China Europa 2009: The Essential Event Where China and Europe Talk Green Business Together

LE HAVRE, France - China Europa is an exhibition and business convention which aims to foster trade relations between China and Europe. This year’s China Europa, which runs from 8th to 10th December, is themed around Sustainable Urban Development, and offers a platform for local authorities, businesses and experts from China and Europe working in this field to meet and do business.

China Europa, a unique economic meeting point

China Europa is organised by Le Havre Developpement, the economic development agency for the Le Havre region, in partnership with UBIFRANCE and in association with BCI (Business Conventions International) for organising the business meetings.

The 2009 event offers businesses, expert networks and local authorities from China and Europe the opportunity to strengthen their business dealings around Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) projects.

China Europa 2009 is proud to have the patronage of the French Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea (MEEDDM) and Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment (MEIE); the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD); and of the European Union.

China Europa, everything you need to develop your international business

To foster dealings between players from China and Europe, China Europa provides:

- 10,000 m2 of exhibition space where participants can promote their expertise, knowledge and track record - 3 days of themed presentations and practical workshops to share existing experience in SUD - over 5,000 pre-arranged business meetings to sell, export, produce, invest, form joint ventures, meet future suppliers …

These professional events are unique opportunities which guarantee you quantifiable, qualified, relevant results.

China Europa, furthering tomorrow’s sustainable cities

In 2100, 80% of the world’s population will live in urban centres. With these emerging global problems in mind, China Europa is working to promote harmonious urban development which respects people and their environment.

Key players in Sustainable Urban Development will be gathering to exchange ideas and debate practical, implementable solutions to environmental problems linked to urban population growth. Scientists, economists, communicators, architects and town planners will contribute their expertise on issues such as climate change, circular economy (eco-towns), mobility of goods and people, CO2 emissions, energy efficiency and eco-materials.

A high point will be the architects’ debate, bringing together names including Paul Andreu, Jean-Marie Charpentier, Rem Koolhaas and Adolpho Rodrigues.

The following have confirmed their attendance at the opening lecture on 8 December 2009:

- Mme. Christine Lagarde, French Minister of Economy, Industry and Employment, - Mr. Chen Deming, Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China - Ambassador Serge Abou, head of the European Union delegation in Beijing - M. Patrick Devedjian, Minister in charge of the French government’s economic recovery programme Press contact: Johanna Toiviainen j.toiviainen@open2europe.com Tel. +33(0)1-55-02-14-58 www.china-europa.org

Source: China Europa

Press contact: Johanna Toiviainen, j.toiviainen at open2europe.com, Tel. +33(0)1-55-02-14-58