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An Investment Forum: “Changzhou Meets the Midwest” and a Dinner Reception (By Invitation Only)
   

    It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Changzhou Municipal Government and the Board of Directors of US-China Chamber of Commerce, to invite you to An Investment Forum: “Changzhou Meets the Midwest” and a Dinner Reception in Honor of the Visiting Delegation from Changzhou Municipal Government. This high level delegation will be led by The Honorable Fan Yanqing, Secretary, Changzhou CPC Committee, the most senior leader and The Honorable Han Jiuyun, Vice Mayor of Changzhou.  

    This exceptional event is to be held at the Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. This event is by invitation only. The Delegation will consist of over 20 members including some of the most prominent business and political leaders in China.

    Changzhou is located in the center of the Yangtze River Delta and the southern part of Jiangsu Province. Halfway between Shanghai and Nanjing, Changzhou and its neighboring cities, Suzhou and Wuxi, this area represents the most developed region in Jiangsu Province. As a cultural city with a history of 2,500 years in south of the Yangtze River, Changzhou is now covering an area of 4,375 square kilometers and has a population of 3.8 million people.  

    Changzhou is noted for its economic and cultural prosperity and social development. In 2007, its GDP reached RMB 188 billion (US$26 billion) with a GDP per capita of US$7,000. According to Forbes, Changzhou ranks No.11 among the Best Commercial Cities in China in 2007. Similarly, it ranks No.7 in the Nationwide Innovation Environment Campaign among the cities in China. 

    Changzhou has five key industries, which include a modern manufacture industry, an electronic and IT industry, a new material, new energy & environmental protection industry, and a bio-pharmaceutical industry. There are more than 5,500 foreign companies in Changzhou, which include some of the Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Texas Instruments, Goodyear; Saint-Gobain, Veolia Waters, and Auchan from France; Bosch, Man Turbo and Metro from Germany; Hitachi, Toshiba, Komatsu, Denso, Bridgestone and Nippon Steel from Japan; and Hyundai Heavy Industry from the Republic of Korea. 

    Changzhou boasts an excellent education system and scientific research institutes, enjoys the reputation of “the ancient community of scholarship and modern metropolis of innovation”. As the earliest and largest vocational training center in China, Changzhou Science and Education Town, has 80,000 students whose majors are mechanical, electronic, software, and chemical engineering, accounting, management, and foreign languages.

    The Delegation has a very busy agenda in the US, and we deeply appreciate that they take the time to come to Chicago to get acquainted with the business community. In addition to the Delegation, a number of US companies including GE Medical and Peoria Tube Forming Corp. will also join in the program to share their first hand experience in doing business in that part of the world. 

    I hope that you will come to join me on this special occasion, and if anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me at 312-368-9030. Without a doubt, I would consider it a personal privilege if I would be contacted to that effect. Please RSVP as soon as possible but before or on Friday, May 2.

 

Siva Yam, CPA, CFA

President

U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
 

 

Cross Cultural And Language Training Workshop

    This very popular workshop will be held at the Union League Club of Chicago in Chicago on April 30, Wednesday. The workshop will be updated and revised. Confirmed instructors include Siva Yam, CPA, CFA; Dr. Rick Mao, Dean at Elgin Community College; Andy Rice, Senior Vice President, The Jordan Company and a Director of USCCC; and Ed Wadja, Senior Vice President, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicle. Although trade and investment activities between the US and China have increased substantially and many US businessmen have traveled to China regularly, it seems that cultural gap continues to exist and has hardly been narrowed. Many executives believe that they know both cultures well; however, this may prove otherwise when it comes to negotiation and management of a business in China. Culture is dynamic, intangible, but yet essential in conducting successful cross border transactions. Everyone’s experience is unique, and this workshop will look at the Chinese culture from different angles but on a common foundation. Additional information will become available shortly.

    The China of today is arguably only 30 years old as it traces its modern root to the country’s economic reform started in 1978. And yet, for a country that has once dominated the world with over 3,500 years of history, it is important that we understand how Chinese tradition interacts with its modern economic oriented culture.
    Consultants say that guanxi (relationship) is everything in China and that they are the right people to help you build relationships. The reality is that if you walk into China with $100 million in cash, you will have the relationships overnight. Despite all the lip service paid to long term relationships, if money is not flowing into a new relationship within a reasonable period of time, most of the relationships will dissipate. Ironically, without the right relationships, most foreign companies will tend to have more difficulty in succeeding in China.
    This highly condensed one day program will guide you through the historical development of China, give you the essential tips of building relationships in China, and examine the reality of business practice in China. The program will also introduce you to the basic Chinese language including both spoken and written, which can be very useful in making a trip to China. Further, in a country where symbolism is paramount, poor mannerism and protocol will make negotiation difficult. Accordingly, this program will address those issues and give some insider tips how to avoid and handle embarrassing situations.
    Further information will become available shortly. As spaces are very limited, please register at your earliest convenience.
 

