News » China with Robin

09.07.15

Recently, I went with a small trade trip to Guangdong.

The purpose of the trip was to sell local wine and honey, source glassware for product and find investment partners for capital projects in the region. I have been travelling to the Peoples Republic off and on since 1987, so I have a number of established relationships there.

The population of Guangdong province is 107 Million. It is a short ten and a half hour Dreamliner flight away from Auckland. The airfare cost is a little over $1000 (less expensive than a trip from Nelson to Napier on Air New Zealand!).

Our trip was very productive, and we are planning to go again in November. I have a good understanding of the banking and trade issues involved for small New Zealand businesses wanting to trade there. There are many opportunities as the country slowly opens its door to the world. We are very welcome there.