Truly understanding China is definitely not easy. History, culture, language, business can be quite far away from what is usually perceived as “normal” in the West.
Yet, experience shows that successful business is rarely built in China without strong support from the home operation. In most cases, it is essential for headquarter managers to acquire their own conviction and understanding of China’s value and potential.

These tailored visits include:

• Business and cultural environment seminars
• Meetings with the Consulate General, the local business community and Chambers
• Visits to potential customers, suppliers, competitors (subject to agenda)
  

To facilitate this understanding of China at senior management level, SCS organizes tailor-made visits, geared towards the specific areas of interest of the visiting group.

Usual service includes:

• Personal contact with interest-related institutions and companies (appointments according to field of interest)
• Day-by-day visit report with conclusions and initial China concept recommendations

Sample Service Charge

Preparation fee may depend on specific work required.

Service charge for SCS Member delegation visits: 20% SCS membership discount.

1. General Introduction

• Outline of China’s development in the last 20 years
• Outline of what to expect in China in the next 10 years
• Key issues in China’s legal and business culture
• Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta’s economic facts
• Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta’s fast developing industries and opportunities
• Specific aspects according to visitors’ interest and activities

2. Business Meetings

• Personal contact with foreign managers, according to fields of interest
• Personal contact with existing or potential clients, suppliers and/or competitors (subject to agenda)
• Visit to the Swiss Consulate General and/or Presidents of the Swiss Club and/or the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

3. Shanghai City Tour and Surrounding Area

• The Turn of the 19th Century English-built Bund
• Pudong - Shanghai’s expanding Financial & Commercial District
• Shanghai Urban Planning Model - an exhibition of Shanghai and its future
• Visit to Suzhou or Hangzhou, provincial cities near Shanghai
• Shanghai Museum and/or other cultural sites, entertainment, etc.