British firms cautious on China investments amid economic uncertainty, AI interest endures
• British firms taking "wait-and-see" approach to investments in China due to economic uncertainty • 46% of respondents "positive" about 2024 prospects, with some interest in AI and tech • 13% of firms anticipate decreasing China investments this year and next due to economy • Issues hiring foreign talent last year, but improvement in local staff recruitment capacity seen • China urged to identify problems for foreign investors on ground and relay issues to government