Does Your Company Have A China Strategy?
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO CHINA
ARE YOU READY FOR CHINA?
China is the fastest-growing major market in the world. It is now the third-largest trading nation and America’s third-largest trading partner. Total bilateral trade with the U.S. in 2005 was $243 billion. Total U.S. exports to China in 2005 were $41 billion, an increase of 19 percent over 2004. Through May 2006, U.S. exports have grown 37 percent over the same period last year. As America’s fourth–largest export market, China provides excellent opportunities for U.S. companies in a number of industries.
U.S. companies have the chance to make or increase sales in this booming market by joining by joining Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez as he leads a delegation of U.S. businesses on the Business Development Mission to China. Request an application now.
Quick Facts | |
Dates: November 13-17, 2006 |
Cities Visited: Beijing and Shanghai |
Targeted Sectors: China’s Best Prospects |
Participation Fee: $8,500 per Company and $3,000 each Additional Company Representative |
An Incredible Business Opportunity
The Department of Commerce recognizes that while many U.S. companies have been successful in China, some companies need assistance negotiating the Chinese market to take advantage of the great opportunities that exist.
This Mission represents an opportunity for both experienced exporters to explore these opportunities as well as assist U.S. companies that are currently operating in China to participate in a program designed to increase their current level of exports.
The Mission will assist U.S. businesses initiate or expand their exports to China’s leading industry sectors by making business-to-business introductions, providing market access information, and providing access to government decision makers. The Mission aims to:
 | Assist U.S. companies that are experienced exporters enter China for the first time; |
| Assist U.S. companies already operating in China increase their business there; |
| Address obstacles to trade with China, including transparency, intellectual property rights protection, and rule of law; |
| Provide information on U.S. Government trade financing programs, through the inclusion of representatives from USTDA, Ex-Im and SBA. |
Who Should Participate
U.S. Companies that have demonstrated export experience as well as U.S. companies that are already operating in China, and both of which are committed to making sales and business contacts in China.
Price
The participation fee will be $8,500 per firm, which includes one representative. The fee for each additional firm representative is $3,000.
The option to participate in the Mission is also being offered to U.S.-based firms in China or the region; the same fee structure applies.
Expenses for travel, lodging, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant.
Application Process
Don’t miss this tremendous business opportunity. Request an application to participate in this business development mission.
The application deadline is September 15, 2006.
Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of Business Liaison. Applications received after September 15, 2006 will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Questions?
Contact the Department of Commerce Office of Business Liaison at 202-482-1360 or chinamission@doc.gov.
