The International Sustainable Cities Forum to be held on 30 March brings together government and business leaders from both China and New Zealand, in conjunction with the first anniversary of the signing of the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
The overall aim of this Forum is to establish and leverage effective long-term cooperation between Chinese and New Zealand business leaders and high-level government officials. The visiting Chinese entrepreneurs and investors have also expressed interest in exploring commercial opportunities in New Zealand as well as to understand New Zealand’s approach to sustainable development.
The organisers have managed to secure the attendance of approximately 50 senior business and government leaders from China to attend this Forum. Key Chinese leaders confirmed attending include:
- Wang Shi, the Godfather of Chinese real estate, Chairman of Vanke, with market capitalisation over US$10b, the largest property developer in China;
- Feng Lun, Founder and Chairman of Beijing Vantone Group, significant property developer with market capitalisation over US$1b;
- Xia Gang, President of China International Industry and Commerce Company, significant commercial property developer;
- Zhou Qing Zhi, Chairman of Nandu Holdings, investor, philanthropist;
- Wu Xu, President of Chongqing Sincere Holdings, with interests in property and finance;
- Li Ai-Jun, Chairman, Taoyuan Habitat Group, property developer and investor, philanthropist;
- Meng Gang , Chairman of National Chiao Tung University Real Estate Group, City Union’s rotating presidency;
- Government delegations from Xia Men City in Fujian Province, Chang Xing County in Zhejiang Province, Zhu Jia Jiao Town in Shanghai City, Wu Jin District in Jiangsu Province.
On the New Zealand side, the organisers are expecting a number of senior Government ministers and mayors to be in attendance, in addition to business leaders representing a variety of business to attend.
At this Forum, participants will have unparalleled access to some of the top investors and decision makers in the booming Chinese real estate and investment sectors.
At a glance:
What: International Sustainable Cities Forum
Where: Langham Hotel, Auckland
When: 8am-5pm, Thursday, 30 November
Why attend:
- Unparalleled access to key investors and decisions makers
- Understand economic and political developments in China
- Obtain analysis of China’s future trends and the implications for your business
- Hear the latest updates from successful Chinese corporate and government leaders
- Appreciate Chinese culture and the business of relationships
- Fast track your China ambitions by connecting with China and NZ-based Chinese businesspeople
- Know how to deal with Chinese businesspeople and government officials
Who should attend:
- CEOs / Directors / Business owners who want to explore opportunities in China
- Business development professionals in the property/construction/engineering / design sectors
- Businesspeople who want to understand the mindset of Chinese investors and entrepreneurs
- Businesspeople who want to sell products / services to Chinese firms and need information/ networks
- Management teams seeking investors with capital and connections in China
- Professionals who can contribute expertise towards building sustainable cities
- Government officials desiring to strengthen connections with Chinese government officials
The organisers are anticipating a balanced crowd of approximately 25% Chinese, 25% Chinese New Zealanders and 50% other New Zealanders. This would enable good networking as we expect that attendees will not be at a forum where participants already know one another.
Limited tickets available. Check out: www.sustainablecities.co.nz
For more information please contact:
Kenneth Leong,
Director, Euroasia
09-3040100
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I am very interested in starting an international school in Wellington and would be interested in knowing is any of the people who attended the recent forum have a particular interest in education. Is it possible for me to have the contact details of the Wellington-based Chinese New Zealanders who attended the forum? I am the head of a large international school in China and have also been head of international schools in Africa and London, UK. My early teaching career was in New Zealand and Wellington is my home. My international school experience is considerable and I would like to establish a world class school in Wellington with the assistance of a Chinese investor. The school will cater for overseas and local students from 3-19 years and the curriculum will be the International Baccalaureate (IB). Your advice or assistance in any way will be greatly appreciated as I begin to search for Chinese support for this ambitious, but attainable, project.
Yours faithfully, Elaine Whelen
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