HONG KONG

Turning China into Opportunity

Steve Alexander

Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC

China Opportunity All eyes are on China!

Massive market 1.3 billion population

2,000 km

Beijing Shanghai Hong Kong

China Opportunity Companies are concerned about Making money… getting paid!

Mitigating business risk Sourcing and keeping quality people

Hong Kong Advantages Turning China into Opportunity Vibrant Economy Dynamic People Ideal Location

Hong Kong Advantages Vibrant Economy China’s two-way trade platform ~

“One Country, Two Systems”

Legal system based on common law International financial centre Infrastructure, shipping and logistics

Hong Kong Advantages Dynamic People The Chinese city that speaks your language!

Generations of entrepreneurial spirit Unrivalled experience in the Chinese market Diverse workforce with international background

Hong Kong Advantages Dynamic People Creative, Innovative, Trendsetting

Hong Kong’s Advantages Ideal Location Delhi Chennai Mumbai Bangalore Colombe Harbin Changchun Shenyang Shijiazhuang Beijing Tianjin Dalian Taiyuan Zhengzhou Xian Jinan Nanjing Hefei Chengdu Chongqing Wuhan Shanghai Hangzhou Changsha Nanchang Kunming Dhaka Gulin Hanoi Haikou Guiyang Fuzhou Guangzhou Taipei Hong Kong Seoul Tokyo Osaka Fukuoka All of Asia’s key markets within Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City 4 hours Kuala Lumpur Singapore Manila 5 hours Jakarta from half the world’s population

Hong Kong Advantages Ideal Location China’s dynamic south BEIJING SHANGHAI HONGKONG

Hong Kong Advantages Ideal Location Massive impact: 40 million people 1/3 of China’s imports/ exports 16% annual GDP growth HONGKONG

Hong Kong Advantages Ideal Location Looking forward: A dynamic logistics hub Foshan Shunde Guangzhou Zhongshan Zhuhai Dongguan Shenzhen HONG KONG THE FUTURE HK – Macau Zhuhai bridge: Linking the entire Pearl River Delta Macau Nanshai

Hong Kong Advantages Vibrant Economy Dynamic People Ideal Location

…So what does this mean?

What it means for you… Technology Marketplace Sourcing high-tech products What HK has to offer: International experience in tech market Strong IP protection Low taxation rates Financial expertise Preferential treatment on goods under CEPA PRD

HK Your preferred entry point into the PRD

What it means for you… Tailored business models Model A Producing in China for global markets In Hong Kong In Home Market In China Value Chain Strategic development Financing Research Design Transport Sourcing QC Manufacturing IT Sales Distribution Marketing Post Production Inventory

What it means for you… Tailored business models Model B Producing in China for China markets In Hong Kong In Home Market In China Value Chain Strategic development Financing Research Design Transport Sourcing QC Manufacturing IT Sales Distribution Marketing Post Production Inventory

HK Trade Development Council Creating opportunities in international trade Providing Information Matching Business Partners Connecting Customers

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Providing Information In person 12 offices in China, more than 40 worldwide London Frankfurt Beijing Tokyo Hong Kong Bangkok New York

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Providing Information Online International market intelligence Unrivalled China market information Award winning trade portal “Best in Asia”

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Providing Information Research publications Analysis on various topics and industries Excellent sources for developing business models

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Providing Information tdctrade.com express SME News Flash Hong Kong Trader Subscribe now for free at www.tdctrade.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Matching Business Partners Identifying suitable partners Customised business matching In-person and Online

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Matching Business Partners Connect with 100,000+ quality suppliers 600,000+ registered buyers, over half from Europe and the Americas

http://sourcing.tdctrade.com

Product Magazines: 14 titles a year from a variety of industries Worldwide circulation of 2 million annually

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Connecting Customers Leading trade fairs in Asia

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Connecting Customers 50,000+ visitors 5,000+ mainland companies 80+ industry-specific seminars and workshops

www.worldsmeexpo.com

HK Trade Development Council Services Spectrum

HKTDC: Connecting you to Business Opportunities

Lore Buscher Frankfurt, Germany Office Tel: 069-95772-0 Fax: 069-95772-200 Email: [email protected] www.tdctrade.com