The Chinese government is committed to delivering its ambition of a "moderately prosperous society", and will do what it can to achieve its goal for 2020. CBBC Members #rtgasia18. Chart courtesy Economist Intelligence: EIU John Ferguson

.John Ferguson from the Economist Intelligence: EIU said that even China's economy is slowing down, the government will do what it can to ensure the country reaches its economic goal. InvestHK InvestHK_LDN CBBC Members Economist Intelligence: EIU #rtgasia18

‘We’re (currently) setting up a digital bank in Hong Kong’, says Jeff Tijssen at 11fsteam Routes to Growth this afternoon at TheShardLondon #rtgasia18

"I live and breathe fintech and I cannot be more excited about the #fintech opportunities in Asia," said Jeff Tijssen of 11fsteam. US$48 billion has been invested in Asia. #rtgasia18

.Karen Winton of Capital Pilot - Investability Ratings Agency emphasised there is an incredible #UK #Hongkong bridge to foster more #Fintech links and enables #businesses to grow at #RTGAsia18. #HKFinTechWeek

"Find an anchor client and launch from there," said Jeff Tijssen #rtgasia18 #fintech

Routes to Growth @thenutmegteam Really excited to listen to @thenutmegteam’s experience in #HongKong. They wrote a letter to the Hong Kong regulator during the public consultation period, listing out the blockers for them and HK really changed the rules which facilitate @thenutmegteam expansion to HK.

"Environmental impacts are key project briefs for new buildings in China, South Korea and Asia - even more so than Europe," said Sara Botey of Benoy #rtgasia18 #exportingisgreat InvestHK @UKASEAN

"We view #Brexit as an opportunity. We export 83% of what we produced," said JCB' Philip Bouverat (left). #ExportingisGREAT #rtgasia18

.JCB manufactures in India, in China. JCB's director Philip Bouverat said trading with ASEAN countries, especially commonwealth, had its benefits. #rtgasia18 #ExportingisGREAT @UKASEAN

Chris Church of setting out the export opportunities around #Asia for high quality #UK engineering #RTGAsia18 #ExportingIsGreat Routes to Growth Cathay Pacific UK & IE

In a competitive market with big players playing internationally, independent whisky brand R&B Distillers's Head of Sales @kevinliuwhisky on global retail strategy. #ExportingisGREAT #rtgasia18

There's no denying there's real cultural differences in #business. West versus East. Sally Maier highlights the importance of a personal network, and having meaningful personal relationships. #guanxi #rtgasia18 China-Britain Business Council InvestHK

Before you go into any business meetings in China, be prepared to socialise after formalities. Prepare a few stories that will endear you to your business counterparts. Said @Ales_Testa of Yates+Partners. #rtgasia18 #exportingisgeat China-Britain Business Council InvestHK

In China, all they want to know is your credibility and that your business "exists". Said Lisa Hinderdael of DH Liberty #rtgasia18

In traditionally more conservative markets like China, how should women behave where men tend to dominate in the business world? #rtgasia18

Don't feel uncomfortable when your Asian business partner comments on your appearance. It's not offensive - they are curious about who you are and they mean it as a compliment! Learn to say "Xie Xie", "thanks" in Chinese. Said @Ales_Testa #rtgasia18

Besides a good product, what's a seed #investor looking for in an entrepreneur? Co-founder of Links of London and early investor of ORLEBAR BROWN, John Ayton looks for resilience and humility. #rtgasia18

What to look for in an investor? By John Ayton #rtgasia18

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