Introduction to Enterprise Ireland – China Dublin Solicitors Bar Association Beijing, 17 th September, 2008 Alan Buckley
Jan 11, 2016
Introduction to Enterprise Ireland – ChinaDublin Solicitors Bar Association
Beijing, 17th September, 2008
Alan Buckley
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Basic Facts
• Area: 9,572,900 km.sq• Population: 1,321,000,000 • Climate: 4 distinct regions• Nationalities: 56 (Han. 91.02%)• Language: Mandarin (Putonghua), Cantonese• Culture• Religion• Provinces (23) / Autonomous Regions (5) Municipalities
(4)
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Economy• 1978• Quadrupling of GDP since 1978• On PPP basis, 2nd largest economy ($7.262 trillion -2004)• Socialism –v- Capitalism• GDP Growth: 11.9% (2007)• GDP per capita: $7,730• Exports: $960 billion (2007 est.)• Imports: $720 billion (2007 est.)• CPI 6.1%• $ vs RMB
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Irish Trade with China
Exports (€millions)
2005 2006 2007
China 909 875 1,271
Hong Kong 526 622 679
Taiwan 329 291 236
total 1,764 1,788 2,186
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Imports (€ million)
2005 2006 2007
China 3,756 4,433 4,766
Hong Kong 484 335 382
Taiwan 919 973 770
Total 5,159 5,741 5,921
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Enterprise Ireland Offices in China
Beijing
Shanghai
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
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Enterprise Ireland Mission
“To accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity”
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Enterprise Ireland support services in China
Market research Key buyer introductions and presentations Advice on establishing an overseas market presence Providing a range of marketplace services Partnership assessments Helping to source alternative suppliers Trade Missions / Exhibitions / Sectoral Visits Incubator space
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Programme
• CIEET Tour (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Changsha, Guangzhou) (Education
(16) March '08
• ICT Expo. (Hong Kong) (16) April '08
• China Medical Equipment Fair (Shenzhen) (5) April '08
• Environment MSV (Guangzhou/Shanghai) (5) April '08
• Beijing International Education Show (5) April '08
• Precision Engineering Seminar, Dublin (14) May '08
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Cont’d…
• CISIS, Dalian (info stand) - software June '08
• “Champions” Visit June ’08
• Communicasia - Singapore / Dublin IBV June '08
• SAF Visit to Ireland (Dublin / Limerick) - Education Sept '08
• Financial Services IBV (Dublin) Sept '08
• Banking Technology Exhibition (Beijing) Sept '08
• International Markets Week (Dublin/Shannon) October '08
• An Taoiseach Trade Mission ( Shanghai &Beijing) October '08
• Taiwan E.H.E.F. (Taipei) - Education November '08
• Airshow China (Zhuhai) November '08
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Sectors
• Education
• Environment / L.S.& related • Aviation / Aerospace • Software / I.T. • Financial Services • Engineering• Telecommunications
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Asia Strategy Programme (2005/2009) 1st phase launched 1998 (1999 – 2004) €2million provided for various initiatives Exports increased from €3.6billion to over €6billion Exports to China increased average 20% annually between 1998/2003 By 2004 some 96 Irish companies had established 2nd phase launched following An Taoiseach’s visit to China in Jan 2005 8 Priority countries (China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, India, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Vietnam) Seeking to increase the level of Irish exports to over €9billion Exports (include services exports) to 8 priority countries already €9.013
billion end 2007 (CSO) Target of 215 co’s in Asia (220 already established – 80+ in China
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The China Risk Factor
Political Risks Moral Risks Government Risks Environmental/Health Risks Intellectual Property Risks Legal / Financial Licensing & Operational Risks Business Cultural Risks
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Thank you