2006 Trade Missions
March 9 - March 19

China Search Marketing Tour
Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing

The China Search Marketing Tour is business-focused, providing participants with cultural, social, economic and political orientations in China. Various business briefings, receptions, meetings and banquets will lay the foundation for valuable business opportunities and unforgettable cultural experiences for all attendees. The tour will end in at the Search Engine Strategies Conference and Expo.

February 17 - February 26

International Association for Technology Trade
Dongguan, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing

Join an exclusive group of education technology thought leaders on an
in-depth trade mission to the Guangdong Province of China visiting the multi-million population cities of Dongguan, Shenzhen and on the Pearl River Delta -- arguably the most influential growth region in the PRC. Add the optional second leg with stops in Shanghai and Beijing, and during one valuable trip you will have visited three key regions and five critical cities in the country.

2005 Trade Missions
December 2 - December 10
Ohio China Trade Mission

Thirteen Ohio companies and organizations will accompany Lt. Gov. Bruce
Johnson, who also heads the Ohio Department of Development. The trip is intended to promote products to Chinese companies, encourage Chinese firms to invest in and help the state's firms do business in China.

November 25 - December 7

Greater Seattle and Washington State Trade Mission
HongKong, Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Fuzhou

The purpose of this mission is to provide private-sector delegates with an opportunity to assess and explore specific business opportunities and to promote Washington and Greater Seattle as a world-class business center. Business representatives, as well as education, port, and government officials from the Washington and Greater Seattle region will have the opportunity to establish relationships and facilitate closer commercial ties with this dynamic economy.

November 13 - November 18

California State China Trade Mission
Beijing, Shanghai, HongKong

Governor Arnold Schwarznagger will lead this delegation. California is the major gateway for U.S. trade to China, with cotton and computer-related products leading the way. The state exported $6.8 billion in goods to China in 2004, double what it exported in 2000, according to the state Chamber of Commerce. The governor is traveling to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kongwith at least 50 bodyguards and staff, including his own hair and makeup artist and a videographer. In addition, nearly 80 business executives are with him, staying at four-star hotels and traveling by chartered jet. Major American companies are paying the bulk of the expenses through donations to four trade funds run by the state and by Schwarzenegger allies.

November 11 - November 19

Minnesota State China Trade Mission

Governor Tim Pawlenty will lead this delegation. With 218 members, the Minnesotadelegation is the largest U.S. state delegation ever organized on a mission to China.The delegation will participate in nearly 100 events while in China, including high-level business briefings, networking receptions, tours of Minnesota companies with operations in the country and meetings with government officials.

September 16 - September 25

China Discovery Tour and Trade Mission
Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai

The "China Discovery Tour and Trade Mission," sponsored in large part by FedEx and scheduled for September 16-25, is expected to lay the groundwork for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's trip to China in November. The mission will offer participants - many of whom have never visited China before - numerous opportunities to visit a number of Chinese cultural landmarks, participate in several business briefings, and meet face-to-face with potential business partners. The tour and trade mission was organized by the California World Trade Centers and the State of California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency in cooperation with the US Department of Commerce, the New York-headquartered World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), and the statewide California Trade Partners consortium.


June 15 - June 22

Gateway to China Trade Mission
Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing

Our exclusive program is in large part dedicated to advancing cultural and commercial understanding gained through intensive networking with the Chinese government and companies. In addition to providing participating companies with briefings by U.S. and Chinese government officials and corporate executives, the Trade Mission will also provide personal introductions and meetings with Chinese companies selected for their potential compatibility with each participating company. The event will serve as a bridge between the U.S. and the Chinese industries for ongoing relations and trade.

April 15 - April 23

Springfield Missouri China Trade Mission
Beijing, Zhengzhou, Dalian

A 20-member delegation representing the Springfield will travel to the People's Republic of China as part of the Chamber's inaugural China trade mission. The delegation explored the business culture of Beijing, Zhengzhou and Dalian during the week-long trade mission. The group's goals included building on SMSU's extensive presence in China; generating contacts between Springfield area business leaders and Chinese entrepreneurs; and learning about the incredible level of economic development and modernization taking place in China

March 28 - April 2

USGBC China Trade Mission
Shanghai, Beijing

*The Joint Working Group meeting for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Village.

