Scotland China Brief is delighted to be partnering with the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) on its 2027 China-Scotland Business Awards and 14th annual Chinese Burns Supper.

As official media partner, Scotland China Brief will carry exclusive in-depth reporting of the event as well as the diverse array of businesses, universities and cultural initiatives which will be recognised on the night.

The collaboration reflects our shared commitment to highlighting bilateral trade, business connections, educational innovation and cultural exchange between Scotland and China.

Welcoming the partnership, James Brodie, the CBBC’s commercial director for industrial economy and regional director for Scotland, said: “CBBC is delighted to be partnering with Scotland China Brief, who share in the awards’ mission of promoting awareness of the bonds that exist between China and Scotland in business, education and culture.

“Scotland China Brief’s work in this space over the last few months has brought fresh energy to an often-underreported scene.”

George Iordanov-Nalbantov, co-editor and co-founder of Scotland China Brief, said: “It is a privilege to join the 2027 China-Scotland Business Awards as an official media partner.

“What makes these awards, and the Chinese Burns Supper, so special is how they bring together commerce, academia and the arts under one roof, especially with the addition of the new Cultural Collaboration category this year.

“We very much look forward to working with James and the CBBC team to celebrate the organisations strengthening Scotland-China ties.”

Applications are now open for the 2027 awards, with entries closing on 2 December 2026. The programme spans seven categories reflecting the breadth of the bilateral relationship:

• China Welcome of the Year (Sponsored by Scottish Confucius Institute for Business & Communication, Heriot-Watt University):
  This category reflects the efforts of Scottish companies to welcome Chinese visitors to Scotland over the past 12 months, who bring so much to the local economy. The award seeks to recognise Scottish companies in the retail, travel and hospitality sectors who have gone above and beyond in embracing Chinese visitors to Scotland.
  Click here to enter the China Welcome of the Year category
• Chinese Corporate of the Year (Sponsored by Scottish Development International / Scottish Enterprise):
  Honours established and newly incorporated businesses in Scotland with owners, founders, or significant shareholders from Mainland China and Hong Kong.
  Click here to enter the Chinese Corporate of the Year category
• Marketing Campaign of the Year:
  Open to agencies and brand owners running standout Scotland-China campaigns in either market.
  Click here to enter the Marketing Campaign of the Year category
• Educational Partnership of the Year (Sponsored by Islander):
  Recognises pioneering institutional and commercial collaborations driving cutting-edge research and opportunities for young people.
  Click here to enter the Educational Partnership of the Year category
• Exporter of the Year (Sponsored by SF Express):
  Celebrates Scottish businesses of all sizes meeting rising Chinese demand across food and drink, engineering, and financial services.
  Click here to enter the Exporter of the Year category
• Scotland-Hong Kong Partnership of the Year (Sponsored by Invest HK):
  Highlights Scottish companies and universities maintaining an active footprint in Hong Kong as a gateway to Mainland China and South East Asia.
  Click here to enter the Scotland-Hong Kong Partnership of the Year category
• Cultural Collaboration of the Year: Making its Scottish debut following a successful introduction at the 2026 UK-China Business Awards, this category showcases partnerships across performing arts, fashion, textiles, film, television, publishing, and video games.
  Click here to enter the Cultural Collaboration of the Year category

The winners will be presented at CBBC’s Chinese Burns Supper at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on 4 February 2027. Now in its 14th year, the black-tie gala blends traditional Scottish Burns Night customs with Chinese New Year festivities to usher in the Year of the Sheep, supported by partner organisations including the University of Glasgow Confucius Institute, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London), and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Organisations can submit their award applications online ahead of the 2 December deadline, and tickets for the Glasgow gala are on sale now.

Learn about last year’s awards here.