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Grace GUAN- ACC

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Vice Chair at British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (BritCham Shanghai)
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

As Regional Director for The University of Edinburgh in East Asia, Grace Guan is a key figure in UK-China relations, focusing on strategic partnerships in research, innovation, and policy. With over 14 years of experience, she has a background in public diplomacy and previously served as a Senior Political Officer. She holds an MSc from The University of Edinburgh.

Grace is passionate about fostering cross-cultural connections, having founded the Shanghai alumni club for her university. In an alumni interview, she mentioned challenging herself by taking up boxing and competing to support breast cancer awareness. She also has a passion for global travel, which she uses to gain fresh perspectives.

She is the translator of the novel "Crossing Oceans" by American writer Gina Holmes.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Vice Chair
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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UK-China Strategic Partnerships
Her career is dedicated to fostering collaborations between the UK and East Asia in academia, government, and industry, particularly in science and innovation.
Higher Education Diplomacy
She plays a leading role in The University of Edinburgh's China strategy, advancing its engagement and profile across the region.
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Career

Work history

1-2022 - 3-2025
Vice Chair
British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (BritCham Shanghai)
9-2018
Regional Director, China and East Asia
The University of Edinburgh
4-2012 - 7-2018
Senior Political and Economic Officer
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
9-2011 - 3-2012
Translator
China City Press
5-2011 - 4-2012
Project Coordinator
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Regional highlights 2024: Insights on last year's global activities. Featured in The University of Edinburgh – Global
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Education
2009 - 2010
MSC
The University of Edinburgh
2017 - 2017
Intensive academic course
SOAS University of London
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