VANCOUVER, BC, April 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Astron Connect Inc. (TSXV:
AST) has been selected as the Canadian business representative for
the International Commodity Exchange / Exhibition Center ('ICE
Exhibition Center") to facilitate Canadian enterprises enhancing
brand exposure, expanding sales channels, and increasing revenue
through the Hainan Free Trade Port, the newest and largest
duty-free zone in China.
The ICE Exhibition Center has created National Pavilions and
attracted a large number of well-known companies from South Korea, Japan, Switzerland, and China to open exhibition spaces.
As the Canadian business representative of the ICE Exhibition
Center, Astron has recruited an experienced team specialized in
logistics, distribution, marketing, sales, legal, and regulation
for cross-border trades. Astron's seasoned professionals will work
with the Canadian participants in the National Pavillions in Sanya
to build and strengthen their presence in the Chinese market.
The Hainan Free Trade Port, and especially the ICE Exhibition
Center, has gained the full support of the Chinese government.
Canadian companies may join in the North American Pavilion, with a
424 m2 floor space, for a
annual display cost starting from CAD
500 for 0.5 sq. meter (CAD
92.90 per sq ft). Opening to the public from May 2021, many iconic Canadian brands will engage
with upscale Chinese consumers.
Hainan is one of the most
popular tourist destinations in China, attracting millions of visitors from
around the world every year. Known as the permanent venue for the
Boao Forum, sometimes known as the Davos of Asia, this province is also a center of
finance, economy, and multilateral trade. With the creation of the
Hainan Free Trade Port, the largest free trade zone anywhere in
China, Hainan will play a leading role in driving the
economy, trade finance, and trade development for both goods and
services in China.
- From January to October 2020, the
bonded declaration for e-commerce from Hainan Customs achieved an
820% YoY growth and a 1240% increase in value.
- In the 2021 Lunar New Year, more than 740,000 tourists visited
Sanya and spent CAD 525.57 million in
this city, with a 141.68% YoY growth.
- 40% of tourists are 40 y/o or younger, with a 15% YoY growth.
49.5% of the tourists considered shopping duty-free product
shopping as an essential part of their trip.
- 77,562 flights have been scheduled to take off and land in
Sanya from March 28 to October 30,
2021. The flights are expected to bring more visitors and
customers to the city.
For further information on the ICE Exhibition Center,
advertising or exhibition details, please contact Astron Connect
Inc.
For further information:
James Wu (Mandarin),
Cell: 778-888-7518, Email: jamesw@astronconnect.com;
Jay Lin (English),
Cell: 778-802-8700, Email: jayl@astronconnect.com;
For general inquiries and investor relations information, please
contact Astron Connect Inc.,
Randall S. Smallbone, President
and CEO,
Phone: 905-220-6876, Email: rsmallbone@cogeco.ca
SOURCE Astron Connect Inc.
