Economic mission to China – Yangtze River Delta

0307/11/25

Expand your business in China by taking part in an economic mission focused on making your services international. Themed forums, company visits and targeted meetings in Shanghai, Suzhou and Nanjing will enable you to approach the Chinese market effectively and share your expertise with local players in search of European partners.

About

Organised by hub.brussels, this multi-sectoral mission offers service companies the chance to experience targeted immersion in the dynamic Yangtze Delta region. Through forums in Shanghai, Suzhou and Nanjing, visits to local companies and high-level networking events, participants will benefit from strategic support, helping them better understand the European regulatory framework, promote their expertise and build lasting partnerships.

The mission is supported by the Belgian authorities and organised in collaboration with local chambers of commerce and diplomatic posts.

Program

Monday, 3 November 2025 – Shanghai

  • Opening briefing & working lunch
  • Belgium-China Forum – Market Access to the European Union – How can companies in Shanghai successfully expand into Europe?
  • Visit to the Bund Group

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 – Shanghai

  • Visit to a local industrial leader
  • High-level Investor Briefing at the Consulate General of Belgium in Shanghai
  • Networking reception at the Consulate (in collaboration with the Benelux Chamber of Commerce)

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – Suzhou

  • Departure for Suzhou
  • Belgium-China Forum – Market Access to the European Union
    Strategies for accessing the European market from Suzhou
  • Visit to Pingjiang Road (historical water district)

Thursday, 6 November 2025 – Nanjing

  • Visit to a leading local company in Suzhou
  • Departure for Nanjing
  • Visit to a leading local company in Nanjing
  • Visit to Xuanwu Lake

Friday, 7 November 2025 – Nanjing/Shanghai

  • Belgium-China Forum – Market Access to the European Union
    Expansion into Europe for Nanjing companies
  • Return to Shanghai
  • Arrival at the hotel
  • Dinner to conclude the mission

Practical info

With hub.brussels, you’ll get:

  • Business forums with speaking opportunities
  • Targeted company visits
  • Exclusive networking opportunities
  • Local, strategic support from the hub.brussels team

Selection criteria

You must be a Brussels-based company providing services (legal, regulatory, market development, innovation, etc.).

Fees

  • SMEs: €100
  • Other companies: €500

Reminder: You are responsible for booking your own flights and accommodation.

The organising team is not involved in handling these elements of the trip. The information provided on this subject is for informational purposes only and to help you with your organisation.

Wherever possible, travel undertaken as part of the official programme will be covered when planned for the group.

Recommended flights

Outward

  • Juneyao Air: Departure 31 October at 12:05 – arrival 1 November at 05:05
  • Hainan Airlines: Departure 1 November at 12:00 – arrival 2 November at 05:00

Return

  • Hainan Airlines: Departure 8 November at 02:10 – arrival 9 November at 08:10
  • Juneyao Air: Departure 9 November at 01:35 – arrival 10 November at 07:30

Useful resources

I want to take part in the mission!

Registrations open until 15 September 2025

Any questions? Just ask Florence and Mattias!

Florence Skwirzynski

Area Manager Asia and MENA

+32 490 47 85 86

fskwirzynski@hub.brussels

Mattias Debroyer

China (Shanghai)

Consulate-General of Belgium
127 Wu Yi Road
200050 Shanghai
China

+86 21 64 37 52 24
+86 18 21 73 82 55 1

shanghai@hub.brussels