for a

combined British and China partnership in developing next-generation nuclear technology, services, and

research for market development in China, the U.K., and many overseas countries.

CBI member BP and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) signed a production sharing contract

(PSC) for shale gas exploration, development, and production in the Neijiang-Dazu block in the Sichuan

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Basin in China. Witnessed by BP Group Chief Executive Bob Dudley and CNPC Chairman Wang Yilin, the

contract is BP’s first shale gas PSC in China and covers an area of approximately 1,500 square kilometres.

CNPC will be the operator for this project. Mr. Dudley said, “We are pleased to reach this significant

milestone as part of our strategic partnership with CNPC, building on our successful cooperation in and

outside of China. We are looking forward to working together with CNPC on technology, operational and

subsurface techniques in unconventional resources. We will bring our worldwide experience to our first

unconventional gas project in onshore China with CNPC. We will combine this with CNPC’s knowledge

and experience to bring gas to China’s growing clean energy market. China continues to be an important

part of BP’s portfolio.” This PSC is the first achievement from BP and CNPC’s framework agreement on

strategic cooperation that was signed last October during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the

U.K. In addition to unconventional resources, the framework agreement covers possible future fuel retailing

ventures in China, exploration of oil and LNG trading opportunities globally, and carbon emissions trading

as well as sharing of knowledge around low carbon energy and management practices. CNPC Chairman

Wang said, “CNPC and BP’s existing cooperation covers various areas, including retail business in China,

overseas upstream exploration and development, and international trading. Building upon the framework

agreement on strategic cooperation signed last year, this unconventional resource PSC is a manifestation of

our deepening cooperation. By leveraging the parties’ complementary advantages, CNPC and BP will

jointly realize the efficient development of unconventional resources.” BP’s Energy Outlook (2016 edition)

expects that by 2035 shale gas will account for a quarter of the total gas produced globally, and China will

become the world’s largest contributor to growth in shale gas production. Edward Yang, BP China President,

said, “As a new strategic industry for China, the exploration, development, and production of shale gas will

significantly benefit China’s energy mix in a long run. Through this PSC, BP once again clearly reaffirms

our commitment to being one of China’s preferred energy partners to support the country in developing

cleaner energy for a greener future.” Read more here.

CBI member Rolls-Royce and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) further strengthened their

strategic collaboration in civil nuclear power with contracts signed in China. The two companies agreed to

specific engineering and consultancy services to be provided by Rolls-Royce to CNNC, including the

provision of training. The contract signing underlined the progress made since the two companies signed an

initial agreement in June 2014 to explore areas to work more closely together. The contracts cover technical

training packages, including the utilisation of CNNC Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experts to support

Rolls-Royce in the U.K. Rolls-Royce has significant nuclear expertise, including providing advice to

governments and operators, supply chain management and manufacturing and technical engineering support.

Today, it suplies safety-critical Instrumentation and Control (I&C) technology to more than 70% of nuclear

reactors in operation or under construction in China and Emergency Diesel Generators to almost 40%. Read

more here.

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Flight services

CBI member British Airways celebrated 80 years of flying to Hong Kong with a VIP gala and a unique

heritage fashion photoshoot featuring

supermodel David Gandy wearing a vintage

1920s sheepskin flying jacket. Playing

homage to British Airways’ heritage, the

British star was photographed with cabin

crew as they turned the hustle and bustle

streets of Hong Kong into a runway.

Meanwhile, supermodels Imogen

Waterhouse and Lizzy Jagger marked British

Airways’ 80th

celebrations by donning

vintage cabin crew attire for a shoot against

the backdrop of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline.

Other stars who attended the gala

celebrations included actor David Hasselhoff, singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, and two Michelin star chef

Tom Aikens. Jessie Ware performed an exclusive live set on the night for the audience of more than 250

distinguished guests, including world-famous entrepreneur Sir David Tang. Meanwhile, Tom Aikens served

a mix of British and Hong Kong cuisine alongside cocktails created exclusively for British Airways by

Boujis Hong Kong. Gala guests were also treated to a display of artefacts and memorabilia ahead of British

Airways’ HK80 pop-up exhibition at the University of Hong Kong, which features models of the aircraft

which have flown the route over the years, a cinema screening a short film about the anniversary, and a

display showcasing the evolution of the iconic brand. For this milestone, British Airways has partnered with

the Department of Sociology at Hong Kong University, the Hong Kong Museum of History, and the British

Chinese Heritage Centre in the U.K. to launch a series of exhibitions in Hong Kong focusing on the heritage

of the brand and the aviation history in Hong Kong. The HK80 exhibition will be open for the public to visit

for free from 06 May until 30 June. It is located in the MC³@702 Creative Space, Level 7 of the Jockey

Club Tower at the University of Hong Kong.