Setting Up And Operating A Business in China Workshop

    On April 29, Tuesday we will conduct a workshop in helping US companies to set up and managing a business in China. This workshop is built on a very successful program: “Setting Up Operations in China” that was held a couple of years ago and will strive to provide the corporate executives with tools and tips in evaluating various options in setting up operations in China, selecting sites, structuring the deals, and most importantly implementing a winning strategy. Many US companies spend an enormous number of hours and resources in designing exotic, complicated corporate structures for simple operations in China. Some spend tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in upfront expenses for an investment of only a million dollars or so. The set up cost (excluding travel expenses) alone accounts for 10-20% of the investment. Further, in implementing the strategy, many companies lack an in-depth understanding of the culture and business practice in China. Most of them get a distorted view and are unable to control cost, generate revenues, and collect receivables. Instructors for this workshop will come from various industries with varied experiences in doing business in China. Through a highly interactive one day workshop, both instructors and attendees will share their own experience and learn from one another.

    It is important that the initial setup of a business in China has to be correct since it will have a long term impact on the corporation. Although the ever-changing laws and regulations have now made it easier to set up or acquire a business in China, a few missteps will make the process lengthy, burdensome, and costly.
    The Workshop will not only deal with the mechanics in setting up operations in China but also address the human aspect of such engagement. Getting work done is more than just filing the papers correctly.
    Once a business is set up, it is essential that the management has a system to run and monitor the operation. There are subtle differences between the two countries in culture, business practice, and commercial and social constraints. Failure to recognize the differences will make the operations less successful. This workshop will give an overview of some of the common misconceptions about operating a business in China and simultaneously give the participants practical advice to this effect.


• Trade Delegation to Canton Fair (China Import And Export Fair).

    Last year, we have signed an Agreement with The Honorable Wang Junwen, Vice President of China Import and Export Fair, for our cooperation. We are in the process of forming a delegation to attend the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair from April 15 to 20. The purpose is to showcase American products and technologies to help our members and US companies to export to China. With one of the world’s largest markets and fastest growing economies, China now represents one of the fastest growing markets for US products. As China is keen to narrow the trade gap between the US and China, this will provide ample opportunities for US companies with good technologies. With the support of the most senior leaders of the Canton Fair, which include The Honorable Huang Huahua, Governor of Guangdong and President of China Export and Import Fair and The Honorable Wang Junwen, USCCC is in a unique position to help US companies in expanding into the Chinese market. For those who are interested, please contact Mai Hoang at 312-368-9029 or maihoang@usccc.org as soon as possible.
 

• Business Luncheon: "Toyota's Transformation from Importer to a Leading Manufacturer in North America"

    On March 17, Monday, in conjunction with The Japan America Society of Chicago, with the support of The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago and Chicago Asia-Pacific Group, US-China Chamber of Commerce will co-host a luncheon featuring Dennis Cuneo, Esq., Executive Advisor and General Counsel to Toyota Boshouku America. Cost for attending this program is $50 for members and $60 for non-members—lunch is included. It will be held at the Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza, #621, Chicago, IL 60611.
    Mr. Cuneo will discuss Toyota Motor’s strategy in the US. The topic: “Toyota’s Transformation from Importer to a Leading Manufacturer in North America” will prove to be timely as Toyota is now one of the two largest car companies in the world with China emerging as the world’s potentially largest market. Increasing localization has become critically important in the success of sales and marketing. This program will give an insight of why and how Toyota is localizing its operations in the US. Space are limited, please register as soon as possible. A RSVP is hereby enclosed.
    - Toyota Agenda
    - Toyota Registration Form

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION.

    On February 12, Tuesday, we shall be celebrating the Year of the Rat in Chicago. A traditional 10 course Chinese dinner will be served. Venue is to be determined. The Honorable Huang Ping, Consul General and other Consuls from the Consulate General  of the People’s Republic have been invited, and Dr. Bill Testa, Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago is confirmed to give a review and forecast of the world economy. Invitation will be sent out in the second week of January 2008. As spaces are extremely limited, please register as soon as possible.
Download Invitation and RSVP Form


Executive Briefing for the China International Industry Fair. Janurary 18, 2008, Chicago
     It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Shanghai Foreign Economic Relation & Trade Commission, The Consulate General of the PRC in Chicago, and US-China Chamber of Commerce to invite you to an Executive Briefing for the Visiting Delegation led by Wang Qingjiang, Division Chief of the Trade Promotion Division of the Commission for the China International Industry Fair. This event will be held on January 18, Friday, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Mid America Club in Chicago. This event is BY INVITATION ONLY. I hope that you will join us on this special occasion. We look forward to seeing you on January 18. Spaces are limited to only 20 participants. Please accept our late invitation, and RSVP at your earliest convenience by contacting our office at (312) 368-9911.


China International Auto Parts Expo, China-U.S. Auto Parts Economic & Trade Forum. November 29 to December 1, 2007. Beijing, China.

Eighth Annual US-China Trade Conference. October 25th and 26th, 2007. Chicago.

Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop. Monday. September 10, 2007, Chicago.

China Import and Export Fair: An Investment Forum and Dinner Reception.  September 12, 2007. Chicago
  It is my pleasure to invite you to our popular Cross Cultural and Language Workshop, which is to be   held on Monday, September 10th, Monday, from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm at the Union League Club of Chicago. The cost for attending is $495 including breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and conference materials.

