C3 Marketplace Trade Missions
Doing business in China is all about relationships.



There are a number of key elements to successfully do business in China. In addition to having hands-on experience to understand the dynamic of how China “works”, developing sound relationships with business and government is critical to having a great working partner in Asia.

In taking a delegation of retailers and/or association executives, your group will be effectively providing a “show of force” while obtaining important information that each participant needs to know in dealing with China. Business aside… you will also find the trip to be a wonderful experience.


Relationship Building
The process starts with the development of a trade mission to China to meet with key government and business officials. Unlike many trade missions which are essentially tours, C3's missions are extraordinarily productive. During the mission, participants will meet in select cities in China to create cooperation agreements. In addition, C3 will sponsor meetings designed to draw select makers in China to a central location for product reviews and discussion



Why C3 Trade Missions
Over the years, many trade missions have gone to China to review the awesome capabilities and opportunities that China has to offer. The problem is that most of the missions, while informative, are not very productive.

C3 has developed a unique and powerful trade and procurement mission programs. C3 missions will expose you to buying and government programs that will change the way you do business forever.

On your mission trip, you will have the opportunity to meet with relevant government officials and business executives including:
  • Economic Development Officials
  • City & Regional Officials
  • Foreign Affairs Officials
  • Marketplace Management

You will be received with great hospitality and respect. Most importantly, when you return from your mission, you will be in a position to take advantage of everything China has to offer.

Key to Success
The key to effective trade missions is having people on the ground that know where to go and have an ability to get to the right people. C3 Marketplace is fortunate to have a premier team in China to do just that.

Ambassador Li Debiao
One of our partners in China is retired Ambassador Li. He works closely with C3 on Sourcing, Government issues, Business Opportunities and is a valuable Advisory Board Member

Ambassador Li worked for the China Ministry of Foreign Affairs for several decades, during which time he was in charge of the Office of Policy Research and Study. During his tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Li worked overseas for a total of 26 years, which included 20 years in Europe, 2 years in Africa, and 4 years in Asia.

He has been a diplomat in the Chinese Embassies in the Former Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Ethiopia, and his last term of diplomacy was the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kingdom of Nepal.

After retiring from the Foreign Ministry, he became an advisor for the following ministries and provinces.
  • Advisor of China Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace
  • Advisor of China Sichuan Province
  • Advisor of China Hebei Province

His current positions are:

  • Advisor of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, P.R. China
  • Advisor of All China Federation of Industry and Commerce
  • Professor of China People's University
  • Vice Chairman of China-Nepal Cooperation Forum
  • Honorary Chair of Georgia Ningbo Business Promotion Association
  • Advisory Board Member - C3 Marketplace, LLC

Trade Mission Planning:

Itinerary:
C3 will contact prime manufacturing areas to set up primary mission targets. C3 will develop the entire itinerary and mission details for the trip including all meetings, travel arrangements, entertainment and translators.

Participants
The mission delegation should include key businesses and association leaders.

Contact C3 today about participating in this important element in doing business in China.