The East of England China Forum was officially launched on 22nd November facilitated by Stansted Airport & comprising business groups,county councils,local government,tourism agencies & universities to support the drive to secure a direct Chinese airlink.
The STN CEO states "the expectation of the forum launch will eventually culminate in the securing of a direct link between Stansted & China".
It goes on to say the formation of a similar forum in Manchester has previously proved very successful.
Highlighted & involved is Jiangsu Province a not insubstantial region of 80m inhabitants with very good trading links with Essex & the region.