UK Trade & Investment and the China Britain Business Council are organising a ‘Medical Technologies Trade Mission to China’ from the 15th to 20th April 2012.

Join this mission to:

• Explore opportunities in this key emerging market
• Meet with potential buyers, partners and distributors
• Attend the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), the largest medical equipment trade fair in Asia attracting over 60,000 visitors. The exhibition takes place in Shenzhen, near Hong Kong, and attracts over 2000 exhibitors from 21 countries
• Build your China-based network

Why China should be part of your business strategy
China is undergoing major healthcare reform, is investing heavily in infrastructure, has an excellent research base and impressive capabilities in manufacturing. Guangdong region (which includes Shenzhen and Hong Kong) has the most vigorous growth in South China with GDP growth ranked No.1 in the past 30 years, and offers more practical opportunities to UK companies than elsewhere within South China.

The Markets
Medical devices
The market for medical devices in 2010 was worth RMB120 billion (about £12 billion), with a 23% growth rate. Government investment promises huge potential, it is predicted that 20% of the total RMB850 billion (about £85 billion) will be invested on medical device purchasing.

Assisted Living
The market for equipment and products for the aged and the disabled including medical is showing signs of growth and potential as the Chinese population ages, and as the Chinese government provides more support for the elderly and physically challenged population.

Hospital expansion
According to the Shenzhen 12th five year plan, there are nine new hospital build projects and 8 hospital expansion ongoing in Shenzhen. The government will complete the community health centre network and encourage private investment into community health centre. Hospital beds will increase to 15,000 by 2015.

Further Information
Please see the UKTI website for further details
How to register your interest in this mission
Please express your interest in this mission by contacting Emily Liang eliang@bcggz.com and Rhona McDonald rhona.mcdonald@ukti.gsi.gov.uk or telephone: 020 7215 1164 no later than 16th March 2012.