Storyline: Belfast forum bolsters economic ties between China, Northern Ireland [Voice_over] Northern Ireland, population two million, has always punched above its weight. The Titanic was built in Belfast, much of Game of Thrones was filmed here, and the locals like to say it's a place small enough to know everyone, but big enough to change the world. Sponsored by the Bank of China and Chinese electric carmaking giant BYD, we heard about the potential of mutual cooperation. [Sound_bite] Fang Wenjian, CEO, Bank of China (UK) Limited: "It is such a pleasure for me to join you here in Belfast, a city where shipyards meet startups, tradition meets transformation, and also as I discovered earlier today, history with hospitality. We will help Northern Irish companies seize the tremendous business opportunities offered by China's advanced e-commerce platforms and digital technologies. By leveraging these tools, We aim to help Northern Ireland expand its cross-border trade and digital economy, opening new business channels and turning opportunities into tangible projects." [Voice_over] Northern Ireland wants to use its unique geographical location with tariff-free access to the UK market and special access to the EU market too. Thompson Aero Seating was bought by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), headquartered in Beijing, and its partner, CNIC Corporation back in 2016. Now, it has an order book of more than a billion dollars. [Sound_bite] Keith Anderson, CEO, Thompson Aero Seating Ltd.: "First of all, business is about relationships. And the Northern Irish man and Northern Irish woman are incredible collaborators and incredible teammates. But beyond that, I think we've got two distinct strengths, our intellect and our can do. Those three elements just power relationships and power partnerships. We're strong partners and we generally deliver. And so that's, in terms of how I would summarize it, that's the essence of who we are in Northern Ireland." [Stand_up] Ken Browne, Reporter: "Irish and Chinese cultural performances closed out the first ever China-Northern Ireland trade and economic cooperation investment forum here in Belfast with some big names and big hopes for a closer economic relationship." [Voice_over] Finding a new rhythm in this partnership is what this forum was all about. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]