Going to China: Western China Trade Fair & EUPIC possibilities

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1 Going to China: Western China Trade Fair & EUPIC possibilities Lingyun Wang Matti Muhos Pekka Kess Department of Industrial and Engineering Management CHISU

2 Objective A kick-off to the detailed planning for the Oulu region companies in participating in the coming 11th Western China International Fair (WCIF) and special business activities for European companies in Western China.

3 What? Oulu Region Business Delegation to 11th Western China International Fair (WCIF) and to special business activities organised for European companies in Western China. Primary objectives: Mapping of business opportunities in western China Promoting business in Chinese market Mapping of collaboration initiatives Learning from Asian business culture

4 Where? Sichuan Chengdu

5 When? Preliminary dates: Oct 2010

6 Western China International Fair (WCIF) Oct 2010, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China Founded in 2000 Jointly hosted by ministries/ commissions of the Central Government and 12 provinces/ municipalities/ autonomous regions in western China One of the most influential and advanced exhibitions in China An important platform in western China for trade expansion, investment promotion, and diplomatic service html

7 Some numbers from WCIF 2009 At the 10th WCIF in 2009, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, and 6 Heads of States attended the opening ceremony. 70 ministerial officials worldwide, 65 China s governors and ministers, as well as 157 directors of international business associations and 580 renowned entrepreneurs both domestic and overseas also participated in 100 more activities investment projects were signed, with an investment volume totaled approximately 86.6 billion US dollars. The overall trade turnover reached around 21.1 billion US dollars.

8 WCIF Exhibition area

9 Focus of WCIF 1. International Cooperation States, multinational corporations, overseas Chinese enterprises, EU corporations 2. Western Development Strategy s Contribution Themed exhibitions for provinces, production and construction corps, and eastwest cooperation 3. Hi-tech Smart machinery,new material,bio-tech & pharmaceuticals 4. Competitive Industries Electronics, equipment manufacturing, energy saving & environmental protection, modern tourism,food industry,modern agriculture,etc. 5. Post-quake Reconstruction Achievements

10 More More than 100 business events will be held during the 11th WCIF 1. The 3rd Western China Int l Cooperation Forum 2. The 2010 Western China Sourcing Fair 3. The 5th China-EU Business & Technology Cooperation Fair 4. The 4th Chinese-Latin American Entrepreneurs Summit 5. Overseas Chinese Hi-tech Fair Etc

11 5th EU-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair (BTCF) and EU-China Green Technology & Business Week (GTBW) Oct 2010, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

12 BTCF Organisers Sponsored by: Ministry of Commerce of China National Energy Bureau China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Sichuan Provincial Government Assisted by: Chengdu Municipal Government Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone Management Committee CCPIT Chengdu Council Supported by: 45 partners from EU member states Organized by: EU Project Innovation Centre (Chengdu)

13 BTCF Focus

14 BTCF Professional activities Business-to-business meetings Site visits Forums Workshops Exhibition Gala dinner

15 The EU Project Innovation Centre (EUPIC) Non-profit trade promotion organization established in 2006 Jointly supported by the EU, China State Technology & Science Bureau, China State Commercial Bureau, Sichuan provincial government, Chengdu municipal government and Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial zone. The EU's only project incubation centre in China. Until now partnership with 26 organizations from 27 EU member countries, including trade & investment promotion service agencies, regional industrial associations, and S&T research institutions, etc.. 1. six months full equipped offices for free 2. Resourceful database of local enterprises and institutions 3. Professional services

16 The trade fair package (tentative) 1. Common stands in both fairs including Wall space for posters etc. and space for roll-ups, brochures, and other type of marketing materials. Organising, building, and maintenance of the stands Full-time presenting officials enabling company visits without losing presence in the stand Special needs including screens, large demos etc. should be discussed in advance with the organiser

17 The trade fair package (tentative) 2. Preparations and organising of the matchmaking meetings in the fair 3. Joint seminar focused on selected theme 4. Visibility in the publications of the fair 5. Two company visits for each participating company 6. Meetings with local intermediary organisations

18 Costs The price is 2000 for each participating person The price includes: travel costs accommodation registration fees trade fair package

19 Registration Registrations deadline: 30 June 2010 Early registration enables affect to functionality of the stand, joint seminar, matcmaking meetings, and company visits Registrations to: Pekka Kess Osastonjohtaja Professori Tuotantotalouden osasto Oulun yliopisto p , mob: pekka.kess@oulu.fi Lingyun Wang Tutkija /Chisu Tuotantotalouden osasto Oulun yliopisto p lingyun.wang@oulu.fi Matti Muhos Tutkija /Chisu Tuotantotalouden osasto Oulun yliopisto p , mob: matti.muhos@oulu.fi

20 Questions and Comments Matti Muhos