Illinois is situated in the heart of the American Midwest on the shores of Lake Michigan and west of the great Mississippi River. It is a major world center for production, trade, and transport. Taking 56,400 square miles, Illinois is the approximate size of England and Wales combined, or the size of Germany’s Bavaria alone. The state has a population of 12 million with over 200,000 Asians. Illinois offers something for everyone, from blues to baseball, Sears to McComik, art to architecture, In addition to its world-class museums, such as John G. Aquarium, the Field Museum, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum,etc, Illinois is also a major player in business.
Illinois represents the largest industrial market in the U.S. and the third largest consumer market. 75% of Fortune 500 companies have opened regional distribution centers in Illinois. Illinois is a good place for international companies because of its unique location, convenient transportation as well as the hard work sprit of people.
State of Illinois Shanghai Office, established in Shanghai China in October 2000, offers a wide range of programs and services to strengthen trade and business relationship between Illinois and China, to assist Illinois companies especially small and medium enterprises export to China, and to absorb investment directly to Illinois as well as promote the cultural and educational program.
