A business delegation from Qidong, Nantong, Jiangsu province went to Singapore and Japan to carry out investment attraction activities for 8 days from Feb 23 to March 2.

It was Qidong's first overseas investment attraction activity since the COVID-19 epidemic happened three years ago.

The members of the delegation were from the Qidong Commerce Bureau, Qidong Economic Development Zone, and Lyusi Port Economic Development Zone.

Through a series of activities, such as company visits, negotiations, investigations, as well as economic and trade cooperation exchanges, the delegation promoted Qidong's advantageous industrial resources and high-quality business environment.

During their stay in Singapore, the delegation visited famous Asian large diversified and high-end semiconductor material R&D companies like Wilmar International Ltd and Mapletree Group.

A signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation agreement with Qidong, the Singapore Jiangsu Association, and the Singapore Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce is held in Singapore. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The 2023 China Qidong (Singapore) Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange was held on Feb 25. Qidong, the Singapore Jiangsu Association, and the Singapore Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce signed a strategic cooperation agreement, expressing intent to carry out in-depth cooperation with Qidong in major industries like heavy equipment, new materials, as well as port logistics. In addition, all parties agreed to jointly explore the Southeast Asia market.

During their stay in Japan, the delegation visited the Port and Harbor Bureau of Osaka, as well as Japanese food processing giants.

During the 2023 China Qidong (Tokyo) Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan on March 1, the participating entrepreneurs said that Qidong, as the core city of Shanghai's one-hour economic circle, has convenient transportation, a good industrial foundation, as well as complete supporting services. They added that they will come to Qidong for field investigations as soon as possible.