To continue to assist British businesses and to meet the rising demand for Chinese talent, China Business Solutions has launched “The UK China Internship Programme”, aimed at supporting British businesses, both large corporations and importantly SMEs, as well as offering talented Chinese students already in the UK the opportunity to gain experience in British companies. The experience will enable students to put into practice science, engineering, IT, marketing and in business skills and knowledge gained in prestigious universities.
As China continues to move to a more consumer power economy, there are still many prospects for British business. Understanding the cultural nuances and avoiding miscommunication, gaining real insight and receiving good advice remains essential to be successful in China.
Ting Zhang, Founder and CEO of China Business Solutions, said: “With the Chinese economy now entering into the new normal, GDP is expected to be lower than before, but this brings with it sustainability and a growing need for quality offerings with heritage and good customer service.
"The working experience will not only create an impact on the résumé for the Chinese student, but will also add enormous value to the British business with timely assistance in language and cultural issues into China.”
China Business Solutions has successfully been supporting UK companies for nearly 15 years, during which time the Chinese economy has enjoyed double-digit growth.
Dr. Soraya Jones, Entrepreneur in Residence at St John’s Innovation Centre, commented: “SMEs and large corporations can greatly benefit from the cultural knowledge offered by ambitious Chinese students, helping to gain new insight into the commercial differences in the Chinese market. China Business Solutions is perfectly placed to coordinate this programme and we are delighted to see St John’s Innovation Centre tenant Ting Zhang drive a programme helping to bridge the gap between China and the UK.”
Cambridge-based technology company Biochrom Ltd who previously took part in the programme, positively praises the hire of intern Zheyang Xuan: “During all of his work Zheyang maintained a positive, can-do attitude. His persistence and focus moved several projects forward. In total, Zheyang was an excellent addition to the team. If given the opportunity, I would not hesitate to employ him in a permanent position.”
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For further information and to take part, click here or email intern@chinabusinesssolutions.com
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About St John's Innovation Centre
St John’s Innovation Centre was founded in 1987 by St John's College, Cambridge, the first pioneering business incubator of its kind in Europe. The Centre now provides almost 5,000m2 of managed workspace and flexible leases, currently occupied by around 87 companies and is also the base for around 350 virtual tenants most of whom are also startups.