Beijing, August 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Chile and the 10th anniversary of the signing of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement, Chile will hold the “Chile Week” event in Shanghai and Beijing from August 21. A strong delegation comprising Chilean government officials and business representatives will visit China during this period to further deepen and expand bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
In recent years, there has been close communication between the leaders of China and Chile. To demonstrate Chile's emphasis on its relations with China,Chile has assembled a high-profile delegation for the “Chile Week” event. Former President Frei will lead the delegation, which includes several government ministers, senior officials, as well as representatives from various industry associations and enterprises in Chile.
From August 26 to 28 in Beijing, the Chilean Embassy in China will collaborate with the SOLANA Blue Harbor International Shopping District to present “Chile Week,” featuring three key elements: showcasing to Chinese enterprises the untapped potential in trade with Chile, the Chilean Export Promotion BureauPROCHILEwill bring over 30 Chilean companies to China to connect with their Chinese counterparts, demonstrating to Chinese businesses the abundant business opportunities in Chilean exports; and hosting a food and wine tasting event called “Taste of Chile,” giving away more than 6,000 free Chilean food items to the public in China.
Located adjacent to Chaoyang Park, Blue Harbor isalifestyle shopping center integrating shopping, leisure, dining, and entertainment. With its European-style town architecture and layout, Blue Harbor has become one of Beijing’s most distinctive lifestyle and leisure destinations, offering every visitor a new experience of refined living.
Through this food promotion event, the Chilean government aims to showcase to Chinese consumers the delicious flavors of Chilean wine, seafood, and fruits, thereby promoting agricultural cooperation; and to introduce to Chinese investors the stable and favorable policy environment, convenient financial services, and attractive return prospects of investing in Chile.