Since its official establishment in December 2015, Midlands Engine (ME) has initiated bilateral exchanges with China, Guizhou Provincial Government being a strategic focus in Southwest China.
CBRI is commissioned by ME between 2016 and 2019 as Consultant on China Affairs. CBRI’s main responsibilities include:
- Advising ME regarding regional affairs with Guizhou and wider affairs with China
- Drafting long term strategic and short term action plans for ME
- Arranging and delivering bilateral senior official visits
- Shadowing Sir John Peace President of ME at Guizhou and China related activities, drafting speaking notes and providing live advice on all aspects and levels
- Liaising on behalf of ME as point of contact with Guizhou Provincial Government and relevant government departments to develop exchanges
- Supporting bilateral stakeholders on behalf of ME to identify and initiate opportunities for business matching and collaboration
- Facilitating and troubleshooting at all levels
Reference: About Guizhou
November 2018 Sir John Peace President of ME visiting Guizhou, hosted by Madam Shen Yiqin Governor of Guizhou Provincial Government
November 2018 Sir John Peace President of ME visiting FAST
March 2019, Mr Lu Yongzheng Vice Governor of Guizhou Provincial Government visiting ME, hosted by Sir John Peace President of ME
June 2019 Fliss Miller Head of Apprenticeship of Nottingham Trent University meeting Mr. Chen Wenjun Head of Guizhou Traffic Technician College (Guizhou Transportation School)