British Companies Face Increasing Challenges in China, Survey Finds

Economic factors, regulatory hurdles, and geopolitical tensions are the main factors contributing to the challenging environment, a business lobby group said.

A drone view of Yangluo Port in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, on April 12, 2020. Stringer/Getty Images

Doing business in China has been more challenging for British companies this year compared to last year, according to a survey published by the British Chamber of Commerce in China on Dec. 3.

“British businesses continue to face significant headwinds, from China’s economic slowdown to regulatory hurdles,” according to the business lobby group. “Revenue expectations are down, and businesses’ optimism for 2025 is low despite the announcement of stimulus measures.”