  Consultants say that guanxi (relationship) is everything in China and that they are the right people to help you build relationships. The reality is if you walk into China with $100 million in cash, you will have the relationships overnight. Despite all the lip service paid to long term relationships, if money is not flowing into a new relationship within a reasonable period of time, most of the relationship will dissipate. Ironically, without the right relationships, most foreign companies will tend to have a smaller chance to succeed in China. This popular Cross Cultural and Language Workshop has been revised to discuss some of the common misconceptions of conducting business in China. The highly condensed one day program will guide you through the historical development of China, give you the essential tips of making your business partners in China feel comfortable of doing business with you, and examine the reality of business practice in China. A session on the dos and don’ts in trading with China is added, and real life examples will be used for discussion purposes. The program will also introduce you to the basic Chinese language including both spoken and written. This session will not drill on the mechanics of pronunciations, which we will design a separate program on learning Chinese if there is a demand. However, some of the essential words and phrases such as “ganbei” (干杯) – cheers/bottoms up, ”pengyou, buyao kaide taikuai, anquan diyi” (朋友,不要开得太快,安全第一) – friend, please don’t drive too fast, safety first and etc. will be taught during this exercise.

  Although we understand that learning a culture will take time; however, we believe that this workshop will give you the tools to avoid some of the common mistakes that may have a negative impact on your business activities in China. A program is hereby attached. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience but no later than Friday, September 7th. We look forward to seeing you and to have a successful workshop. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 312-368-9030.
 

THIRD MIDWEST MANUFACTURERS’ CONFERENCE ON CHINA SERIES. June 28th, 2007 Chicago.

“How Do Midwest Manufacturers Turn Challenges into Opportunities?”

·  Timeliness: China has reported unprecedented record trade surplus. Despite a concerted effort to reverse the trend, it seems that China is on the way to report another record year. With an unstoppable economic growth and continued unchecked capital expansion in China, it seems that there is a perpetual increase in energy and raw material cost. Midwest manufacturers face not only challenges from overseas competition but also rising energy and raw material cost complicated by the inability to pass the cost increase to their customers.

·  Practicality: All speakers are practitioners primarily from the manufacturing sectors. They have experienced the same challengers, and many of them have turned those challenges into opportunities.

·  Uniqueness and Highly Focused: The Conference emphasizes on actual case study. Participants and speakers are highly selected primarily from the Midwest manufacturing sector.

·  Objectivity: The program addresses various relevant issues from different angles and fosters unbiased, neutral, to the point discussions. All speakers are encouraged to share their first hand experience and express their own opinions.

·  Solution Oriented: There are many answers to a single question. While the Conference does not purport to provide a solution to some of the challenges that Midwest manufacturers are facing, the Conference strives to provide insiders’ insight on what possible solutions are available.

 

Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop. May 10, 2007, Thursday, Chicago

·  Successful business transactions require mutual trust and the willingness of both parties to accommodate each other’s commercial needs in light of the specific social, legal, and cultural constraints under the specific circumstances of the transactions. USCCC cross-cultural training programs in the US introduces to the American businessmen the social and cultural elements in doing business in China. While we understand that learning a culture will take time and an concerted effort, the program is designed to focus on the macro aspects as well as minute details in certain critical aspects of the dos and don’ts of dealing with the Chinese. The macro aspect of the program will give participants an overview of the building blocks of the Chinese culture, on which, they can deepen their understanding of the culture quickly. The micro aspect will give participants a hands-on tool, with which, they will avoid unnecessary mistakes and create goodwill with their Chinese counterparts. In addition, the program will introduce basic Putonghua and frequently used words and phrases in doing business in China.

·  Through a series of highly interactive class sessions, participants will learn how to identify the cross-cultural factors that can lead to faux pas and misunderstandings. They will have a chance to practice certain business protocol such as presenting business cards, dining, drinking, conversing, and others.

·  After attending a USCCC cross cultural seminar, participants will:

·   Have a better understanding of the values, behaviors and attitudes encountered in China, and the impact of such values have on their business.

·   Be equipped to choose the right techniques for dealing with cultural and business issues effectively.

·   Enhance their ability to interact with people from China socially and professionally to build a trusting relationship which is essential to the success of conducting business.

 

Seventh Annual US-China Trade Conference, Chicago, November 9-10, 2006.

·   Critical time.  Growing at 11.3% annually in the second quarter of 2006, China’s economy accelerated at its fastest in more than a decade.  The surge in its economic growth was primarily a result of trade record trade surplus and continued investments in fixed assets.  While it is unclear whether the current growth is sustainable, it is clear that China, which will likely account for 10% of the world trade in 2007, has become a manufacturing center as well as a potential market for US goods.  US companies continue facing the dilemma: “Is China a Threat or an Opportunity?”

·   US Companies are in Crossroads.  Most Fortune 500 Firms have been in China for many years.  The advent of technologies, in particular, internet, which have made radical redistribution of production across the globe, are forcing many small to medium sized companies to venture into a business world that is dramatically different from theirs with unknowns, uncertainties, and anxiety.

·   5th Year into WTO.  2006 marks the 5th Anniversary of China’s admission to the WTO.  As China continues to pursue an open economy, its ever-changing regulations, practice, and business culture pose unique challenges for US companies that are seeking to conduct successful business ventures in China.

·   Unique Design.  There is no specific rule in conducting successful US-China trades; this Conference will address various relevant issues from a wide variety of angles.  This event consists of both technical analysis and actual case studies.

