UK businesses optimistic over investment opportunities in Shanghai

LONDON, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai provides important trading and collaboration opportunities, representatives from business associations and enterprises in the United Kingdom (UK) said during an event held here on Tuesday to promote investment in the Chinese economic hub.

"This sort of event is a great opportunity for businesses to put China, especially Shanghai, back onto their radar ... as a trade and investment destination," said Andrew Seaton, chief executive at the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).