U.S. Government Resources

• Direct Line for American Business: The Direct Line for American Business program connects U.S. businesses with American Ambassadors and U.S. mission personnel overseas, making you part of our “country team.”  You will get up-to-the minute information on markets vital to your business, and learn about new sectors and tenders to help you expand your business.  For more information and to receive announcements of new calls, visit http://www.state.gov/e/eb/directline/.
• BIDS:The Business Information Database System (BIDS) gives U.S. businesses up-to-date information about significant foreign government and multilateral development bank procurements.  Through an interactive map interface, businesses can find new export opportunities, validated by U.S. government economic and commercial experts overseas.  Public and private partners can link to or download BIDS data for matchmaking, analysis, or other purposes.
• BusinessUSA.gov: http://business.usa.gov/.
• Department of Commerce: The U.S. Department of Commerce webpage provides information for small businesses, licensing and patent applications, economic data, and other important information for U.S. businesses.
• Export.gov: Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and in succeeding in today’s global marketplace.  Export.gov also hosts information on the National Export Initiative.
• Export Import Bank of the United States: The mission of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.  Information on applying for export financing is available on this website.
• National IPR Center: The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) stands at the forefront of the U.S. government’s response to global intellectual property (IP) theft.
• Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR): The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries.
• U.S. Trade and Development Agency: USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.  The website includes information on events, conferences, and workshops sponsored by USTDA.

Other Resources

• U.S. Business Organizations in China: U.S. Business organizations in China advance the interests of American business overseas and provide valuable information for member companies.

   American Chamber of Commerce (Beijing)

   American Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai)

   American Chamber of Commerce (South China)

   American Chamber of Commerce (Southwest China)

   U.S. Information Technology Office (USITO)

   U.S. – China Business Council

• Invest in China: This website contains information on investment opportunities in China, information on the local investment climate, as well as industry profiles. 
• China Council for Promotion of International Trade: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) consists of enterprises and organizations representing the economic and trade sectors in China. It is the most important and the largest institution for the promotion of foreign trade in China.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The official website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• The State International Developments, Inc.: An organization that supports state international trade agencies and provides a directory of contacts within each state’s trade or commerce office. 
• Public-Private Partnerships:  
  
  U.S. - China Aviation Cooperation Program
  
  U.S. - China Energy Cooperation Program