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Ben Macpherson MSP

News25 August 2026

Ben Macpherson leaves Scottish Government ministerial role

Ben Macpherson, Scotland’s Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, has resigned from the Scottish Government. In a letter to First Minister John Swinney, Macpherson said that he…

By Scotland China Brief

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Energy22 August 2026

Chinese state-owned CNOOC agrees pay uplift for North Sea workers

Scottish offshore workers with Chinese state-owned oil company CNOOC are to benefit from a pay deal worth up to £3,000, trade union officials have announced. In a statement…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → Chinese state-owned CNOOC agrees pay uplift for North Sea workers

Energy21 August 2026

Chinese company Dajin eyes Ardersier Port tie-up

Dajin Heavy Industry, a leading Chinese manufacturer of offshore wind foundations and operator of specialist transport vessels, is exploring opportunities to work with Ardersier Port owner and developer…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → Chinese company Dajin eyes Ardersier Port tie-up
Boom lift aka cherry picker

News20 August 2026

Chinese cherry picker imports face duties of up to 71.74%

The UK government has imposed new duties ranging from 16.25%-71.74% on imports of boom lifts – also known as cherry pickers – from China. The machinery is used…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → Chinese cherry picker imports face duties of up to 71.74%
Portrait photo of Caroline Gao (Gao Hui)

Culture18 August 2026

First ever Chinese delegate joins Publishing Scotland Fellowship Programme

Caroline Gao, a director at China’s largest private publishing house, has joined Publishing Scotland’s 2026 International Fellowship Programme – helping to strengthen publishing connections between Scotland and China.…

By George Iordanov-Nalbantov

Read the article → First ever Chinese delegate joins Publishing Scotland Fellowship Programme

Education17 August 2026

University of Glasgow to expand careers support for Chinese postgrads

The University of Glasgow is launching a new careers coaching programme for postgraduate students from China in partnership with the University of Birmingham. The new initiative, which will…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → University of Glasgow to expand careers support for Chinese postgrads
Offshore wind turbines

Energy13 August 2026

Swinney urges UK government to reconsider blocked Chinese investment at Ardersier

First Minister John Swinney has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn the UK government’s decision to block a £1.5 billion investment by Chinese renewables firm Ming Yang,…

By George Iordanov-Nalbantov

Read the article → Swinney urges UK government to reconsider blocked Chinese investment at Ardersier
Mairi Spowage – Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute

News13 August 2026

Report: Scotland’s services sector potential in global markets

A new report commissioned by the Scottish Government and delivered by the Fraser of Allander Institute in partnership with Prosper highlights the central role of high-value, knowledge-intensive sectors…

By George Iordanov-Nalbantov

Read the article → Report: Scotland’s services sector potential in global markets
Guangzhou skyline

Education12 August 2026

Edinburgh researcher recognised for deep-dive into Guangzhou’s metro commutes

Siying Wu, a PhD researcher in Human Geography at the University of Edinburgh, has been awarded the 2025 John Urry Article Prize for her exploration of everyday commuting…

By George Iordanov-Nalbantov

Read the article → Edinburgh researcher recognised for deep-dive into Guangzhou’s metro commutes

News31 July 2026

Glasgow strengthens business links with Shanghai

Leading business organisations in Glasgow and Shanghai have agreed to strengthen international trade links between the two cities following a visit by senior Chinese business leaders. Glasgow Chamber…

By Scotland China Brief

Read the article → Glasgow strengthens business links with Shanghai

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