Logistics

Practical information for the trip

Flights

Outbound - Thu 16 Jan / Sat 18 Jan

Santiago → Auckland → Beijing

LA 801 (13:00-17:30) + CA 784 (20:30-05:00+1)

Arrival: 05:00 Beijing time, Sunday 18 Jan

Return Flights - Thu 23 Jan / Fri 24 Jan

Booking code: BWRMGX (CA/PJ7M4C)

Francisco & Raimundo

Beijing → Auckland → Santiago

CA 579 + LA 800

🚗 Leave hotel: 14:00

Bernardo

Flight departs 14:50

🚗 Leave hotel: 12:00

Accommodation

Eclat Hotel Beijing

Chaoyang District

Luxury hotel with international standards

Transportation

Private van with driver

Driver: Mr. Mao

Entire trip

Weather in Beijing

-5°C to 5°C (23°F to 41°F)

Cold, windy, occasional snow, very dry air, possible air quality issues

Dress Code

Meetings: Full business attire (suit and tie/business professional)

Roundtables: Business casual acceptable

Embassy: Business formal (suit and tie required)

Cultural: Warm, comfortable clothes and walking shoes

Dinners: Smart casual to business casual

Required Apps

Astrill VPN CRITICAL

Access Western apps/websites (Google, Gmail, WhatsApp blocked in China)

Credentials:

User: josetomas.corthorn@cmpc.cl

Password: yearofthedragon&

MUST download before arriving in China - VPN websites also blocked

Alipay CRITICAL

Mobile payments (required for most transactions)

Passport information
International credit card (Visa/Mastercard)
Allow 24-48 hours for verification

WeChat CRITICAL

Communication (Chinese WhatsApp)

Phone number verification
Download and create account before departure

Restaurant & Dining Planning

Confirmed (6) TBD (5)

Day 1 - Sunday, January 18

Breakfast ✓ Confirmed

Eclat Hotel Restaurant

Eclat Hotel, Chaoyang District

• Hotel breakfast included

Dinner ✓ Confirmed

TRB Hutong

悦宴

Songzhu Temple branch

Contemporary European

⭐ Michelin Star

$$$$ (Approx. ¥800-1200 per person)

• Welcome Dinner

• 1 Michelin Star 2025

• Historic temple converted to restaurant

• Elegant hutong setting

Day 2 - Monday, January 19

Lunch ⏳ TBD

TBD - Internal Team Lunch

• En route to CCPIT

• Need to select restaurant near Xicheng District

Dinner ✓ Confirmed

CEO Roundtable Venue

No. 23 Shijin Garden Hutong, Dongcheng District

Guests: CBCSD members, WBCSD members, Roundtable executives

• Networking dinner with roundtable participants

• Hosted by WBCSD

Day 3 - Tuesday, January 20

Lunch ✓ Confirmed

Ju Xian Lou (Drunken Immortal Pavilion)

聚贤楼

No. 4 Yuetan North Alley, Xicheng District (within Yuetan Hotel)

Chinese

Guests: Chairman Zhao Wei, VP Qian Yi, SG Liu Wenlong

• 2nd Floor Drunken Immortal Pavilion

• Near Fuwai Hospital & Fuchengmen Metro

• Phone: 68036977

Dinner ✓ Confirmed

Cocktail Reception - Embassy of Chile

Embassy of Chile in China, Beijing

Guests: H.E. Pablo Arriarán (Ambassador), Catherine Zhang (Relay China), Clarence Ling (Relay China), Weidong Zhou (WBCSD), Mia Shen (NETC)

• Cocktail reception following CMPC China Promotion Event

• 18:00-19:00

• Networking with Relay China Youth Elite Association members

Day 4 - Wednesday, January 21

Lunch ⏳ TBD

TBD - Light Lunch with CCB

Guests: CCB Executives

• Near CCB building

• Chang'an Xinrong Center area, Xicheng District

• Need to select restaurant

Dinner ✓ Confirmed

Hanlin Academy

翰林书院

22 Jianchang Hutong, Dongcheng District

Traditional Chinese (Literati style)

$$$

Guests: Yu Baocai, Huang Xiaojun, Zhang Haimeng, Yang Xiaozhong, Tang Renhu, Sun Shubao, Cui Yuwei

• CEO Exchange Dinner

• Traditional scholar-style setting

• Historic hutong location

Day 5 - Thursday, January 22

Lunch ⏳ TBD

TBD - Lunch with Henry Peng

Guests: Henry Peng (CellMark)

• Working lunch with CellMark MD

• Need to select restaurant

• Consider location near morning tech visit or afternoon Xiamen C&D meeting

Dinner ⏳ TBD

Evening Free

• Optional dinner

• Free evening for rest or personal plans

• Can arrange restaurant if desired

Day 6 - Friday, January 23

Lunch ⏳ TBD

TBD - Final Lunch

• Before airport transfer

• Need to select restaurant

• Consider location between HSBC meeting and airport route

Dining Summary

Confirmed

Need Selection

Total Meals

What to Bring

🛂

Passport

Required for CCB building access Wednesday

💳

Business cards

Ample supply; present with both hands

📱

Phone with VPN, Alipay, WeChat

🧥

Warm business attire

Beijing: -5°C to 5°C

Cultural Notes

Business cards: Present and receive with both hands (custom declining but still appreciated)
Gift giving: Small, thoughtful gifts representing Chile/CMPC appreciated but not required (José Tomás will prepare)
Dining: Banquet-style meals are relationship-building opportunities; participate actively in toasts
Language: Interpretation will be provided; speak in clear, concise sentences