On behalf of the whole organization of U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce, we wish
you Happy Holidays! May this joyful season bring you good health, good
fortune, and prosperity!
We would also like to show our deep appreciation for your support and look
forward to working with you in the year of 2010 and beyond.
To further our missions, our organization is taking several initiatives in
this New Year, and I am pleased to share with you the following:
Women's Executives Sub-Committee.
The purpose is to recognize the contribution of women's executives to
U.S.-China business and to promote the involvements of women in U.S.-China
trade and investment activities. While the Committee intends to become a
platform for networking, the focus will be 100% on business issues. It is open
to both men and women. The first organizational meeting will be in mid January
2010 with a plan to host an inaugural program in March. All programs will have
two primary elements: education and networking. If you are interested in
joining the Sub-Committee, please click on the following link:
Women's_Executive_Questionnaire,
download, complete, mark "Confidential," and return the Questionnaire to my
attention no later than January 5, 2010.
Young Ambassador Program
The purpose is to provide pre-college students, preferably juniors who are
about to apply for college admissions, with cross border business and culture
experience between the U.S. and China. This is to be accomplished through a
combination of educational sessions, cultural exchange, and internships by
taking advantage of the enormous network of USCCC. Unlike other programs,
USCCC Young Ambassador Program will emphasize on the business aspects, and all
participants will have the unique opportunity to intern in China. They will
also meet with government officials, business executives, and other young
leaders, with whom they will build friendship for many years to come. The
program will be run between six to eight weeks in July and August and will
cost about US$5,500 including international roundtrip and domestic China
airfares per participant. It will start in Chicago and conclude in Beijing.
Participants will be mentored by senior level executives and professionals
involved in international business. Although the program is under design, it
will comprise of:
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Orientation and briefing; cross cultural and intensive basic language
training; visit to a U.S. factory to get familiar with the U.S. safety and
work environment
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Internship in a Chinese (primarily light assembly for safety reason) factory
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Visit to the rural areas and the farms (certain restrictions apply due to
health concern)
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Meeting with local students in China
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Short term study at local Chinese universities
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Short term stay with a local Chinese family
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Banquets with government officials and business leaders
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Visit of the Shanghai World Expos 2010
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Tour of the Great Wall; Forbidden City before returning to the U.S.
At this time, two of our Directors, Mark Zolno, Esq., Chairman of Customs
Practice, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; and Tony Dickel, Chairman of MRI China;
have agreed to serve as mentors. Without a doubt, more executives will join in
to volunteer for this program. Still in formation, the following cities have
agreed to provide and/or host the Young Ambassadors: Changzhou; Xiaoshan (Hangzhou);
Fenghua and Beilun (Ningbo); and Gao Bei Dian (Beijing).
If your family or someone whom you know is interested in this program either
as a Young Ambassador or as a Mentor, , please click on the following link:
Young_Ambassador_Program_Participants.pdf, download, complete,
mark "Confidential," and return the Questionnaire to my attention no later
than January 31, 2010.
Upcoming Events
Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner. February 18, 2010, Chicago
Investment Forum: Changzhou Meets the U.S. - Opportunities in China Post
Economic Slowdown.
May, 2010, Chicago; May, 2010, Houston
U.S.-China-Japan-Korea Auto Parts Conference. TBA
Symposium on U.S.-China Mergers, Acquisitions, and Buyouts. TBA
Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Conference on China. TBA
Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop. Chicago, March 11, 2010
Additional information will be forwarded to you when available. Thank you very
much for your support and have a Great Holiday Season!
Best regards,
Siva Yam
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