Georgia opens doors of commerce to China

Georgia Business Advisory Center joins state’s 10 international economic development offices

Beijing, April 2, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue cut the ribbon today to open Georgia's newest international economic development center, located in Beijing, China. The Beijing Georgia Business Advisory Center Company, Ltd. will spearhead business development between China and Georgia.

“China holds tremendous potential for Georgia businesses, and Georgia offers exactly the kind of business-friendly environment Chinese companies seek,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “The center's formal opening signals a new era of commercial enterprise for Georgia as it reaches out to the world's most dynamic economy.”

The business advisory center, located in Beijing's Central Business (Chaoyang) District, will introduce the state's opportunities in commerce and tourism destinations to the world's fastest-growing economy. The center will help Chinese companies find foreign direct investment opportunities in Georgia; assist Georgia companies find new export partners in Chinese markets; and introduce Georgia's tourism destinations to Chinese travelers.

The Beijing center joins Georgia's international offices in Japan, Korea, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Israel, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Canada. The state opened its first international office in Japan in 1975.