Shanghai → Suzhou China Business Immersion Program — High-Tech, Biotech & Innovation With Qing Rong
6 Days / 5 Nights of founder-led mentorship, company visits, and networking opportunities with China’s leading high-tech, biotech, and textile innovators.
Program Overview
The Shanghai & Suzhou Business Immersion Program is designed for young entrepreneurs who want to explore China’s high-tech, biotech, and textile sectors first-hand. Guided by Qing Rong, participants will:
- Visit high-tech, biotech, and textile companies in Shanghai and Suzhou
- Meet founders and decision-makers
- Understand market insights, innovation strategies, and potential partnerships
- Explore opportunities to adapt business models, technology, or products to RCEP countries
This is founder-guided, not a sightseeing tour. Every visit is curated for entrepreneurial learning and exposure.
Shenzhen Business Exploration Trip (Compulsory)
Day 1 —
Singapore → Guangzhou (Arrival & Welcome)
- Arrive Guangzhou; airport pick-up to hotel (7-seater van, one trip)
- Evening: Pearl River night cruise + dinner
- Hotel: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center Hotel (广州白云万豪酒店)
Day 2 —
Guangzhou (Innovation & Livestream E-commerce)
- Morning: Guangzhou New Quality Productive Forces Promotion Center (广州新智生产力促进中心)
- Visit + talk/lecture
- Afternoon: Lai Li Digital Technology Group (茉莉数科集团) (livestream agency)
- Visit + livestream studio observation
- Meals: Breakfast at hotel; lunch & dinner at arranged group restaurants
- Hotel: San Ying Kang Yang Resort (三英康养度假村)
Day 3 —
Guangzhou → Shenzhen (Wellness Stop & Transfer)
- 09:00 Depart; stop at Zhongshan “Taling Tea” Scenic Health & Wellness site (中山榕树家景天养生)
- Black Tea Distributor Visit
- Continue to Shenzhen: visit Shen Yuan Technology (深元科技)
- Meals: Breakfast at hotel; lunch at Taling Tea (client-arranged); dinner at group restaurant
- Hotel: Nanshan Shangri-La, Shenzhen (南山香格里拉)
Day 4 —
Shenzhen ( EV / Auto + Fish F&B)
- Morning: BGI (华大基因)
- Visit (~1.5 hrs) + talk/lecture (~1 hr)
- Afternoon: BYD
- Visit BYD Museum + symposium/discussion (45-min presentation + 3-hr forum)
- Meals: Breakfast at hotel; lunch & dinner at group restaurants
- Hotel: Nanshan Shangri-La, Shenzhen
Day 5 —
Shenzhen (Low-Altitude Economy + Robotics + Black Tea)
- Morning: EHang / “YiHang Power” Shenzhen UAV Industry Co., Ltd. (零重力深圳飞机工业有限公司)
- Visit + “Low-Altitude Economy” themed sharing session (~2 hrs)
- Afternoon: Visit Curated Gift Manufacturer
- Meals: Breakfast at hotel; lunch & dinner at group restaurants
- Hotel: Nanshan Shangri-La, Shenzhen
Day 6 —
Shenzhen (Legal Visit & Departure)
- Visit Beijing Strategy Law Firm (Shenzhen) (北京策略（深圳）律师事务所) (client-arranged)
- Transfer to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport for flight back to Singapore
- Meal: Lunch at You Shi Fang steamed seafood & Cantonese cuisine (优食坊蒸汽海鲜朝粤菜，Nanshan branch)
- Case Opportunities
Shenzhen Post-Trip Partnership Opportunities
You Shi Fang (优食坊蒸鲜) — RCEP Seafood Sourcing + Co-Branded Steam Dining
A smart steam-dining leader positioned to scale across RCEP through a premium “Fresh from the Water, Live at Your Table” concept. Partnership angle: work with top seafood suppliers across ASEAN, Japan, and Korea to source premium live ingredients more efficiently, and launch exclusive co-branded regional tasting menus that showcase each market’s signature flavours—marketed through targeted social campaigns in key cities.
Rong Shu Jia AI TCM Wellness (榕树家AI中医药养生馆) — Localised Preventive Wellness Powered by AI
A next-generation wellness model combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with AI-driven personalisation—focused on preventive care and root-cause health. Partnership angle: co-develop an app feature that maps local flora and dietary habits in each RCEP country, translating “TCM” into familiar, locally relevant guidance. Activate growth via partnerships with regional KOCs (Key Opinion Consumers) to document real user journeys and build trust market-by-market.
Black Tea Brand
This business opportunity centers on a premium black tea brand with a strong visual identity, gift-ready packaging, and a product presentation that communicates heritage, quality, and authenticity. Based on the image, the brand appears positioned in the premium tea segment, offering curated tea sets in elegant packaging that can appeal to both everyday consumers and corporate gift buyers.
Market Opportunity Demand for premium tea continues to grow, driven by: Rising interest in wellness and natural beverages Consumer preference for authentic, origin-based products Growth in gift box and specialty food categories Expansion of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales
Festive Gift Curation (新禧礼品)
A premium festive gifting brand offering curated cultural gift sets with traditional aesthetics, meaningful symbolism, and high-quality presentation. Growth strategy: Partner with corporates, hotels, banks, and developers for bulk and VIP gifting, while expanding through e-commerce, pop-ups, and seasonal retail across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Jakarta.
Revenue streams: B2C retail sales, customised B2B corporate gifts, and limited-edition festive collections.
Phoenix Golden Tilapia Product (凤凰金鲷鱼产品)
Phoenix Golden Snapper offers a strong export-ready seafood business opportunity for the RCEP region, with eco-farmed source supply and a full product range from fresh whole fish and salted fish to fish balls, fish cakes, fish noodles, fish paste, and 16 signature dishes. With advanced liquid quick-freezing technology, stable production quality, full certifications, and EU-standard export qualifications, the brand is well positioned for restaurants, fresh food distributors, wet markets, and retail channels across RCEP countries. Flexible bulk supply, drop-shipping, custom packaging, and private label cooperation make it an attractive partner for businesses seeking high-quality, traceable, convenient seafood products for both commercial and household markets.
KEY LEARNING & NETWORKING OUTCOMES
- Direct exposure to China’s AI, robotics, healthcare, and innovation leaders
- Hands-on understanding of market entry, partnership, and technology applications
- Networking with China founders and fellow RCEP entrepreneurs
- Insights into scalable business models to bring to home countries