Australia Week in China11th to 15th April 2016

China is Australiarsquos largest two-way trading partner in both goods and services importing more Australian goods than any other country The singing of the China Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) has enhanced and strengthened our economic ties and significantly expanded commercial opportunities for Australian and Canberra businesses

National ProgramAustralia Week in China (AWIC) will run from the 11-15th of April and will promote trade investment education and tourism through focused events designed to highlight commercial opportunities underpinned by the rise of an affluent middle class and the signing of ChAFTA The week will be led by The Minister for Trade and Investment and will be held in many cities across China before all delegates come together in Shanghai

Overview

Team Canberra in Market

In addition to the AWIC program and support from Austrade Canberra Region businesses attending AWIC will receive

bull Access to Trade Connect funding (application criteriaapplies)

bull Export 101 Workshop pre-departure for new to exportbusinesses ndash 22nd March - REGISTER NOW

bull Trade Mission Ready Workshop pre departure to helpyou get the most out of a trade mission or visit tomarket ndash 23rd March - REGISTER NOW

bull Pre mission meetings and briefingsbull Invest CBR and Destination CBR tools and resources

including videos collateral and market guidesshowcasing Canberrarsquos capabilities

bull In market support from CBC and ACT Governmentrepresentatives

bull Attendance to an exclusive Canberra event inShanghai

bull Exclusive Shanghai accommodation package forCanberra Region participants (optional costs apply)

ACT Government in partnership with Canberra Business Chamber will provide additional support and activities for Canberra Region businesses attending AWIC A Team Canberra event in Shanghai will give participants an opportunity to connect with new or leverage existing relationships at an exclusive Team Canberra event

Information SessionWhy Australia Week in ChinaThe prospect of taking advantage of the opportunities in China can be daunting for business Australia Week in China specifically aims to bridge the gap between Australia and the Chinese market With nine specific industry streams Australia Week in China offers programs to suit the needs of your business and help you target the appropriate markets

Chinarsquos economy is changing After years of rapid export-orientated growth Chinarsquos middle class is beginning to emerge With more discretionary income Chinese consumers are demanding more goods and services than ever bringing a wealth of new opportunities for exporters In addition the signing of CHAFTA in 2015 has opened the door to China by removing tariffs and securing markets for Australian service providers

For these reasons now is the time to do business in China

Agribusiness

Click on your industry for more information and to register your interest

Industry Streams

Financial Services

Health Care InnovationPremium Food ampBeverage and Consumer

Urban Sustainabilityamp Water Management

Tourism

Australia Week in China Gala Dinner

The Australia week in China Austrade programme will end with a gala dinner with federal and state leaders Governemnt representatives and key Chinese business leaders

Austrade and the Australia China Business Council are delighted to invite you to a seminar on the opportunities for business engagement with China

Please join us to hear the latest information on China and the AWIC program from leading business industry experts and government representatives

DATE Thursday 3 March 2016TIME 800am to 1000amVENUE Canberra Business Chamber

REGISTER NOW

FlightsCanberra travel agent Travelmakers are proud to support CBR trade activities by offering competitive flight packages to suit your requirements Contact Phil or Janelle on 6223 2780 or chambertravelmakerscomau and mention ldquoChina Trade Missionrdquo

OFFICE ADDRESS216 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT 2612PO Box 6308 OrsquoConnor ACT 260202 6247 4199

canberrabusinesscom

DEAN SEELEY | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMSdeanseeleycanberrabusinesscom02 6154 6125 or 0429 544 773

LARRY FISHER | TRADESTART ADVISERlarryfishercanberrabusinesscom02 6154 6142 or 0407 101 544

Trade Connect GrantThe ACT Governmentrsquos Trade Connect Grant program is designed to help Canberra based businesses with a range of export market development activities All Trade Connect Grants are awarded on a matched-funding basis You may be eligible for a or up to a specified $ amount of your out of pocket expenses relating to the trade mission

For more information contact Robert Holgate at Invest Canberra on 02 6205 5287 or robertholgateactgovau

To register forAustralia Week in China visitaustradegovau or

Expressions of interest are dueFriday 18 March 2016

CLICK HERE