TENTH ANNUAL U.S.-CHINA TRADE CONFERENCE
"Economic Landscape Post Global Recession"
Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 · Chicago Marriott Downtown, Chicago, Illinois USA
(Subject to Change)

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Significance of the Conference  •   While the rest of the world has experienced significant economic downturns, China continues to report an enviable annualized growth rate of approximately 8%. Will China overtake the U.S. as the economic powerhouse post the global recession?    •        Facing pressure internationally and externally, both the U.S. and China have turned to a more protective approach in their trade policies. The uncertainty and increases in import tariff and disputes will create unprecedented challenges to companies, particularly SME’s that are struggling to expand market overseas and manage cost through imports.  •        The economic stimulus packages by the U.S. and China might have jumpstarted the economy in the short run; however, the continued, uncontrolled investments in capital goods might lead to unstoppable excess capacity, particularly in China, which would have a much long lasting negative impact on the global economy.  •    Seizing the opportunities, Chinese companies are much more acquisitive. However, there are more talks than actions. How can both U.S. and Chinese companies create more opportunities and benefits from those cross border transactions?   Thursday, November 19    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.  Registration and Breakfast     8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks   The Honorable Edward Burke, Alderman and Chairman, Finance Committee, City Council of Chicago       8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Introduction: A Roller Coaster Ride of U.S.-China Trade – Past and Future   Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce; Mark S. Zolno, Esq., Conference Co-Chair and Chairman and Founder, Customs & International Trade Department, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Lou Longo, Conference Co-Chair and Partner, Global Services, Plante & Moran, PLLC       8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Morning Keynote: Navigating the Global Recession through a Global Strategy   Todd Teske, President & Chief Operating Officer, Briggs & Stratton Corporation     9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. State of the Global Economy and Real Impacts of Economic Stimulus. A Panel Discussion     Dr. Daniel G. Sullivan, Senior Vice President and Director of Economic Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Kevin Tan, Senior Vice President, Northern Trust; Moderator: Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break     10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Tax and Accounting Rules and Strategies for Operating in China in the Uncertain Global Order     Lou Longo, Partner, Global Services, Plante & Moran, PLLC     11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The ‘Tire War’ – A Precursor to a Change in U.S. Trade Relations with China?   Mark S. Zolno, Esq., Partner, Chairman and Founder, Customs & International Trade Department, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP       12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Executive Lunch and Keynote Speech   The Honorable Clayton Yeutter, Senior Advisor, Hogan & Hartson LLP and Former United States Secretary of Agriculture, Former United States Trade Representative, and Former Chair of the Republican National Committee     1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  Promote Economic & Trade Development through more Cooperation & Communication   Mr. Ma Yinfang, Vice Chairman of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce     1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Cross-Border Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Chinese Companies   Tim Manganello, CEO and Chairman, BorgWarner; Micheline Maynard, Senior Business Correspondent, The New York Times, and Author; Dr. Robert E. Martínez, Vice President Business Development, Norfolk Southern Corporation; Moderator: Dennis Cuneo, Senior Advisor, Casesa Shapiro Group LLC, Former Senior Vice President, Toyota Motor North America, and Automotive Advisor, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce       2:50 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Afternoon Keynote: Private Equity Trends in China   Thomas H. Quinn, Managing Principal, The Jordan Company, L.P.     3:35 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Coffee Break          3:50 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.  Finding an International Niche: Chinese Government Strategies for Regional Economic Development. Case Study: Changzhou     Shen Yilin, Director, Changzhou Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, Changzhou Municipal Government     4:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Northeast China as an Automotive Stronghold: Development and Opportunities. Case Study: Dalian   Liu Yan, Assistant Mayor, Dalian Municipal Government     4:25 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. Experiences of U.S. Companies Working with China in the Economic Storm. A Panel Discussion   Frank Mehwald, President and CEO, Atlantic Tool & Die Company; Ed Wajda, Vice President – International, Briggs & Stratton Corporation; Moderator: Senator Adlai Stevenson, Chairman, Midwest U.S.-China Association       5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Cocktail Reception Friday, November 20    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast     8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Strategy to Maximize Benefits through Supply Chain Management   Xianqin Lisa Wallace, Marketing Manager, UPS Supply Chain Solutions     8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Benefiting from the World’s Fastest Growing Consumer Markets. A Case Study: Navistar   Steven R. Hyde, VP, International Business Development, Navistar, Inc.     9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Coffee Break     9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. New Business Opportunities in China: Executive and Board Coaching   Michael W. Jalbert, Managing Director USA, MRI China Holdings LTD     10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Townhall Discussion – Conclusion and Looking Forward: Valuation of RMB; Rebate of VAT on Export of Manufactured Goods; Inbound Investments from China into the U.S.; Emerging Companies and Industries; Pulse on U.S.-China Business   Brian Taylor, Vice President, Asian Business Development and Operations, Anchor Danly Corporation; Moderator: Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce     11:30 a.m. Adjourns   Registration and Contact Information    Register Online    By Mail:    Please complete the attached registration form and return it along with a check payable to U.S.-China                    Chamber of Commerce with the appropriate fee or credit card information to:                U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce Attention: Trade Conference 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 630 Chicago, IL 60603 USA    By Fax:    Complete the registration form with your credit information and fax it to: (312)368-9922     Open Agenda and Registration Form Here (PDF format)    By Phone:    (312) 368-9911    By Email:    E-mail to info@usccc.org with information included in the registration form    Online:  Please Click here to register online Fees ($ in US) $545 Non-Members $445 Members of U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce $495 Customers of Corporate Sponsors; Members of Co-Organizers $50 10th Anniversary Special Discount for Previous USCCC Conference and Workshop Attendance $50 Early Registration Discount - Registration by November 4, 2009 $50 Group Discount - Three or more participants from the same organization  Registration Deadline   Enrollment is limited. Early enrollment is encouraged, and a discount is offered.    Please register on or before November 13, 2009. Location  Chicago Marriott Downtown 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-836-0100 • Fax: 312-836-6139 Accommodations   Chicago Marriott Downtown has reserved a block of rooms available for conference participants at a special rate   of $179 per night. For room information and reservations, please contact the hotel directly at (800)-228-9290 as soon   as possible. When reserving a room, be sure to mention that you are attending the Tenth Annual U.S.-China Trade   Conference. Refunds   A full refund, less a $100 per person administrative charge, will be made for cancellations by November 17, 2009.   You are welcome to send a substitute at any time, and if so, please inform our office as soon as possible.

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§      Dinner on November 19th 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 VERY LIMITED; PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.