The Rubber Trade and Business Mission to Shanghai
and Qingdao, China on 17 - 23 August 2005, recently organised by the
Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB), was timely as the strong demand from
China for rubber and rubber products was on the increase in line with
their robust growth in the automobile industry. The Mission to China
was successful as Malaysian delegates were able to foster new ties
and strengthen existing business networking with their Chinese counterparts.
The Mission, headed by Chairman MRB, Y
Bhg Tan Sri Dato' Dr Abdullah Mohd Tahir, comprised 23 members of
the Malaysian rubber industry who represented, among others, MARDEC,
FELDA, the Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council (MREPC), the
Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers Association (MRPMA) and leading
processors, traders and product manufacturers of the Malaysian rubber
industry.
The objective of
the Mission, inter alia are:
- to foster ties between exporters/processors
in Malaysia and importers and users of natural rubber in China;
- to explore business opportunities and collaboration
as well as increase trade and economic cooperation between the
private sectors of Malaysia and China;
- to promote exports of Malaysian rubber and
rubber products, and
- to strengthen existing business network in
China
The Mission met with prominent organisations
that are involved in the rubber industry, both in Shanghai and Qingdao.
In Shanghai, MRB delegates visited the Shanghai Rubber Futures Exchange
and SINOCHEM International Corporation while in Qingdao the Mission
took the opportunity to visit Qingdao Sailun Tyre Factory as well
as SINOCHEM Qingdao. At all these meetings, the Mission was received
by top officials and the discussions were fruitful touching a wide
range of topics involving the rubber industry.
A
seminar cum dialogue with Chinese counterparts involved in rubber
and rubber products was also organised in both, Shanghai and Qingdao.
These seminars were well attended and Mission delegates were able
to interact closely with Chinese buyers with a view of venturing into
future businesses and joint-ventures. During the Mission, rubber product
manufacturers were able to promote and explore prospects for investment
in China. Rubber products identified with potential in the China market
include pharmaceutical rubber-based products, hoses, foam mattresses
and pre-cured thread.
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Seminar cum dialogue held in Shanghai
Meeting Chinese counterparts in Sinochem
Corporation, Shanghai
Exchange of gifts – Sinochem Qingdao
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Malaysian
Rubber Trade and Business Mission to Shanghai and Qingdao,