Fully Funded 12 month Managers Exchange and Training Program in China

http://www.metp.net.cn/english/index.asp

We would like to encourage our network to apply for this programme. To-Date no Scottish candidate has taken part on this prestigious programme. There are over 30 places available. Click the link above to apply – the deadline is the 8th of Jan.

The EU-China Manager Exchange and Training programme (METP) is a four-year initiative of [...]

2 fully funded scholarships to China opened up to the YIB

At The 48 Group Club Annual Icebreakers Reception on the 12th November held at the Chinese Embassy in London, HE Ambassador Madam Fu Ying opened up 2 fully funded 1 year Scholarships to top Chinese Universities to the Young Icebreakers in Scotland. The organisation is now seeking top flight graduates and young professionals to take [...]

Peter Sands lecture: G20 and beyond

G20 and Beyond: China’s Growing Role on the World Stage and Implications for international finance.

Peter Sands Chief Executive of Standard Chartered PLC gave a lecture last night in London to the 48 Group Club, Young Icebreakers and other leaders in the business community.

Tibetan delegation meets representatives of the Young Icebreakers

Today(26 November) the Tibetan delegation met the YI representatives at the Chinese Embassy in London.  The delegation was led by Legqog, Director of the Standing Committee of Tibet Autonomous Region People’s Congress (legislature) of China. This was a fantastic opportunity for our next generation of business leaders to familiarise themselves the leaders [...]

Scottish Icebreakers hold a reception in honour of Mme Tan and the 60th anniversary of the PR of China

On the 17th of September the 48 Group in Scotland held a reception in honour of Mme Tan (Consul General of the PR of China in Edinburgh) and the 60th anniversary of the formation of the peoples republic of China.

Representatives of the public and private sectors in Scotland attended [...]

1953:Beijing, The founding Mission

Veteran of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Bo Yibo and Jack Perry, greet each other in Beijing.

Jack Perry, the founder of the 48 Group Club, [...]

Youth delegation from China

Today (29th June 2009) 100 Young leaders in business and politics from China met their British counterparts ‘The Young Icebreakers’ at the Chinese embassy in London.

Recognising the importance of youth exchanges to mutual understanding and friendship as well as to long-term development of relations between China and UK, Chinese Ambassador Mme Fu Ying hosted a [...]

Mark Tucker at the first anniversary of the Young Icebreakers

Speaking at the first anniversary of the ‘Young Icebreakers’ held at the Berkeley Hotel, London in May 2009, Mark Tucker, Group Chief Executive of Prudential plc, said:

“The initiative of the ‘Young Icebreakers’ exemplifies the best traditions of the 48 Group Club: bold and imaginative, but rooted in the pragmatism that is born of experience. ‘Young [...]

Jenny Hao Interviews Daniel Jacoel

Jenny Hao of DimSum (the British Chinese community website) Interviews Daniel Jacoel UK Chaiman of the Young Icebreakers

Click here to go to the interview

March 2009 David Reid: Icebreakers conference at RBS Gogerburn

On the 3rd of  March 2009 a China panel was assembled at Young Icebreakers’ Conference at RBS Gogarburn. They addressed an audience of over 300 young people (senior school students upwards) to ask them to consider the importance of China today. The panel focused on what  these young people ought to do to develop themselves, [...]