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CBI member Gatwick Airport is launching the U.K.’s first ever direct flights to Chongqing – one of the

world’s largest urban centres and a major manufacturing and transportation hub in southwest China. The

twice-weekly, year-round flights will then continue to Tianjin, China’s fourth largest city. Starting from 25

June, Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines will fly the Airbus A330 on the new Gatwick-Chongqing-Tianjin

route, the airline’s first long-haul flights outside Asia and one that complements its existing network serving

over 100 cities across China. Both cities are currently not flown to from the U.K. Read more here.

CBI member Heathrow Airport Limited released its traffic and business commentary for March 2016,

reporting fast-growing emerging markets continued to contribute increased passenger volumes, including to

China which was up 12%. Read more here.

Information and communications technology

CBI member Huawei announced that Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled the Huawei P9 and P9

Plus at an exclusive launch event at

London’s Battersea Evolution. Created in

collaboration with Leica, the dual-lens P9

sets a new standard in smartphone

photography. The Huawei P9 is the first

smartphone co-engineered with the global

iconic brand Leica Camera AG. The P9’s

dual-lens camera takes smartphone

photography to the next level, allowing people to capture both vivid colours and striking black and white

images. Huawei’s new B3 Talkband wearable wristband also made its global debut. A groundbreaking

moment for event guests included a first look at an exclusive trailer of the new Huawei P9 TV commercial

starring Henry Cavill and Scarlett Johansson, Global Product Ambassadors for the Huawei P9 series.

Showcasing the connection between two global stars in Shanghai and Hollywood, the trailer symbolises the

partnership between Huawei and Leica and the intersection of colour and black and white. Richard Yu, CEO

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of Huawei Consumer Business Group, said, “Huawei is excited to give P9 users the best smartphone

photography experience by leveraging the unrivalled capabilities of Leica, the leader in the world of imaging

for more than 100 years. Consumers around the world use their smartphones to take billions of pictures each

year, making photography critical to user experience. P9 users can now capture images with unmatched

clarity, richness, and authenticity, with a masterfully designed and powerful smartphone that looks and feels

incredible.” Read more here.

Metallurgy

CBI member GKN announced that Hoeganaes, part of GKN Powder Metallurgy, is starting production of

high-quality automotive grade powders

in China for the Asian market. The new

joint venture further expands GKN

Powder Metallurgy’s footprint in China

and makes Hoeganaes the only atomized

iron powder manufacturer with

complete production facilities in the

world’s three major automotive

producing regions. The agreement with

Chinese partner Bazhou Hongsheng

Industrial Company Ltd. sees GKN

Powder Metallurgy taking a majority

share in a manufacturing facility located

in Bazhou in Hebei province. The

24,600-square metre plant has been in operation since 2009 and will expand its product line to produce GKN

Hoeganaes international grade powders for use in automotive and industrial applications for its customers in

these growing Asian markets. These powders enhance the manufacturers’ ability to achieve more complex

geometries, improved dynamic properties, and, ultimately, produce lighter weight components.

Professional services

CBI member Deloitte officially set up a branch in Xiamen. The firm’s first presence in Xiamen dates back

to 2009, and the continuous expansion of the Xiamen office

ever since called for the establishment of Deloitte Xiamen

Branch, which also represents the firm’s investment in

Xiamen as part of its strategy to strengthen capability in

professional services China’s southeastern coastal region.

Lawrence Chia, CEO of Deloitte China, said, “Over the past

few years, Deloitte has continued to invest heavily in

strengthening our service network in China. The

establishment of Deloitte Xiamen Branch is a significant

milestone of our development in Xiamen. It also reflects our

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commitment to the China marketplace, where we have the aspiration to become a preeminent firm as part of

our China 2020 strategy.” Read more here.

Radio communications

CBI member Hytera was the event communication supplier at the 35th

Hong Kong Film Awards, providing

its reliable digital two-way radio communication solution to the event. This marked the third consecutive

year that the Hong Kong Film Awards adopted Hytera’s solution since their first collaboration in 2014. Read

more here.

CBI BEIJING: CELEBRATING CBI MEMBER SUCCESS IN CHINA

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APRIL 2016

Technology

CBI member Uber announced that Uber China had formed a partnership with Ant Financial Services Group

to offer a seamless cross-border payment solution to Uber riders from mainland China taking trips outside

their home region. The partnership enables riders from mainland China to use their Alipay accounts to pay

for Uber rides when they’re travelling in other regions, making it easy and hassle-free for them to pay for a

ride no matter where they are. Read more here.

In additional news, Uber announced that Uber China launched a strategic partnership with the China

Women’s Development Foundation (CWDF), a non-profit social welfare organisation established by the

All-China Women’s Federation. Uber China will work with the CWDF on initiatives that promote

empowerment for women and on programmes leveraging the ‘Internet +’ model to support entrepreneurship

and job opportunities for women. Uber China also committed to creating job opportunities for 600,000

women in China by the end of 2016. Read more here.

CBI Beijing

April 2016

For inputs or comments, please contact our Beijing office:

Guy Dru Drury (Chief Representative): Guy.DruDrury@cbi.org.uk

Ben Cooper (Policy Analyst): Ben.Cooper@cbi.org.uk