British e-commerce giants seek cooperation in Xiamen
The 13th World Business Leaders Roundtable, an important event of the 18th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, will focus on business innovation and cross-border cooperation in era of e-commerce , in cooperation with the British government, the roundtable’s organizer said on Aug 18.
As a highlight of the roundtable is in-depth cooperation with the British government, it has attracted support from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the China Britain Business Council (CBBC). Opportunities in cross-border business cooperation are seen as beneficial for enterprises undertaking cross-border e-commerce from both China and Britain.
A meeting on exchanges of resources in China-UK cross-border e-commerce will be held on the afternoon of Sept 7, which will see delegations from ASOS, Net-A-Porter, Level39, HSBC, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and House of Fraser participating.
The roundtable will be held at the Xiamen International Conference Center on Sept 7.
Why Xiamen
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Xiamen is one of the most economically competitive cities in China and was one of the first Special Economic Zones on the Chinese mainland. As a vice-provincial city independently listed on the State development plan, it has provincial-level authority in economic administration and local legislative power. In 2010, the Xiamen SEZ was expanded to cover the entire municipality. Today, Xiamen is a modern and international port city.