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"The Icebreakers" New Years Eve Dinner 2025

Emerald Partners


ESP Joins “The Icebreakers” Chinese New Year Dinner 2025 at The Dorchester


On Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) had the privilege of attending "The Icebreakers" Chinese New Year Dinner at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel in London. This highly anticipated annual event, celebrating the Year of the Snake, is recognized as the most significant UK-China business gathering of the year.


Bringing together senior representatives from leading industries, government officials, diplomats, academics, and cultural figures, the event provided an exceptional platform for international collaboration, networking, and strengthening UK-China relations.


Strengthening UK-China Business and Cultural Ties

Organized by the 48 Group Club, the "Icebreakers" Chinese New Year Dinner has a long-standing tradition of fostering dialogue and cooperation between the United Kingdom and China. The evening served as a hub for engaging discussions on trade, investment, and cultural exchange, reinforcing the importance of continued collaboration between both nations.


Distinguished Speakers: A Vision for the Future

The event featured insights from some of the most influential voices in UK-China relations, including:


  • Mr. FANG Wenjian – Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK) and General Manager of the Bank of China London Branch

  • H.E. Ambassador ZHENG Zeguang – Chinese Ambassador to the UK

  • Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles – Chairman of the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and Senior Advisor to the Group Chairmen and Group Chief Executive of HSBC Holdings

  • Mr. Jack Perry – Chairman of the 48 Group


These distinguished speakers highlighted key opportunities for business and investment while addressing the evolving landscape of UK-China economic relations in 2025. Topics included trade partnerships, technological collaboration, financial investment, and the future of global business relations between the two countries.


As ESP looks forward to 2025 and beyond, the insights gained from "The Icebreakers" Chinese New Year Dinner will shape ongoing initiatives in business development, innovation ecosystems, and investment opportunities. Events like this serve as a reminder of the power of global collaboration and the critical role that networking, shared knowledge, and mutual trust play in shaping the future of international business.


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