Ivan Melnikov - Founder and Lead China Expert at Asia Business Hub
- Based in China since 2005.
- Led the development of a 50,000 m² industrial park near Shanghai.
- An experienced China-focused negotiator with near-native Mandarin proficiency and a deep understanding of Chinese business culture.
ABOUT US
IVAN MELNIKOV
FOUNDER PROFILE
- Graduate of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), one of China’s leading universities.
- Former CEO of the China office of international investment holding company BIE.
- Led the full development cycle of a 50,000 m² industrial park near Shanghai, from project preparation through construction and commissioning.
- Maintains senior-level relationships across key Chinese government institutions, including the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Shanghai Municipal Government, regional administrations and economic development zones.
- Has led more than 50 business and government delegations to China.
- Regular speaker at major trade fairs and forums in China, as well as Russian industry conferences.
- Guest expert for Chinese and Russian media, including Expert, RBC, Russia Today, CCTV, Xinhua News Agency, China Daily and China Business News.
- The project was implemented with the support of the Shanghai Municipal Government and covered the full cycle - from land acquisition, village relocation and concept development through construction and commissioning.
- Construction and launch took place under challenging external conditions, including the pandemic, sanctions-related constraints and a significant increase in costs. Despite these factors, all key objectives were achieved and the project was brought to its final stage in line with the agreed goals.
- The principal beneficiary of the project is international holding company BIE Group.
key project
Development of a 50,000 m² Industrial Complex near Shanghai
Development of a 50,000 m² Industrial Complex near Shanghai
RESULTS
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Six Achievements We Are Proud Of
Developed a modern 50,000 m² industrial park near Shanghai, with more than USD 30 million in Chinese investment secured for the project.
Signed strategic cooperation agreements with the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Lujiazui district administration, securing special terms for launching projects in Shanghai and surrounding economic clusters.
Organized and delivered dozens of business missions across China’s key regions, enabling direct engagement with regional government bodies and major private-sector companies.
Designed and executed large-scale PR campaigns for client brands. Our established relationships with Chinese public-sector institutions help build visibility and credibility in the Chinese market.
Enabled clients to access strategically important discussions with senior Chinese decision-makers, provincial and municipal leaders, and relevant government agencies, opening new opportunities for international cooperation.
Represented client companies at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) three times between 2019 and 2021, managing the full cycle — from stand design and construction to high-level meetings and Chinese media coverage.
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What We Take Off Your Plate
- End-to-end project management in China
- Translation, negotiations and transaction support
- Market entry
- Analytics, market research and localization
CONSULTING
- Access to key business and government contacts
- Strategic introductions
- Deep local insight into Chinese business culture
BUSINESS MISSIONS
- Supplier sourcing
- Partner due diligence and factory audits
- Negotiations
- Payments, logistics and customs support
TRADE & SOURCING
- VIP-туры и бизнес-миссии с персональным сопровождением
- Индивидуальные программы
- Культурные, образовательные и развлекательные маршруты
- Полный консьерж-сервис и организация логистики
туризм
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