A recent report publicised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) recommended 35 cities in the mainland China, to British companies seeking international business opportunities. One of the cities that made this list was Chengdu and was the sole entry from cities in the south western province of Sichuan.

With a population of over 11 million, Chengdu is a booming economic and cultural centre of South Western China with many historical landmarks. The city has also gained international diplomatic recognition as many countries including the US, the UK, France, Germany and South Korea have all set up consulates in the city.

The report suggests UK enterprises find considerable business opportunities in these cities and is the recommendation list as a result of a comprehensive study of 274 cities in China. Chengdu is a city with an extensive and highly qualified labor force, due to the large number of Universities specialising in Hi-Tech industries. There is also strong support from the government on science and education development together with strong government policy support for education and industrial growth. Chengdu is fast becoming the number one place in for China Foreign Investment.

As Chengdu is the centre of science and technology development, it is the ideal place for foreign investment in China. With perfect transport communications via road, rail and air, Chengdu has the luxury of climate and location to make it stand out from other investment locations.

Already attracting some of the world's largest international software and Hi Tech companies, The Hi Tech Zone continues to grow and provide first class facilities for investing opportunities. Also located in the zone are government service centres to advise and help foreign companies achieve their investment goals and set up operations in Chengdu.

For more information about investing in China and the facilities at the Chengdu Hit Tech Development Zone, visit www.chengduhitech.co.uk.