The next Matchmaking Event organized by the Bank of China (BOC) is scheduled to take place in Guizhou, China, on 8 – 9 September, 2017.

To create a new landscape for open Guizhou, promote local enterprises’ foreign cooperation, let the world know more about Guizhou and share Guizhou’s natural, ecological, mineral and cultural resources and attract more overseas enterprises to invest and do business in Guizhou, the People’s Government of Guizhou Province and Bank of China will co-host the “2017 China Guizhou Inland Opening-up Pilot Economic Zone Cross-border Investment and Trade Fair” in Gui’an New Area, Guizhou on September 8-9.

The detailed agenda is as follows:
07/09 Arriving at hotel and check-in (hotel booked by conference’s organizer)
08/09 Whole day matchmaking conference
09/09 Site visit organized by Guizhou government(optional）

The conference focuses on IT, Retirement and Medical Care, Food Processing, Tourism, Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection industries.

The participants pay only the return flight tickets from Belgium to Guizhou, the charges such as airport/railway station pickup in Guiyang city (Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, IATA: KWE or Guiyang North Railway Station), conference fees, as well as accommodation (max. 2 rooms offered per company), and food and beverage costs during the conference, will be all be covered by the conference organizer.

For registration, an application form is available by sending an e-mail to info@flanders-china.be

As an important platform for building ever closer relationship between 27 EU member states and China, the 12th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair, in the context of the importance of the land and marine Silk Roads linking China and Europe, will take place in Chengdu and Qingdao, two vital strategic cities of west and north China, the first phase in Chengdu from 24 till 27 October, 2017 and the second phase in Qingdao from 29 to 31 October, 2017. The fair will gather 1,500 participants of companies, state/regional governments, clusters, business associations, EU-China cooperation experts, universities, R&D institutions from west and north China, the European Commission, EEN partners, and European countries who are seeking potential collaboration and partnerships with their counterparts.

The EU-China Business Association (EUCBA) and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) are partners of the 12th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair.

Cooperation Fair China Tour 2017

Chengdu – Qingdao, 24-31 Oct., 2017
One of the Largest Platforms for Investment, Trade and Technological Cooperation between the European Union and China
Meet with Over 30 Most Competitive Clusters in China
Matchmaking with over 1,000 Chinese Enterprises
Learn the Favorable Policies for European Entrepreneurs to Start up Business in China

Chengdu, 24-27 Oct., 2017

• Centre of West China, Hometown to Giant Pandas
• Initial Station of Chengdu-Europe Express Railway Lodz, Poland
• Forbes listed Chengdu as one of “The Next Decade’s Fastest Growing Cities Globally”
• Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport: Ranked 1st in Mid & West China Direct, Flights to Amsterdam, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, etc.
• 14 Consulates General settled in Chengdu
• Leading Industries: ICT, Environment, Renewable Energy, New Materials, Life Sciences, Bio-Pharmaceuticals, Aviation, Modern Agriculture

Link to the Chengdu agenda.

Qingdao, 29-31 Oct., 2017

• Intersection of Two Silk Roads both through the Continent and over the Sea
• Converging Point for Asia Pacific Economic Integration
• 70% of China’s Academicians and 30% of Senior Researchers on Maritime Sciences and Technologies are based in Qingdao
• EU Is Now the TOP 1 Trading Partner for Qingdao
• Leading Industries: Maritime Equipment, Maritime Bio-Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, New Materials, Maritime Environment, ICT, Home Appliances, Rolling Stock.

Link to the Qingdao agenda.

Official website: http://www.eu-china.org.cn/about.html

To register for the Chengdu or Qingdao program, follow this link.

Exploring the Chinese market and Sharing global business opportunities. The world’s most influential platform for investment promotion. A global investment event approved by UFI (the global association of the exhibition industry).

The 2017 China International Fair for Investment & Trade is scheduled to take place during September 18th-21st, 2017 in Xiamen, China. In view of the growing trend of international investment cooperation themed by ‘Introducing FDI’ and ‘Going Global’, integrating exhibition, forums and seminars, B2B project matchmaking, high-end protocol meeting, investment salon and etc., the 2017 CIFIT-Xiamen focuses on tangible business effect as well as investment policy and environmental promotion.

Each year, the CIFIT receives over 100,000 professional participants’ attendances, including 15,000 overseas visitors from government institutions, investment promotion agencies, business associations and multinational corporations in more than 100 countries and regions, as well as 50,000 business professionals and government officials from more than 300 major cities in China. Over 1,500 correspondents from hundreds of domestic and foreign media organizations will extensively cover the fair.

Since Xiamen is going to host the 9th BRICS Summit in September, 2017, the 2017 CIFIT-Xiamen will take full use of the BRICS Summit’s influence in post-conference period. With the innovation idea of ‘Extensive Matchmaking’, centered on the practical needs of exhibitors and visitors, the 2017 CIFIT-Xiamen integrates project negotiation into every major event to drive tangible business effect. Exploring hot topics on ‘One Belt And One Road’, Free Trade Zone, Internet plus, M & A services, etc., the 2017 CIFIT-Xiamen will organize a series of events including Guest Country of Honor, Guest Province of Honor, Star City, Star Country, etc. With professional investment promotion exhibitions, high-level forums and project matchmaking activities arranged, the CIFIT is a one-stop service platform for global participants to share investment information, tap business opportunities and promote bilateral or multilateral economic cooperation and exchange.

The CIFIT Organizing Committee sincerely welcomes investment promotion agencies, chambers of commerce, industrial associations, multinational corporations and renowned companies worldwide to its great platform to create and share business opportunities.

Complete forms can be obtained at the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce.

The Antwerp Dragon Boat Race is organized on Saturday the 16th September 2017 by Antwerp Rotary-West, in Kattendijkdok-Antwerp. Dragon boat racing comes from China and is a very old famous Chinese tradition. These boats are 12 m long, with dragonhead in front and dragon tail at the end. A team of 16 rowers paddle on the rhythm of a drummer. The Antwerp Dragon Boat Festival is not only a teambuilding event for companies but also an excellent opportunity to invite their customers and co-workers + family, in one of the largest summer happenings in Antwerp. The entrance is completely free and last year over 6,000 visitors enjoyed the popular atmosphere around the water with live performances of Flemish crooners, DJ sets, Asian drum band, kids village, magicians, etc, topped with excellent catering, oyster and champagne bar, traditional snacks and Belgian beer. The event is covered on social media, newspapers and television (ATV). Last year, more than 50 company teams participated in the regatta, including Boortmalt, Jan De Nul Group, S, Q8, Meeus, Egemin, De Keyser Thornton, BASF, PSA, BDM, Monsanto, Total, Vandeputte, Verbeke, MSC, Imtech, Alcatel, BNP Paribas, Cepa, Contec, Evonik, Ivens, Messer, ING, Steel Force, Antwerp Terminal, Vopak, Brabo, etc. The profits of the Antwerp Dragon Festival will be donated to local charity works supported by the Rotary.

Find more info for participation and prices on: www.drakenbootfestival.be

The Qingdao SME Procurement at Home and Abroad and Investment Cooperation Negotiation Meeting will be held on 23 June 2017 in Qingdao, Shandong province.

More information is available here.