Description

As in the past, CBBC welcomes British companies to join the business delegation attending the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) 2017 in Xiamen, China’s top investment promotion event, to meet government officials and join seminars to connect to Chinese companies from all over China.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) strategy continues to be a hot topic this year and CBBC continues to work hard on identification of business opportunities arising out of it. This year, CBBC released its third edition of the Belt and Road report titled Belt and Road Initiative Southern Routes: UK-China Cooperation and Opportunities jointly published with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, MOFCOM. The report highlights the role of southern provinces such as Fujian, Guangxi, Yunnan etc., as BRI connectors and in addition to focusing on the role of key ports outside China along the maritime route.

So, in CIFIT this year, we are continuing to meet representatives from Southern provinces an hold another Belt and Road serial event in Xiamen, co-organised with the World Trade Centers Association and CCPIT Xiamen. Delegates to join the visit will be able to
–       Expand their brand across this important region in South-East China;
–       Build relationships at the top of government;
–       Meet Chinese companies from sectors related to the Belt and Road initiative.

Programme
Sunday 17^th September, Xiamen
–      Arrival and reception Dinner

Monday 18^th September, Xiamen
–      CIFIT opening ceremony
–      Government calls with Southern provinces (Guangdong, Hainan, Jiangxi, etc.)

Tuesday 19^th September, Xiamen
–      Government calls with Southern provinces/Xiamen districts (Fujian, Guangxi, etc.)
–      Belt and Road Initiative: Cooperation and Opportunities Forum

Agenda:
14:00-14:25 Registration
14:25-14:30 Photographing
14:30-14:45 Opening Speeches by Xiamen Government, CBBC, World Trade Centers Association
14:45-15:05 To promote the trade and capacity cooperation in Belt and Road countries and advocate new international economic cooperation mode
15:05-15:25 New UK-China cooperation mode under the Belt and Road Initiative
15:25-15:55 New cooperation mode of World Trade Centers under the Belt and Road Initiative
15:55-16:55 Panel Discussion: Financing, Overseas Secondment and Risk Management for Belt and Road Projects
16:55-17:10 Q&A
17:10-17:30 Networking
17:30 End

Note: sponsorship opportunities are open to interested companies.