   US-China Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, non-political, independent organization supported primarily by small to medium sized corporations with no government support. Over 90% of our members are US companies, and most of our constituents are manufacturers. We have worked with them in addressing various issues regarding US-China trade and investment activities to help them to stay competitive. I sincerely hope that you will join us on this exceptional occasion. Spaces are limited; please register as soon as possible ($545 and discounts are offered under certain circumstances.) If you have any questions regarding this Conference or any suggestions, I would consider it a personal privilege if you would contact me at 312-368-9911 or sivayam@usccc.org (website: www.usccc.org) at your convenience.  More ...

Shangri-La Hotel Reception

USCCC co-hosted a Leadership Lunch and Executive Briefing with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts at the Mid America Club on June 5, 2006. Mr. Martin F. Waechter, Director of Marketing along with General Managers from various Shangri-La properties in Asia joined in this exceptional event to get acquainted with USCCC members and guests. During the reception, Shangri-la announced that together with the developer, Teng & Associates, Inc., they will open a Shangri-La Hotel in Chicago in 2008. Mr. Waechter also discussed the current development of China as well as Shangri-La’s strategies in the 21st Century. To illustrate the growth in China, he pointed out that in 2020, 250 cities in China will have a population of over a million A copy of Mr. Waechter’s speech can be obtained at http://usccc.org/main/speech/Shangri-la.htm

Lunch in Honor of Nanjing Delegation

On July 9, 2006, USCCC co-hosted a Leadership Lunch with The People’s Government of Nanjing in honor of a delegation led by the Honorable Jin Daoqiang, Vice Mayor. Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu Province and is site, in which, Ford Motor is building its second plant in China. In addition, according to various reports, Nanjing Auto, which has recently acquired MG Rover, will build an auto plant in Oklahoma. USCCC plans to lead a delegation primarily of US auto parts suppliers at the invitation of Party Secretary Luo Zhijun, the most senior leader in Nanjing, in fourth quarter of 2006 or first quarter of 2007. For those who are interested in participating in the delegation, please contact Mai Hoang at 312-368-9029.
 

Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop. March 16, Thursday, Chicago
                  (Register Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop Here)


•    Topics: A Brief History of China; The Lay of Land; Structure of Chinese Government; Ethnics and
      Religions; A General View of the Culture; Protocol; Dos and Don’ts; Art of Gift Giving;
      Introduction to Chinese written and spoken language; Practicing Puotonhua; Protocol; Living in
      China and Culture Shock (Subject to Changes)

     Instructors: Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President of USCCC; Dr. Rick Mao, Dean Elgin Community
      College; John Clark, President, Alliant Energy (China).

    Fees: $395 (members); $495 (non-members)

    Detailed Agenda and Registration Form will be Available on February 15.

 

China-US Business Forum. February 14 & 15, Tuesday & Wednesday, Beijing

      A small delegation from US-China Chamber of Commerce will attend this two days conference in
Beijing. The event is organized by the China General Chamber of Commerce and the People’s
Daily. The Conference fee is $500 excluding lodging and transportation. For those who are
interested, please contact our office as soon as possible. Subject to the number of delegation and
confirmation, a private meeting with a very senior leader might be arranged.
 



Ningbo Portman Plaza Grand Opening, February 25, Saturday, Ningbo, Zhejiang

      We will lead a small delegation to attend the Grand Opening Ceremony of Ningbo Portman Plaza,
an ultra luxury hotel/commercial/residential complex designed by an affiliate of the renown American architect, Jack Portman. It is anticipated that over 1,000 guests will be attending. For those who are interested, please contact our office as soon as possible.

 

Annual Chinese New Year Dinner Reception. February 9, Thursday, Chicago

A dinner reception in celebration of the Year of the Dog was held on February 9, 2006, Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the House of Fortune Restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago. We are grateful that Consul General and Mrs. Xu Jinzhong, Deputy Consul General Tang Ying, along with other consuls were joining us on this very popular event. In addition, Dr. William Testa, VP at the Federal Reserve Bank returned to comment on the outlook of the economy.
 

 

Sixth Annual US-China Trade Conference, Chicago, November 10-11, 2005.
                            See the details and registration Form from here

On behalf of the whole organization of United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce I am pleased to invite you to our Sixth Annual US-China Trade Conference, which is to be held on November 10 and 11 in Chicago

The timing of this event is crucial as most US companies, particularly manufacturers, are facing unprecedented challenges both domestically and internationally. While there is sign that the US economy is rebounding, we are also experiencing an unstoppable increase in raw material cost, to some extent driven by the energy price; continual excess capacity in certain industries, particularly those in the commodity type products; persistent price pressure from consumers and customers who demand for better quality products but yet are looking for lower prices; and increasing hostile international trade environment coupled with uncertain state of the world. Although this Conference does not purport to offer a solution, it will address those issues from a variety of angles by a number of practitioners who are in the arena dealing with those challenges day in and day out.

US-China trade, unavoidably, has become a critical factor in determining how we can stay competitive in this global economy. This Conference, specifically, is structured to help us objectively look at various strategies and to give corporate executives an opportunity to meet in one place to share their experiences.

