As part of its efforts to enhance the global competitiveness of member companies and help them build international business partnerships, the Kocaeli Chamber of Industry (KCI) organized a delegation visit to China.
A 29-member delegation representing KCI visited both Hong Kong and mainland China, participating in major trade fairs and holding key meetings with local business and government representatives.
Nearly 50,000 Visitors from 16 Countries and Regions
The delegation’s first stop was the Hong Kong Trade Attaché Office, where they were welcomed by Commercial Attaché Dinçer Tatlıoğlu. The KCI delegation also visited the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, hosted by CEO Yeung W T Patrick. During the visit, Deputy Chair of the Chamber’s Europe Committee Stratos Pourzitakis and Alison Tsui, Head of International Markets, Consulates, and Chambers at InvestHK, briefed the delegation on the advantages and opportunities of establishing businesses in Hong Kong, particularly for Turkish companies.
The meetings emphasized Hong Kong’s unique position in facilitating economic and cultural exchange with mainland China, ASEAN countries, and the Greater Bay Area. KCI also delivered a presentation introducing the Chamber and the Kocaeli region.
The visit continued with a tour of the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), which hosted 49,343 visitors and 2,525 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and products.
Visit to the Canton Fair
The next stop was the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou, one of the world’s largest comprehensive trade exhibitions. KCI members visited the 137th edition of the fair, which, in its first phase alone, featured 30,000 exhibition booths and welcomed over 200,000 visitors. The visit allowed participants to explore new collaboration opportunities and gain insights into one of the most dynamic trade environments in the world.
Meeting with the Consulate General in Guangzhou
The delegation also met with Türkiye’s Consul General in Guangzhou, Kaan Başkurt, and Commercial Attaché Dilan Can. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on potential investment opportunities and regional business dynamics. Consul General Başkurt provided valuable insights into the local market for Kocaeli-based business representatives.
Visit to Singapore Trade Office
The final leg of the delegation’s visit included a meeting with Mihriban Esin Arslan, Türkiye’s Commercial Counsellor in Singapore. The meeting focused on exploring business opportunities between the two countries and providing the KCI delegation with an overview of the Singaporean market. Arslan thanked the delegation for their visit and expressed support for future collaboration.
The KCI delegation expressed satisfaction with the visit, having gained sector-specific insights and held promising business meetings at two of Asia’s most significant trade fairs.