Regional Investmentment & Export Prospects: Chongqing & South West China

22 May 2014

The Hawthorns, B71 4LF & The Britannia Stadium, ST4 4EG & Chamber House, Cheetah Road, CV1 2TL

West Midlands exports to the markets of China have grown by 220% over the past two years, with little sign that this demand, for the high-quality high-precision highly reliable products the West Midlands produces, will slacken. Indeed as the Chinese economy shifts to a more consumer orientated, higher wage structure this demand is expected to intensify. To find out how you can take advantage of these opportunities, it is recommended that you attend one of our regional China Briefings.

Tina Redshaw, UKTI advisor based in Chongqing, will also be available for 1-2-1 Export Clinics meetings to discuss your companies potential in this market (to book a meeting call 07703 735 408)

Overview of China Business Conditions: Tina Redshaw - HM Consul-General, Chongqing

Panel Members: Dr Junie Tong - Staffordshire Business School, Andrew Dunbar - Birmingham City Council, Mandy Haque - Birmingham Airport, Stewart Ferguson - China Britain Business Council, Steve Brittan – BSA Machine Tools, Adrian Allen – Anderen Ltd

West Bromwich Breakfast Briefing
Venue: The Hawthorns, B71 4LF
07:00 Registration
07:25 Welcome & Introduction: Maggie Neale, Black Country Chamber
07:30 Overview of China Business Conditions
07:50 Panel Discussion
08:30 Q&A
09:00 Conclusion
09:00-10:00 Export Clinic
To register: www.globaltradefair.co.uk/China-West-Bromwich

Stoke on Trent Lunchtime Briefing
Venue: The Britannia Stadium, ST4 4EG
12:00 Registration
12:25 Welcome & Introduction: Robert Lawley, Staffordshire Chamber
12:30 Overview of China Business Conditions
12:50 Panel Discussion
13:30 Q&A
14:00 Conclusion
14:00-15:00 Export Clinic
To register: www.globaltradefair.co.uk/China-Stoke

Coventry Afternoon Briefing
Venue: Chamber House, Cheetah Road, CV1 2TL
16:00 Registration
16:25 Welcome & Introduction: John Nollett, C&W Chamber
16:30 Overview of Chinese Business Conditions
16:50 Panel Discussion
17:30 Q&A
18:00 Conclusion
18:00-19:00 Export Clinic
To register: www.globaltradefair.co.uk/China-Coventry

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