US-China Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, non-political, independent organization supported primarily by small to medium sized corporations with no government support. Over 90% of our members are US companies, and most of our constituents are manufacturers. We have worked with them in addressing various issues regarding US-China trade and investment activities to help them to stay competitive. I sincerely hope that you will join us on this exceptional occasion. Spaces are limited; please register as soon as possible ($545 and discounts are offered under certain circumstances.) If you have any questions regarding this Conference or any suggestions, I would consider it a personal privilege if you would contact me at 312-368-9911 or sivayam@usccc.org (website: www.usccc.org) at your convenience.  More ...

 

Dalian Investment Forum and Cocktail Reception Led by Mayor Xia Deren on Wednesday, September 21

BY INVITATION ONLY. For more information, please contact our office at 312-368-9911 or email to info@usccc.org

 

Cross Cultural and Language Workshop, August 5, 2005
(See The Registration From And Conference Details, Chicago)

USCCC cross-cultural training programs help to bridge gaps for business people who have a need to interact with Chinese, and the program explores the social, political, economic and cultural elements necessary to conducting successful cross border business transactions through a series of highly interactive class sessions.

Participants will learn how to identify the cross-cultural factors that can lead to faux pas and misunderstandings, and they will learn the dos and don’ts of doing business in China.

After attending a USCCC cross cultural seminar, participants will:
 
o Have a better understanding of the values, behaviors and attitudes encountered in China, and the impact of such values have on their business.
 
o Be equipped to choose the right techniques for dealing with cultural and business issues effectively.
 
o Enhance their ability to interact with people from China socially and professionally to build a trusting relationship which is essential.

 

SECOND MIDWEST MANUFACTURERS' CONFERENCE ON CHINA SERIES
"What Have Midwest Manufacturers Done to Stay Competitive in this Global Market?"

                   (See The Registration From And Conference Details, Chicago, July 28, 2005)
It is my pleasure to invite you to our Second Midwest Manufacturers’ Conference, which is to be held on Thursday, July 28 in Chicago Marriott Downtown. There have been a lot of changes since we hosted our First Midwest Manufacturers’ Conference. For instance, many of the provisions contained in the Agreement when China was admitted to the WTO have been phased in such as the elimination of quota for textile. China continues to be the fastest growing economy and the world’s largest construction site. As the only country, arguably in the history of mankind, that has consistently invested over half of its GDP in fixed assets primarily in the manufacturing facilities, China has become a formidable competitor in the world’s arena. Given the current increasing competition from overseas, many US manufacturers are forced to evaluate various alternatives to stay competitive.

The Second Midwest Conference will examine how some of the Midwest Manufacturers formulate their corporate strategy and how they implement such strategies. The program will also discuss the common mistakes that we observe when working with US companies in their strategy and operations in China. Speakers are all practitioners, many of them were past attendees of our First Conference who began incorporating China into their strategy just a few years ago. I hope that you will take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to join us to examine how Midwest Manufacturers can stay competitive. Information on the program is hereby attached, and I would consider it a personal privilege if I would be contacted to answer any questions that you might have. We look forward to a successful conference.

Registration and Contact Information

Online:   Click here "Second Midwest Conference Registration" and complete the form.

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: Second Midwest Conference
               *55 West Monroe Street, Suite 630         *Chicago, IL 60603 USA

By Fax:  Complete the Registration Form with your credit card information and fax it to:
                (312) 368-9922

By Phone: (312) 368-9911

E-Mail: E-mail to info@usccc.org with information on the Registration Form.


 

US-China Automotive Conference. Detroit.  June 16, 2005
     
(See The Registration From And Conference Details)
It is our pleasure to invite you to the U.S.-China Automotive Conference Series, which is to be held on June 16, 2005 at the Marriott Detroit Southfield in Southfield, MI. The one day conference will feature speakers with on-the-ground experience in the automotive industry. They will address a variety of topics including their first-hand experience in dealing with the challenges posed by the ever increasing globalization as well as the increasing significance of China. Automobile part suppliers are continually asked by their customers about their strategies concerning China. The Conference will focus on various alternative strategies pursued by US Corporations from actual case studies and solutions implemented by those manufacturers. The event will also discuss various operational issues as techniques to successfully cope with the difficulties manufacturers are facing today.

Registration and Contact Information

Online:   Click "U.S.-China Automotive Conference Registration" and complete the form.

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: U.S.-China Automotive Conference
               *55 West Monroe Street, Suite 630         *Chicago, IL 60603 USA

By Fax:  Complete the Registration Form(PDF) with your credit card information and fax it to:
                (312) 368-9922

By Phone: (312) 368-9911

E-Mail: E-mail to info@usccc.org with information on the Registration Form(PDF).


 

Hunan Govenor Seminar Invitation. Chicago. June 14, 2005

It is my pleasure to invite you to an Investment Forum for the Visiting Business and Government Delegation from Hunan Province Led by the Honorable Yu Youjun, Executive Vice Governor. The program will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005. The Delegation will consist of 23 members representing some of the most senior governmental and business leaders in Hunan Province with industries in AUTOMOTIVE, METAL, FINANCE, MINERALS, AND ENTERTAINMENT. This unusual occasion will offer US companies and professionals to learn more about the business opportunities in Hunan as well as to get acquainted with some of the most important decision makers in that part of the country. Hunan, the birthplace of Chairman Mao, has a population of over 63 million and is strategically located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, with the Dongting Lake situated on the north. It is a very important center for agriculture and minerals. With the rise of China as a manufacturing center, Hunan has become industrialized. For instance, Mitsubishi Motors along with other Fortune 500 corporations have joint ventures in Hunan. Leader of the Delegation, The Honorable Yu Youjun, is one of the most progressive political leaders in Asia. Before his current appointment, he was formerly Mayor of Shenzhen, one of the most economically developed cities in China. I trust that during his leadership, Hunan’s industrial development will accelerate, and I urge you to come to join us to take advantage of the opportunities that could be offered by Hunan and its leaders. Attendance is by invitation only, and due to limited spaces, please register as soon as possible.

