Bellevue City Hall will play host to two events this month aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs learn about new export and import trade opportunities with China and India.

The first event, “China – The Next Five Years,” will take place Feb. 17, 5:30-8 p.m. A panel of experts will discuss the evolution of the U.S.-China trading relationship, new policies and what the future holds.

Also on tap: the “new generation,” urbanization, wages and population growth.

Attendees will also learn about the level of competition between China and India for information-technology outsourcing.

Contact the World Trade Club at info@worldtradeclub.net or 206-686-3736 for more information.

The second event, “Developing a Marketing Strategy for India,” will take place Feb. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Entrepreneurs and executives with companies selling or considering doing business in india can learn from a panel of experts appearing via audio and visual feed from Mumbai.

The panel will feature entrepreneurs, U.S. Department of Commerce officials and legal experts.

Contact Sam Tsoming at 206-553-5615 extension 232 or Karl da Gama Campos at 206-256-6142 for additional information.

Twenty-two percent of Bellevue resident are Asian-American, with Indians representing a significant segment of the local professional workforce and entrepreneurs, according to the city.