The British Chamber is currently hiring for Government Affairs Interns (native Chinese speakers) and Policy Interns (native or near-native English speakers) to support on our policy and advocacy work.
If you're a motivated individual with an interest in UK-China relations, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your understanding of China's policy and business environment!
About the British Chamber
As the voice of British business in China we:
Speak with business leaders at Rolls-Royce, The Economist, Shell and other British companies of all sizes on regulatory challenges and opportunities in China
Present our research to the British Embassy, the Ministry of Commerce, the NDRC and other key government stakeholders
Produce thought leadership pieces on topics such as China-UK relations, China’s cybersecurity landscape and other critical topics for trade relations
What do we offer for interns?
The opportunity to interact with a wide range of British business leaders across all sectors to grow and develop your professional network
Free place on our Young Professionals Development Programme (from September to December)
An incredible office in the CBD with unlimited tea and coffee
Free gym access to the Trainyard – in Hotel Jen
Career development and mentorship from the Chamber’s executive committee
A small stipend to support your travel and subsistence expenses incurred during your internship
The opportunity to have a genuine impact
Government Affairs Intern
Chinese native speaker
What will you be expected to do?
Track policy and regulatory developments relevant to British businesses in China
Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work
Support the Chamber’s communication with businesses and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
Support the production of the Chamber's flagship report, British Business in China: Position Paper 2025
Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates and creating communications copy for advocacy newsletters
Assist in English-Chinese translation for Chamber communications and media copy
What do we expect from you?
Essential skills
Chinese native speaker with excellent English language skills, preferably in Beijing
Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in February and work for 3-6 months
A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
Good research ability
A strong work ethic
IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
What do our past interns say?
Sue Zhang
Government Affairs Intern
"Working with the small but energetic team at BritCham has been truly amazing! Through diverse industry events and interactions with industry experts, I've gained a deeper understanding of the complexities of international business and the trade environment. It's been fulfillling to follow through with advocacy projects, especially when paired with the excitement of helping out at diverse BritCham community events and great mentorship along the way."
Policy Intern
English native or near-native speaker
What will you be expected to do?
Support the policy team on the delivery of British Business in China: Position Paper 2025 (one of the Chamber’s two key policy documents), providing support across the whole process, including assisting with organising roundtables, taking meeting notes, research, drafting, launch and post-launch activities.
Support communication with business and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
Assist with logistics in organising and delivering of policy and knowledge events
Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates
Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work and knowledge events
Assist with drafting, editing, and proof-reading policy insights, reports and media copy for the Chamber
What do we expect from you?
Essential skills
Excellent Chinese and English language skills
Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in February and work for 4-6 months
A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
A strong work ethic
Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
Good research ability
IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
What do our past interns say?
Carlos Jackson
Policy Associate
"My time as a policy intern at the Chamber was a transformative experience. I was fortunate enough to play a pivotal role in drafting the annual Position Paper, thereby engaging with the Chamber's member community in industries ranging from automotive to education. The trust and responsibility I received from the team during this time was hugely empowering. Likewise, the knowledge that the policy recommendations I helped to formulate would not only be placed in front of legislators but potentially adopted into law, made the experience all the more meaningful."
Apply Now!
Please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter setting out your interest in applying for this position to advocacy@britishchamber.cn.
Applications close on 5th January 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and you are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience.