Click to see the invitation and registration form

 

Opening of US-China Chamber of Commerce in Ningbo, Zhejiang.  June 8, 2005


On behalf of the whole organization of US-China Chamber of Commerce, I have much pleasure in announcing the opening of our Liaison Office in Ningbo, Zhejiang on June 8, 2005, which will coincide with the Grand Opening of the 7th Zhejiang Investment & Trade Symposium and the 4th China International Consumer Goods Fair. With the support of the government of Yinzhou District, Ningbo, USCCC Liaison Office will be housed at the Administrative Complex of the Ningbo Mingzhou Industrial Zone. The Administrative Complex will be equipped with state of the art meeting facilities including a VIP meeting room, a theater/auditorium, a number of conference rooms, a gymnasium, several dining facilities, various government offices including the tax bureau, licensing offices, and other.

The Office will allow USCCC to better serve its members and the business community in the areas whereby there have been significant industrial growth. The region is known for textile, plastics, molds, precision casting, home appliances, stationeries, and other will provide USCCC members with ample business opportunities. In addition to opening its Ningbo office, USCCC is currently evaluating various options in opening additional offices in various parts of China, which may include Hangzhou, Zhongshan, Shunde and other.

We would also like to extend invitation to all of you to join us on the celebration of our office as well as to those two important trade exhibitions in Ningbo from June 8 to 10. The event will include private meetings with some of the senior leaders in Zhejiang and from various parts of the world including Hong Kong, attendance to the two trade exhibitions, various dinner receptions, a private cocktail reception hosted by USCCC, and visits to some of the factories.

For further information, please contact Mai Hoang at 312-368-9029 or email maihoang@usccc.org.

Siva Yam, CPA, CFA
President

 

Asia Society Southern California annual Dinner, June 8, 2005
                     "Asia's Impact on Our Lives"

Wednesday, June 8, 2005  / Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 6:00 pm / Dinner and Program 7:00 pm
Millennium Biltmore Hotel / 506 South Grand Avenue / Los Angeles / Black-tie optional

Keynote Address: Youjun Yu, Executive Deputy Governor, Hunan Province
                           and Former Mayor of Shenzhen

 

 

Tianjin & Chicago Business Leaders Economic & Trade Exchange Symposium
  Hosted by Chin a Star Media Corp. & Jerry R. Mitchell and Associates Inc.
                                          April 30, 2005

Attendee:
Tianjin delegation
Chicago PRC Commercial Consul Tian Deyou, Consul Liang Gang and vice Consul Wang Weijia
Chicago Minority Business Development Council
US-China Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Chinese American Assoc. of Great Chicago
Tianjin Chamber of Commerce
Members of Jerry Mitchell and Associates Inc.

 

Luncheon in Honor of The Honorable HAN ZHENG, Mayor of Shanghai on April 5
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It is our pleasure, on behalf of various collaborating organizations,to invite you to a Luncheon in Honor of The Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, which is to be held on April 5, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL. An RSVP form is hereby attached for your information. As a member of USCCC, you are eligible to attend the event at Member Rate of $40.

As you are well aware of, Shanghai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a population of approximately 18-20 millions. The real estate value in Shanghai has skyrocketed, and some even characterize that “there are more cranes in Shanghai than the rest of the world”. Mayor Han, who was elected mayor of Shanghai in February 2003 and is currently a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee, will discuss how Shanghai and the US, in particular, Chicago could further cooperation.

I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to join us on this special occasion.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 312-368-9911 or download registration from.

With best regards

Siva Yam, CPA, CFA
President

Executive Briefing and A Dinner with Consul General at the Consulate General of PRC in Chicago.  March 2, 2005. 
(By Invitation Only - priority will be given to Members in the Chairman’s Circle and Corporate Sponsors).

 

A Dinner Reception in Celebration of the Year of the Rooster

Dr. William Testa, Senior Economist and Vice President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
“Economic Outlook and Opportunities for US Companies in 2005 and Beyond”

Tuesday, February 15, 2005   5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

House of Fortune Restaurant
2407 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

The Fifth Annual US-China Trade Conference held on Thursday and Friday, November 4th and 5th at the Marriott, Chicago Downtown.

 

Over 20 speakers commented on a variety of subjects. The focus on this year’s conference was “US-China Trade Strategy in the “Excess Capacity, Rising Material Costs” Era. Conference Proceeding is available for purchase.


USCCC, in cooperation with several cities in China and US companies, will host two Investment Forums addressing some of the issues in foreign direct investments in China.
On Tuesday, October 26, Jordon Industries, The People’s government of Shunde and USCCC will be hosting a Seminar / Cocktail Reception for Shunde, one of the four major manufacturing towns in Guangdong and known for the home appliance and other light manufacturing industries. Find more details here.

