Washington State Delegation Attends 2018 China International Import Expo

From November 5 to 10, the Washington State delegation of 40 people attended the 2018 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China.  The delegation was led by the Associate Director Chris Green from WA Department of Commerce, with government officers, county economic development agencies and WA businesses.  PTCG provided service to WA Department of Commerce, promoted CIIE among WA SMBs and organized the Delegation.  In addition, PTCG coordinated Washington State and Kansas State to speak at the International Aviation Supply Chain Forum on Nov 8.  Speakers from both states promoted aviation industry and companies to Chinese state governments and businesses, established business relationships for future collaboration.

Under the "Choose Washington" brand, WA exhibitors gained a lot attractions from Chinese corporate buyers. They brought Washington seafood, wine and all kinds of agriculture products to CIIE, and many of them signed up for the 2019 CIIE on the spot.  By setting up business meetings with China provincial and municipal government agencies, PTCG helped King County, Thurston County, Snohomish County and Skagit County establish relationship with Chinese local counterparts, and discuss mutual beneficial opportunities. 

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