China International Auto Parts Expo Dates: September 25-27, 2010 Frequency: Annual Floorage: 70,000 sq. m. Open to: Professionals Venue: China International Exhibition Center (old venue), Beijing Address: 6 East Beisanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Exhibits Categories: 1. Auto Parts: Engine system, chassis system, body system, electronic system, telematics, auto inner ornamental system, etc.; 2. Repairing and Maintenance Equipment and Accessories: Repairing, testing and diagnosis equipment, cleansing and maintaining devices, parking lot facilities, lubricants, grease, etc.; 3. Car Tuning and Accessories: Exterior design, wheels, tires, electronic equipment, inner decoration, racing products, oil, tuning brands, etc.; 4. Materials & Components IT & Management 5. Energy-saving, Environmental Protection and New Energy Technologies and Products 6. Auto Industry Related Certification and Quality Organizations, Finance, Insurance, Media and Clubs, etc. How to apply for Official Invitation Documents required for application: Application letter signed by the Managing Director or competent officer of the application company together with the following documents: 1. Original and copy of Business Registration Certificate 2. Original and copy of Form A (or Company Codes) 3. Original and copy of Bank Statements (for the latest 3 months) 4. Original and copy of Tax Clearance Certificate (for the latest 6 months) 5. Original and copy of applicant’s passport (including visa records) The above application documents sent by email to gh@mofcom.gov.cn will be processed on the priority list. Procedure to make application of Invitation: Step 1. Prepared all the required documents mentioned above Step 2. Fill out the Application Form Step 3. Submit the registration form together with the copies of all the required documents Step 4. Get your application number Step 5. 3 days after your application accepted or sent by email, your invitation can be collected with your application number. Step 6. After getting your Invitation, contact the China Embassy in Ghana for Visa application Attention: 1.For applicants with a blank passport (passport without any visa records), the original and copy of your return air ticket to China are required together with the above mentioned documents. 2. 1 Invitation card can only invite at most 3 persons from the same company to the Fair. 3. Application by email first will be processed on the priority list. Email: gh@mofcom.gov.cn Time for applying Official Invitation: Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning: 9:00 am -- 11:30 am 第 1 页 共 3 页 For further information please contact: Mr. Duan Xinping The Economic and Commercial Counselor’ Office of the Embassy of P.R.China in Ghana Add: No. 8 Agostino Neto Rd, Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana Tel: 021-762767 Fax: 021-772541 Website: http:// gh.mofcom.gov.cn Email: gh@mofcom.gov.cn Application by email first will be processed on the priority list. About CIAPE The automotive industry is one of the industries having the highest level of internationalization in the world. In today's economic globalization, enterprises need to adapt a global perspective, focus on global resources and market and participate in international division and competition for their survival and development. Facing the global financial crisis, the Chinese government releases the new stimulus package for automotive readjustment and advancement which says as the following eight measures: cultivating auto consuming market, promoting auto industry reshuffle, supporting self innovation and technical improvement, conducting new energy strategy, backing up domestic brand, carrying out the strategy of auto products export, developing modern auto services etc. To promote communication and cooperation in the international automotive industry as well as to strengthen self-innovation abilities of automobile and auto parts enterprises and to upgrade their international competitiveness, Ministry of Commerce of P.R. China decides to hold China International Auto Parts Expo annually. As an important platform for the communication and cooperation in the international automotive industry, CIAPE will promote China's auto parts industry to participate in global competition and cooperation, deepen international division, optimize the supply chains, thus will play a positive role in the development of the world’s automotive industry. Special Offer Free Accommodation and free transportation from appointed hotels to the exhibition center for 3 days (from 24th to 26th September, 2010) are offered for all pre-registered domestic and overseas professional visitors: auto parts buyers, traders, distributors, dealers; purchasers, R&D personnel, market specialists from automakers and auto parts suppliers. The deadline for online registration is Aug. 31, 2010. Typical Characteristics of CIAPE 2010: 1. Held by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, CIAPE represents the latest development of the Chinese automotive industry, and offers a platform for sourcing, communication and cooperation by gearing up restructuring and sustainable development of automotive enterprises. 