Tour China
March 13th - 22nd, 2010
Explore Business Opportunities
- Meet your Peers -
- Seek opportunities -
- Immerse in the Culture -
Overview
China has 1.3 billion people and is the fastest growing economy in the world. Its huge market potential, its commitment to ongoing economic reform as well as its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) underline the importance of understanding developments in China. To many Minnesota small- and medium-size businesses, China means challenge and opportunity. China can be a market for your products, and also a competitor in the world marketplace. Meanwhile, China can also be a source of investment for your businesses.
Who Should Attend?
Business owners, entrepreneurs, Import and export company managers and executives interested in exploring business ideas, establishing investment and joint-venture opportunities, and developing collaborative networks in China.
Trip Highlights
This 10-day business tour to Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou is a perfect blend of China business knowledge and cultural learning. You will:
- Attend a pre-departure orientation by UCBC addressing Chinese culture and values, business protocol and etiquette, and program logistics.
- Visit China Center Beijing office, U of M
- Network with China Business Development Bureau
- Visit Hangzhou Economic Development Zone and tour manufacturing plant
- Travel with other business leaders and UCBC members in an informal setting with handpicked and professional guides
- Experience the fabled cultural and historic highlights of the oldest living civilization in the world!
Cities to be visited:
- Beijing - Recognized as the political, educational and cultural center of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing has been an integral part of China’s history over the past eight centuries. New Otani Changfugong 5* hotel or similar.
- Shanghai - This city is often regarded as the center of finance and trade in mainland China. With its industrial and commercial strength, Shanghai is the most prosperous city in China and is known as the “Shining Pearl of the Orient” around the world. Crowne Plaza 5* hotel or similar.
- Suzhou - Located on the shore of Taihu Lake in southeast Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, a " paradise on earth," is a renowned historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,500 years. As the largest economy in Jiangsu Province, Suzhou is a city full of market opportunities for foreign investors and remains the top economic focal point. Suzhou Gardenview hotel 5* hotel or similar.
- Hangzhou – As one of the main provinces of Yangtze River Delta Economic Area, Hangzhou has a powerful economy and has long been famed as a fertile “land of fish and rice”. Victoria Regal 5* hotel or similar.
The Tour Includes:
Round-trip airfare from Seattle; 5-Star luxury hotel accommodations; Three meals each day; Deluxe bus; Professional guides; Admissions; Airport taxes, and business activities throughout the trip!
Tour cost: All Inclusive for only $1995!
Per person for UCBC members; Cost is $2095/pp for non-members, based on twin sharing. Private single rooms are available for $480/pp.
 
* Travelers are responsible for the transportation to/ from Seattle Intl Airport..
For More Information:
Warren Vollmar, President
U.S. / China Business Connections
Tel: 612-423-4672 – www.ucbcgroup.org
or click here to download detail itinerary
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