Department for Business and Trade China
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in China, and Chinese companies set up and invest in the UK.
We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Beijing and offices located in Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Wuhan.
Set up a business and invest in the UK
Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on great.gov.uk.
Buy from the UK
Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on great.gov.uk.
Export to China from the UK
UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to China.
On great.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to China
- practical export advice
- export opportunities
- events for exporters and international buyers
- export finance and related guidance
Export licensing and special rules for China
Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK.
Arms embargo and other restrictions on China
Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations which may apply to China.