Economy Minister Dr Is
in China to Undertake a Series of Engagements Designed to
Showcase Northern Ireland's Strengths in Education, Trade,
Tourism, and the Screen Industries.
The Five-day Programme Will Include Engagements in Beijing,
Shenyang and Shanghai.
Minister Archibald Said: With a Population of 1.3
Billion and As the World's Second-largest Economy, Building
Strong Relationships with China Is Important As We Work
Towards Long-term, Sustainable Economic
Prosperity Across the North.”
Exports from the North to China Were Valued at £125 Million in
2024, and the Minister Believes There Is Significant Potential to
Grow This Figure Through Focused Engagement and Promotion of the
Region's Unique Dual Market Access Offering.
Outlining the Objectives of the Visit, the Minister Said:
“I Will Be Strengthening Partnerships Between Local
Universities and Chinese Institutions, with a Focus on Joint
Research, Student Mobility, and New Academic
Initiatives.
The Visit Will Also
Help Deepen Economic Ties, Unlock New Opportunities for
Trade and Investment, and Support Local Companies to Expand Their
Presence in China's Market.
Along with Tourism Ireland I Will Be Promoting the North
As a Unique Destination and Developing Travel Partnerships to
Increase Visitor Numbers.
Finally, I Will Be Showcasing Our Region's Creative
Strengths, Including Studio Ulster, at a Major Film Industry
Event in Beijing, Promoting the North As a World-class Filming
Location.”
The Minister Concluded: Our Educational Institutions
Are World-renowned, and Our Screen Industry Has Grown from
Strength to Strength, Now Boasting One of the World's Leading
Film Facilities at Studio Ulster. This Visit Is About Building on
These Successes, Fostering Collaboration, and Unlocking New
Opportunities for Trade, Tourism, and Investment.”
