APA and U.S. Department of Commerce to Promote American Business in China

In the fall of 2005, the U.S. Department of Commerce accepted APA's application to develop marketing, promotion, and technical assistance to U.S. planning and design firms wishing to work in Chinese market during the next three years. This is the result of a long term effort by APA, working with the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to promote the use of American design, planning, and engineering services in the fast growing China market.

This cooperative agreement will facilitate APA's efforts to help shape the future of planning in China and to build a strong American presence by helping American firms enter the Chinese market through its China initiative. This initiative includes exchanges, training, certification, special projects, and marketing efforts. APA's work in China encourages new opportunities not only for the planning and design sector, but related industries such as engineering, architecture, landscaping, construction, transportation, logistics, energy, and environmental protection.

Joint Workshop, February 28, 2006
APA and the Department of Commerce will offer a joint workshop "The Future of China Market" on February 28, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Click here for details and online registration.

Beijing Trade Show, May 10-12, 2006
Exhibit at the 2nd China International Exhibition and Forum on Urban Planning and Architecture at a discounted rate when registering through APA. This trade show is the most prominent in the planning, architecture, landscape, construction, transportation, and related business in China. It will take place in Beijing May 10-12, 2006. Click here for details and online exhibitor registration.

Shanghai Trade Show, June 15-17, 2006
Another trade show, the 4th Shanghai International Architecture & Planning Exhibition and Forum and the 4th Shanghai International City Landscape & Garden Design & Facilities Exhibition and Forum will draw its audience from the eastern regions of China. This exhibition and forum will take place in Shanghai June 15-17, 2006. Click here for details and online exhibitor registration.

Department of Commerce Assistance Programs
In addition, the U.S. Department of Commerce also provides various assistance programs to U.S. firms interested in doing business in foreign markets. Please visit their website www.export.gov for more information. The Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Team from the U.S. Commercial Service provides in-depth analysis and up-to-date information on these sectors in China. Visit U.S. Commercial Service: www.export.gov/cs and www.buyusa.gov/eme/ace.html.