Nebraska has opened its first trade office in China.
Nebraska has opened its first trade office in China. Brent Martin has the story. . .
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Nebraska Center China...now open for business in Shanghai.
Governor Heineman says it will improve an already strong trade relationship between Nebraska and China. . .
Gov. Dave Heineman; "our businesses"
Exports to China have more than doubled the past five years, making China Nebraska's 4th largest trading partner.
Heineman says China is wide open for agriculture, technology, transportation...and more. . .
Heineman; "the China market"
Nebraska exports to China totaled 380-Million dollars last year.
Nebraska has opened its first trade office in China. It's called Nebraska Center China and located in Shnaghai.
Governor Heineman says important for the state to have a presence in China. . .
Heineman; "everyday"
China is a growing trade partner. Nebraska exported more than 380-Million dollars in goods and services to China last year.
Nebraska now has a foothold in China.
The state has opened its first trade office in Shanghai.
Governor Heineman says it's a logical step for Nebraska, since exports to China have more than doubled the last five years...and he sees even more potential ahead. . .
Heineman; "part of that"
Nebraska exports totaled 380-Million dollars last year. China now ranks as the fourth largest trade partner for the state.
Nebraska has opened its first trade office in China...Nebraska Center China is located in Shanghai.
Governor Heineman says the state will use that office and its association with the Paulson Institute, founded by former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, to create even more trade opportunities for Nebraska businesses. . .
Heineman; "to our state"
Nebraska exports to China more than doubled the past five years, totaling more than 380-Million last year.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