*The 1st International Intelligent and Green Building Products and Technologies Conference and Expo-the first state-sponsored green building conference to take place in China.

*Private meetings with Ministry of Construction officials including Vice Minister Qiu Baoxing and Director General Lai Ming.

*Meeting with the largest real estate organization in China, China Real Estate Development Group, and its chairman Dr. Meng Xiotsou.

*Seminars with U.S. Commercial Service market specialists, U.S. China Business Council, private Chinese developers, Shanghai Green Building Council and Shanghai Research Institute for Building Science.

*All-day, U.S. Commercial Service-arranged private business meetings with Chinese developers.

*Briefings from U.S. Commercial Service and established Chinese and U.S. development firms.


March 14 - March 18

U.S. Microelectronics Trade Mission
Shanghai

The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Commercial Service, Office of Global Trade Programs is organizing a
microelectronics trade mission to China, March 14-18, 2005.   This trade mission
will take place during the renowned annual Shanghai exhibition Electronica and
Productronica China2005 ñco-located with SEMICON China.   Participating firms
will not only have pre-arranged one-on-one meetings scheduled for them by the
U.S. Commercial Service in Shanghai, but will also have the opportunity to
make additional business contacts at the exhibition.   A similar microelectronics
mission took place in March 2004.

2004 TRADE MISSIONS TO CHINA
(Listed by Date)

March (2 weeks) USA - China
Chamber of Commerce
HongKong, Shenzhen, Dongguang, Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai

The purpose of the mission is to assist U.S. companies interested in the Chinese marketplace in making direct contacts with potential trading partners and government officials in Hong Kong and China. In addition to providing participating companies with briefings by U.S. and Chinese government officials and corporate executives, the Trade Mission will also provide personal introductions and meetings with Chinese companies selected for their potential compatibility with each participating company. It will also familiarize participating companies with the Chinese business and regulatory environment.

March 15 - March 19
U.S. Microelectronics
Shanghai and Suzhou
The U.S. Department of Commerce/International Trade Administration's (DOC/ITA) Office of Microelectronics, Medical Equipment, and Instrumentation (OMMI) trade mission will center around the widely acclaimed Shanghai exhibition electronicChina 2004 in conjunction with SEMICON China. Centering the mission around a major trade fair will allow participating firms to have pre-arranged individual meetings scheduled for them by the Commercial Service (CS) Post in Shanghai, as well as an opportunity to make additional business contacts at the exhibition. The second mission stop will be Suzhou, which is a high-technology city about a one hour bus ride from Shanghai.

April 19 - April 20
Medical Device Trade Mission
Beijing and Chengdu
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Linda M. Conlin will lead this mission that will include representatives of U.S. medical and dental equipment and supply firms interested in entering or expanding existing business in the Chinese market. Following the mission, participating firms may further leverage their presence in China by electing optional visits to Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Hong Kong for additional business meetings under the U.S. Commercial Service's Gold Key Service. The mission is also open to representatives of U.S. medical device and dental equipment trade associations.

May 17 - May 26
Illinois Trade Mission
Shanghai, Chengdu, and Beijing
Illinois Trade Office of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will lead a senior-level business development mission. The focus of the mission is to help Illinois firms explore business opportunities resulting from China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and other related economic development. The delegation will include approximately 8 to 10 Illinois-based small, medium and large firms representing the following key growth sectors: architecture design, environmental technology, engineering services and construction materials and other sectors.

July 9 - July 18
Manufacturers Agents National Association (MANA)
Shanghai and Guangzhou
This trade mission will visit with manufacturers in the Shanghai and Guangzhou areas who will match up with the agency profiles of the registrants, and produce seminars for the Chinese on how to work effectively with professional outsourced sales agencies. MANA associate members looking for Chinese partners will be welcome as will agents from our sister, industry-specific associations. IUCAB agencies from Western Europe are also planning to attend, and the networking opportunities with fellow reps will be incredible! August Mississippi Development Authority Shanghai, Beijing and Guangdong This trade mission will focus on multiple industries.

