The document summarizes information about the China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT). CIFIT is an annual international investment promotion event held in Xiamen, China each September. It is sponsored by China's Ministry of Commerce and co-sponsored by several international organizations. The fair aims to promote outbound investment by Chinese companies and inbound investment in China. Over the years, CIFIT has brought together over 100 countries and 110,000 visitors, resulting in over $80 billion in investment agreements.
5. Structure II Organizedby: Fujian Provincial Government Xiamen Municipal Government Investment Promotion Agency of MOFCOM Members(53): 31 Provincial Governments throughout China; Relevant State Ministries and Commissions; National Trade Associations (CCPIT); HK SAR Government, Macao SAR Government 24/11/2009 5
6. Mainpurposes Going Global->Promoting Outbound Investment for Chinese Entrepreneurs Introducing FDI->Promoting Inbound Investment in China 24/11/2009 6
8. CIFIT : a placewhereto start I High Profile The sole nationwide international investment promotion event approved by China’s State Council Sole and full Sponsorship by China’s Ministry of Commerce The only UFI-approved investment event Pooling of superior resources of prestigious international organizations, ministries, provinces and cities in China Large Scale Delegations from 31 provinces, cities, and municipalities throughout mainland China, and more than 100 countries and regions across the world Exhibition area of 60000 square meters, and 100 forums and seminars; Over 10000 foreign guests and 50000 domestic guests meet together annually at CIFIT 24/11/2009 8
9. CIFIT:aplacewhereto start II ExtensiveInfluence: Over 110, 000 visitorsfromover 140 countries in the past 13 sessions Per 300 MNC’S fromamong the Fortune-ranked Top 500 Multinationalsattended Extensivecoveragebyover 12000 reportersacross the world Fruitful and Rewardingresults Agreements on 13000 investmentprojectswerenegotiated and signed; Over 80 bilion USD gainedaccessintoChinese market through the platformof CIFIT Chineseenterpriseschoose CIFIT as a gateway into the global market 24/11/2009 9
11. How CIFIT can be a uniqueoccasionforSwitzerland? CIFIT offers optimum opportunity for business people at home and abroad to get bird's-eye-view on the investment climates in China and other countries. Ensures them one-stop shopping service for multilateral investment cooperation. Promotes bilateral and multilateral economic exchanges and partnerships. CIFIT is poised to become the world's most prestigious international investment exposition. 24/11/2009 11
12. Reachyour business goal I. A Window on Investment in China Offering a bird’s-eye-view on the investment climate across China with least time and energy. II. A Gateway to World Market Affording quickest access to existing and emerging markets in the world! III. A Rostrum for Information Release Enjoying the low-down on the most up-to-date investment policies, projects and opportunities! IV. A Stage for High-level PR Initiatives Ensuring an unrivaled venue to build up an effective business network and showcase your brand in an all-round manner! V. An incubator of investment projects Enabling you to identify your most suitable prospective investment projects and investment partners from a huge range of backgrounds 24/11/2009 12
13. Positive feedback A widespread interest hasarisentowards CIFIT from the mostimportantexponents and expertesof the Financial and Tradefield. Forexample: 24/11/2009 13
15. Exhibition Investment promotion agencies from 63 countries and regions from across the world and 31 provinces in China show up together in the exhibition of the 13th CIFIT for Global Investment Feast. Africa: Mauritius, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe America: Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Columbia, Costa Rica, USA, Dominica, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Chile. Europe: Switzerland,Spain, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden Asia:Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea, DPRK, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand,The Philippines, U.A.E. Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Cook Island, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 24/11/2009 15
16. Business Matchmaking 5-Dayduration, including 2-day general matchmaking, and 9 specific matchmaking symposiums. Business matchmaking was conducted among the492delegations from 83 countries and regions in the world, and their Chinese counterparts from the 31 provinces. Agreements were signed on 515 investment projects, with total investment of 7.53 billion USD. 24/11/2009 16
17. Workshops and seminars 67Seminars in total on hot investment issues held; 368 speakers, and an audience of 14310 people. 40Special Investment Briefings bySwitzerland, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Norway, France, Macedonia, South Africa, Brazil, USA, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Jamaica, Uganda, Mauritius, etc. Over 20 investment briefings by provincial governments throughout China. 24/11/2009 17
18. Contacts -Swiss Business Group AG - Lugano, Via Carducci, 1, PO Box 6900, Lugano (CH) - Tel +41.(0).91.913.90.30 – Fax +41.(0).91.913.90.39 Bern, Bernastrasse, 6, PO Box 3005, Bern (CH) - Tel +41.(0).31.544.10.64/66 Mail: info@swissbg.ch Web: www.swissbg.ch 24/11/2009 18