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News14 September 2026

New cargo route unlocks Scottish trade with Northwest China

Scottish exporters have gained direct access to China’s Northwest through a new Air China cargo route connecting Glasgow Prestwick Airport with Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport. The new service,…

By Scotland China Brief

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News13 September 2026

Scotland newest member of global space climate initiative

Space Scotland has joined the Space for Climate Observatory (SCO), a French-led initiative which brings together space agencies across the world, including the China National Space Administration (CNSA).…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → Scotland newest member of global space climate initiative

Food & Drink12 September 2026

Swinney backs whisky industry’s pursuit of tax cut to maximise China opportunity

The Scottish Government has backed Scotch whisky producers who say they need tax relief to maximise the opportunities of reduced tariffs in export markets including China. The Scotch…

By Scotland China Brief

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Energy12 September 2026

MSPs express continued hope for Ming Yang factory U-turn

MSPs this week continued to express hope that Prime Minister Andy Burnham will reverse course on Ming Yang’s kiboshed £1.5 billion investment to create a wind turbine factory…

By Scotland China Brief

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Andy Burnham MP portrait photo

News10 September 2026

‘Pragmatic cooperation’ discussed in first Burnham-Xi call

Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed deepening UK-China ties in his first phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to Downing Street. Burnham used the call on Tuesday…

By Scotland China Brief

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A glass jar

News10 September 2026

UK imposes duties on glass containers from China

The UK has imposed tariffs of up to 53% on Chinese imports of glass containers following a recommendation from the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA). The decision, which came…

By Scotland China Brief

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Adrian Gillespie, CEO of Scottish Enterprise

News10 September 2026

Scottish Enterprise secures £2.15bn in exports amid global headwinds

Scottish Enterprise has assisted Scottish businesses in achieving £2.15 billion worth of export sales during 2025/26, according to the organisation’s latest annual report. The figure is lower than…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → Scottish Enterprise secures £2.15bn in exports amid global headwinds
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fort William, Scotland

News10 September 2026

Tourism businesses invited to Scotland’s flagship travel trade event

Scottish tourism and events businesses are being invited to apply for Scotland’s flagship travel trade event, VisitScotland Connect 2027. VisitScotland Connect 2027 will be held at the SEC…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → Tourism businesses invited to Scotland’s flagship travel trade event
Window view at a Heathrow airport gate

News10 September 2026

Scottish groups support expansion at Heathrow

Two of Scotland’s largest business organisations have backed long-standing proposals for a third runway at Heathrow, recognising the airport’s role in connecting Scottish enterprises with global markets, supporting…

By George Iordanov-Nalbantov

Read the article → Scottish groups support expansion at Heathrow

Education10 September 2026

Scottish and Chinese academics collaborate on industrial decarbonisation

A senior Scottish academic was appointed to a leading role in a committee on industrial energy conservation at a recent conference in Xi’an, China. Dr Waheed Afzal, reader…

By Scotland China Brief

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