DATE

ACTIVITY

August 2010

From late August to mid-October

CBBC's Autumn Programme in China

From the end of August until mid-October join us to visit key regional cities across China to learn first-hand about the exciting opportunities available to you. For more information, click here.

September 2010

August - September

Visit CoGri Asia in China 2010
Shanghai

Joint Free Steel Fibre Reinforced Slab On Pile floors offer a modern but proven solution for the construction of high tolerance, quality concrete floors on weak soils where piling is required. More than 10,000,000 m2 of these floors have been constructed in Europe since 1990. During your visit, CoGri Asia will introduce you to the latest thinking, practice in design, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Visitors will be able to observe the construction of this floor live on site. For more information, see the invitation in English or Chinese.

2-6 September

NE Asia Investment and Trade Expo
Changchun, Jilin

The 6th Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo will be held in Changchun, Jilin Province on 2-6th September. Changchun is a major industrial centre in NE China, with a very strong advanced engineering industry (especially automobiles) and Jilin is in the heart of China’s corn belt and there are many opportunities for agriculture and food processing. The expo also brings together companies and officials from the region, including Mongolia, Korea and Russia and will have an exhibition focussed on the development of the Changchun-Jilin-Tumen River Pilot Area for Development and Opening-up. Further details can be found at wwww.neasiaexpo.org.cn

If companies are interested in attending they should contact Lisa Liu at CBBC’s Shenyang office (lisa.liu@cbbc.org.cn)

6-13 September

Sustainable Cities Programme: Trade Mission
South West China and Shanghai

This UKTI mission is designed for UK companies involved in the sustainable urban development agenda (construction, environmental, low carbon and others). The mission will visit three cities involved in China’s ‘Sustainable Cities Programme’ which are designated by Beijing as demonstration centres for low carbon infrastructure and sustainable urban development. The mission will include meetings, site visits and networking receptions with senior officials from the municipal and provincial government department responsible for project specification and also local and international investors and developers.  The mission will culminate on the 13th September with participation in the FT Urban Development Summit in Shanghai. For more details click here.

13 September

*Don't miss out - Register today!*
CBBC: China 20:20 - A Series of Forums and Receptions Exploring Chinese aspirations and the opportunity for British business
Shanghai

Book your tickets now for China 20:20 in Shanghai! This flagship event will give you the opportunity to hear first hand from key players in the UK-China trade & investment relationship as well as to meet and mingle with movers and shakers from both business and government.

The programme consists of a Business Roundtable and a Networking Reception. Confirmed speakers include Mr Mark Prisk MP, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, the renowned Professor Fan Gang, Director of National Economic Research Institute (NERI), Madame Li Shirong, Vice Director-General of Chongqing BoFTEC and Mr Sun Ming, Senior Vice President of Huawei.

Click here to register for the events, complete the booking form and return it to eva.yang@cbbc.org.cn or fax to +86 21 6218 5193, no later than Monday 7th September 2010.

*Sponsorship Opportunity*
Gold and Associate sponsorship packages for this high-profile event are available. Email Fu Yue in China, Lily Yang in the UK or read further here.

13 September

Financial Times Urban Development Summit
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square

The inaugural Financial Times Urban Development Summit, to be held in partnership with the UK Programme of Events at Shanghai World Expo 2010,
will bring together municipal leaders, urban planners, designers and investors to discuss the most effective and sustainable solutions to the massive challenges of urbanisation.

Building on the FT's successful series of Urban Regeneration Summits, the Urban Development Summit will showcase best practice and the sharing of
expertise by urban planners across a range of key topics including renewal of industrial cities, creation of knowledge hubs, energy efficiency, and innovation in financing.

The conference will also feature an exclusive panel of UK and Chinese mayors, and the announcement of the results of a unique UK-China government dialogue on sustainable urban development. For more information, please click here.

14 September

Reception for the Lord Mayor of the City of London
Ritz-Carlton, Beijing

The British Chamber of Commerce in China, the City of London and UKTI cordially invite you to a drinks reception for the Lord Mayor of the City of London. As head of the City of London Corporation, which provides business and local government services to the City, the Lord Mayor of London's principal role today is ambassador for all UK-based financial and professional services. Our annual reception for the Lord Mayor is a great chance to meet leading individuals from the international financial community, both in the private and public sectors. For more information and register, please click here.

15 - 18 September

7th China International Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Show (CIEES)
Guangzhou

The Fair is one of the biggest energy-saving themed event is China International Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Show (CIEES). Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Commerce, and Guangdong Province, CISMEF has won strong support from governments and enterprises from various regions in China. Successfully held for 6 editions since 2004, the Fair has attracted altogether over 18,000 exhibitors and 1.3 million visits from around the world. Guangdong, the province hosting the event, is one of the most powerful and dynamic economies in China. Ranking first in terms of overall economic strength, it is known as the “World Factory” and “Trading Center”. For more information, click here.

16 September

VIP Evening reception at the Shanghai World Expo Liverpool Pavilion, Shanghai

Join us for an exclusive VIP reception at the World Expo in Shanghai. The evening will be hosted by partners from both Grant Thornton UK and China and it is a great opportunity to network with your peers. As part of our invite, you will also receive entry tickets to the Expo should you wish to take advantage of visiting any of the other pavilions. You are also invited to attend the technical workshops on 15th September: Investing into China: A challenging landscape - opportunities and pitfalls Going Global: The UK as a European investment hub.

