The 6th China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE), an established annual event, is to be held from October 26 to 28 in Beijing. CIAPE is the exclusive internationalized auto parts exhibition in accordance with the principles of globalization, specialization and market requirements. CIAPE, oriented to both the global original equipment vehicle and parts manufacturers and the aftermarket, represents the latest development level of the domestic and global auto industry. Highlights of CIAPE 2012:

• Efficient matchmaking services are provided with the 5,000 quality auto parts suppliers recommended by the Chinese government.
• Thousands of technical staff, purchasers and R&D personnel from over 100 auto manufacturers all over the world participate in the expo.
• The annual Summit Forum of the auto parts industry will be held in the Great Hall of the People during the expo. Over 500 attendees including senior executives of auto parts enterprises, renowned experts, officials from relevant departments of the government, the press and representatives from the industry will attend the forum and discuss the prospects of the auto industry.
• Release of state-of-the-art products and technologies of the global auto industry, showcase of the most advanced technologies and innovations; new ideas of R & D, and environmental protection; new modes of manufacturing, purchasing, and management as well as the research and development achievements with China’s own intellectual property rights.
• High-level multi-national match-making meetings will be arranged for auto and auto parts buyers. Top experts on global environment protection and energy saving will participate and discuss advanced technologies of new energy in the auto industry.

Venue: China International Exhibition Center (old venue), Beijing
For more information: China International Auto Parts Expo Secretariat,
Tel: 010-68991493/1049/1416,
Fax: 010-68991084/1470/1944
E-mail: master@iapechina.com Website: http://www.iapechina.com

The unique book “Belgian Bites”, a culinary discovery with Belgian quality products, is now available. The “Belgian Bites” are a creation of Ilse Duponcheel, Manager of consulting Dolce Far Tutto. The 54 exclusive “Belgian Bites” are characterized by the combination of a fresh, healthy snack in combination with matching drinks: beer, wine, liquor, … and all on the basis of Belgian quality products. “Belgian Bites fit perfectly into the trend: I eat what I want, when I want,” says Duponcheel. Accompanied by a stylish photograph, the recipes are in four languages: Dutch, French, English and Chinese. This makes it the first book that is translated in its entirety into Chinese, English and French. The retail price of “Belgian Bites” (170 pages, nice color printing, hard cover) is €38. Volume discounts are available.

Order contact Wim De Kimpe, +32 477 59 00 04, wim@dolcefartutto.com

The 7th Expo Central China will be organized on May 18~20, 2012, in Changsha, capital of Hunan province. Its aim is to establish a cooperation platform for the six provinces in central China and foreign partners. More information is available on the website www.mofcom.gov.cn.

The 2nd Expo China-Eurasia will take place on September 1~5, 2012, in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and aims to promote commercial exchanges and investment between Asian and European countries. More information is available on the website: www.caeexpo.org

The China IPR SME Helpdesk has published its first E-bulletin dedicated to intermediaries and partners. Below are links to new publications:

New E-learning Module: “Technology Transfer to China”

New Guide: Intellectual Property Systems: China / Europe Comparison

New Guide: IP Strategies for EU ‘Cleantech’ SMEs in China

Structural options for selling into China, article written by Klaus Koehler, Founder and Chairman of Klako Group. For many international companies, being multinational cooperations or small to medium sized enterprises, China as a sales market has great potential. The more specialist or precision production is moved from international markets to China, the more production plants are built, and, companies who would typically supply high end production companies in their home countries are forced to move with them to China. There are various sales structures available to companies entering the China market. The individual options vary in terms of investment, risk, commitment, control and time frames. For the sale into China there are two general options:

1. Selling into China without any local representation or

2. By establishing a presence in China and selling / marketing through the partners / entities.

To read the full article, please click here (PDF file)