TRADE VISIT TO SHANGHAI & HONG KONG CHINA 30 NOVEMBER-7 DECEMBER 2014 Market Visit Information Pack Contact: Jo Lavan ConnectChina Ltd E: Joanna@connectchina.co.uk T: 07770 858540
WHY CHINA? China is THE great economic success story of the past 30 years. China s growth has been sustained and the economy continues to grow at around 8% per year, the best performance of all major economies. China offers opportunities in abundance to companies, large or small, across the full range of sectors, goods and services; educational, manufacturing, services, tourism, IT, design and communications to name but a few. WHY SHANGHAI? Shanghai, with its population of 19 million, is the industrial, trade and financial centre of China. The largest port in the world, this vibrant city offers prospects and opportunities across the wide spectrum of goods and services. WHY HONG KONG? With one of the most open and business-friendly environments in the world, Hong Kong offers excellent opportunities for UK companies. Hong Kong is a major centre for British business in the region and is the UK's 2nd largest market in Asia (behind China). Our stay in Hong Kong coincides with the World SME Expo http://www.hktdc.com/fair/worldsmeexpo-en/hktdc-world-sme-expo.html, a show that we have visited several times over the years. This trade visit is suitable whether you are already doing business with China & Hong Kong and want to strengthen your relationships or whether you will be there for the first time researching the market and identifying new opportunities THE PACKAGE Return economy flight Manchester-Shanghai-Hong Kong-Manchester* Economy flight Shanghai-Hong Kong 2 nights bed & breakfast 4* hotel standard room accommodation in Shanghai 3 nights bed & breakfast 4* hotel standard room accommodation in Hong Kong Group airport transfers in Hong Kong & mainland China Pre-visit briefing in the UK with an introduction to the business culture in Hong Kong and China Briefing at the British Consulate Shanghai & Hong Kong on arrival - tbc Business cards translated & printed in China *Flights can be arranged from other airports as required THE COST Package including the benefits listed above @ approx 1,425.00 subject to flight availability at time of booking INDIVIDUAL MEETING PROGRAMME ConnectChina can arrange an individual meeting programme for your company in Shanghai & Hong Kong @ 300.00 for a minimum of 3 meetings against your brief per market
DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR TRADE VISIT TO SHANGHAI & HONG KONG 29 November-6 December 2014 Note that this is the draft programme for reference and may be subject to change. Sunday, 30 November 20.10 Depart Manchester Airport T1 Emirates EK20 Monday, 1 December 07.10 Arrive Dubai Airport T3 09.10 Depart Dubai Airport T3 Emirates EK304 20.55 Arrive Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminal T2 & group transfer to hotel Tuesday, 2 December Am Briefing at British Consulate Shanghai tbc Individual meeting programmes Wednesday, 3 December Am & Pm Individual meeting programmes 19.50 Depart Shanghai Pudong airport 20.20 Arrive Hong Kong & group transfer to hotel Thursday, 4 December Am Briefing at British Consulate Hong Kong World SME Expo or individual meeting programmes Friday, 5 December World SME Expo or individual meeting programmes Saturday, 6 December World SME Expo or FREE-TIME Sunday, 7 December 00.35 Depart Hong Kong 05.35 Arrive Dubai Airport T3 07.20 Depart Dubai Airport 11.20 Arrive Manchester Airport T1 We will also organize a number of social activities in each city for those who wish to participate
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NEXT? 1 Complete the registration form at the end of this information pack and return to joanna@connectchina.co.uk. A deposit of 500 plus VAT will be required to confirm your booking. 2. Our official travel agent is Traveleads and the contact is Emma Louise Field Tel: 0113 245 7745 or email elfield@traveleads.net. The hotel in Shanghai will be: Equatorial Hotel The hotel in Hong Kong will be: Metropark Wanchai 3. Please send a scanned copy of your passport to joanna@connectchina.co.uk for the visa invitation letter as you will need a Chinese Visa to go to Shanghai. We will arrange the invitation letter and you can either apply for your own visa or we will do it for you at a cost of 140.00 per visa for a single entry. Either way, you will need to complete the Chinese visa application form with the signed declaration, passport photo and passport. We will send these forms to you in due course. Flight costs and accommodation are subject to availability and currency exchange rates You can vary your dates and departure or destination within China and we can help you to plan your travel arrangements You should have 6 months left on your passport at the time of departure Visas will be arranged week commencing 10 November 2014 4. Once you are registered, you will need to complete a Company Profile Form if you would like us to arrange an individual B2B meeting programme Alternatively B2B meetings can be arranged for you by UKTI through UKTI s OMIS and this can be discussed with your UKTI International Trade Adviser 5. Please scan and email a copy of your business card for translation into Chinese and printing One set of business cards is included in the package additional sets will cost 50.00 per set You will receive the business cards on arrival in Shanghai
6. We recommend the following immunization for China: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A consult your doctor. It is recommended that you take out private health insurance and drink bottled water whilst in China. 7. We will hold a Chinese Business Culture Workshop & Pre-Visit Briefing which will take place on Wednesday, 19 th November from 3-5pm in Sheffield exact venue tbc 8. It is recommended that you take an A4 Company Profile translated into Chinese with you to leave with your Chinese partners. The cost of translation is 95.00 per 1000 words and we will require at least 7 working days for the translation. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Please tick the additional support you require: Chinese visa invitation letter + visa service 140.00 for single entry visa per person Business card translation into 50.00 per set of business cards Chinese + printing (one set included in package cost) Promotional materials Translation @ 95.00 per 1,000 words + Individually tailored meeting programme in Shanghai printing costs individually quoted 300 for a minimum of 3 meetings Individually tailored meeting programme in Hong Kong Interpreter (if required) 300 for a minimum of 3 meetings 120.00 per day plus local travel costs at cost Please note the following: 1. All prices are plus VAT 2. Payment can be made by credit card at an additional 3%
REGISTRATION FORM Trade Visit to Shanghai & Hong Kong 30 November-7 December 2014 Please reserve me place(s) on the Trade Visit Please complete the form below to ensure your place on Trade Visit. Name of delegate(s)... Company Name Address Postcode Tel: Mob: Email: On receipt of the form, a non-refundable deposit of 500 (plus VAT) will be invoiced to confirm your place on the trade visit. Full payment should be made not later than 1 week before the date of departure. Signed Date Please email to joanna@connectchina.co.uk