| US-China Matchmaking Trade Mission ’02 |
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| ÒÑ·¢²¼ on 2002-06-28 03:05:06 EST |
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US-China Matchmaking Trade Mission ’02
August 25 – 31, 2002, Shanghai, Qingdao and Beijing
(plus an optional Mongolian excursion Aug. 31 – Sep. 3, 2002)
BACKGROUND
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For an emerging SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise), a good survival
strategy amid the current slowdown at home may be to cut costs and grow
sales by going global. With a 1.3-billion population and 1/20 of the labor
costs here, China poises to be the best playing-field to “kill two birds
with one stone”. Not to mention China’s recent WTO entry and winning bid to
host the 2008 Olympics, both of which will certainly open it further to
Western businesses.
WHAT IT IS ABOUT
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“Sure. But where do I start?” Our annual matchmaking trade mission (MTM)
may be the answer.
During our first MTM in 2001, we brought 70+ North American SME business
owners and executives into China - most visiting the country for the first
time - to meet close to 1000 businesses from Shanghai, Fuzhou, Changsha,
Hangzhou, Taizhou and Beijing. Many walked away with promising leads (with
touristy photos and stuffed shopping bags to boot). Details at
www.MeetChinaBiz.org.
Simply put, our trade missions provide SMEs here a fast and practical
channel into the China market. What’s more, with heavy Chinese government
subsidies, it is also a very inexpensive way to visit China, especially for
first-timers…
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Anyone who wants to explore the China market, trim costs or land new
business.
MAIN ORGANIZERS
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China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Zhejiang
Subcouncil · US Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, Greater New
York · US Federal SBA · US-China Int’l Exchange and Advancement Association
· iNetwork128 · National Association of Export Companies · New Jersey State
Commerce & Economic Growth Commission · Pennsylvania State Department of
Community & Economic Development
ITINERARY (to be finalized)
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Sat., 8/24/2002 Departure from the US
Sun. 8/25/2002 Arrival in Shanghai
All day Airport pickup; Registration & hotel check-in
Mon., 8/26/2002 Shanghai
9:15-9:45 am Opening Ceremony
10:00-12:00 pm Concurrent China/US Briefings for US/Chinese attendees
1:00- 5:30 pm One-on-one meetings and Networking
8:00-9:00 pm River Cruise along the Bund (a famed Shanghai attraction from
the colonial era)
Tue., 8/27/2002 Shanghai/Qingdao
9:00-11:00 am Shanghai city tour/Pudong Development Zone
11:45-1:00 pm Flight to Qingdao
2:30-5:30 pm Qingdao city tour (known for its beer and German architecture
from the colonial era)
Wed., 8/28/2002 Qingdao
9:15-9:45 am Welcome Session
10:00-12:00 pm US-China Business Forum
1: 30-5:00 pm Local company visits
6:00-7:30 pm Banquet
Thu., 8/29/2002 Qingdao/Beijing
9:00-4:00 pm One-on-one meetings and Networking
5:30-7:00 pm Flight to Beijing
Fri., 8/30/2002 Beijing
9:15-9:45 am Welcome Session
10:00-12:00 pm One-on-one meetings and Networking
1:00-6:00 pm Great Wall & Tiananmen Square
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A: End of the Main Trip
Sat., 8/31/2002 Departure to return to the US (drop-off)
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B: Mongolian Excursion
Sat., 8/31/2002 Beijing: Forbidden City and Flea Market
Sun. 9/1/ - Inner Mongolia (details TBA): Mayor’s Reception, Business
Mon. 9/2/2002 networking, a day on the prairie, Mongolian home-stay…
Tue. 9/3/2002 Departure from Beijing to return to the US (drop-off)
Note: All meals will be provided starting from lunch on 8/25 to breakfast on
8/31 (for Leg A), or to breakfast on 9/3 (for Leg B)
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