The San Mateo County China Trade Association, (SMCCTA) is committed to become the “China Trade Platform” to actively promote and connect investors from China with business and investment opportunities in the region of San Mateo, as well as providing necessary resources and tools for local businesses to expand their product and market-reach to Chinese marketplace.

Why San Mateo County

The San Francisco Bay Area and China has a relationship that has lasted for more than 150 years, impacting each other both economically and culturally. Much like China’s relationship to the United States today, SMCCTA will bridge the gap to San Mateo County through China’s economic resources and many advantages that the San Mateo County has to offer. First and foremost, the San Mateo County acts as a transportation hub, being home to a major international airport “San Francisco International Airport” (SFO), the Port of Oakland, and many trains that run throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Living conditions offer a great educational system, ranging from top universities such as: University of California (Berkeley), University of California (San Francisco), and Stanford University. In addition to universities, the San Mateo County is known for being home to many biotech and hi-tech companies such as: Genentech, Amgen, Gilead, and Oracle.

Exchange between US and China

Between the United States and China, development opportunities have expanded rapidly in the past 30 years. With the United States and China being global and major trade partners for many years now, trade expansion is projected to increase along with real estate investments, greatly impacting the San Mateo County with China’s resources. The San Mateo County China Trade Association will serve as the liaison between the United States and China for all trade activities and investment opportunities involving the San Mateo County.

Demographics in the Area

With a huge Chinese American presence in the San Mateo County, Chinese Americans account to more than 20% of the population in each city within the area. In Millbrae (a city located in the center of the San Mateo County), more than 40% of the population is made up on Chinese Americans. The average household income for residents in the San Mateo County is about $80k with 41.1% of the population having a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. An established Chinese community is already present in the San Mateo County and there is no better place for many Chinese individuals to feel as if they were back in China.

Good Living Conditions

The San Mateo County offers a great working and safe environment with convenient access to transportation such as: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), BART, Caltrain, and SamTrans while close to highways such as: U.S. Route 101, Interstate 280, and California State Route 1.

Within the parameters, the San Mateo County is home to one of the world’s leading institutions in medicine, engineering, and law. This institution is Stanford University.

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Academy of Art University

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UCSF School of Medicine

Berkeley

Mills High School

San Mateo County is the second largest metropolitan area in the Bay Area with a population of over 3 millions. Many cities in the county lead the US and other areas in the region in average household income

 

The San Mateo is prime destination for consumers retail with an abundance of shopping malls in the area containing major global brands. Along with residents in the area making the nation’s top 10 highest spenders, this makes San Mateo County a major shopping district perfect for retail investment.

First Class Business Expertise

The County of San Mateo’s trade office has first-class business expertise in international trade along with experienced, bilingual personnel to assist with development overseas, bridging China to the San Mateo County. With a regional office based in the United States, this becomes a key to successful cooperation between the two nations.

Energy Technology

The San Mateo County has more than 100 new energy technology companies and research facilities. In order to maintain a high quality of life and maintain a sustainable environment, the County of San Mateo’s government provides strong support for the development of new energy technology. Large investments of resources have been utilized to develop and maintain a good living environment in the County of San Mateo.

Biotechnology

In the County of San Mateo, the City of South San Francisco is the world’s leading area in biotechnology, biological sciences, and technology development. Over the past 10 years, biotechnology has become a huge focus as the world’s leading biotechnology companies, headquarters, and research facilities have many been developed for many years now within the San Mateo County.

Hi-Tech

The San Mateo County has become the first choice for technology development, including: Internet, cloud technology, mobile technology, social media, and other areas of international business.  Examples of successful hi-tech companies that have changed the lives of people in this area include: Oracle, Amgen, Genentech, and Gilead.

SMCCTA Membership Benefits

1. Opportunities to participate in International Trade Missions and Conferences along with government officials from San Mateo County and cities in the region, local civic, community and business leaders, meetings with Governmental Officials and business delegations from China seeking investment opportunities.

2. Access to governmental officials, local professionals who understand the regulatory environment and can properly advice, guide and assist investors’ in order to achieve the investment objects efficiently.

3. Access to investment and partnership opportunities in China and California otherwise might not be available to public.

4. Access to critical data and information for different market opportunities.

5. Educate the members who are not familiar with Chinese ethnics the cultural dynamics and business protocols in order to build successful partnerships.

Service provided.

Consultation

China San Mateo provides investment opportunity information in order to understand the local investment legal system, promoting relevant investment projects. By partnering with our experts to help establish relationships with local governments, companies can better analyze local markets and form the development of marketing strategies.

Communication

China San Mateo provides an establishment of a communication platform to help enterprises and local governments. Personal and business contacts are established with an overall understanding of both Chinese and American business models.

Selecting the Most Suitable Area to Develop

Selecting the most suitable area to develop requires not only an appropriate investment, but also real estate business information in order to help better understand regional legal and tax concessions. Assistance and consulting in this field will give businesses the opportunity to follow procedures and regulations.

Choosing the Best Investment Partners

China San Mateo provides a service in assisting two companies who are looking for investment opportunities and local partners.  Our trade office analyzes both companies and the local market, analyzing and evaluating each in order for a potential partnership.

Marketing Promotion

With an integrated county in both media and technology along with 20 chambers of commerce, businesses will be able to obtain accurate market information in order to enhance their visibility. Whether through local media or via the Internet, many businesses in both US and China will have an advantage with local market information. The San Mateo County can also assist with conference events and exhibitions to further promote business activities locally from international businesses.