China

Qingdao - Basic Facts

Qingdao is a large coastal city situated in Southern Shandong Province with a population of over 7 million.

Hosting one of China's major seaports, it has a handling capacity of over 104 million tons and is linked to the national railway network through Jinan (the province capital of Shandong). The international airport has over 56 domestic lines, 10 international lines and a passenger flow of 3 million.

Approximately 1600 foreign organisations are represented in Qingdao.

Major industry sectors:

Qingdao is also a tourist City and has beautiful beaches and breathtaking scenery. With the award to the City of the 2008 Olympic Water Sports there is a keen interest in the development of professional and leisure water activities. A real opportunity!

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Challenge China

Challenge China – Advanced Manufacturing Programme awareness event
Tuesday 2 March 2010   Solent Hotel, Whiteley   10:00 – 12:30

UK Trade & Investment South East (UKTI) and the Manufacturing Advisory Service South East (MAS) have developed an exciting new programme to help you increase your competitive advantage.

Challenge China, our unique, two-stage programme incorporating (“Global Fitness” and “Access China”) will help you to prepare your business to be globally competitive and give you the tools and confidence to engage profitably with the Chinese market.

The programme is flexible, enabling you to take part in one or both elements depending on your needs. To find out more, attend one of our free informative workshop.

Benefits of attending include:

• Finding out how to prepare your business to be globally competitive through the “Global Fitness” element of the programme – Mark Knowlton, MAS South East;
• Learning more about engaging with Chinese buyers, suppliers and partners through the “Access China” element of the programme – Chris Lowsley. China Business Adviser, UKTI South East;
• The chance to network with other like-minded businesses

To book, contact the Events team on 08452 717 400, email events@uktisoutheast.com or visit www.uktisoutheast.com 

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