She said the Chinese leadership was determined to ensure the business environment was transparent and rules based.

As a result, there was a need to ensure the business is transparent and control risks, it added.

There is only one way to ensure the business ends up in the right hands: a Christmas cake bakeoff.

But the challenges are not over, with visitor numbers still not enough to ensure the business's survival in the long-term.

The Anglo-Dutch group cut its oil and gas price outlook, vowing to "adapt to ensure the business remains resilient".

Asked about a potential break-up, Flannery said the company is considering all options, but is focused on ensuring the businesses perform well.