Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce will lead a trade delegation to China this week in a bid to further build the presence of New Zealand companies in the rapidly growing Chinese ICT market.

"China’s ICT market is vast. They have more than 420 million internet users, 823 million mobile phone users, and 277 million mobile phone internet users," Mr Joyce says.

Hotels in Guangzhou advise New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) that for periods of time they will be booked out. NZTE advises companies planning to travel during these dates to get book early or delay their travel.
 

The role is responsible for contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Qingdao team by providing high-level support services to the Trade Commissioner and Business Development Manager who are based in Beijing and a Trade Development Executive based in Qingdao.

I’d like to start by saying how honoured I am that State Councillor Meng has travelled from Beijing to join us in celebrating New Zealand’s Expo National Day.
I’d also like to acknowledge Chairman Liu and Vice Minister Cui. It is a great pleasure to be here at Expo, and I congratulate you on its success.