专访英中贸易协会总裁白彼得：中英合作可以实现“1+1>2”的效果

Group 1: Overview of UK-China Economic Cooperation - The UK is the second largest direct investment destination for China in Europe and the third largest source of foreign investment for China in Europe [1] - The total trade volume between China and the UK has exceeded $130 billion in 2024, with an average daily trade amount of $360 million [1] - As of July 2025, the UK has made actual investments exceeding $35 billion in China, while China's direct investment stock in the UK has surpassed $32 billion [1] Group 2: Trade and Investment Dynamics - The trade cooperation between China and the UK covers a wide range of sectors, including machinery, electronics, new energy vehicles, textiles, education, insurance, finance, and consulting [1] - The UK has over 13,000 enterprises established in China, indicating a strong presence in the Chinese market [1] - The UK is actively participating in major trade exhibitions in China to expand cooperation opportunities [2] Group 3: Future Cooperation Potential - The UK government’s modern industrial strategy aligns well with China's priority areas, particularly in clean energy, financial services, creative industries, life sciences, and professional services [6] - The sports industry, particularly the English Premier League, represents a significant service trade sector between the two countries, with a large fan base in China [6] - UK companies can leverage China's innovation ecosystem, as many UK unicorns are concentrated in technology [7] Group 4: Strategic Insights - UK businesses are advised to focus on partnerships that best serve their goals and interests in the context of global trade tensions [8] - Confidence in the Chinese market among UK enterprises is expected to increase due to China's rapid economic growth and technological innovation [9] - The UK-China Trade Association aims to support UK companies in China while also facilitating Chinese companies' entry into the UK market [10]