The UKNCC Regional Debate Series is designed to stimulate and amplify local perspectives on China related issues. Debates are recorded and reviewed by UKNCC with the purpose of promoting regional concerns and/or recommendations in the national debate on China.
How is China seen from a regional perspective? This Regional Debate comes from the South East of England.
RECORDED - 16 March, 2022
Jonathan Neame, CEO, Shepherd Neame Brewery
William Leigh Pemberton, Strategic Development Director, Bertschi
Dr. Hiu Man Chan, Founder, UK-China Film Collab and Lecturer in Creative & Cultural Industries, De Montfort University
Frank Slevin, UKNCC (Chair)
What does the UK Government's Integrated Review mean for Northern Ireland's future engagement with China?
RECORDED - 11 Aug, 2021
Michael Alcorn, Prof. of Composition, Head of the School of Music, Queen’s University
Kiera Lloyd, Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau in China
Alistair Reid, Strategic Director, Place & Economy, Belfast City Council
Frank Slevin, UKNCC (Chair)
What does the UK Government's Integrated Review mean for Oxfordshire's future engagement with China?
RECORDED - 16th June, 2021
Ian Hudspeth Leader Oxfordshire County Council (2012-21)
Prof. Steven Haines International law & maritime security expert
Dr Ana Nacvalovaite Researcher/author on Sovereign Wealth Funds
George Robinson Co-founder Sloane Robinson
Frank Slevin, UKNCC (Chair)
What does the UK Government's Integrated Review mean for the
East of England's future engagement with China?
RECORDED - 2nd June, 2021
Prof. Simon Taylor, University of Cambridge
Thomas Weaver PhD, Founder & CEO PetMedix Ltd
Paul Williams, Executive Director, Woodland Group
Ting Zhang 张婷, Founder & CEO Crayfish.io
Frank Slevin, UKNCC (Chair)
What does the UK Government's Integrated Review mean for South West of England's future engagement with China?
RECORDED - 20th May, 2021
Di Francombe, CEO, Bristol & West of England China Bureau
Sir Tim Smit, Co-founder, Eden Project
Jonathan Smith, Brand Manager, ADN Import Foods
Matt Walker, Head Gov Relations, Versarien® plc
Prof Steve West, Vice Chancellor, University of the West of England
Andrew Cainey, UKNCC (Chair)
What does the UK Government's Integrated Review mean for North West of England's future engagement with China?
RECORDED - 6th May, 2021
Linda Merrick, Royal Northern College of Music
Lord Jim O’Neill, Northern Powerhouse Partnership
David Tobin, Manchester China Institute
Andrew Wilkinson, Innovation Factory
Rhys Whalley, Manchester China Forum
Frank Slevin, UKNCC (Chair)
What does the UK Government's Integrated Review mean for Scotland's future engagement with China?
RECORDED - 13th April, 2021
Wendy Alexander, Dundee University
Prof. Jane Duckett, University of Glasgow
Roddy Gow OBE, Asia Scotland Institute
Chris van der Kuyl, 4J Studios / Parsley Box
Andrew Cainey, UKNCC (Chair)
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