COVID-19 outbreak information page

This page details information sourced from UK & China government, news outlets, schools and businesses. It includes the latest updates about the novel coronavirus outbreak, useful information for UK nationals in China, as well as advice how to manage your business during this time and relevant analysis on the short and long-term effects of the outbreak on business in China.

Chamber coronavirus news

The British Chamber of Commerce official statement can be found here.

Recent publications:

  • Impact of novel coronavirus pneumonia [Download Report here]
  • Impact of Covid-19: A second survey assessing the evolving impact of Covid-19 on British Business across China [Download Report here]
  • Policy Insights: Novel coronavirus hit industries hard, but economy will recover [link]

BritCham will be hosting webinars and posting analysis during this time on the economic impact of coronavirus and what it means for British business in China. Please subscribe to our newsletter for all of the latest information.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for UK businesses trading internationally [link]

Latest Policies From Beijing

Travellers that are exempted from the 14-day quarantine rule.

Tips on how to best protect the workforce when returning to the office.

Summary of the legal responsibilities of all those involved in the city’s COVID-19 control efforts, including enterprises.

Details of some of the measures MOFCOM has in place to support foreign invested enterprises in China.

Beijing has extended the collection period for social insurance premiums to the end of July for companies in tourism, catering and other hard-hit industries, among other policies.

The local government’s initial outreach to the foreign community in Beijing.

UK government information, updates and alerts

China government information, updates and alerts

Schools opening times

Useful links and additional information

British Chamber members' efforts to support coronavirus

  • Rio Tinto donated A$1m ($0.6m) to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation [link]
  • Diageo: RMB 10m to Wuhan Charity Federation [link]
  • GSK: Collaboration with CEPI on vaccine development [link]
  • AstraZeneca donated medicine of over RMB 5.5million to Wuhan [link]
  • UK Govt: £20m to support vaccine development [link]
  • Oxford Immunotec announces donation in support of coronavirus testing efforts to help differentiate tuberculosis from the new China virus [link]

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