Member Event: Sichuan Province - New Zealand Business Event
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM NZST
Thursday, 18 April 2024
9:00AM - 11:30AM
Location
The Park Hyatt Auckland Viaduct
Fees/Admission
No charge
Contact Information
David Fielden
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Description
Sponsored by DaJen MH Group
Hosted by the Provincial Governor of the Sichuan Province, this event provides an opportunity for attendees to explore the current economic climate of the province. There will be presentations discussing new opportunities for bi-lateral trade and development.
Home to some 84 million people, Sichuan provides opportunities for Waikato businesses in agritech, tourism, food & beverage and health related products. In an effort to engage with Waikato, representatives from Sichuan have also exhibited and attended Fieldays.
Of note, the capital city of Sichuan is Chengdu. Since 2014, Hamilton has enjoyed a sister city relationship with Chengdu. However, the relationship began in in the mid 1990's.
Prior to 2020, Sichuan Airlines flew direct flights into Auckland. The airline is planning to resume flights in the near future.
The Sichuan Province is also home to the Giant Panda.
