Opportunities abound for recruiters in the Far East as contracts and new investment deals between UK and Chinese enterprises worth over $500m (£303m) were agreed during a visit to China this week by Lord Mandelson, UK First secretary of state and secretary of state for business, innovation & skills.

Many of the business partnerships demonstrate UK capacity in low carbon business solutions, which will benefit British businesses while helping China meet tough environment and energy efficiency targets.  

Speaking at a low carbon business solutions forum organised by UK Trade & Investment in Beijing this week, Lord Mandelson says:  “Across the board, the UK can offer the knowledge, technology and experience to help our two economies de-carbonise. The UK has world-class climate change research institutions and consultancy services in carbon measurement and management. Our architects and engineers are creating designs for the low-carbon cities of the future.

“Pilkington, Greens Power, Zed Factory and The Carbon Trust are examples of outstanding UK companies working with advanced and low carbon technology. These new contracts not only demonstrate the strength of economic ties between the UK China, but also our shared commitment for developing a low carbon economy.”