 


USCCC, in cooperation with several cities in China and US companies, will host two Investment Forums addressing some of the issues in foreign direct investments in China. On Tuesday, October 26, Jordon Industries, The People’s government of Shunde and USCCC will be hosting a Seminar / Cocktail Reception for Shunde, one of the four major manufacturing towns in Guangdong and known for the home appliance and other light manufacturing industries. Find more details here.
Featured speakers will include executives from Jordan Industries, Whirlpool / Tyco (invited), and Chief Executive from Shunde. On Wednesday, November 3, The People’s government of Xiaolan and USCCC will be hosting a Seminar / Dinner for Xiaolan, Zhongshan, one of the major manufacturing towns in Guangdong known for light manufacturing industries including audio/video, castor, lock and others. Speakers will include executives from some US companies with operations in Xiaolan and Chief Executive from that city. Attendance is by invitation only, which will be sent out when they become available. Meanwhile, please save those dates.
United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce and Jordan Industries, Inc. Cordially Invites You to
A Seminar and Reception In Honor of The People's Government of Shunde"Manufacturing in the Pearl River Delta Region of China"
Speakers
The Hon. Zhou Tian Ming, Chief Executive of Shunde
Stanley R. Day, Jr., President and CEO, SRAM Corporation
John W. Jordan װ, Chairman and CEO, Jordan Industries, Inc.
Thomas H. Quinn, President, Jordan Industries, Inc.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004

 

TRADE MISSION FOR THE LIGHTING INDUSTRY October 16 – 25
US-China Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political member support organization headquartered in Chicago, is planning to organize a Trade Mission to attend The China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair 2004 in Zhongshan, China, which is about two hours away from Hong Kong, from October 18 to 23 this year.

We are making this special trip because this every-other-year lighting show is one of the largest in the world. Guzhen, the unofficial lighting industry capital of China, is the home of many lighting companies in China. According to the organizers of the program, over 500,000 visitors attended the Fair two years ago,

  and the total transaction volume was 6.82 billion RMB or US$800 million. About half was domestically related. It is anticipated that about 700 exhibitors will be at the Fair this year. 

 

We shall be hosting A Traditional Chinese Dinner in Celebration of National Day of PRC and Mid Autumn Festival and in Honor of the Arrival of The Hon. Tang Ying, Deputy Consul General of PRC in Chicago.
The dinner will be held at the House of Fortune Restaurant in Chinatown, on Friday, October 8 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Deputy Consul General Tang Ying will be there to get acquainted with the community in the Midwest and also to give a short overview of the current state of China. Invitation will be sent out shortly; meanwhile, please save the date and contact our office to pre-register for the event as spaces will be very limited.
 

 


It is my pleasure to invite you a special luncheon program, which is hosted by Asia Society and co-sponsored by a number of organizations and US-China Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held on Friday, September 24, from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California. The Special Guest Speaker will be The Honorable Shi Guangsheng, former Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) (now Ministry of Commerce) and current Member of the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress (NPC). Minister Shi also serves as Vice Chairman of the NPC’s Finance and Economic Committee.
During his tenure as Minister of MOFTEC from 1998 to 2002, Minister Shi worked frequently with Ambassador Charlene Barshevsky, U.S. Trade Representative to discuss various trade issues. He also headed the negotiations that ultimately led to China's joining the WTO in 2001. In this special program, Minister Shi will comment on current China-US trade relations.
As a sponsoring organization, USCCC will extend to its members and guests the privilege to attend the event at Asia Society member rates, and I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity. RSVP form is hereby enclosed.
Due to a very busy schedule, I personally may or may not be able to attend this outstanding event. However, I am sure that the program will be an exceptional one. I am glad that USCCC has recently expanded the scope of its services and programs in other parts of the US and China, and I thank you so much for your kind support.
 

 

Series II - Understanding the Chinese Market and Selling to China (September 9, 2004)
Chicago (Tentatively and Subject to Change) - $595.00 Per Person ($445 For Member)


• An Overview of the China Consumption Market
• Introducing a New Product to China: Case Study
• Licensing Products to the Chinese Market: Case Study
• Selling in a highly Regulated Market: Case Study
• The Legal Aspect of Selling in China
• The Tax and Accounting of Selling to China
• Credit Terms and Accounts Receivable Management
• Market Analysis and Advertising Strategy
• Managing Guanxi(Public Relations, Government Relations)
- A Panel Discussion
• Conclusion and Adjournment
We are very pleased to announce that the following instructors have confirmed their availability:
Mark Jaeger, VP & General Counsel, Jockey – Trademark Licensing; New Direct Distribution Opportunities; Clouds on the Horizon

William Thomas, VP, ASI Robicon – Introducing a New Product to China

John Clarke, Manager, Alliant Energy Int’l – Selling in a Highly Regulated Market and Negotiating with the Chinese Partners

John Childs, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal – Legal Issues Encountered in Doing Business in China

Liang (Frank) Xu, International Tax Manager, Deloitte – Tax and Accounting Strategies

John Nevell, Regional Manager, SBA – Export Finance
The number of participants will be very limited to encourage discussion and participation, and I hope that you will join us on this special event. The Workshop will be held from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm at the Union League Club of Chicago on Thursday, September 9.
 

