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14-708: The work of the China Association was to lobby the British Government and the authorities in China on behalf of its members. The Association often acted in conjunction with the London Chamber of Commerce , local Chambers and the Federation of British Industries . A proposal for the formation of a 'China Association' was made at an inaugural dinner held for 'gentlemen with some connection to

28-412: A London chamber from 1782 to 1800; a larger chamber ran in 1823 and 1824, with support from MP and Bank of England director William Haldimand , and other prominent people; and several other short-lived attempts were made until the current chamber was founded in 1882. The LCC was a prominent supporter of calls for an Imperial Federation . In 1886, they funded a competition for the best essay "Formulating

42-529: A Practical Working Plan of the Federation and the Mother Country.". The prize was set at £50 and a size limit of 75 pages was set. 106 entries were received and judged by a panel consisting of James Anthony Froude , Sir Rawson W. Rawson and Professor John Robert Seeley . The competition was won by William Henry Parr Greswell, a former professor of classical studies at Cape University . His essay

56-613: A prominent guest speaker to share his thoughts, insight and wisdom on China. Sir Andrew Burns is the president, James Richards is the chairman. The association is administered by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC). The archives of the association are lodged with the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. London Chamber of Commerce The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

70-636: A range of interest groups designed to provide targeted support services to business communities, including the Asian Business Association (ABA), Black Business Association (BBA), and Business Owners Club. LCCI introduced a free B2B digital networking app in 2021 to facilitate digital connections across the capital. On the LCCI Community App, users can chat with peers, join sector and common interest groups, and discover LCCI member product and service offers. John Weskett ran

84-564: Is London’s key hub for the city's business community. It supports its members’ businesses through a range of services, advocates on behalf of London’s business community in important forums of policy debate, and promotes ‘Global London’ as the best city for doing business, whether it's for trading, investing, learning, or finding new commercial partners. It works to accelerate the growth of its members by providing support, facilitating new business connections, and leveraging its network to generate greater shared prosperity for London. The Chamber has

98-475: The China Association worked to alert the British Government to the increasingly difficult circumstances under which British firms operated. Between 1950 and 1952, many British firms left China, and the Association acted to ensure that official action was taken to protect British assets and concerns and to meet demands for compensation. The China Association continues to exist. It holds quarterly lunches with

112-935: The Far East', at the Thatched House Club in London, on 4 March 1889. The China Association was formally constituted at a meeting held on 11 April 1889. The first chairman was Sir Alfred Dent . The first Annual Dinner of the China Association was held in March 1890. Within the first year, the China Association enrolled 111 members. Elections for officers were held annually. The association was funded through entrance fees, membership subscriptions and by donation, with funds managed by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation . Between 1892 and 1893, invitations were sent out to British residents in Hong Kong, China and Japan to form branch associations. The Shanghai Committee

126-676: The Mandarin dialect was taught in the Far Eastern Department. By 1900, the association's strategy towards the British Government led to a division within the leadership of the association. Against the background of growing fear of commercial competition from Russia, France and Japan, certain members of the General Committee and Shanghai Committee felt that the association's influence with the Foreign Office

140-646: The Shanghai Committee called for the amalgamation of China Association with the China League. A Special General Meeting was called, but again the proposal was voted down by a narrow margin. The China League later did merge with the China Association. In the aftermath of World War II , with the Communist advance across China and the Nationalist blockade of important cities such as Shanghai ,

154-556: The resolution of commercial disputes, called the London Chamber of Arbitration. In 2020, this was reformed as the London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM). John Weskett John Weskett was an English underwriter and merchant who contributed to the understanding of insurance law in the eighteenth century. Weskett was probably born in Leeds . It is believed to have lived between 1730 and 1800. Weskett offered

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168-513: Was constituted in December 1892, followed by Yokohama in the same year and Hong Kong in June 1893. By 1895, membership stood at over 400 and its General Committee was seen as the recognised representative of British commercial interests in China. In 1898, the China Association founded its Incorporated School of Practical Chinese. In 1917, this was merged with the School of Oriental Studies , where

182-510: Was exaggerated, and that the Government was failing to effectively represent British mercantile interests in China. It was felt that public pressure was needed to push the Government into action. Sir Edward Ackroyd suggested that the association change its strategy and reorganise into a 'League'. This proposal was voted down. The insurgents formed the China League, with R.A. Yerburgh as Chairman and George Jamieson as Secretary. In 1903-4,

196-513: Was published by the with those of the runners-up, J C. Fitzgerald of Wellington , New Zealand , Philip Vernon Smith , an ecclesiastical barrister , W. J. Bradshaw of Melbourne , Australia and F. H. Turnock of Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada . A final essay by Reverend Dalton, a canon in Windsor was expanded and published later. In 1903, the LCCI established its first arbitration scheme for

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