Invitation to 2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum

The Belt and Road Initiative

The Belt and Road Initiative is a development strategy proposed by China's paramount leader Xi Jinping that focuses on connectivity and cooperation between Eurasian countries, primarily the People's Republic of China (PRC), the land-based Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) and the oceangoing Maritime Silk Road (MSR). In the first half of 2018, China’s total import reached 1 trillion US dollars, increased by 25.7%, under the Belt and Road Initiative. The total nonfinancial foreign direct investment reached 49 billion US dollars and total value of overseas mergers and acquisitions reached 66 billion US dollars. With the rapid expansion of outbound investment, China will surpass USA as the biggest overseas investor in the next 10 years.

Event hosted by
National Development and Reform Commission
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Commerce
All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
Hubei Provincial People’s Government

Organized by
Organizing Committee of 2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum

Co-organized & Supported by
AITA

Time
October 19 – 20, 2018

Venue
Wuhan

AITA, honorably appointed to be the supporting organizer of 2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum, cordially invite you to attend the following events:

2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum：
The implementation of“Going Global”strategy is a major strategic move for China to further enhance the level of opening up. The Forum is co-hosted by National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and Hubei Provincial People’s Government under the theme of Openness, Development and Win-win Cooperation. It aims to promote international cooperation and pursues innovation and mutual benefits in mainly nine sectors, i.e., constructional engineering, automobile, optoelectronics, biotechnology, equipment manufacturing, renewable energy, energy conservation and environmental protection, innovation and entrepreneurship, and Yangtze River International harbor for shipping and finance.

To ensure smooth conduction of global production capacity cooperation dialogues, enterprise fairs, region and country specific sessions, themed seminars, more than 220 face to face business talks, and contract signing ceremonies, the organizing committee will be teaming over 300 excellent translators of English, Russian, Spainish and French to provide on-site service.

Keynote session, enterprise fair, and parallel sessions for regional cooperation and business exchanges are included during the forum. The forum gathers together representatives from state departments for equipment manufacturing, infrastructure, scientific and technology innovation, and trade and commerce from various countries, local governments, economic organizations, companies, and friends of press. From Hubei, China to the World, the forum is expected to provide a platform and opportunities for attracting investment, promoting international cooperation, and facilitating exchanges in economic and trade areas.


By attending the conference, you will have the unique opportunities to:
Meet with key people in Chinese central /state/local governments in charge of trade and outbound investment
Meet with Chinese potential investors
Communicate directly with senior management executives from Chinese public and private sectors
Promote your business projects to Chinese investors
Deepen your understanding of overseas investment opportunities and relative policies
Build up cooperation with Chinese trade and outbound investment associations, leading enterprises
Attract more Chinese Investment to your city/region to drive the economic development
Have a showcase of your business to get access to China’s mass market

Package & Cost:

The package price is AU$3,900 per delegate for delegations leaving from Sydney/Melbourne. Option leaving from other capital cities in Australia are also available for your convenience.
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
Round Trip and Domestic Air Tickets (Economy Class)
Pick-up Services: Airport, Stations and hotels pick-up services
Local Transportation Services: High-grade business vehicles with rich-experienced drivers
Accommodation: 10 (option 1) or 11 nights (option 2)’ accommodation in 4 star above hotels
Catering: Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and local specialties
Sightseeing Tours: Entry tickets, Bilingual tour guides
Escorted and supported by AITA Senior Management (minimum 3 Managers) throughout the trip in China
2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum
•Admission for 2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum
•Admission for summits and forums
•Admission for Country-Specific Promotion Session & Project Matchmaking
•Tea Breaks during the summits and forums
•Welcoming Banquet and Catering for networking functions
Coordination with Chinese governments, associations and business in Xi’an and Wuhan
One-to-one business meeting and matching in Xi’an and Wuhan
Investigate on investment and mergers & acquisitions projects
Tailor-made welcoming lunch and dinner throughout the trip
English translator located within the pavilions and in each meeting
Conference Services: Business Meetings and Conferences Coordination, Conference Preparation (Brochures, Agenda, Flyer, Banner, Stationary, Backdrop screen, Labor Cost)
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
Price difference caused by upgrading flight, hotel, room, etc...
Insurance and Medical Fees
Visa Fees
Tips for drivers, tour guides, etc...
Excess baggage charge
Hotel personal consumption including laundry and other services
Entertainment facilities not included in scenic spots admission tickets
Note:
Conference Services included in the Package is sponsored by AITA.
Extra services such as promotion, and public relations available upon request, not included in the Package.

Itinerary
Thursday
10/18
Day 1    Wuhan     Morning:
Arriving in Wuhan
Afternoon:
Register for 2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum
Welcoming banquet
Friday
10/19
Day 2     Wuhan    Morning & Afternoon:
Attending 2018 Global Production Capacity and Business Cooperation Forum
Saturday
10/20
Day 3    Wuhan    Morning & Afternoon::
QLD-Wuhan City Trade & Investment Round-table Talk, attended by Xi’an Municipal Department of Commerce, Foreign Affairs Office and Department of Education
Sunday
10/21
Day 4    Wuhan    Morning & Afternoon:
QLD-Hubei Province Trade & Investment  Round-table Talk, attended by Shaanxi Provincial Department of Commerce, Foreign affairs Office, and Department of Commerce
Monday
22/10
Day 5    Arrive in Xi’an    Morning:
Arrive in Xi’an
Afternoon:
Register for 2018 International Juice＆Beverage Symposium
Tuesday
23/10
Day 6    Xi’an    Morning:
Attending 2018 International Juice＆Beverage Symposium
Afternoon:
QLD-Xi’an City Trade & Investment Round-table Talk, attended by Xi’an Municipal Department of Commerce, Foreign Affairs Office and Department of Education
Wednesday
24/10
Day 7    Xi’an    Morning:
QLD-Shaanxi Province Trade & Investment  Round-table Talk, attended by Shaanxi Provincial Department of Commerce, Foreign affairs Office, and Department of Commerce
Afternoon:
QLD-Xi’an City Trade & Investment Round-table Talk
Thursday
25/10
Day 8    Xi’an-Beijing    Morning:
Flight to Beijing
Afternoon:
Meeting with Beijing city government
Friday
26/10
Day 9    Beijing    Morning & Afternoon:
Attending The 13th China Beijing International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo
Evening:
Flight back to Australia