Guernsey Strengthens Relations With Beijing/Shanghai

Guernsey has been strengthening its relationships with key government and regulatory officials in China.

Peter Niven, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance – the promotional agency for the Island's finance industry, joined the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Nick Anstee, for the Beijing and Shanghai legs of his recent visit to the country.

The trip included meeting again with Tu Guangshao, the Vice-Mayor of Shanghai, who has hosted Guernsey's Chief Minister, Lyndon Trott, on several occasions and visited the Island towards the end of 2008.

"Travelling with Alderman Anstee provided us with another opportunity to strengthen our relationships in Beijing and Shanghai and also reinforced our strong connections with the City of London," said Mr Niven.