FIFTH ANNUAL U.S.-CHINA TRADE CONFERENCE
(Registration not available after Nov 4 and 5, 2004)
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Significance of the Conference |
§ Critical Timing - global dilemma: "Rising Material Costs, Excess Capacity"
o Rapid expansion in manufacturing capacities in China; improved efficiency in the manufacturing process in the US and around the world
o Rising oil prices; extraordinary economic growth in China
o Consumers demand better products at lower prices despite rising material costs
§ December 2004- The Watershed-Post WTO: China will further open its market for foreign trade
§ Special opportunity to learn from over 20 practitioners and entrepreneurs plus hundreds of participants not just to survive but to excel in this global market which has become fiercely competitive
§ Unique design: highly focused, relevant to the most current economic situation, comprehensive conference with macro overview tips, nuts and bolts, and Case Study to provide a roadmap to minimize the number of missteps and to conduct cross-border business between the US and China successfully
§ Highly successful conference with result
§ "After attending his first conference in 2001, Frank realized the impact of China to future growth and responded accordingly. Atlantic Tool and Die now has six strategic partners in China and has over 120 new production stamping dies manufactured in Asia up to 170 inched in length requiring 880 tons, for his US stamping plants... Today, his company has grown into five plants in the US... is a Global Player in the automotive supply chain... one of the six best suppliers to Honda of America" Frank Mehwald, attendee of US-China Trade Conference 2001, 2002, and 2003 and Speaker for Trade Conference 2004
More Information About Registration and Accommodation
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Thursday, November 4, 2004 |
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7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Registration Begins and Continental Breakfast |
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8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
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The Honorable Edward Burke, Alderman and Chairman, Finance Committee, City Council of Chicago |
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8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
What Has Happened since Our First Conference Five Years Ago? |
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Mark S. Zolno, Esq., Partner, Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman , Conference Co-Chair |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
The Prospect of Oil Price and Its Impact on U.S.-China Supply Chain |
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Guy Cowan, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Shell Oil Company
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9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
A Quick Overview of China in 2003 & 2004 and Challenges for U.S. Companies Consumer Market, and Manufacturing Capabilities in Different Regions of China |
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Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce |
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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break
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10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Total Quality Control: From Suppliers to Customers. A Case Study: The Yum Brands – The Number One Fast Food in China |
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Joaquin Pelaez, Senior Vice President, Product Excellence, Yum Brands
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11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Exporting to China and Trend in Trade Compliance |
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David Dunbar, Esq., Partner, Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman
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11:45 a.m. –1:45 p.m. |
Luncheon and Keynote Address “Opportunities & Challenges for U.S. Companies to Trade With China” Ambassador Robert Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative (Invited)
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Thursday, November 4, 2004 |
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1:45 p.m. –2:00 p.m. |
Quick Tips: Business Etiquette – Dos and Don’ts Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce |
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2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
Challenges Facing US OEM Suppliers |
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Timothy R. Donovan Executive Vice President and Managing Director, International Group, Tenneco Automotive |
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2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
The Why and How of Private Companies Going Asia |
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Frank E. Mehwald, President, Atlantic Tool & Die |
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3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Coffee Break |
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3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Tax Strategies in a Volatile Economic Condition |
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Lili Zheng, Deputy Managing Partner, China Services Group, Deloitte
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4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Trade Finance, Repatriation of Profits in a More Open China TBA
Cocktail Reception |
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Friday, November 5, 2004 |
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7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. |
Logistics Management – How to Maximize the Efficiency through Modern Technology |
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John Fitzgerald, Vice President of Business Development, Consumer and Retail, UPS Supply Chain Solutions
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8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Attracting and Retaining Talented Staff in China |
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Chris Groocock, Regional Director- China, MRI Worldwide
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9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
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9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Selling to China – An Illusion or Disillusion? |
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The Hon. He Weiwen, International Commcerce Daily & Former Consul (Commerce) Consulate General of PRC in New York
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10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Nuts & Bolts in Setting Up Operations in China |
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Bruce Batten, President, Advantek, Inc. (invited)
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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
The Nuts and Bolts of Successful Trading Strategies: Finding Information; Protecting Intellectual Property Rights; Managing Relationship |
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A Panel Discussion: John C. Childs, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP; The Honorable Tian De You, Consul (Commerce), Chinese Consulate of PRC |
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12:00 p.m. |
Adjourns Mark S. Zolno, Esq. , Conference Co-Chair
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Additional Notes |
§ A Pre-Conference Get Acquainted cocktail Reception and Investment Forum, co-hosted by Xiaolan, Zhongshan, China is to be held from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 3, 2004
§ Dinner on Thursday, November 4, 2004 is not included. However, a ten course traditional Chinese dinner at a popular restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago will be served at $50.00 per person. Transportation to and from the restaurant will be arranged. Spaces are limited, and please indicate your interest on the registration form.
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