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The forum allows members to engage with key stakeholders in government and business in areas of UK-China tech trade, policy and market growth, and expand their business networks via topical engagements throughout the year.

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UK-China Tech Forum 2024

A round-up of the 2024 UK-China Tech Forum

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techUK joins global industry letter on China Standard Contract Provisions

techUK, together with several other organisation from different regions, co-signed a letter on China's Standard Contract Provisions for the Exit of Personal Information (Standard Contract Provisions).

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Navigating business ethics in China

Why vigilance and transparency are key to operating successfully in the world’s second-largest economy

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Latest news and insights

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09 Dec 2024

UK-China Tech Forum 2024

A round-up of the 2024 UK-China Tech Forum

Event round-up
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04 Aug 2022

techUK joins global industry letter on China Standard Contract Provisions

techUK, together with several other organisation from different regions, co-signed a letter on China's Standard Contract Provisions for the Exit of Personal Information (Standard Contract Provisions).

techUK news and views
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15 Mar 2022

The next DTC frontier: China How to get China's shopping-festival addicted consumers shopping on your native eCommerce Website

Guest Blog: Eoife Huo, Head of Content at Samarkand Group explores how Samarkand’s product Nomad Checkout reduces the barriers Chinese consumers face when shopping on international websites.

Industry views
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15 Mar 2022

What are the driving forces behind the business service revolution?

Guest Blog by Ting Zhang, the CEO & Founder of Crayfish.io, a digital economy platform that offers businesses the quality services and global connections needed to accelerate their international expansion, with a focus on Asia.

Industry views
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04 Feb 2022

Considering Exporting to or investing in China? Make sure you’re on top of the latest laws

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02 Feb 2022

The Year of the Tiger – What is on the Horizon?

China’s GDP registered another year of impressive growth in 2021 with an annual growth rate of 8.1%. And for the first time, China’s GDP per capita surpassed the global GDP per capita average at US$12,000, a significant milestone for the country.

techUK news and views
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28 Sep 2021

Event Round up: Sino-UK AI Innovation and Development Forum

Event round-up
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05 Jul 2021

Belt and Road Summit 2021

The Belt and Road Summit organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the HKSAR Government will take place from 1-2 September.

Opportunities
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02 Jun 2021

Event round-up: China market access workshop

Missed our UK-China Tech Forum: Market access workshop?

04 May 2021

Worried about doing business in China? Perhaps "PPE" is the answer

techUK news and views
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22 Jan 2021

China's tech landscape

China is well on its way to achieving its goal of becoming a leading global technological superpower by 2050

techUK news and views
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21 Jan 2021

Understanding cybersecurity and data protection in China

Before a UK company sets up in China, it’s key to weigh up cybersecurity risks – for this, early research and expert advice are both vital

techUK news and views
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20 Jan 2021

Navigating business ethics in China

Why vigilance and transparency are key to operating successfully in the world’s second-largest economy

techUK news and views
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19 Jan 2021

Staying legal in China’s expanding markets

Get to know the red tape, but it doesn't need to stand in your way

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02 Oct 2020

Event Round-Up: UK-China Tech Forum

If you missed the latest installment of the UK-China Tech Forum, you can review the record here.

techUK news and views
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11 Sep 2020

Guest blog: How to navigate your FinTech (ad)venture in China

techUK member Wei Wu, Director & CEO of Weipoint Ltd, shares his views on China's fintech landscape. 

Industry views
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12 May 2020

UK-China Tech Forum Digital Session – Event Round-Up

On 5 May techUK held a UK-China Tech Forum Digital Session on COVID-19 & Tech Lessons from China. Event recording is available.

techUK news and views

 

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22 May 2025

techUK Webinar: Ofcom Sharing Upper 6GHz Consultation

Online Webinar
22 May 2025

Securing Critical National Infrastructure from AI Cyber Risks

London Partner event
22 May 2025

UK sovereign data, security and resilience in defence and government

Partner event
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Our team

Sabina Ciofu

Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke

Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade, techUK

Theophile Maiziere

Theophile Maiziere

Policy Manager - EU, techUK

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Head of Market Access and Consumer Tech, techUK

Tess Newton

Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK

Sabina Ciofu

Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.

Based in Brussels, she leads our EU policy and engagement. She is also our lead on international trade policy, with a focus on digital trade chapter in FTAs, regulatory cooperation as well as broader engagement with the G7, G20, WTO and OECD.

As a transatlanticist at heart, Sabina is a GMF Marshall Memorial fellow and issue-lead on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, within DigitalEurope.

Previously, she worked as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament for almost a decade, where she specialised in tech regulation, international trade and EU-US relations.

Sabina loves building communities and bringing people together. She is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club and co-organiser of the Young Professionals in Digital Policy. Previously, as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, she led several youth civic engagement and gender equality projects.

She sits on the Advisory Board of the University College London European Institute, Café Transatlantique, a network of women in transatlantic technology policy and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club designed for women.

Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.

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Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke

Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade, techUK

Dan joined techUK as a Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade in March 2023.

Before techUK, Dan worked for data and consulting company GlobalData as an analyst of tech and geopolitics. He has also worked in public affairs, political polling, and has written freelance for the New Statesman and Investment Monitor.

Dan has a degree in MSc International Public Policy from University College London, and a BA Geography degree from the University of Sussex.

Outside of work, Dan is a big fan of football, cooking, going to see live music, and reading about international affairs. 

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Theophile Maiziere

Theophile Maiziere

Policy Manager - EU, techUK

Theo joined techUK in 2024 as EU Policy Manager. Based in Brussels, he works on our EU policy and engagement.

Theo is an experienced policy adviser who has helped connect EU and non-EU decision makers.

Prior to techUK, Theo worked at the EU delegation to Australia, the Israeli trade mission to the EU, and the City of London Corporation’s Brussels office. In his role, Theo ensures that techUK members are well-informed about EU policy, its origins, and its implications, while also facilitating valuable input to Brussels-based decision-makers.

Theo holds and LLM in International and European law, and an MA in European Studies, both from the University of Amsterdam. 

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Website:
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LinkedIn:
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Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Head of Market Access and Consumer Tech, techUK

Lewis' programmes cover a range of policy areas within Market Access (international trade regulation, sanctions and export controls, technical standards and product compliance, supply chains) and Consumer Tech (media and broadcast policy, consumer electronics, and connected home technology).

Prior to joining techUK, Lewis worked in government affairs and policy roles for international trade associations in Southeast Asia including the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Public Policy & Management from SOAS University of London.

Email:
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-walmesley-browne/

Tess Newton

Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK

Tess joined techUK as an Policy and Public Affairs Team Assistant in November of 2024. In this role, she supports areas such as administration, member communications and media content.

Before joining the Team, she gained experience working as an Intern in both campaign support for MPs and Councilors during the Local and General Election and working for the Casimir Pulaski Foundation. As well as working for multiple charities on issues such as the climate crisis, educational inequality and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Tess obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Politics and International Relations from University of Nottingham.

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Website:
www.techUK.org

 

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