Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson (pictured) and Wirral Council leader Phil Davies are to head up a delegation of city-region businesses to South West China, to strengthen international relations and seek out business and investment opportunities.

It is the first time the two leaders have made a joint international visit. The trip will take in Kunming, Guiyang, Tianjin, Qingdao and Shanghai, with Mayoral Lead for Business and International Trade, Councillor Gary Millar
also attending.

Mr Anderson, said: “Liverpool City Region’s relationship with key Chinese cities like Kunming and Guiyang is flourishing and we’re looking forward to deepening these links during this important visit and showcasing the business opportunities available.

“It’s great to be joined by Phil Davies on this journey; we are very committed to working together and securing the best results for the city region as a whole and look forward to having a very productive visit.”

Mr Davies said: “We have a fantastic visit itinerary lined up for participating companies, one which should enable them to build on and strengthen existing relationships, develop new contacts and open up potential markets. We’re focused on developing new opportunities for investment to flow both ways and to capitalise on the synergies that exist between businesses in Merseyside and China.”