During the summer of 2012 the third Bluffton China Business Study Trip will be offered. At this point 11 people have indicated a serious interest in participating. The group looks like a mix of current graduate students, program graduates and friends of the university.
The objective of this experience is to learn about China’s business environment, culture and economy. Our trip will take us to Beijing, the political and cultural center of China; and to Chengdu, Nanchong, and Chongqing, major players in China’s manufacturing sector.
We will also visit Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, in the Pearl River Delta Region. We will tour manufacturing facilities, visit businesses, retail establishments and examine Chinese transportation and environments.
Along the way we will visit with local business people and discuss their experience with human resources, finance, production and legal issues. We will be exposed to China’s culture and, among other things, will visit the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the site of the 2008 Olympics, museums and cultural shows. Of course, we will enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds that modern Chinese cities offer.
While the final itinerary for 2012 is not yet finalized, here was the itinerary for the 2010 experience.
| June 12-13 | Travel to China |
| June 14-17 |
Beijing |
| June 18-22 | Sichuan Province and Chongquig Itinerary: Panda reserve, Deng Xiaoping Museum, rural areas Business/factory visits, cultural events and lectures |
| June 23-26 | Pearl River Delta Area (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong) Itinerary: Hong Kong Peak, islands, Stanley Market Business/factory visits, cultural events and lectures |
| June 27 | Travel to North America |
Lodging will be in three to five star hotels, guesthouses and a hostel. All will be modern with clean and comfortable facilities.
