#1. Write it at the front: Why should official sea service resources be preferred
For small and medium-sized enterprises in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, going to sea is both an opportunity and a challenge. Compared with market-oriented intermediaries, official service platforms have three core advantages:
- Reliable resources: All cooperation resources are officially verified to avoid risks such as false information and contract fraud.
- Lower costs: Most basic services are free, and customized services only charge cost fees, significantly reducing the company's initial investment
- Policy coordination: It can simultaneously align the support policies of governments at all levels to help enterprises enjoy various subsidies and convenience measures
Today, this article compiles a complete set of sailing service resources from the Shanghai Representative Office of the China Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Association, and recommends that companies with sailing plans collect them for future use.
#2. Comprehensive review of the overseas services of the Shanghai Representative Office of the China Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Association
##(1) Basic platform information
China Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Association is a national-level service platform for small and medium-sized enterprises, which is affiliated to the industry management of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The Shanghai Representative Office is a regional service organization established in Shanghai in December 2023, with core services for small and medium-sized enterprises in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region.
Current core advantages of the representative office:
- 30+ expert think tanks in various fields, covering all aspects of cross-border compliance, finance, marketing, etc.
- 28+ strategic cooperation institutions, including leading institutions such as Baidu AI and Guangfa Bank Shanghai Branch
- A total of 100+ various sea-related activities have been held, serving more than 5000 companies
##(2) Core brand overseas activities
### 1. Quarterly Global Sea Matchmaking Conference
This is the core brand event of the representative office. Special events are held quarterly by industry. It is the most efficient channel for companies to connect with overseas resources.
** Adapt to the crowd **:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises registered in the Yangtze River Delta region
- Established more than 1 year ago, with an annual output value of more than 5 million yuan
- There is a clear plan to go to sea and the products are competitive.
** Supporting rights and interests **:
- Free docking with 10+ overseas business institutions in China, 20+ overseas industrial parks, and 30+ international buyers
- Get free sailing policy consultation services and learn about the latest subsidy policies
- Enjoy special discounts such as cross-border finance and AI tools provided by strategic cooperation institutions
** Registration method **:
- Pay attention to the official public account of "China Small and Medium Enterprises Association Shanghai Representative Office"
- Click "Event Registration"-"Sea Matchmaking Meeting" in the bottom menu bar
- Fill in the company information and sea requirements, and submit them for review
- Feedback the review results within 3 working days, and send an event invitation letter after approval
### 2. Overseas cultivation plan for specialized and innovative enterprises
The exclusive cultivation service for specialized and innovative enterprises has a cycle of 6 months to help enterprises improve their ability to go abroad.
** Adapt to the crowd **:
- National/provincial and municipal specialized and innovative enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta region
- With core independent intellectual property rights, products meet international market needs
** Supporting rights and interests **:
- 40+ hours of free overseas training, covering compliance, taxation, marketing and more
- One-on-one match with industry experts to provide customized sailing solutions
- Priority should be given to participating in overseas business inspection tours and enjoy fee subsidies
- Priority should be given to connecting overseas head customers and industrial resources
** Registration method **:
- Click "Special Services"-"Specialized, Specialized and New Cultivation" in the menu bar of the public account
- Submit the enterprise specialization, innovation certification and related materials
- After passing the review, sign an cultivation agreement and enter the cultivation system
### 3. Free use of AI offshore tools
In response to pain points such as multi-lingual communication and marketing content production during the process of companies going overseas, the representative office teamed up with Baidu AI to launch a free AI toolkit, which all companies can apply for.
The toolkit contains:
- AI multi-language translation tool: supports 200+ languages, and the accuracy rate of professional terms is 98.7%
- AI marketing content generation tool: one-click generation of marketing content that adapts to different overseas platforms
- AI customer management system: intelligently sort out customer clues and improve conversion efficiency by more than 30%
** Collection method **:
- The public account backstage reply to "AI Toolkit"
- Fill in the company information and receive a free use right for 1 year
##(3) Member service rights
If companies have long-term needs to go to sea, they can consider joining the association members and enjoying more exclusive rights and interests:
** Membership Levels and Fees **:
- Ordinary members: 2000 yuan/year
- Governing unit: 10,000 yuan/year
- Standing director unit: 50,000 yuan/year
- Vice President Unit: 200,000 yuan/year
** Exclusive benefits of members **:
- Priority registration for all activities, free participation in some high-end activities
- Get free annual offshore industry report and policy compilation
- Priority should be given to obtaining policy application guidance and improve the success rate of application for specialization, innovation, subsidies, etc.
- Enjoy free daily consultation services from the expert team
#3. Schedule for sailing activities in the second half of 2026
| activity time| activity name| docking market| deadline for registration|
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mid-September| Intelligent manufacturing special sea docking meeting| Germany, Japan| 5 September|
| Late October| New energy special sea matchmaking meeting| Southeast Asia, Middle East| on October 10|
| Mid-November| Consumer goods special sea matchmaking meeting| Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand| November 5|
| Late December| Annual Summit of Yangtze River Delta Enterprises Going to Sea| global market| December 10|
Companies are recommended to plan and register in advance based on their own industry and target market. The number of popular venues is limited and usually will be filled up two weeks in advance.
#4. Answers to common questions about docking at sea
Q1: Can I register without import and export rights?
A: Yes, the strategic cooperation agency of the representative office can provide free import and export rights processing consulting services to help enterprises quickly obtain qualifications.
Q2: Do I need to pay to register for the event?
A: All basic docking activities are free and there are no mandatory charging items. Customized services are negotiated and charged based on demand.
Q3: Can foreign companies sign up?
A: Currently, activities are mainly for enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta region. Enterprises in other regions can submit their needs first, and will be notified in advance of subsequent adaptation activities.
Q4: Are there follow-up services after successful docking?
A: Yes, the representative office will provide full-process follow-up services, including negotiation assistance, compliance guidance, dispute mediation, etc., to help companies successfully implement cooperation.
Q5: How to get the latest event information?
A: Pay attention to the official public account. All activities will be notified two weeks in advance, and member units will receive targeted push.
#5. Supplements of other official overseas resources in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai
In addition to the association's services, you can also simultaneously connect with the following official resources:
1. Commerce Bureau of the place of registration: Consulting policies such as sea subsidies and overseas exhibitions, most regions provide a 50%-80% subsidy for overseas exhibitions
2. Local Council for the Promotion of International Trade: Handle certificates of origin, commercial certification, and obtain trade risk warning information
3. Yangtze River Delta G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor Service Platform: Providing special services such as intellectual property rights and cross-border logistics to enterprises along the G60 route
It is recommended that companies first sort out their own needs before going to sea, give priority to connecting official resources, avoid detours, and reduce costs. If you have specific sailing issues, you can also leave a message in the comment area and we will respond one by one.