Consultancy keen to build tech ties between Europe and China

Over the next three to five years, Zai hopes to set up more networks in the world's second-largest economy as part of Global Tech Advocates, in Chinese cities such as Beijing, Chengdu or Hangzhou.

CENTI has also recently agreed a strategic partnership with China International Engineering Consulting Corporation, or CIECC. The deal will see CENTI act as an overseas representative of CEICC as it seeks to provide consultancy services to European companies that are looking to expand into the Chinese market.

With the United Kingdom scheduled to leave the European Union, Zai said it is a perfect opportunity for British tech companies to focus on collaborating with Chinese investors, partners and clients as a way to scale their businesses for international growth.

The Chinese entrepreneur pointed out that the row over tech giant Huawei will not affect Chinese tech companies investing in the UK and Europe as China looks to go global.

"Maybe there will be a slight slowdown from European investors looking to collaborate with China," he said, "but there are still bigger prospects between Europe and China."