2. Oriented to the global OE and aftermarket. 3. A showcase of hi-tech and preeminent engines, transmissions as well as competitiveness of suppliers from China and other countries. 4. None of the Chinese exhibitors has records of IPR infringement or dispute. 5. A gathering attracting domestic and international R&D, purchasing, distribution, trade and maintenance professionals in the automotive manufacturing, circulation and maintenance fields. 6. High-level summit and technology forums, quality global sourcing and match-making seminars. CIAPE --- An international platform held by the Chinese government Held by Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), P. R. China, China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) is the exclusive internationalized auto parts exhibition held by the Chinese government, which is held in accordance with the principles of globalization, specialization and the market requirements. Oriented to the global OE market and 第 2 页 共 3 页 aftermarket, CIAPE introduces the development level and trend of growth of both China’s and international automotive industries. It serves as a platform for the release and commercialization of new products, technologies and materials, establishment of brand image, introduction of advanced technologies, equipment, key parts, sophisticated management and overseas intellects. It also aims to promote import and export, exploration of new markets, investment and cooperation both in China and abroad, interaction between R&D and production, and multilateral communication. CIAPE provides to Chinese and international auto parts industry an inclusive and multi-perspective platform for exhibition, trading, communication and cooperation. During CIAPE, international auto parts summit forum and seminars will also be held to discuss global hot topics, the latest developments and technology trends in the industry. Various activities including global sourcing seminar, technology and innovation seminar, circulation and aftermarket seminar, match-making meetings, training as well as dialogs will provide exhibitors and purchasers with comprehensive value-added services. Review to CIAPE 2009 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) 2009 was held in China International Exhibition Center (Old Venue) in Beijing from Sept. 24 to 26, 2009. 1,255 exhibitors and 46,030 trade visitors from 126 countries and regions around the world have exhibited and acquired information about the latest products, innovation and brand images in CIAPE 2009. The top 10 countries and regions with the largest number of visitors are Russia, Japan, the USA, Korea, Iran, Germany, Taiwan China, Hongkong China, Canada, and Turkey. CIAPE 2009 is supported by 32 automotive societies covering 10 countries in China, Germany, the US, UK, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain etc, 45 embassy in China such as the USA, Canada, Israel etc, the 9 famous multinational automobile groups like GM, Volkswagen, Toyota etc, the world’s top 4 auto parts corporations as Bosch, Denso, Delphi etc and 20 major domestic automotive groups like FAW, SAIC and Dongfeng etc. CIAPE 2009 involves a wide spectrum of important suppliers from 19 important countries and regions such as China, the US, Germany, Japan, Korea, Canada, Switzerland, Israel, Taiwan China etc which include Bosch, Denso, Bridgestone, Shell, Dow Corning, ThreeBond, SAIC, FAW, Dongfeng, Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd., Fawer, China National Heavy-Duty Truck Group, Shaanxi Fast, Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel, Ruili Group, Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic Co., Lt, Inner Mongolia OED Engine, Shandong Gold Phoenix Group, etc. and other well selected auto parts companies from all the 28 provinces and cities. CIAPE 2009 conducts admission qualification for exhibitors. It sets up IPR protection office and there is no dispute caused by IPR infringement during the show. Along with CIAPE 2009 are 12 correspondent activities including Summit Forum, AIAG Auto Parts Purchasing Leadership and Supplier Forum, Center for Automotive Research---Sino-US Auto Parts Match-making Meeting, Bosch Automotive Technology Media Workshop, 2009 CBU Seminar, and Gasgoo Beijing Auto Parts Match-Making Events 2009, etc. All these fringe activities are highly welcomed by the attendees. Exhibitors and visitors hold a very high opinion of CIAPE 2009 for its scale, integrity and its progress in internationalization and professionalism. They all share the opinion that CIAPE, as an independent platform for international display and trade, not only serves as a convenient channel for enterprises to contact with world leading purchasers and suppliers but also promote the brand image of China’s auto parts to the world. It showcases the overall level of China auto parts industry, represents the large power of the state level platform and conveys the confidence and sustainable development of China auto and auto parts market against current global financial crisis. Website of CIAPE http://en.iapechina.com 第 3 页 共 3 页