ABWI CIFE China Trade Mission 2004

ALLIANCE OF BUSINESS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

in partnership with the

CHINA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TRADE MISSION TO CHINA

August 29 – September 9, 2004

Photos from China Trade Mission 2004

This special invitation trade mission offers a remarkable opportunity to meet key Chinese government
officials, owners of small and medium-sized businesses, and leaders from national trade organizations.
During the exclusive three-city tour you will learn first hand, in person, about the many faces of China today.
Each area tends to be geographically different from the other with diverse business interests particular to their
local zones. Whether you're looking to export products and services to China, or looking to expand your
SME manufacturing base through joint-venture partnerships, or investigating ways to enter markets as small
business suppliers to multinational companies, this is the one trip you cannot afford to miss.

Destinations include:

August 30-31

Beijing, the capital city of China:
The center of government and home to the leaders. The American Embassy is located here. Also a favorite
of tourists for its landmark history including The Forbidden City, The Great Hall of the People, The Great Wall.

September 1-5

Shenyang, capital city of Liaoning Province:
Shenyang, Liaoning Province itinerary

Shenyang, Liaoning Province, host to CIEME show.

China’s 5th largest city and the center for manufacturing. This hub connects the continent of Europe and
Asia. There are 14 cities and 44 counties in the Province. Liaohe Oilfield is one of the three major
associated gas oilfields in the country. The Province is also well known for the production of sea salt,
reed, tussah silk, peanuts, apples and pears. China’s new Minister of Commerce Mr. Bo Xilai is the
former governor of this Province.

China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition- CIEME

Our visit to Shenyang will include CIEME –China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition –
which hosts more than 1800 exhibitors and visits by China’s leaders. The venue schedule also includes
an International Trade Forum. It is sponsored by China Ministry of Commerce, The China Council for
the Promotion of International Trade, and Liaoning Provincial People’s Government.

2003 China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition (CIEME) statistics:

     “Last year 23 world top 500 enterprises were among the 1853 booths and 732 enterprises. Approximately
      4853 foreign guests, 76 diplomatic envoys from 41 countries, 6 delegations from foreign sister cities,
      and 11 delegations from domestic provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities attended.
      The audience was approximately 70,000. The event was covered by more than 800 correspondents
      from 117 news agencies from China and abroad.”

September 5-8

Fuyang City, Anhui Province:
Fuyang, Anhui Province itinerary

Located close to Shanghai and known as one of the most important transportation hubs in China. A city of
8 million, a municipal population of 9 million, and a surrounding resident population of 70 million with Fuyang
at the center. Fuyang is a national agriculture-intensive area with an important production base of grain,
cotton and traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Mainstay industries include textile, chemical industry,
electromechanical industry, leather and medicine. An area of fast growth for economic development and
tourism.

Trade Mission Expenses: Estimated expenses for three cities:
$1400 + roundtrip airfare from U.S.

• All intra-China air and/or rail travel.

• Hotels in three cities. Restaurants, business centers, currency exchanges and ATM machines in most hotels.
• Some meals.

Round-trip airfare from the U.S. is the responsibility of the participant.

Expenses if attending Beijing and Shenyang portion only: $1,150 + round trip airfare.

CIEME SHOW: For those wishing to exhibit at the show, please contact us with your
requirements. Booths are available in a variety of sizes including 10 ft.
by 10 ft., and 10 ft. by 20 ft. Call Martha Parker at: 603-863-5005.

Helpful China business protocol information

See 2002, 2003 & 2004 ABWI Chairman's Special Activities and Work in China

ABWI & CIFE

TRADE MISSION TO CHINA
AUGUST 29 -
SEPTEMBER 9, 2004

Photos from China Trade Mission 2004

     CIEME 2003: (L) Li Guixian, vice chairman of the
     Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and
     (center) Bo Xilai, China's new Minister of Commerce.

Shenyang, Liaoning Province, host to CIEME show


China International Foundation for Entrepreneurship. Co-chairmen: Fran Close and Dr. Gary Ke attend a global conference in Beijing to address green food production and rural development initiatives.

        Alliance of Business Women International (ABWI)
        Left: Martha Parker, Director-Special Projects, and
        Fran Close, CEO relaxing between meetings in China.

Exhibition area of 2003 CIEME show for China