Forward-thinking Lincolnshire businesses who have established or are looking to establish links with China took part in a special Chinese New Year celebration in Lincoln on Monday, February 8.
The Big Chinese Takeaway, organised by Streets Chartered Accountants and Lincoln College Group, coincided with the dawning of the year of the monkey and highlighted successful relationships with China.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Attendees at Lincoln College heard how overseas trade and outward investment can benefit a number of different sectors.
They were also provided with an insight into Chinese culture and trading relationships.
Those giving presentations included local councils, Dynex Semi Conductors, Turbine Efficiency, UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
Look out for a special feature on the event in this week’s issue of Lincolnshire Business magazine, which is published on Friday, February 12.
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