May Trade Mission to China (May 16th -23rd)

Join the staff of the World Trade Center Tacoma and representatives from the Port of Tacoma and City of Tacoma for this business matchmaking trip. This is an outstanding opportunity to meet with potential buyers for your products, potential investors in your company, and the government officials who facilitate trade & investment in these cities.

The Cross Straits Trade Fair (Fuzhou) – This is the largest trade fair in Fujian Province and attracts investors and buyers from Asia and the world. Our delegation will enjoy particular prominence as a result of the Sister City relationship between Fuzhou and Tacoma as we celebrate this successful 20 year relationship. Delegates have the option of buying a discounted table within the SelectUSA booth from which to display your products/project.

The China Import Expo (CIE, Kunshan) – We will be hosted by WTC Nanjing at this top-rated expo certified by the US Commercial Service. CIE is focused on Food, Beverage and Wine/Spirits, and Home Supplies (household appliances, consumer electronics, and decorations/life style products). 20,000 buyers attend from supermarkets and e-commerce, star hotels and resorts, restaurants, chain and department stores, wholesalers and retailers.

In Suzhou, we will visit the first American-style residential development and discuss trends and opportunities for Washington companies to provide materials and products into “Portland Town” and to new developments in the permitting stage. WTC Shanghai and CCPIT is hosting our delegation and setting up meetings based on the composition of our delegation.

ITINERARY
May 16 – Travel to Fuzhou (arrive on May 17)
May 17 – Welcome reception at the Fuzhou Cross Straits Trade Fair
May 18 – All-day Fair and product exhibits in SelectUSA booth
May 19 – Business matchmaking pre-arranged meetings
May 19 – Evening travel to Kunshan
May 20 – China Import Expo, with product sampling and business matchmaking program pre-arranged by WTC Nanjing and CCPIT affiliates in China
May 21 – Morning: additional activities arranged by WTC Nanjing
– Afternoon: Arranged Shuttle to Suzhou by DeSheng Western Homes
May 22 – Tour of DeSheng Western Homes “Portland Town” development, Matchmaking Meetings with high-level management teams as well as Suzhou Association of Foreign Businesses
– Transfer to Shanghai, afternoon meetings
May 23 – Travel to Seattle

Please consult with our office before you register and sign up for the trade mission.