The Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau successfully held an investment promotion event themed "Invest in Beijing, Win the Future" in London on June 10, local time. The event, which took place during the London Tech Week 2026, aimed to expand Beijing's global investment network, strengthen China-UK cooperation in innovation-driven industries, and further enhance the international profile of the "Invest in Beijing" brand.

Focusing on sectors including finance, technology, artificial intelligence, biomedicine and professional services, the event showcased Beijing's innovation ecosystem, industrial strengths and favorable business environment. More than 50 representatives from British companies, industry associations and research institutions attended, including HSBC, AstraZeneca, London City Airport and the City of London Corporation.

Peter Burnett, chief executive of the China-Britain Business Council, and Fang Wenjian, president of the Bank of China's London Branch, delivered opening remarks.

Tang Yonghong, deputy director of the Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau, introduced Beijing's unique advantages as China's capital and highlighted its achievements in technological innovation, financial resource concentration, policy support under the "Two Zones" initiative, and continuous business environment improvements. He invited British enterprises to invest in Beijing and share the opportunities created by the city's high-quality development.

Officials from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform, Beijing Central Business District Administrative Committee and Changping district presented Beijing's economic development, foreign investment policies, industrial resources and support measures. Representatives from British companies operating in Beijing, including HSBC and AstraZeneca, also shared their experiences and insights on the city's business-friendly environment and support for foreign-invested enterprises.

During the event, the Beijing delegation held in-depth discussions with participating companies, addressing issues such as policy implementation, site selection, project approval and market access. The exchanges helped identify potential investment opportunities and encouraged British companies to conduct further business visits to Beijing.

Beijing will continue to follow up on cooperation opportunities generated during the event and provide comprehensive support for foreign enterprises, attracting more global resources and contributing to the city's high-quality development.