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<p>The UK and Taiwan enjoy a strong trading relationship. In 2013 total bilateral
goods trade between the UK and Taiwan was £4.59bn. UK exports of goods to Taiwan increased
7.8% year-on-year to £1.16bn, the second highest level in history. Trade in services
have been increasing over the last decade reaching £958m in 2012 (figures for 2013
will be available in November).</p><p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the
British Trade and Cultural Office (BTCO) in Taipei promote the trading relationship
through engagement with industry, trade missions and trade visits, for example, the
visit of the Lord Mayor of the City of London in January to promote financial services
collaboration, and the bilateral trade talks in July.</p>
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