Run with Yiwu- Global Youth Business Program Yiwu is a prime example of China’s spectacular economic rise. The city tells a rags-to-riches story. The past decades have transformed the poverty-stricken backward county into a city that boasts the world’s largest small commodities market and booming e-commerce. Praised by Chinese President Xi Jinping as the capital of small commodities, Yiwu attracts over 500,000 foreign buyers every year, and thus is an ideal place for start-ups with abundant business opportunities. Run with Yiwu-Global Youth Business Program presents the perfect opportunity for qualified global innovative young adults to learn what it takes to be successful when launching their entrepreneurial ventures. Through a range of events, seminars, activities, and working sessions, participants ages 18-30 will be well informed of the updates of e-commerce industry, the business practice of international trade and take internships in relative companies. Run with Yiwu-Global Youth Business Program provides opportunities for sharing ideas, honing skills and meeting with business stars. 1. Training courses & activities The 1st phase of programme will last one week. Seminars and Workshops: Courses offered by professionals with expertise in cross-border e-commerce, international trade, supply chain management. Experienced entrepreneurs will be mentors to teach. Social practice and internship:Observe the incubators of starting business and take internships in the E-commerce Park. Brainstorm session: Share ideas with the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and business stars. Visit: Explore the world’s largest wholesale market and “Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe” Freight Train railway port. Cultural trip: Experience Chinese traditional culture enjoy local operas and have local delicacies. 2.Entry Requirements Applicants must be as follows: A.Young adults ages 18-30. B.Students in colleges and universities or young entrepreneurs. C. Have great passion for starting a business and be ready to actively engage in all aspects of the program. D.Able to communicate in English. E.Have a good physical and mental health. 3.Application and Expense: Number of Participants: the recruitment principle of programme is first-come, first-served. Candidates will be selected on the basis of application condition. Time: April 9th to 15th, 2018 Expenses: Organizers will offer free training programme and cover the expenses of accommodation and meals in Yiwu; All transportation fees of round trip should be borne by yourself. Contact us: Tel:+86-579-85398783 Email Address:[email protected] ( application form in appendix below) For more information about Yiwu, visit us at: http://www.yw.gov.cn/english/ 4. Transportation Yiwu is a transportation hub in Zhejiang provice. It is very convenient to reach Yiwu from any place of China, and other countries. High-speed Train: multiple high-speed trains between Shanghai and Yiwu(1.5h); multiple high-speed trains between Hangzhou and Yiwu(0.5h). Flights: multiple flights from Yiwu to Beijing, Guangzhou Shenzhen, Wuhan, Hong Kong and Taipei. Appendix： General information First name Last name Gender Male Female Date of birth Occupation Student Other University& major/Company name Nationality Passport Native language Other language skill Training courses and activities suggestion Contact information Phone number Permanent address Email address Wechat/WhatsApp Emergency contact information Full name Phone number Address .