1. A Window to Shenzhen A Gateway to China
中国深圳市驻北美经贸代表处
North American Representative Office
of Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
A Window to Shenzhen
A Gateway to China

2. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
About NAROS
What is NAROS?
U.S. based service provider representing the City of Shenzhen
Sponsored by the Municipal Government of Shenzhen and the Shenzhen Bureau of Trade and Industry (SZBTI)
Provide support and service to North American companies to do business in Shenzhen and other parts of China
No fee basis
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

3. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
About NAROS
Mission Statement
As a cross-cultural business matchmaker and facilitator, NAROS aims at building the most well known channel for North American companies to do business in Shenzhen and the surrounding Pearl River Delta.
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

4. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
About NAROS
Services
Business Development Consulting
Sourcing and Outsourcing Consulting
Facilitate in the Transaction Process
Initiate Government Connections
No Fee Basis
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

5. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Why Shenzhen?
Overview…
Born in 1979
First Special Economic Zone in China (1980)
Population over 7 million
1st biggest export city
4th biggest economy among all China cities
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

6. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Why Shenzhen?
Location
In Pearl River Delta, Guangdong, Southern China
Borders of Hong Kong in the south
Adjoins Huizhou and Dongguan City in the North
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

7. Driving Time to/from Shenzhen (Minutes)
Why Shenzhen?
Transportation
3 main railways connected to the entire country
Over 3,900 buses, 3,000 buses and 8,000 taxis in service
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport - 35 km away from downtown Shenzhen
Major Cities
Driving Time to/from Shenzhen (Minutes)
Hong Kong 40
Guangzhou 60
Dongguan 45
Huizhou 50
Zhuhai 90
Zhongshan 80
Panyu
Foshan
Shantou
120

8. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Why Shenzhen?
Living Conditions
Climate
Average annual temperature 22.4 degrees Celsius
Accommodations
More than 100 residential communities
345 Hotels
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

9. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Why Shenzhen?
Living Conditions
Medical
1,422 Medical Institutions
Shopping
Shopping centers and supermarkets located all around the city
Security
Secure environment for business and living
Recreation
11 golf courses with international standards; worlds largest golf course – Mission Hills Club with 180 holes
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

10. Why Shenzhen? Major Industries Over 2,000 categories of products
More than 60% for export
Core industries: traditional consumer goods (textile, toys, gifts, etc., IT products, petrochemicals, machineries, building materials and others)

11. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Why Shenzhen?
Facts & Figures
$34.6 billion in GDP in ranked 4th in China
33.3% per annum - Average GDP growth from 1980 to 2003
$6,510 in GDP per capital in ranked 1st in China
Shenzhen GDP 1980 – 2000 (RMB)
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

12. Why Shenzhen? Facts & Figures
Shenzhen Export Value 1980 – 2000 (RMB)
Facts & Figures
$117.4 billion in import/export volume in 2003
$5 billion in foreign investment in 2003
98 of Global Fortune 500 companies have operations in Shenzhen
Shenzhen Per Capita Disposable Income 2003 (RMB)
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

13. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Why Shenzhen?
Comparing Shenzhen
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14. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Why Shenzhen?
Comparing Shenzhen
Percentage of Good Air Quality Days Per Year
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China

15. North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China
Success Stories
Company names …..
North American Representative Office of Shenzhen, P.R. China