Shanghai, June 2026 — SATSUKI TRAVEL was an invited participant at the Middle East Region – Shanghai Investment Service IBCZ Special Promotion Conference, held under the theme "Linking the Middle East, Achieving Win-Win Cooperation." The event took place at the Shanghai Oriental Hub International Business Cooperation Zone (IBCZ) and was guided by the Shanghai Oriental Hub IBCZ Administration and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government .

Over 300 guests gathered for the conference, including diplomats from Middle Eastern consulates in Shanghai, the Shanghai municipal government, international economic organizations, chambers of commerce, Chinese and foreign financial institutions, and leading enterprises .

A Stage of Distinguished Leaders

Mr. Lu Shan, Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, opened the conference, positioning Shanghai — with its stable policy environment, sound legal system, and vibrant market — as the preferred "safe harbor" for Middle Eastern capital entering China .

H.E. Mr. Rashed bin Mubarak Al Khater, Consul General of the State of Qatar in Shanghai, delivered a keynote, praising the IBCZ as an innovative model for global business and connectivity, and emphasizing that investment is a vital bond for mutual understanding and cultural exchange . Also present were senior representatives from the Qatar National Tourism Organization and the Deputy Consul of Kuwait in Shanghai .

On the financial side, the conference drew major institutions including ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China), EY (Ernst & Young China), and NBK China (National Bank of Kuwait China), whose Country President Mr. Lu Xuan highlighted new growth areas such as AI and robotics for China–Middle East cooperation . Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) hosted a dedicated session, while enterprises including Shanghai Electric, SenseTime, CSCEC 8th Bureau, and THi showcased cross-border projects .

Why This Matters for Our Clients

The IBCZ is China's first special zone to combine a comprehensive bonded area, customs supervision, and visa-free border facilitation — eligible foreign delegates may enter without a Chinese visa via a 48-hour pre-clearance invitation, with stays of up to 30 days, extendable . For high-level inbound delegations, this is a game-changing gateway.

SATSUKI TRAVEL's core strength is exactly this kind of assignment: VIP government delegations, visiting dignitaries and political figures, premium inbound leisure groups, and high-profile MICE / incentive programs. With a seasoned multilingual team and deep protocol and logistics know-how, we deliver end-to-end, white-glove solutions — from state-grade reception and secure transport to curated cultural programs.

We are actively building B2B partnerships with agents and operators across Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. If you are bringing a ministerial delegation, a trade or investment mission, an incentive group, or discerning leisure travelers to China, SATSUKI TRAVEL is your trusted ground handler in Shanghai — and beyond.

SATSUKI TRAVEL (SATSUKI International Travel Service（Shanghai） Co., Ltd.)

Licensed Inbound & Outbound Tour Operator (Est. 2012, Shanghai)

Core strengths: VIP & Government Delegation Reception · High-Level MICE & Business Events · Premium Inbound Tourism · Sports Tourism & China–Middle East / Caucasus / CIS Business Exchange

Scope: Inbound & outbound travel, international study tours, government & corporate inspection programs, Japan-market specialist, RCEP and Middle East corridor operator.