January 1, 2026
The British Business in China: Sentiment Survey 2025-26 measures the outlook of British businesses across the country for 2026, representing the voices of our members across goods and services, from small businesses to large multinationals with on-the-ground operations.
The British chambers of commerce in China have published the 2025–2026 Sentiment Survey, reflecting the perspectives of more than 300 British businesses operating across the Chinese mainland. The survey comes at a time of continued economic uncertainty, increased geopolitical complexity and renewed UK–China government engagement.
This year’s findings show that operating conditions remain challenging, but optimism for 2026 is the highest since before the pandemic, particularly in sectors aligned with China’s development priorities.