May 2020
Director’s approached by British MPs to consider creating new solution for strengthening China capability in UK on China and improving engagement with China.
Nov 2020
UK National Committee on China (UKNCC) registered at Companies House as a Community Interest Company (CIC). As a CIC, the company is prohibited from lobbying.
Nov 2020
Advisory Board announced. Sir Malcolm Rifkind (Chair), Wendy Alexander (Deputy Chair), Sir Victor Blank, Sir Andrew Cahn, Ellie Chadwick, Carma Elliot, Brent Hoberman, Carol Potter, Sir Tim Smit, Gerry Yeung.
Apr 2021
Guest Contributor Programme (GCP) launched. UKNCC’s premier publication series offering concise commentary on China related issues from different points of view.
Apr 2022
UK China Hydrogen Energy Cooperation Dialogue introduced. A three-year programme to explore potential for co-operation between Manchester and Wuhan on zero-carbon cities.
Apr 2023
As China opens to foreigners, post COVID, UKNCC made its first visit to Beijing China Entrepreneur Club (CEC); U.S. Embassy IDCPC; Center for International Strategy and Security Tsinghua University.
July 2023
Delivered executive training course for senior leaders from the UK Cabinet Office, FCDO, Scottish Government, and US Embassy.
Sept 2023
Roundtable with Baroness Kennedy KC and a delegation from Tsinghua University, to explore key issues that affect British attitudes and understanding of China in respect to Human Rights.
Oct 2023
UKNCC appointed secretariat to the UK China Medical Alliance by a consortium of ten British Universities to strengthen governance, reduce risks and secure UK Government funding.
Nov 2023
Delivered the second Hydrogen Energy Cooperation Forum with Manchester City Council, Manchester China Forum and Department for Trade and Investment.
Jan 2024
Scottish Government training delivered (HMG China Capability Funded).
April 2025
Advisory Board appointments: James Kynge (fmr) Global China Editor FT; Stephen Barter, Chairman, Wilton Capital Advisers; and Sir Martin Davidson (fmr) Chairman Great-Britain China Centre.
May 2025
UKNCC delegation to Beijing for roundtable discussions with IDCPC, State Council, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, British Chamber of Commerce and Chinese think-tanks.