Welcome to the Business section of the Ireland China Blog. Explore trade, investment, market trends, and business collaborations between Ireland and China. Stay updated on their dynamic business relationships.
The Ireland Sino Institute: From Boundary Broker to Nurturer of Ireland-China Mutual Development. The Ireland Sino Institute (ISI) plays a crucial role in sustaining the sister city relationship between Belfast and Shenyang. As Northern Ireland and China continue to strengthen their ties, the ISI supports this bond through the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the joint college, CQC.
CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) in Shanghai recently witnessed a significant event that underscored its role as a vital bridge between China and Europe. The visit by Irish Tánaiste Micheál Martin, a senior leader from a European Union state, brought not only international media attention but also passionate advocates for deeper China-Europe ties to the school’s campus. The event gained additional significance with the attendance of Pat McCarthy, founder of the Ireland China Institute, and his wife.
In September 2023, the Ireland Sino Institute’s rural development efforts in China were notably recognized by Chinese media and authorities. This recognition marked a significant milestone, highlighting the Institute’s impactful contributions to rural advancement in China. Pat McCarthy, the Irish CEO, was honored to be interviewed by Radio Beijing.
West Cork man battles blizzards to deliver message to Tánaiste, seeking support for his non-profit education work in Rural Northeast China. “We made it through blizzards to get here today,” said Pat McCarthy, who made his way to the CEIBS Event in Shanghai from Changtu county in Liaoning province. He wasn’t joking.
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