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I recently visited China and Hong Kong in support of a substantial multi\-sector trade mission and to promote Wales as a global business partner.  I was also pleased and proud to attend a special performance by the Welsh National Opera at a packed house in Hong Kong – an outstanding illustration of Wales’ cultural offer.at the highest level.    

  

In Shanghai I hosted a St David’s Day business reception to promote partnerships with the 24 member trade mission from Wales.  I addressed a seminar for Shanghai companies interested in doing business with Wales.  I also met a range of other businesses with potential investment interest.    

  

The Welsh delegation included a strong cultural component which promoted the richness of what Wales has to offer.  I was particularly pleased to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Library of Wales and Shanghai Library which lays a foundation for further mutually beneficial co\-operation between the two institutions.    

  

In Hong Kong I hosted a further business reception, supported by a cultural offering from the WNO, to promote links with our trade mission and Wales as a business partner more generally.  I used my visit to build links with the Hong Kong business community and government, as well as UK bodies who can help us – the British Consulate, the Department for International Trade, the British Council and Chambers of Commerce.    

   

It is very encouraging to see a good number of excellent Welsh companies with the ambition and drive to develop new or increased export markets.  The economy of China is dynamic and continues to grow.  Wales is open to business from around the world and we will continue to work actively to provide an open and supportive environment for investors.  Equally, the Welsh Government is committed to working with businesses to support new and existing export ambitions in China and elsewhere.  It has never been more important for business and government to work together to expand our horizons and generate more wealth.  

  

Note: the following companies joined the China/ Hong Kong trade mission:  

 


* 4Pi Productions UK
* Abartech
* Air Covers
* Ballet Cymru
* Bombastic
* Cardiff Metropolitan University
* Christine Bird\-Jones
* Coleg y Cymoedd
* Cradocs Savoury Biscuits
* FAW Trust
* GTW Developments Group
* Julia Brooker Paintings
* Llanllyr Water Company
* Manutech Europe
* National Library of Wales
* NPTC Group of Colleges
* PPM Technology
* Ruth Lee
* Silverlining Furniture
* Teddington Engineered Solutions
* Ty Nant Spring Water
* Volcano Theatre Company
* Wagtail UK
* Welsh National Opera


  

*This statement is being issued during recess in order to keep members informed. Should members wish me to make a further statement or to answer questions on this when the Assembly returns I would be happy to do so.*


 


 


 


 


 


 







Translation:


 
Yn ddiweddar roeddwn ar ymweliad â Tsieina a Hong Kong i gefnogi taith fasnach aml\-sector ac i hyrwyddo Cymru fel partner busnes byd\-eang. Roeddwn hefyd yn falch o fod mewn perfformiad arbennig gan Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru yn Hong Kong, a'r lle dan ei sang \- enghraifft wych o ddiwylliant Cymru ar y lefel uchaf.    
  
Yn Shanghai cynhelais dderbyniad busnes i hyrwyddo partneriaethau gyda'r 24 aelod o'r daith fasnach o Gymru.  Anerchais seminar ar gyfer cwmnïau Shanghai sydd â diddordeb cynnal busnes yng Nghymru.  Bu imi hefyd gyfarfod ac amrywiol fusnesau eraill sydd â diddordeb posibl mewn buddsoddi.    
  
Roedd y ddirprwyaeth o Gymru yn cynnwys elfen ddiwylliannol gref oedd yn hyrwyddo cyfoeth yr hyn sydd gan Gymru i'w gynnig.  Roeddwn yn arbennig o falch o fod yn dyst i lofnodi Memorandwm Cyd\-ddealltwriaeth rhwng Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru a Llyfrgell Shanghai, sy'n gosod sylfaen ar gyfer cydweithredu fydd o fudd i'r ddau sefydliad.    
  
Yn Hong Kong cynhelais dderbyniad busnes arall, gyda pherfformiad gan Gwmni Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru, i hyrwyddo'r cysylltiadau rhwng ein taith fasnach a Chymru fel partner busnes yn fwy cyffredinol. Defnyddais fy ymweliad i greu cysylltiadau rhwng cymuned fusnes Hong Kong a'r llywodraeth, yn ogystal â sefydliadau ym Mhrydain allai ein helpu \- Prif Gonswl Prydain, yr Adran Masnach Ryngwladol, y Cyngor Prydeinig a'r Siambr Fasnach.     
    
Mae'n galonogol iawn gweld nifer o gwmnïau gwych o Gymru sydd â'r uchelgais a'r awydd i ddatblygu marchnadoedd allforio newydd neu eu cynyddu.  Mae'r economi yn Tsieina yn ddeinamig ac yn parhau i ddatblygu.  Mae Cymru yn agored i fusnes ledled y Byd a byddwn yn parhau i fynd ati i ddarparu amgylchedd agored a chefnogol i fuddsoddwyr. Hefyd, mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ymrwymo i weithio gyda busnesau i gefnogi uchelgeisiau allforio newydd a chyfredol yn Tsieina ac mewn mannau eraill.  Ni fu erioed yn bwysicach i fusnesau a llywodraeth gydweithio i ehangu ein gorwelion a chreu mwy o gyfoeth.  
  
Noder: ymunodd y cwmnïau canlynol daith fasnach Tsieina / Hong Kong:  
  
* 4Pi Productions UK
* Abartech
* Air Covers
* Ballet Cymru
* Bombastic
* Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd
* Christine Bird\-Jones
* Coleg y Cymoedd
* Cradocs Savoury Biscuits
* Yr Ymddiriedolaeth FAW
* GTW Developments Group
* Julia Brooker Paintings
* Cwmni Dŵr
* Manutech Europe
* Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
* NPTC Group of Colleges
* Adeiladu Busnesau
* Ruth Lee
* Silverlining Furniture
* Teddington Engineered Solutions
* Ty Nant Spring Water
* Volcano Theatre Company
* Wagtail UK
* Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru

  
Caiff y datganiad ei gyhoeddi yn ystod y toriad er mwyn rhoi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i aelodau. Os bydd aelodau eisiau i mi wneud datganiad pellach neu ateb cwestiynau ynglŷn â hyn pan fydd y Cynulliad yn dychwelyd, byddwn yn hapus i wneud hynny.