Days 1–2
Shanghai
Welcome dinner, Xiaohongshu or Bilibili, Agibot or Zhongke Xinsong (Duco Robots).
Business mission · with the MOST associationIndustrial tour: automation, food technology and digital solutions
Eight days of business programme for owners and executives of manufacturing companies: leading plants and technology clusters in Shanghai, Suzhou and Ningbo, automation, robotics and digital manufacturing solutions, and new business contacts.
- 5–13 December 2026
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Shanghai — Suzhou — Ningbo
- up to 20 participants
- from ¥27,255
8days of business programme
3cities: Shanghai, Suzhou, Ningbo
5key sites and industries
20participants at most, plus 2 accompanying staff
About the programme
The mission is designed for owners and executives of manufacturing companies across industries. The aim is not just to show technology, but to work out which solutions, suppliers and partnership models are useful for your business.
Digital platforms
Xiaohongshu / Bilibili
Humanoid robots and embodied intelligence
Agibot / Zhongke Xinsong (Duco Robots)
Smart manufacturing, digital twins and 5G
Hengtong Group
Automated food production
Yili Industrial Park / Chi Forest
Next-generation car manufacturing
Zeekr Smart Factory
Expert and matchmaking session
Trip wrap-up in Shanghai
Route
First-class high-speed trains and comfortable transport between cities.
Days 3–4
Suzhou
Hengtong Group or Ecovacs Robotics, the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Yili Industrial Park or Chi Forest.
Days 4–5
Ningbo
Evening city tour, Zeekr Smart Factory.
Days 5–8
Shanghai
Free time and one-to-one meetings, city programme, wrap-up expert session, matchmaking, farewell dinner, departure.
Who this trip is for
Owners and top managers of manufacturing companies
Gauge the level of automation, compare equipment and see benchmarks for modernising your business.
CTOs and chief engineers
See real production lines, digital solutions and quality-control technology.
Heads of procurement and business development
Make direct contact with manufacturers and discuss possible supply and partnership formats.
Food industry professionals
Study automated lines, traceability systems and environmental practices.
Digital platforms and e-commerce
Understand how Chinese digital ecosystems, business models and technologies work.
Investors and strategists
Assess China’s industrial base, technology trends and opportunities for cooperation.
Day-by-day programme
Tap a day to see the details.
Day 1ArrivalShanghai
- Afternoon
- Arrival, airport meet and greet, transfer and check-in.
- Evening
- Welcome dinner at a restaurant overlooking the Bund and an introduction to the programme.
Day 2Digital platforms and humanoid robotsShanghai
- Morning
- Xiaohongshu: headquarters, company culture, business models and the platform’s technology.
- Afternoon
- Agibot: humanoid robots, a live technology demonstration, embodied intelligence.
- Evening
- Free time.
Alternative: Bilibili instead of Xiaohongshu, Zhongke Xinsong (Duco Robots) instead of Agibot.
Day 3Smart manufacturingShanghai → Suzhou
- Morning
- Hengtong Group: smart manufacturing, digital twins, 5G and automated lines.
- Afternoon
- The Humble Administrator’s Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Evening
- Free time.
Alternative: Ecovacs Robotics instead of Hengtong Group.
Day 4Food technologySuzhou → Ningbo
- Morning
- Yili Industrial Park: automated lines, traceability from raw materials to finished product, environmental practices.
- Afternoon
- Transfer to Ningbo.
- Evening
- City tour and informal networking.
Alternative: Chi Forest instead of Yili Industrial Park.
Day 5Next-generation car manufacturingNingbo → Shanghai
- Morning
- Zeekr Smart Factory: stamping, welding, painting, assembly, digital twins and robotic production.
- Afternoon
- Return to Shanghai.
- Evening
- Free time.
Day 6The city and one-to-one meetingsShanghai
- Morning
- Free time or one-to-one meetings.
- Afternoon
- City walk: Suzhou Creek with a commentary on the city’s industrial history, or the Wutong district.
- Evening
- Free time.
Day 7Wrap-up and matchmakingShanghai
- Morning
- Free time or shopping.
- Afternoon
- Wrap-up session: China’s macroeconomy, technology trends, matchmaking with Chinese entrepreneurs and industry associations, conclusions and a roadmap.
- Evening
- Farewell dinner.
Day 8DepartureShanghai
- Morning
- Transfer to the airport, departure.
Alternative sites replace the main ones; they are not additional visits.
Key companies and sites
Shanghai
Xiaohongshu
One of China’s largest social platforms, with an audience of more than 300 million users. The focus: company culture, business models and the technology the platform’s ecosystem is built on.
Shanghai
Agibot
A humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence company. A live demonstration of robots walking, interacting and grasping objects, plus the technology and use cases.
