Events

29th Nov–6th Dec 2014

WHY CHINA?
China is THE great economic success story of the past 30 years. China’s growth has been sustained and the economy continues to grow at around 8% per year, the best performance of all major economies. China offers opportunities in abundance to companies, large or small, across the full range of sectors, goods and services; educational, manufacturing, services, tourism, IT, design and communications to name but a few.

WHY SHANGHAI?
Shanghai, with its population of 19 million, is the industrial, trade and financial centre of China. The largest port in the world, this vibrant city offers prospects and opportunities across the wide spectrum of goods and services.

WHY HONG KONG?
With one of the most open and business-friendly environments in the world, Hong Kong offers excellent opportunities for UK companies. Hong Kong is a major centre for British business in the region and is the UK's 2nd largest market in Asia (behind China). Our stay in Hong Kong coincides with the World SME Expo http://www.hktdc.com/fair/worldsmeexpo-en/HKTDC-World-SME-Expo.html, a show that we have visited several times over the years.

This trade visit is suitable whether you are already doing business with China & Hong Kong and want to strengthen your relationships or whether you will be there for the first time researching the market and identifying new opportunities

THE PACKAGE
Return economy flight Manchester-Shanghai-Hong Kong-Manchester*
Economy flight Shanghai-Hong Kong
3 nights bed & breakfast 4* hotel standard room accommodation in Shanghai
3 nights bed & breakfast 4* hotel standard room accommodation in Hong Kong
Group airport transfers in Hong Kong & mainland China
Pre-visit briefing in the UK with an introduction to the business culture in Hong Kong and China
Briefing at the British Consulate Shanghai & Hong Kong on arrival - tbc
Business cards translated & printed in China
*Flights can be arranged from other airports as required

THE COST
Package including the benefits listed above @ approx £1,495.00 subject to flight availability at time of booking

INDIVIDUAL MEETING PROGRAMME
ConnectChina can arrange an individual meeting programme for your company in Shanghai & Hong Kong @ £300.00 for a minimum of 3 meetings against your brief per market
DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR TRADE VISIT TO SHANGHAI & HONG KONG
29 November-6 December 2014

Note that this is the draft programme for reference and may be subject to change.

Saturday, 29 November
20.10 Depart Manchester Airport T1 Emirates EK20

Sunday, 30 November
07.10 Arrive Dubai Airport T3
10.35 Depart Dubai Airport T3 Emirates EK304
22.25 Arrive Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminal T2

Group transfer to hotel in Shanghai

Monday, 1 December
Am Briefing at British Consulate Shanghai – tbc
Pm Individual meeting programmes

Tuesday, 2 December
Individual meeting programmes

Wednesday, 3 December
Am Flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong

Group transfer to hotel in Hong Kong

Pm Briefing at British Consulate HK - tbc

Thursday, 4 December
World SME Expo or individual meeting programmes

Friday, 5 December
World SME Expo or individual meeting programmes

Saturday, 6 December
17.55 Depart Hong Kong T1 Emirates EK383
23.05 Arrive Dubai Airport T3

Sunday, 7 December
03.00 Depart Dubai Airport T3
07.00 Arrive Manchester Airport T1

We will also organize a number of social activities in each city for those who wish to participate

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NEXT?

1 Complete the registration form at the end of this information pack and return to joanna@connectchina.co.uk. A deposit of £500 plus VAT will be required to confirm your booking.

2. Our official travel agent is Traveleads and the contact is Emma Louise Field Tel: 0113 245 7745 or email elfield@traveleads.net.

The hotel in Shanghai will be:

Equatorial Hotel

The hotel in Hong Kong will be:

Metropark Wanchai

Flight costs and accommodation are subject to availability and currency exchange rates

You can vary your dates and departure or destination within China and we can help you to plan your travel arrangements
3. Please send a scanned copy of your passport to joanna@connectchina.co.uk for the visa invitation letter as you will need a Chinese Visa to go to Shanghai.

We will arrange the invitation letter and you can either apply for your own visa or we will do it for you at a cost of £140.00 per visa for a single entry. Either way, you will need to complete the Chinese visa application form with the signed declaration, passport photo and passport. We will send these forms to you in due course.
You should have 6 months left on your passport at the time of departure

Visas will be arranged week commencing 10 November 2014
4. Once you are registered, you will need to complete a Company Profile Form if you would like us to arrange an individual B2B meeting programme

Alternatively B2B meetings can be arranged for you by UKTI through UKTI’s OMIS and this can be discussed with your UKTI International Trade Adviser

5. Please scan and email a copy of your business card for translation into Chinese and printing

One set of business cards is included in the package – additional sets will cost £50.00 per set
You will receive the business cards on arrival in Shanghai

6. We recommend the following immunization for China: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A – consult your doctor. It is recommended that you take out private health insurance and drink bottled water whilst in China.

7. We will hold a Chinese Business Culture Workshop & Pre-Visit Briefing which will take place on Wednesday, 19th November from 3-5pm in Sheffield – exact venue tbc

8. It is recommended that you take an A4 Company Profile translated into Chinese with you to leave with your Chinese partners. The cost of translation is £95.00 per 1000 words and we will require at least 7 working days for the translation.


ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Please tick the additional support you require:

Chinese visa invitation letter + visa service
£140.00 for single entry visa per person
Business card translation into Chinese + printing (one set included in package cost) £50.00 per set of business cards
Promotional materials Translation @ £95.00 per 1,000 words + printing costs – individually quoted
Individually tailored meeting programme in Shanghai
£300 for a minimum of 3 meetings
Individually tailored meeting programme in Hong Kong £300 for a minimum of 3 meetings
Interpreter (if required) £120.00 per day plus local travel costs at cost

Please note the following:

All prices are plus VAT
Payment can be made by credit card at an additional 3%

Please email Joanna Lavan - Connect China for a registration form