UK National Committee Onn China CIC (UKNCC CIC) is an educational non-profit that provides educational opportunities for the people of the UK on China related issues and supports constructive dialogue with China on all topics of interest to the people of the UK. UKNCC CIC delivers its activities through two work streams. During the year, UKNCC CIC engaged with a broad range of stakeholders through numerous educational events and targeted dialogues, significantly advancing understanding of UK-China relations and fostering inclusive community engagement 1. Pathfinder Dialogues - Undertook a visit to Beijing to exchange perspectives with a range of Chinese think tanks on key topics of interest to the British people, including concerns about the ongoing geopolitical stability most notably impacting Ukraine and Europe. Through these exchanges, UKNCC sought to ensure that dominant British considerations were better understood by Chinese counterparts whilst simultaneously strengthening British understanding of Chinse perspectives. Meetings included; the British Embassy; British Chambers of Commerce (Beijing); China Britain Business Council (Beijing); American Chambers of Commerce (Beijing / Shanghai); Committee of 100 (USA); Chinese Communist Party (IDCPC); State Council of China; Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs; Chinese Academic of Social Sciences; Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business; Center for China and Globalisation; China Entrepreneur Club; Center for International Security and Strategy Tsinghua University. Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (one of the major foreign affairs organisations of the People’s Republic of China. These engagements informed the UKNCC Guest Contributor. 2. Educational Programmes: UKNCC CIC Educational Programmes were organised in three streams of activity. 1. Internship Programme 2. Public Education 3. Executive Education 1. During the year, 10 British Masters and Undergraduate students studying international relations and Chinese language degree programmes at Kings College London, Oxford University, Cambridge University, Nottingham University, and other Universities did internships. They participated in a range of projects including serving on the Editorial team for UKNCC CIC’s flagship publication the Guest Contributor Programme; supported and participated in round table discussions and delegations; and operational and management activities. 2. Public Education. UKNCC flagship publication series the UKNCC Guest Contributor Programme explores key questions and issues relevant to the British people by drawing on different authors explore the same question from different points of view. These publications attracted approximately 20,000 online readers from the UK and around the world and can be downloaded and read for free at www.ukncc.com. They are also promoted and disseminated through the social media channel LinkedIn. 3. Executive Education. 1. The clearest major achievement was securing the commission for a new Making Best Sense of China programme from a British University which was commissioned in July with delivery scheduled for autumn. The underlying discussions began in February, with the scope developed through further engagement in May. The commissioned programme was designed as: - a China audit; - a strategy review; - institutional China-capability strengthening. Its three audit modules covered: 1. governance and institutional capabilities; 2. research, TNE and other partnerships; and 3. students, brand and reputation. It is envisaged that the programme be replicated and scaled to create a sustainable income to support UKNCC non-revenue generating activities such as its internship programme and guest contributor programme. That work continues. 2. Developed and launched the Cornwall China Business Council proposition The idea for the Cornwall China Business Council emerged from discussions between UKNCC and the Lost Gardens of Heligan in June regarding the question of how can Cornwall attract more economic benefits from engaging Chinese visitors. By November, UKNCC had produced a structured Cornwall proposition which included: - creation of the Cornwall China Business Council; - a private-sector membership model; - promotion of Cornish SMEs through Chinese social media; - prospective engagement with tour operators in Beijing; - exploration for inbound delegations to Cornwall; - impact tracking and iterative improvement; and - partner and ambassador participation models.

Regular engagement with the UKNCC Advisory Board took place throughout the year through team and individual meetings. The UKNCC Advisory Board confirmed at each meeting their satisfaction with progress and plans. Customer feedback was sought as well as feedback from the internship programme participants. Whilst the programme is intended for 6 months the average service time served by interns is over 18 months with some now serving for over 4 years. This evidences both the value and the satisfaction of participation of the interns. The principal university client has gone on to commission more work and offer to serve as as referee to other potential higher education customers in the UK.

Ollie Shiell received £12,570 for serving as full-time Chief Executive over the year.

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