Britain's Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) and the All Party
Parliamentary China Group (APPCG) on Thursday announced the launch
of the China Business Fellowship program.
As part of the Fellowship program, ten members of the Parliament
were selected as the first cross-party delegation to visit China in
October, according to a press release issued by the IPT and
APPCG.
Prior to their visit, the members of the Parliament will be
educated in a series of seminars by leading China experts on
topics, such as the Chinese economy, the geopolitical influence of
China, political framework of China and Chinese culture, the press
release said.
Ben Chapman, the chairman of the APPCG, said he was very excited
at the prospect of this unique IPT Fellowship that will provide
participants with first-hand education on China.
"Ultimately, I hope all taking part will be better informed and
better able to help the Britain to take advantages of the
opportunities available in China," he said.
The visit is sponsored by Shell, GKN, Virgin, who all have
interests in China.
During their five-day stay in Shanghai, the members of the
Parliament will meet with a range of British companies, getting
hands on experience, learning about the issues affecting each
sector and how they as Parliamentarians can help address these
problems, the press release said.
The Fellowship, created to help members of the Parliament to
understand the impact China is having on Britain and the British
economy, includes both a rigorous study program and hands on
experience with British companies operating in China.
(Xinhua News Agency July 20, 2007)
