Tag: China
Lord Mayor joins university in celebrating 10 years in China
Celebrations have taken place in Shanghai this week, marking 10 years since Birmingham City University established a representative office in China. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Carl Rice led the festivities on Monday 26 September, addressing senior academics and graduates from the University, along with members of the British Council in China, local stakeholders […]
Major Chinese deal to boost Birmingham economy
Council leader Cllr John Clancy declared ‘Birmingham is open for business’ after signing an agreement with Chinese property development company Country Garden worth up to £2 billion to the Birmingham economy.
City Chinese links in focus at major EU event
A keynote speech on Birmingham’s relationship with China is set to be delivered by Council Leader Sir Albert Bore during a high-profile event in Brussels
Media Watch - March 18
Top Birmingham City Council Stories: Launch of Birmingham declaration on social inclusion (Birmingham Mail) Cllr John Cotton said the declaration will see city leaders challenge the government over deprivation and work together to find solutions Olympic pool finally on its way to Brum (Birmingham Mail) Birmingham City Council has made a splash after securing an […]
Media Watch - Jan 10
Top Birmingham City Council Stories: Big families losing £400 a week in benefits after cap (The Times) Large families have been losing up to £400 a week since the introduction of the weekly benefit cap, according to DWP figures. Birmingham and Manchester named as the only two local councils outside London of the 20 most […]
Media Watch - April 9
Top Birmingham City Council Stories: University of Birmingham Library designs (Birmingham Mail)- Despite criticism of the design from some members, Planning committee have approved proposals to demolish the existing library and build a new one Base Birmingham (Birmingham Mail) More than 600 delegates to attend this inaugural major conference in the city on Thursday, examining […]
Media Watch - September 13
Top Birmingham City Council Stories Violent parents fooled me, admits judge (Daily Telegraph, The Sun, Daily Mail) A leading family judge has admitted he was duped by a lying couple who painted themselves as good parents despite harming their children through their violent way of life. Last summer Mr Justice Mostyn criticised Birmingham City Council […]
Guangzhou conference builds on Chinese Premier’s visit
Less than one week after hosting a landmark visit to Birmingham by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Leader of Birmingham City Council Mike Whitby will this Friday (1st July) meet business leaders, academics and government representatives from Birmingham's sister city of Guangzhou. The 'New Guangzhou, New Business Opportunities' conference at the ICC has been organised by […]
Birmingham is first stop for Chinese Premier on UK visit
Midlands city set to build on strong relationship for investment and jobs Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will visit Birmingham this weekend on his first stop on a reciprocal visit to the UK following Prime Minister David Cameron's trip to China in November last year. Premier Wen's decision to begin his UK visit in Birmingham reflects […]