Suzhou
Hengtong Group
One of the world’s leading optical fibre manufacturers. Smart manufacturing, digital twins, 5G and automated lines — a practical example of an industrial company’s digital transformation.
Suzhou
Yili Industrial Park
A highly automated dairy plant. Production lines, quality control, traceability from raw materials to finished product, and environmental practices.
Ningbo
Zeekr Smart Factory
A modern EV super-factory and a showcase of 5G manufacturing: five key areas — stamping, welding, painting, final assembly and quality control — with a special focus on digital twins and robotic assembly.
Alternative sites
- Bilibili — China’s leading video platform.
- Zhongke Xinsong (Duco Robots) — collaborative and humanoid robots.
- Ecovacs Robotics — instead of Hengtong Group.
- Chi Forest — instead of Yili Industrial Park.
What makes this programme different
Several industries in one trip.
Digital platforms, robotics, smart manufacturing, food technology and automotive show different models of China’s technological transformation.
Practical, not a sightseeing tour.
Every visit centres on real production, technology, business models and questions you can apply to your own projects.
Direct business and technical context.
Conversations with company representatives about equipment, technology, supply and possible ways to work together.
A circle of peers.
Shared dinners, journeys and evenings create room to exchange experience and build new connections among participants.
Results after the trip.
The wrap-up expert and matchmaking session, meeting minutes and a roadmap turn contacts into concrete next steps.
What participants get
During the trip
- Direct business contacts with representatives of Chinese manufacturing and technology companies.
- Technical consultations: equipment, components, technology and your own projects.
- Market insight: real approaches to supply, production, digitalisation and localisation.
- Access to production sites — real lines and processes.
- Matchmaking: new contacts among Chinese entrepreneurs and industry associations.
- A circle of peers: business and informal networking with other participants.
After the trip
- Minutes of key meetings and recorded agreements.
- Structured materials on companies and contacts.
- A roadmap of next steps for negotiations, supply and possible projects.
- If needed, ABH support with negotiations and project delivery in China.
Our aim is for the trip to be more than an introduction to Chinese companies — a foundation for cooperation and joint projects.
Mission organisers
MOST International Association of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
An international business association working with entrepreneurs, industrial companies and the expert community.
Digital Development Agency (ANO)
An ecosystem of professionals and technology leaders focused on digital development, sharing practices and international cooperation.
Asia Business Hub
Business programme and support in China: arranging companies and visits, logistics, interpreting and running the group on the ground.
Alexey Mostovshchikov
President of the MOST International Association of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, CEO of the Digital Development Agency (ANO)
- Coordinator of the Strategic Initiatives Club of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ANO) in Moscow.
- Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Committee of the Russian PR Union.
- Chair of the Commission on Digital Development, AI and Innovation at the LDPR Legislative Development Centre in the State Duma of the Russian Federation.
Ivan Melnikov
Founder of Asia Business Hub, official representative of the MOST association in China
- 20+ years of living and doing business in China, native-level Chinese.
- More than 50 business missions for Russian companies and government bodies.
- Led the construction of a 50,000 m² technopark near Shanghai, $30M+ of investment.
- On the trip he explains what you see and turns it into practical conclusions for business.
Trip logistics
Participation fee
With a 5* hotel¥41,415≈ $6,185
Without accommodation¥27,255≈ $4,070
The price is fixed in yuan; dollar and ruble amounts are approximate. The final amount payable is calculated at the tour operator’s internal rate on the day of payment.
Group of up to 20 plus 2 accompanying staff.Registeror sign up with Maxim →The package can include
- 5* hotels — in the option with accommodation.
- Breakfasts and lunches as per the programme.
- Welcome and farewell dinners.
- All local transfers.
- First-class high-speed train tickets.
- Arranging and accompanying business visits.
- Professional interpreting.
- Photo and video coverage.
- Entrance tickets for the cultural programme.
- Keepsakes and souvenirs.
- 24/7 support in Russian.
Not included
- International flights.
- Personal expenses, souvenirs and alcoholic drinks.
Example hotels
- Shanghai: City Hotel Shanghai Lujiazui Binjiang Center or Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai Pudong.
- Suzhou: Four Points by Sheraton Suzhou Gusu.
- Ningbo: Hampton by Hilton Ningbo Yinzhou Center.
FAQ
How do I sign up?
The main sign-up is through our partner — the organisers’ registration form, the “Register” button on this page. You can also sign up directly with Maxim Vilkov, the project manager, on Telegram, WhatsApp or by phone.
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.
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.
How our business missions work
Sign up and ask questions
The main sign-up is through the partner’s form. You can also sign up directly with Maxim Vilkov, the project manager, who will answer questions about the programme, accommodation and terms.
Sign up with Maxim
Your contact is Maxim Vilkov, project manager. WeChat and MAX on the same number.