This link is interesting:
http://www.steerdaviesgleave.com/sit...nnectivity.pdf
In summing up the presentations, Rhys Whalley, Executive Director, Manchester China Forum spoke ......<filler>.... Rhys explained how China would continue to be a huge opportunity for the UK and the Northern Powerhouse. Having secured transport links between Manchester and Beijing and Shanghai, Manchester China Forum seek further links with other cities in China, including Guangzhou
As noted somewhere else, slip of the tongue, mistake or other. There is a trade event in Shanghai soon, maybe supposed to be announced then?