Event East Midlands Market Visit to Sichuan and Chongqing incl. EU-China Business &Technology Cooperation Fair
Date October 14th – 21st 2009
Leading China’s Go West strategy to close the gap between China’s East and West, Chongqing and Chengdu are two pilot cities for industrial, economic and financial reform. They offer a massive market with increasing purchasing power, rich natural resources, major infrastructure building programmes, rapid development of industries, plentiful supply of labour, less competition (than coastal cities) and strong Municipal and Provincial Government support due to the strong links between East Midlands and this region.
Despite the global economic downturn the economy in Chengdu and Chongqing has continued to perform strongly with GDP growth in quarter 1 maintained at 10.8% and 9% respectively.
In 2008 UK enjoyed a positive balance of trade, with exports to Chongqing up 27% to $81m (industrial, power, automotive-related equipment) and exports to Sichuan up 28% to $107m. East Midlands companies have been successful in securing sales and partnerships with companies in this region of China.
A week that could change your business
Wednesday 14th Oct Depart UK
Thursday 15th Oct Arrive in Chengdu
Briefing with British Consulate-General, Chongqing
Friday 16th Oct AM Opening of the Western China International Economy and Trade Fair
Individual business meetings
Evening networking reception
Saturday 17th Oct EU-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair
AM Opening ceremony
PM business match-making
Evening Gala dinner
Sunday 18th Oct EU-Chengdu business match-making event
PM Travel to Chongqing
Monday 19th Oct Individual business meetings
Evening Network reception
Tuesday 20th Oct Individual business meetings
Wednesday 21st Oct Fly back to the UK
EU-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair
(October 17th – 18th)
Targeted Sectors
• IT/ICT
• Machinery Manufacturing
• Biomedicine
• Environmental Protection/New energy
• Building Materials/New Material
• Agriculture, Food and Package
• Aerospace
• Tourism
An estimated 400 EU companies from 27 EU member states and 1200 Chinese companies mainly from 12 western provinces in China to participate in the meeting.
Support Available
We offer a comprehensive support package to help you make the most of the trip, including a £750 subvention given to eligible companies on return from the trip. To be eligible for this support from the East Midlands China Business Bureau your business needs to be located in the East Midlands, employ lass than 250 people and be new to this market.
Registration
For further information or to register your interest, please contact Cheryl Maguire on 0116 257 5611 or cherylmaguire@emd.org.uk
