Chamber aims to grow trade links with China

Sep 9 2009 By The Journal

THE Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce has strengthened ties with the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) following NECC’s commitment to provide opportunities for North East businesses in China.

The Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce visited NECC as part of a wider European trade mission, to build on the success of the existing partnership between the two organisations.

The federation, headed by vice-chairman Jin Liang, was joined by a number of industry dignitaries and political leaders from Shanghai in an effort to develop new business and civic contacts between the regions.

The meeting was held at NECC’s Durham headquarters in partnership with regional development agency One North East in support of their objectives to embed key business and government contacts in China.

NECC chief executive James Ramsbotham led the delegation which welcomed the Shanghai Federation.

He said: "We are very happy to welcome the Shanghai Federation back to the North East again. NECC has placed a great deal of emphasis on working with our colleagues across in China. It is very much our aim to build on our existing international business contacts for the benefit of NECC members and the region’s business community.

"Throughout the remainder of the year we have many other activities planned that we hope will create further opportunities for North East businesses in China and several other foreign markets."

Shanghai delegation leader Jin Liang felt confident that the partnership between the two regions would be beneficial.

He said: "We are very impressed with the economic situation in the North East of England and are looking forward to developing further business links within the North East. We are convinced that through close co-operation between the two regions, many more business opportunities will be established."

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