Automation Alley

In the Market for 1.3 Billion Customers?

Automation Alley International Business Center's trade mission to China was launched on November 1, and it is going to end on November 15, 2006.

Stops Include:

• Beijing
• Chengdu 
• Chongqing
• Guangzhou
• Shanghai 
• Yichang 
• Hong Kong (optional)

Discover New Markets in China
If you're seeking to expand your business from Southeast Michigan to the international marketplace, the Automation Alley International Business Center (IBC) is the right place to start. The IBC is committed to helping you establish international business connections through a host of resources that include international trade missions to promising markets.

Why China?
Businesses aspiring to expand their global reach cannot miss this exciting trade mission to China. The 2006 China trade mission will target the following industries:

• Automotive components (including clean energy technologies): China is the world's second largest auto market after the United States and Japan, and it is the fastest growing market for automotive components and assemblies
• Machine tools and metalworking equipment
• Environmental and pollution control equipment: 15 of the top 20 most polluted cities in the world are in China. Government leaders have substantially increased the amount of investment aimed at stemming rampant pollution and environmental degradation resulting from rapid economic growth and development
• Information technology and software applications

These industries reflect the strengths of Southeast Michigan's economy. Conversely, the regions that we will be visiting on the mission are where the demand for these products and services are the highest in China.

• With a population estimated at 1.3 billion and growing, China has the world's sixth largest economy with a total gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.65 trillion
• China is the world's fastest growing economy (industrial production up 17.8 percent from 2005) and on pace to achieving double-digit rates of real growth (10.2%) again this year. Much of this growth is being led by rising domestic demand for foreign-made products and services
• Domestic consumption in China is estimated to grow 18% annually over the next decade (versus 2% in the US) and will continue to fuel demand for goods from around the world
• A rapidly emerging middle class population of 100 million today has translated into a $25 billion export market for American products
• With more than $875 billion in foreign exchange reserves, cash-rich Chinese enterprises are looking to expand in Southeast Michigan to secure advanced technology, managerial know-how, global brands, sourcing, and distribution channels
• China recently surpassed the United States in foreign direct investment and is the top location worldwide for R&D expansion aimed at creating innovative products and processes for world markets. China has also moved up the value chain to design and engineer products for the more advanced niches of the global economy.

China Trade Mission Itinerary/Agenda

The United States Commercial Service has established a new "International Partner Network" in 14 of China's most dynamic industrial markets. To learn more about this exciting new program and all of services available for companies interested in trade and investment opportunities, click here.

For more information about the International Business Center trade missions, call (800) 427-5100.