To register please contact Nick Farr on +44 (0)7788 710 517 or Nick.Farr@gtuk.com

16 - 17 September

First Jinma International Equestrian Festival
Chengdu

Equestrian is a newly emerging sport in China and its development is encouraged by Chinese government, both central and local. The First Jinma International Equestrian Festival will be held in Chengdu City, and the objective of the festival is to call for partnerships and to share opportunities such as listed below with related international communities. For details, click here. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Bao with further questions.

20 September

Future of Plant Breeding Seminar UK Expo Pavilion, Shanghai

2010 is the UN year of biodiversity and it is highly appropriate that we are holding this seminar at the UK Pavilion at Shanghai Expo where the “Seed Cathedral” is a key feature. CBBC is working with Mylnefield Research Services Limited, the British Embassy Science and Innovation Network and UKTI to deliver a day long workshop and dialogue on the future of plant breeding and its pivotal role in food production /food security, promoting UK excellence and the underpinning science in this field, encouraging debate and discussion, and facilitating the opportunity for future academic and business collaborations between UK and China.

Further details can be obtained from the event flyer or by emailing Claire Urry, Executive Director, CBBC or calling +44 (0)1507 580255.

23-26 September

The 11th International Fruit/Vegetable /Food Exposition
Yantai

The 11th International Fruit/Vegetable/Food Exposition will be held in Yantai, Shandong province, and companies from the Wine and Fruit/Vegetable/Food sectors are welcome to participate. For more information and to register, please click here. Alternatively, click here for a Chinese flyer.  

October 2010

1 - 12 October

Regional Mission Organised by Angus Council
Yantai & Shanghai

For more details contact Gordon Ogilvie on email: ogilvieg@angus.gov.uk  or 01307 473218

12-15 October

CMEF AUTUMN 2010
Shenyang

As the largest medical device exhibition in China, CMEF is an excellent avenue for UK companies looking to expand into this rapidly growing market. With events held twice a year, the Spring edition of CMEF is held in Shenzhen whilst the Autumn show moves around the country – giving exhibitors access to a new pool of visiting healthcare professionals / distributors each year.

To exhibit at CMEF Autumn 2010 complete the registration form and return it to Peter Wheeler, Senior International Coordinator at Medilink Y&H. It is recommended that you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as there are limited UKTI TAP grants available and preferential stand space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

16 - 22 October

Trade Mission to Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Guangzhou
South China

Organised by UK Trade & Investment South West, join the UKTI mission to Hong Kong and China’s Pearl River Delta Region in October 2010 and access the many opportunities the region has to offer. Delegates will benefit from being represented in the mission through pre-arranged group and individual business meeting programme. Funding may be available to eligible companies. Click here for further details. Mission administrator contact: Lucy Carr, Tel: 01275 370 984.

16 - 23 October

UKTI WM Sports & Leisure Trade Mission
Shanghai, Nanjing & Shenyang

This trade mission led by UKTI WM will allow companies the opportunity to meet the organisers of the 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing; organisers of the 2013 China National Games in Shenyang; and network at the Shanghai Expo. UKTI financial grant support may be available for eligible companies. For more details click here and to register click here.

17-21 October

Fifth EU-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair
Chengdu

The EU-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair has been held for four years in a row providing a platform for the European business to meet their counterparts in the east. In 2010, this fair will be held alongside the Western China International Fair. It attracted over 600,000 visitors from China and abroad in 2009. CBBC attended the fair in 2009 and found the local participating business is in good quality and serious in seeking for international cooperation opportunities. Therefore, we promote the fair to UK business which is interested in the southwest market in China.

Click here for a provisional programme and the participation requirements. Should you have any queries, email Sophie Bao.

19 - 21 October

UKTI Mission to Qingdao and Yantai
Qingdao and Yantai

Alastair Morgan, Director of Trade & Investment for China, warmly welcomes you to join a business mission to Qingdao and Yantai. The mission will focus primarily on advanced engineering, transportation, and the financial services sector.

Organised by UKTI and CBBC the mission will visit Qingdao from 19th-20th October, and Yantai from 20th -21st October 2010. Click here for more information about the mission and registration form. Please click here for Qingdao Targeted Investment Projects or Yantai Investment Guide.

November 2010

12-14 November

2nd China Jiangsu Conference for International Technology Transfer and Commercialisation (CITTC)
Jiangsu
This year's 2nd CITTC will be held on November 12-14 2010 and will focus on the international cooperation in strategic emerging industries such as new energy, bio-technology and medicine, new materials, wireless sensor network and internet of things (WSN/IOT), energy saving and environmental protection, which are priorities in the development of Jiangsu Province. The event will include a plenary session in Nanjing and business talks and on-spot visits to other cities in Jiangsu Province.

For the registration form, please click here or you can register on the conference website: http://www.cittc.org/ipic/reg.asp.

23-26 November

BAUMA China - Construction Equipment Association: UK Pavilion
Shanghai
Sector Focus: Advanced Engineering; Construction

BAUMA China is the leading international trade fair in China and Asia for all sectors of the construction-machinery industry. The CEA will lead a delegation of UK companies to exhibit in the UK Pavilion, to be held in the New International Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Participants present a full spectrum of construction machinery and building material machines. UKTI TAP funding may be available for eligible companies. For more details click here or contact Joanna Oliver on joanna@aslnorth.co.uk.

December 2010

4-11 December

China/Hong Kong - East of England Market Visit
Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen

East of England companies are invited to join this trade mission to Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen in December. The visit is designed to help companies that are new to the Chinese market or to the “Pearl River Delta region”. It will be of interest to companies who wish to research the market, make new contacts or to find a representative or partner.

For further information, please click here or contact Steve Toogood Tel: 07920 258991 or Nick Cairns Tel: 07836 379019; or Chris Cotton: Tel: 01787 310245.