"在今后中国的发展进程中，中英两国的经济结构正展现出高度的互补特征。"英中贸易协会新任主席、 前英国驻华大使吴思田（Sebastian Wood）对记者表示。 11月20日，由英中贸易协会主办的2025英国—粤港澳大湾区大会在深圳前海举行。论坛间隙，吴思田接 受了21世纪经济报道记者的专访，就中英经贸关系、中国市场和粤港澳大湾区发展机遇等话题分享了自 己的看法。 英国是中国在欧洲第三大贸易伙伴、第三大投资目的地和第三大外资来源地，中国则是英国在亚洲最大 贸易伙伴。据中国商务部发布的最新数据显示，截至2025年7月，英国累计对华实际投资超过350亿美 元，中国对英国的直接投资存量也达320亿美元，英国累计在华设立企业超过1.3万家。在贸易领域， 2024年中英双边货物和服务贸易总额超过1300亿美元，相当于每天有3.6亿美元的贸易在两国之间发 生。 针对"十五五"规划中聚焦的提振消费、扩大高水平对外开放等发展方向，吴思田指出，英国企业在文化 创意、金融服务、医疗健康等领域经验丰富，不仅可助力中国企业全球化，也能参与中国服务业高质量 发展。 今年11月，吴思田正式接任英中贸易协会主席一职。吴思田是英国资深外交官， ...

Core Insights - The economic structures of China and the UK exhibit a high degree of complementarity, presenting opportunities for mutual growth and collaboration [1][7]. Group 1: Trade and Investment Statistics - The UK is China's third-largest trading partner in Europe, with cumulative actual investment exceeding 35 billion USD by July 2025, while China's direct investment in the UK reached 32 billion USD [1]. - The total trade volume of goods and services between China and the UK is projected to exceed 130 billion USD in 2024, averaging 360 million USD in trade daily [1]. Group 2: Opportunities in Specific Sectors - UK companies possess rich experience in cultural creativity, financial services, and healthcare, which can support the globalization of Chinese enterprises and contribute to the high-quality development of China's service industry [1][7]. - The UK's strengths in financial and professional services align well with China's strategic goals outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan, particularly in enhancing consumer spending and expanding service sector openness [7]. Group 3: Emerging Fields for Collaboration - The UK has a robust educational system and innovative enterprises, particularly in artificial intelligence, which can find significant opportunities in China's rapidly advancing digital economy [8]. - The UK has seen the emergence of over 170 unicorn companies, indicating a vibrant tech ecosystem that is eager to collaborate with Chinese partners [8]. Group 4: Regional Focus on the Greater Bay Area - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area is identified as a key region for UK companies to provide services and assist Chinese enterprises in achieving internationalization [11]. - Hong Kong's unique advantages within the Greater Bay Area can facilitate international connections for UK businesses [11]. Group 5: International Perception of China's Market - International investors are increasingly optimistic about China's capital markets, as evidenced by significant gains in the A-share market, reflecting growing confidence in China's economic sustainability [9][10].

Group 1 - Hong Kong's government is actively increasing efforts in attracting investments and talents, with the Hong Kong Investment Management Company having invested in over 100 projects, with more than 10 companies preparing to apply for listing in Hong Kong [1][2] - The investment management company currently manages approximately HKD 62 billion, focusing on hard technology, life sciences, and renewable/green technology as its main investment themes [2] - The company has successfully attracted over HKD 500 billion in investments and is expected to create over 20,000 jobs through the introduction of 84 key enterprises in cutting-edge technology [3] Group 2 - The government emphasizes the importance of attracting both enterprises and talents, creating a virtuous cycle of diverse industry development and quality job opportunities [3] - The collaboration between government, industry, academia, research, and investment is being promoted to enhance Hong Kong's economic transformation and upgrade [3] - Hong Kong's international application scenarios are attracting numerous domestic and foreign enterprises to test and apply their cutting-edge technologies, facilitating the city's industrial transformation and development of smart cities [3]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government is actively attracting investment and talent, which is expected to enhance the local innovation and technology ecosystem, drive industrial transformation, and improve the quality of life for citizens [1][4] - A total of 84 key enterprises in cutting-edge technology have been introduced to Hong Kong, projected to bring approximately HKD 50 billion in investment and create over 20,000 jobs [1][3] - The Hong Kong Investment Management Company has invested in over 100 projects, with more than 10 companies preparing to apply for listing in Hong Kong [2] Group 2 - The collaboration among various departments, including the Innovation and Technology Bureau and the Investment Promotion Agency, aims to attract diverse enterprises and encourage partnerships with local universities for research and development [2][3] - The introduction of international companies is facilitating the testing and application of advanced technologies in Hong Kong, contributing to the development of a smart city and the transformation of industries [3][4] - The upcoming announcement of a new batch of key enterprises, including several leading pharmaceutical companies, indicates a growing interest in Hong Kong as a hub for exploring markets in mainland China and Asia [3][4] Group 3 - The government is focusing on attracting enterprises in four major sectors: artificial intelligence, life and health technology, financial technology, and renewable energy, while also considering the integration of creative industries [4] - The strategy of attracting key enterprises and talent is mutually reinforcing, aiming to create a positive cycle of diverse industrial development and quality job opportunities [4]