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China hosts world's largest trade expo

China hosts world's largest trade expo

World’s largest import expo takes place in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th

Commitment to opening up the Chinese market

Commitment to opening up the Chinese market

Extracts from speeches by Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China

‘My best wishes for a successful Expo’

‘My best wishes for a successful Expo’

Address by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Chinese companies in Ireland – a win-win story

Chinese companies in Ireland – a win-win story

Compared with a decade ago, the size and strength of Chinese companies in Ireland is notable

CIIE: New opportunities for Ireland and China-Ireland Relations

CIIE: New opportunities for Ireland and China-Ireland Relations

‘The partnership for beneficial co-operation between China and Ireland is strong’

From Shanghai to Shannon: a twinning formula

From Shanghai to Shannon: a twinning formula

Twinnings between Irish and Chinese towns and provinces are paving the way for opportunities in business, education, tourism and culture

Building on a warm and close relationship between Ireland and China

Building on a warm and close relationship between Ireland and China

Message from Eoin O’Leary, Ireland’s ambassador to the People’s Republic of China

In China, mind your manners

In China, mind your manners

The Chinese have a very different way of doing business and any company entering the market needs to be aware of the nuances

‘Government places huge importance on Ireland’s close relationship with China’

‘Government places huge importance on Ireland’s close relationship with China’

Address by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys

All the way to China

All the way to China

Three Irish companies exhibiting at the China International Import Expo 2018 tell us why they are taking part

Availing of a historic opportunity

Availing of a historic opportunity

The first China International Import Expo is an ideal platform for Irish companies to introduce themselves to the Chinese market

Eight facts about the Belt and Road Initiative

Eight facts about the Belt and Road Initiative

The massive infrastructure project aims to connect China with the rest of the world, by land and sea

Helping to make China the number one market for Irish exporters

Helping to make China the number one market for Irish exporters

The largest ever trade mission from Ireland to China is being aided by organisations set up to promote links between the two countries

Making the China connection

Making the China connection

Irish companies of all sizes, and across a variety of sectors, are already succeeding in China. We catch up with four to find out about their activities there

Routes to selling into China

Routes to selling into China

Irish companies successfully doing business in China are happy to share their expertise with those hoping to enter the hugely lucrative market

China International Import Expo: the big picture

China International Import Expo: the big picture

With 150,000 visitors and 2,800 exhibitors from 130 countries, the sheer scale of the Expo is mind-boggling

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