On June 1st, 2020, the Chinese Central Committee and the State Council jointly released the Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port (“the Masterplan”), a large-scale plan to transform the entire island province into a free trade port (FTP) – making it the largest special free trade zone in China. The Masterplan laid out a series of special policies for Hainan – liberalization of trade of goods and services, facilitation of investment, opening-up of key sectors, and free exchange of people, capital, and data. Coupled with preferential policies of the Hainan Bo’ao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, Hainan is expected to be the rising hub of new investment and business opportunities.
For European companies, Hainan will provide broader market access – particularly for medical device, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, telecommunications, among others. To facilitate a first-hand exchange, from September 23rd to 24th, 2020, and with the great support of Hainan Bureau International Economic Development, the European Chamber plans to organize a delegation to visit Hainan and calls for the registration of all interested members from across the Chamber. Below please find a tentative itinerary for your kind reference:
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September 23rd, 2020, Haikou
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September 24th, 2020
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9:00
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Hainan Provincial Government Visit (English-Chinese with Consecutive Interpretation)
European Chamber:
Joerg Wuttke, the president of European Chamber
Working Group Senior Representatives
Hainan Government:
Danyang Shen, the Governor of Hainan Province (Tentative)
Government representatives from relevant functional departments
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Themed Field Trips, followed with roundtable discussion with competent authorities (Chinese without interpretation; delegates are encouraged to design and shape the route according to their needs)*:
Route 1: Healthcare
Bo’ao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone:
Bo’ao Super Hospital (projects experience sharing from super hospital)
Lecheng Pilot Zone Administration
Lecheng Pilot Zone Medical Products Administration
Route 2: Consumer Products
Haikou Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Route 3: Others (Cosmetics, ICT, Cybersecurity, Shipbuilding…)
*At least five delegates are needed to initiate a themed field trip.
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14:00
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Parallel Meetings with Hainan provincial government agencies (Chinese without consecutive interpretation; delegates are encouraged to contribute to the scheme):
1. Healthcare:
Hainan Medical Products Department
Hainan Health Commission
Hainan Social Security Department
2. Pharma
Hainan Medical Products Department
Hainan Health Commission
Hainan Healthcare Securities Bureau
Hainan DRC/Hainan Industry and Information Department
3. Special Food:
Hainan Administration for Market Regulation
Haikou Customs
Medical Service Institution in Haikou
4. Others (Cosmetics, ICT, Cybersecurity, Shipbuilding…)
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18:00
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Welcome Banquet
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This two-day trip will largely be tailor-made by delegates’ needs and therefore plans for parallel meetings and field trip are open for further proposals. If you or your company is interested in joining the delegation, you are more than welcome to contact your business manager to propose your ideas, such as what other competent authorities or pilot zones would better suit your industrial focus.
Please note that the charged fee per delegate is RMB 6,000 yuan, including the transportation fee on the second day during the Themed Field Trip. Flight, accommodation, and local transportation cost will be borne by delegates themselves. Considering the unpredictability of COVID-19, the final agenda and arrangements might subject to changes.
The European Chamber’s Hainan Business and Investment trip is designed to provide premium experience for each individual interest group, therefore the seats are limited. Please RSVP. For more information on this trip or the European Chamber in general, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Ding Xi at xding@europeanchamber.com.cn.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than Wednesday 9th September COB. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.