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Business & MICE · China

Business.Events.China, under control.

We design and deliver business programmes and events across mainland China and Hong Kong. One point of accountability — from first brief to on-site delivery.

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Operational clarity is part of the service.

One project leadScope before quoteBudget change logNDA when needed

Not just to see. To understand.

Real China begins where the obvious ends.

We do not sell a menu of services. We translate your brief into local reality — precisely, carefully, and without losing meaning.

Our approach
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What premium means here

Not more promises. More control.

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Scope before promises

We document what is in, what is out, and what needs separate confirmation before quoting.

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One project lead

One owner for route, venue, vendors, and changes.

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Budget & change log

Decisions do not disappear in chats — each has cost and an owner.

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Privacy by design

We collect minimal data; NDAs and access limits apply when the project requires them.

Business missions in China

Meet the companies reshaping the market.

We have experience designing business programmes and arranging visits to Alibaba, Tencent, ZEEKR, ByteDance and XPeng. Each itinerary is built around the delegation’s objectives — from understanding a business model to a focused exchange with local experts.

Company names identify professional visit destinations within organised programmes and do not imply a client or partnership relationship.
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Digital commerce

Alibaba

Ecosystems, platform models and the customer journey

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Digital platforms

Tencent

Product ecosystems and scaling services

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Electric mobility

ZEEKR

Product, brand and the new mobility landscape

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Content technology

ByteDance

Content products, data and global growth

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Intelligent transport

XPeng

Electric mobility, technology and user experience

From curiosity to a working itinerary

Not a tour. A programme built around a decision.

Before departure, we define what the team needs to observe and which conclusions should travel home. The visits then become one coherent business journey.

  1. 01

    Prepare

    Brief, delegation profile, objectives and questions for every meeting.

  2. 02

    Arrange access

    Relevant company selection, visit format and agenda coordination.

  3. 03

    Deliver locally

    Interpretation, transfers, timing, moderation and one lead coordinator.

  4. 04

    Convert insight

    Debrief, documented contacts and a clear set of next business steps.

What we build

Three directions. The client never sees the internal handoffs.

Creative direction meets operational discipline: clear scope, constraint checks, and one project lead.

Corporate Events
01Corporate events · China

Corporate Events

We develop the concept, shortlist venues, coordinate technical production, and run guest services. Every stage sits in one working plan with clear ownership — so your team sees one timeline, not a patchwork of vendors.

  • Concept
  • Venue selection
  • Technical production
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Incentive Travel
02Incentive travel · China

Incentive Travel

We build the program around group profile, dates, and trip objective — routing, hotels, transport, dining, and local hosting. Every element is checked against the overall narrative before it enters the plan.

  • Route architecture
  • Hotels & dining
  • Cultural program
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Exhibitions & B2B
03Exhibitions & stands · China

Exhibitions & B2B

We align design, build, install, on-site staffing, and business programming into one preparation and show-floor timeline. Scope covers what we coordinate — venue rules, access windows, and supplier handoffs are confirmed before build begins.

  • Stand design
  • Build & install
  • Show-floor operations
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How we work

Four steps from intent to outcome.

Clients see a clear picture. Complexity stays inside our team.

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Brief & Strategy: methodology stage visual

Brief & Strategy

We begin with the brief, not the format. We define audience, business context, risks, success criteria, and the emotional shift the project must create.

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Concept & Place: methodology stage visual

Concept & Place

We develop 2–3 directions, test them against local context and execution reality, and build a venue shortlist with preliminary economics.

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Production: methodology stage visual

Production

Contracts, design, fabrication, logistics, protocol, and the day-X team. The client sees one dashboard; we manage details on the ground daily.

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Launch & Report: methodology stage visual

Launch & Report

We coordinate every guest touchpoint, close documents, and gather facts, feedback, and insights for the next project.

Venue intelligence

A venue is not a photo. It is a system of constraints.

A catalog becomes useful only after site inspection. We show atmosphere and what affects production, budget, and guest flow.

  • Load-in, power, rigging, and real constraints
  • Capacity by setup, not a slide number
  • Transport, curfew, catering, and plan B
  • Review date and source for every parameter
Explore venues
Producer and venue manager conduct a site inspection in ShanghaiSite inspection · Shanghai
Premium exhibition pavilion before forum openingExhibitions · Shanghai

Illustrative concept · Exhibitions

A pavilion as a meeting tool, not décor.

Sample approach to an exhibition build: architecture, meeting flow, production, and B2B program in one scope.

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Design & build
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B2B meeting flow
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Phone, map, ticket, and travel materials for China preparation
Editorial review10 Jul 2026

China intelligence · Updated

A beautiful route starts with working infrastructure.

Entry rules, payments, and apps change faster than magazine guides. ASI practical content carries a review date, primary source, and clear applicability — separately for mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Field notes · On site

Six frames from a working day.

Not a decorative feed, but operational detail: rehearsal, venue, route, materials, and an evening debrief.

Lighting rehearsal before an event
Lighting focus · backstage
Private dinner place-setting detail
Private dinner detail
Heritage venue inspection
Heritage venue scout
Tea route in morning mist
Tea route · morning mist
Exhibition stand materials
Exhibition materials
Project notebook against evening Shanghai
Project notebook · Shanghai

Before the first call

Questions worth asking any China DMC.

A strong partner does not hide complexity behind “turnkey.” They help you see it early and decide with confidence.

All questions
01Where does a project estimate start?

With objective, dates, guest profile, city, and a budget band. Minimum to begin: objective, dates, guest count, city or selection criteria, budget band, and decision date. If details are thin, we begin with a short qualification call. Before quoting, we document scope, assumptions, and items that need separate confirmation.

02Do you sell ready-made tours?

We use route frameworks as starting points, but the final itinerary is built around pace, interests, and guest composition.

03Can we travel with children and older relatives?

Yes. Age, mobility, dietary needs, medical requirements, and realistic transfer times are designed into the route from the start.

04How much lead time does an event need?

It depends on scale, permits, and venue. Instead of a universal promise, we map the critical path and name realistic decision dates after an intro brief.

05Do you help with payments and apps in China?

We prepare a pre-departure plan and backup scenarios for mainland China and Hong Kong. The workable method depends on citizenship, bank, and current rules; guidance always carries a review date.

Your project starts with a conversation

A complex brief in China?
Let’s begin with clarity.

Share the context. We will outline what fits scope, what needs separate verification, and the next realistic step.