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UMS, as the Chair Company of the Ningbo Yinzhou Service Trade Association, has supported the Association’s recent appointment as the Yinzhou Liaison Point for a UN initiative aiding SMEs and women-led businesses in achieving the SDGs. This milestone reflects UMS’s long-term commitment to strengthening service trade ecosystems and helping enterprises access global opportunities. Leveraging its expertise in consultancy, cross-border communications, international market engagement, and digital marketing, UMS will continue to support the Association in guiding enterprises through UN procurement systems and international projects. Looking ahead, UMS aims to help member companies become globally ready and more competitive in sustainable development cooperation.

United Media Solution (UMS) participated as a featured presenter at the “Connecting with CEEC, Focus on Slovakia (Logistics & Supply Chain Session)” held on April 24, 2026, in Ningbo. The event brought together government representatives and international enterprises to promote investment and collaboration between Ningbo and Slovakia. UMS showcased its cross-border communication and digital solutions, highlighting their applications in logistics and supply chain contexts. The company also engaged in discussions with Slovak and Central and Eastern European partners to explore potential collaborations, with plans to advance these partnerships following the event.

Outbound demand remains more concentrated among higher-income families, with increasing attention on value, affordability, and long-term outcomes shaping how study decisions are made.

Chinese student demand is recovering, while decision-making is becoming more considered. Students are taking more time to compare options and place greater emphasis on overall value and outcomes.

UMS has released its latest Western Social Media Platform Guide, exploring the platforms, behaviours, and trends shaping Western social media in 2026.

UMS is pleased to sponsor a category at the New Zealand China Trade Association Awards 2026, supporting the recognition of excellence in the New Zealand–China business relationship.

UMS Founder and Chairman Jessica Miao joined the NZBRiC Breakfast Briefing in Shanghai to share views on China market trends, digital strategy, and what matters most for New Zealand brands heading into 2026.

UMS is pleased to join the British Chamber of Commerce in China, strengthening our connection with the wider business community across China, the UK.

UMS marks another year of collaboration with the Asia New Zealand Foundation, reflecting on a meaningful period of cross-cultural exchange through the Beacon 2025 programme.

China outbound travel has a new mood: less “best deal,” more “best for me.” See what’s driving 2026’s high-value wave—and download UMS’s Tourism Trends Guide for practical takeaways.