September 16 - September 19
IT/Telecommunications and Electronics
Shanghai
The North Carolina Department of Commerce will sponsor this trade mission. We provide opportunities for you to contact the international distributors, dealers, and buyers who are essential to your company's success in the global marketplace.
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PAST TRADE MISSIONS TO CHINA

August 12 - August 26
*mDevice Trade Mission
Beijing, Shanghai, Jinan, Changsha and Guangzhou
With sponsorship from the Department of Health of Shandong Province, the Science and Technology Commission of Hunan Province and the City of Changsha, mDevice is offering a trade mission of 14 days to medical device manufacturers. The goal of the mission is to provide first hand experience to officers, executives and managers of medical device companies and to explore the opportunities, procedures and complexities of entering the medical device market in China. INTERESTED

2002 CHINA BUSINESS CONFERENCE IN CHINA
August 25 - August 31
CTM & UCIEAA Business Delegation
Shanghai, Qingdao and Beijing

Market entry & relationship building OPPORTUNITES in China not to be missed! Come to meet at least 600 Chinese company executives across all major industry lines and government officials from more than 6 provinces in China including Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu,Shandong, Tianjin and Beijing. Build your business network with potential partners from a market with a population of 1.3 billion.The CTM team will lead you to a cultural experience that is much more than sight seeing. Optional extended two day stay in Beijing. INTERESTED

September 8 - September 11
The 6th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT)
Xiamen, China

Sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) of the People’Äôs Republic of China, CIFIT is the sole national investment promotion event in China. All of the nation's provinces, municipalities, industrial development zones will organize delegations to attend the Fair and display their various investment environments and business policies. INTERESTED


2002 FALL CHINA TRADE MISSIONS(CTM)

September 10- September 22
CTM Fashion and Beauty Delegation
Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai and Hangzhou

The CTM team will lead members of the fashion and beauty industry on a trade mission that places emphasis on conducting business in the proper cultural context. Your first few days are spent touring sites in the Beijing area, as well as meeting Chinese fashion industry experts and then on to Dalian International Fashion Festival and visit Shanghai and Hangzhou where you will meet with Chinese fashion industry experts.INTERESTED

September 15 - September 24th
Medical Device Trade Misson
Beijing, Chengdu and Hong Kong

A senior International Trade Administration official will lead a medical device trade mission to China. The mission will include representatives of U.S. medical and dental equipment and supply firms interested in entering or expanding existing business in the Chinese market. INTERESTED

PAST MISSSIONS:

June 24 - July 2
Software and Information Industry Association
Beijing and Shanghai

SIIA - the Software & Information Industry Association - is organizing a trade mission to Beijing and Shanghai, in cooperation with the U.S. Information Technology Office in Beijing. Mission members will meet with major Chinese software organizations, visit the China Software Industry Association's International Soft China 2002, and hold individual business meetings.

June 7 - June 15
Minnesota Delegation
Beijing and Shanghai

Governor Jesse Ventura will lead a business development mission to China in 2002 as part of China Minnesota Ventures, a major trade initiative of the Ventura administration. The Governor will promote Minnesota exports, particularly those in three industries offering the greatest potential for growth: agriculture and processed foods, information technology and medical products.


May 21- June 1
Texas Delegation
Beijing, Xian, Shouzhou and Shanghai

This event will provide Texas businesses the opportunity to expand their markets to China, the most populous country in the world, and explore business relationships with commercial partners in these fast-growing cities. In addition, it will demonstrate Texas' commitment to integrate into the global economy, especially the potential market in China, and promote Texas as a world-class high-tech state.

May 4 - May 15
Florida Trade Delegation
Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Dongguan

"Our mission is to accelerate international relationships and utilize marketing as a means to increase sales abroad for our agricultural industries," Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson said. The Florida trade delegation will travel to China on May 4 primarily to explore opportunities for exporting Florida wood products. Discussions will be held in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Dongguan, which is a major distribution center with 2,000 furniture manufacturers, 160 dealers and 40 registered importers of timber.


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