China - Shanghai

Scottish Development International

31F Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shi Ji Avenuw, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 200120

Initial Contact: Gang Lu - International Senior Executive, Shanghai office

Telephone: +86 21 2890 9710
Fax: +86 21 2890 9196

A land of opportunity – China is the fastest-growing major economy in the world and has been for the past 30 years, with an average annual GDP growth rate of over 10 percent.

China’s demand for energy resources, infrastructure, technology and goods and services continues to grow creating many potential partnership opportunities with Scottish companies.

From our China offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, our team of experts can help Scottish companies explore opportunities to do business in China. We also encourage Chinese companies to partner in Scotland.

Frank Boyland, SDI Asia Frank Boyland (pictured left) oversees SDI's Asia-Pacific region, working alongside Gang Lu who manages our Shanghai office.

We work with partners such as China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and our GlobalScot network to assist Scottish companies and promote Scotland’s business interests in the country.

Key opportunities

Financial services
Renewable energy
Life sciences and biotechnology
Education
Food and drink niche markets
Textiles niche markets

Export from Scotland

Whether you're new to exporting or already growing your business in overseas markets, we can help you explore market opportunities in China and put you in touch with potential business partners.

Within the last financial year, we supported over 80 Scottish companies to develop their international trade efforts in China.

Scottish companies with a presence in mainland China include RBS, Standard Life, Aberdeen Asset Management and Highland Spring.

How we can help

Partner with Scotland

We provide ongoing support to Chinese companies already operating in Scotland. From educational excellence to pioneering innovators, there are a number of reasons to partner in Scotland. If you're looking to do business in Scotland we can help you develop new and lasting partnerships here.

Scotland’s key mainland China inward investors include Lenovo, the Bank of China, Ningxia Zhongyin Cashmere Company, and SHBV.

GlobalScot in China

Who better to help you explore China’s potential than our outstanding business professionals who already have a wealth of local market experience?

By offering their time and advice freely, our GlobalScot members, of which there are about 20 in China, can help your company reach new markets and make fresh business connections.

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