THE YOUNG ICEBREAKERS SCOTLAND

The Convener of the Young Icebreakers in Scotland has just returned from Brussels after representing the UK at the launch of the EU-China Year of Youth.

During the event our representative engaged the summit with the issue of the sustainability of the softer programs launched during the year, and the responsibly that lay with the youth. These discussions have lead to the creation of the Power of Youth, based on [...]

Lucy Keany (Ricefield), Rachel Kinloch (Edinburgh Napier 2009 Ambassador to China) and Fiona Macintyre (Scottish Enterprise Saltire Foundation Alumni) have all been confirmed as delegates for the final phase of UK-China 400 visit. From the 20 June to the 1st July 2010 they will tour [...]

Major piece of news from China that provides a massive opportunity to the UK’s economy.

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) — China’s government has opened a new range of government-run industries to the private sector, either through investment in existing companies or establishment of new firms.
The government also announced Thursday that it would improve financing services and simplify [...]

The British Council are in the final stages of recruiting participants for the final phase of UK-China 400 study visit. They have been trying to reach as many young leaders as possible from across UK and approached the Young Icebreakers for nominations. The Young Icebreakers have put forward 3 exceptional candidates from Scotland for this final [...]

Between the 24th and 26th of May 25 Young Chinese Leaders will visit Scotland as part of the British Councils UK/CHINA 400 Scheme. The Young Icebreakers are putting together a day of Networking and Development for their Chinese counterparts with the aim of stimulating meaningful dialogue and relationships with the group of future international business leaders.

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