Days 1–3 · context and market
Shanghai
Market and infrastructure: battery-swap stations, the industry cluster, the automobile museum.
Business trip · business missionModern Chinese automotive industry
An eight-day business trip to China: Shanghai, Suzhou and Changzhou, the factories and R&D centres of EV makers. The programme covers batteries, components, digital manufacturing and battery-swap stations.
- Late February 2027 · after Chinese New Year
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Shanghai — Suzhou — Changzhou
- up to 15 participants
8days of business programme
3cities: Shanghai, Suzhou, Changzhou
7sites: factories, R&D, infrastructure
15participants at most
About the programme
China’s new energy vehicles (NEVs) are made by companies that are closely tied to each other: battery makers, car plants, component suppliers, software developers and infrastructure operators. Over eight days the group visits each link. In Shanghai we look at the market and infrastructure, in Suzhou at R&D, in Changzhou at the factories and batteries.
Infrastructure and autonomous driving
A pilot zone for intelligent transport, V2G infrastructure and battery swap stations.
Development and digital manufacturing
Smart cockpit, OTA architecture, digital twins and real-time quality control.
Batteries and components
Full-cycle traction battery production, lightweight structural components, hot stamping.
Format: meetings with management, visits to plants and R&D centres, discussions with experts. At the factories the group does more than walk the shop floor. Senior managers and engineers talk about strategy, efficiency, the difficulties of scaling up and technology, and answer questions themselves.
Route logic
Each city covers its own part of the industry. Between cities we travel by high-speed train and comfortable coach.
Day 4 · engineering and R&D
Suzhou
Developing smart cars: software, digital cockpit, autonomous driving, cloud technologies.
Days 5–6 · production and components
Changzhou
Factories: full-cycle vehicle assembly, lightweight components and traction batteries.
Who this trip is for
Owners and top managers
Of automotive and machine-building companies who want to understand how the industry is developing.
CTOs and chief engineers
Those interested in production technology, automation and digitalisation.
Heads of procurement and business development
Those who want to understand the structure of the component and battery market.
Investors and development institutions
Those who need to assess the scale and prospects of China’s NEV industry.
Companies from related industries
Energy, electronics, logistics: for those looking for their place in the EV supply chain.
Day-by-day programme
Tap a day to see the details.
Day 1ArrivalShanghai
- Afternoon
- Arrival at Pudong or Hongqiao airport, meet and greet, transfer to the hotel.
- Evening
- Welcome dinner.
Day 2Business Shanghai and the EV marketShanghai
- Morning
- Tour of the business centre: the Bund, Xintiandi, People’s Square.
- Afternoon
- A premium electric vehicle maker: showroom and battery swap station. Discussion of the BaaS model and scaling swap infrastructure.
- Evening
- Free time.
Day 3The automotive cluster and the history of the industryShanghai
- Morning
- Shanghai’s automotive cluster: a pilot zone for intelligent transport, autonomous driving, NEV and V2G infrastructure.
- Afternoon
- Shanghai Auto Museum: the history of China’s car industry and classic models.
- Evening
- Free time.
Day 4Engineering and R&DShanghai → Suzhou
- Morning
- High-speed train to Suzhou.
- Afternoon
- R&D centre of one of the largest NEV makers: smart cockpit and autonomous driving, hardware and software integration, OTA architecture.
- Evening
- Dinner in Suzhou, night at the hotel.
Day 5Full-cycle productionSuzhou → Changzhou
- Morning
- High-speed train to Changzhou.
- Afternoon
- Production complex of a major NEV maker: stamping, welding, painting and assembly, digital twins and real-time quality control.
- Evening
- Dinner in Changzhou, night at the hotel.
Day 6Components and batteriesChangzhou → Shanghai
- Morning
- A maker of lightweight structural components: hot stamping, laser cutting, digital manufacturing.
- Afternoon
- One of the world’s largest traction battery makers: full-cycle production, AI quality control and zero-carbon practices.
- Evening
- Return to Shanghai.
Day 7Trip wrap-upShanghai
- Morning
- Free time.
- Afternoon
- Free time.
- Evening
- Farewell dinner, trip wrap-up and certificates.
Day 8DepartureShanghai
- Morning
- Transfer to Pudong or Hongqiao airport.
We do not publish company names. We discuss them with participants one-on-one, in messages or on a call, and share the full list of sites closer to the trip. The programme can be adjusted to the group’s goals.
