UK exports to China increased by 44% in the first eight months of this year, indicating what a potentially lucrative market for small businesses this area is, according to government figures.

David Cameron and Business Secretary Vince Cable travel to China next week on a major business delegation trip.

"China represents the biggest source of demand in the world for many of the products that we in the UK have to offer. This makes it a very lucrative market for our businesses, and thousands have now taken the leap abroad and become highly successful in regions across China," said Vince Cable.