Major delegation heads to China

What's described as a 'major delegation' has left the Isle of Man for China today (Sat)

Ahead of it is an intense series of meetings in Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai between Monday and Friday.

Senior Manx government officials and private sector representatives will be joined by City of London MP Mark Field as they meet officials around the country with the aim of bringing more Chinese business to the UK and Isle of Man.

Chief Minister Allan Bell heads the delegation:

(Picture: Chief Minister Allan Bell meets with Chinese Ambassador to the UK Liu Xiaoming last year)