Programme sites
Major Chinese EV makers, developers, and component and battery suppliers.
Shanghai
A premium electric vehicle maker
Showroom and battery swap station: the BaaS model and scaling swap infrastructure.
Shanghai
Shanghai’s automotive cluster
A pilot zone for intelligent transport: autonomous driving, NEV and V2G infrastructure.
Suzhou
An NEV maker’s R&D centre
Smart cockpit, autonomous driving, hardware and software integration, OTA architecture.
Changzhou
An NEV production complex
Full cycle: stamping, welding, painting and assembly. Digital twins and real-time quality control.
Changzhou
A lightweight components maker
Hot stamping, laser cutting and digital manufacturing of structural components.
Changzhou
One of the largest traction battery makers
Full-cycle battery production, AI quality control and zero-carbon practices.
Why we don’t name the companies
We do not publish company names. We discuss them with participants one-on-one, in messages or on a call, and share the full list of sites closer to the trip. When a visit is not public, hosts speak more freely about numbers and problems.
How the meetings work
Meetings with top management
At each site the group is hosted by the company’s management.
Questions prepared in advance
We collect participants’ questions before the trip so that each meeting addresses your goals.
Round tables and Q&A
Every meeting has time for questions and discussion.
Minutes after each visit
After each visit we write down the agreements and next steps.
Negotiations after the mission
If needed, we keep working after the trip and run the project in China.
What participants get
During the trip
- A picture of the industry: how batteries, components, manufacturing, software and infrastructure fit together.
- Answers from managers and engineers to your questions about strategy, efficiency and scaling.
- Debrief with Ivan Melnikov: which takeaways apply to your business.
After the trip
- A contact list: profiles of Chinese companies and organisations, decision-makers’ positions, areas of interest.
- Meeting notes in Russian: main points, agreements, next steps.
- A 30/60/90-day roadmap: which topics to follow up on and how to approach pilot projects.
- Photo and video archive: professional footage for reports and presentations.
- Project support if needed: negotiations with the Chinese side and adapting solutions for Russia.
What the trip includes
PriceOn request“Standard” option4* hotels, 2nd-class trains. Group of up to 15, DBL/TWIN accommodation.Ask for the price
Included
- Accommodation in 4*/5* hotels (DBL/TWIN).
- Meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners.
- Interpreter and guide.
- Entrance tickets and excursions.
- Transfers along the route and high-speed trains between cities.
- Photo and video coverage.
- Travel insurance.
- Support 24/7.
Not included
- International flights.
Why with ABH
Ivan Melnikov, head of the mission
Founder of ABH, 20+ years of living and doing business in China, native-level Chinese. Led the construction of a 50,000 m² technopark near Shanghai with $30M+ of investment and has run more than 50 business missions for Russian companies and government bodies. On the trip he explains what you see and turns it into practical conclusions for business.
Our team in China
We work from Shanghai: we find companies, negotiate, organise visits and stay in touch with partners after the meetings.
A programme built around practical goals
We choose companies worth seeing, prepare questions and think ahead about who to stay in touch with after you return.
Industrial experience
We run trade, manufacturing, investment and consulting projects, so we look at companies from a business angle: what you can buy from them, what you can learn and what you can agree on. We have run more than 50 business missions and delegations.
FAQ
Which companies are in the programme?
We do not publish company names. We discuss them with participants one-on-one, in messages or on a call, and share the full list of sites closer to the trip. The sites are major EV makers, R&D centres, and component and battery suppliers.
When is the trip?
In late February 2027, after Chinese New Year. Exact dates are agreed with the group.
Do I need a visa?
Russian citizens don’t: visa-free entry to China for up to 30 days has been extended to 31 December 2027, business trips included — a valid international passport is all you need. For other nationalities we’ll explain the visa process and prepare an invitation letter.
How do I pay for the trip?
Payment is made in Russia, in rubles, through our partner tour operator, by whatever method suits you. The ruble amount is calculated at the tour operator’s exchange rate on the day of payment.
What if I can’t travel?
We refund whatever has not yet been spent on arrangements such as hotels, transfers and tickets. The earlier you tell us, the more you get back — a month before departure, almost everything except non-refundable deposits. Exact terms are set out in the contract.
Is insurance included?
Yes, travel insurance for the duration of the trip is included.
How our business missions work
Sign up and ask questions
To sign up or learn more about the sites, contact Maxim Vilkov, the project manager. To discuss whether the programme fits your goals, talk to Ivan Melnikov directly.
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