 


Cross Cultural And Language Workshop 
It is our pleasure to invite you to a Cross-Cultural Training Workshop, which is to be held on August 26, 2004. We have received numerous requests for cross-cultural training as it pertains to doing business in China, and as a result we are instituting a series of workshops focused on bridging gaps for people that interact with China, such as business transferees and their families and the employees of global companies In highly interactive sessions, participants will explore the social, political, economic and cultural elements necessary to conducting successful cross-border business transactions.  The workshop will help participants identify the cross-cultural factors that can lead to misunderstandings, and will teach basic language skills to assist in dealing with everyday situations in China.
 

Cross Cultural and
Language Workshop
(August 26, 2004)

Registration Fee (includes breakfast and lunch): $445-Members;$495-Non-Members
Please register on or before August 24, 2004 • Workshop will be held at Union League Club of Chicago
 


A Seminar and Cocktail Reception  
“China Legal Issues Update: Foreign Investments, Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Dispute Resolution”, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 29,  The Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois  
 

 


Doing Business In China Workshop Three Series 
Series I - Understanding China and Working with the Manufacturers, June 2
Series I - Understanding China and Working with the Manufacturers, June 2 Wednesday, Chicago (Tentatively and Subject to Change) - $545.00 Per Person($100 Discount Per Member)
• Reviewing the History of the Industrial Development in China
• Familiarizing with the Industrial Distribution and Opportunities for US companies
• Obtaining and Verifying Information on Chinese Manufacturers
• Making the First "Meaningful" Trip to China
• Dealing and Negotiating with the Chinese Manufacturers
• Arranging the Financing
• Planning the Logistics
• Dealing with Customs Compliance
• Incorporating Taxation System in China in Your Supply Chain Strategies
• Evaluating Other Issues: Intellectual Property Rights
 

 


Trade missions to China this year.
The first one left for China on April 12 and returned to the US on April 23. The purpose of the mission is to assist US companies in gaining a first hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of the Chinese marketplace, as well as to establish direct contacts with potential trading partners and government officials. More details....
 

 

Cross Cultural And Language Workshop, April 8 Thursday, Chicago - $495.00 Per Person ( Member $445 ) 
China: An Historical Overview
The Lay of the Land: Demographics and Geography
Cultural Dos and Don'ts: Understanding the Chinese Cultural Spectrum from Confucianism to Superstition
Situational dialogues, conversation starters, greetings, farewells, forms of address, names. Understanding body language, modesty and humility, keqi, and drills.
Relationships and Face: Understanding Guanxi and Mianzi and Communication Dos and Don'ts
The Ins and Outs of Managing Relationships in China: Gift-Giving, Learning to Say Gan Bei, and Speaking English that the Chinese Will Understand
Adapting to Life in China and Dealing with Culture Shock
An Introduction to Putonghua (Mandarin)
A discussion of the history of written Chinese, and the basic elements of reading and writing.
 


USCCC hosted a Get-Acquainted Meeting for the visiting Delegation from Dalian Led by The Honorable Xing Liangzhong, Vice Mayor, Dalian Municipal Government -  March 8, 2004


2004 Chinese New Year Dinner, Chinatown Chicago - January 27, 2004
Dinner Reception in Celebration of the Year of the Monkey.
Dr. William Testa , Senior Economist and Vice President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago speak on “Outlook of the Global Economy in the Year of the Monkey”

 

 

The US-China Chamber of Commerce received an invitation to join President and Mrs. George W. Bush at White House for the Arrival Ceremony honoring His Excellency Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. A number of the USCCC members flew in from across the United States and Canada met in Washington D.C.,
President Bush and Premier Wen had on their agenda a host of contentious issues, from bilateral trade, counter-terrorism and the question of Taiwan, to peach and stability on the Korean peninsula - Dec. 9, 2003



"Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Effective U.S.-China Trade"- October 30,2003
Meet at one conference hundreds of professionals and companies from different parts of the world who are specifically engaged in U.S.-China trade and are decision makers.
Capitalize on the unprecedented opportunities: trade with a country that is projected to become the world’s largest economy with an import requirement in excess of one trillion in 2050.
 

 

"Doing Business in China" Seminar Series BP in China - October 30,2003
Andrew S. Mackenzie, Group Vice President - Chemicals, BP America Inc. will speak on "BP in China: Chemicals in China - Issues and Opportunities." Dr. Mackenzie will show how BP has incorporated China into its global business strategy through a case study of the BP Chemical Group in China by focusing on the opportunities that China presents and the issues that they have faced.
 

 

"Bridging the U.S.-China Cultural Gap" - August 25 and 26, 2003
We have received numerous requests for cross-cultural training as it pertains to doing business in China, and as a result we are instituting a series of workshops focused on bridging gaps for people that interact with China, such as business transferees and their families and the employees of global companies.

 


"INTEGRATING CHINA INTO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY"
On July 23, 2002 Dr. Nicholas R. Lardy, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution spoke on "Integrating China into the Global Economy," focusing on how China's entry into the WTO will affect changes in the Chinese economy and its place in the global economy, how state-owned enterprises will cope with these changes, and what this means for foreign businesses. The seminar was at The Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, in downtown Chicago.
Nicholas R. Lardy is a Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies program at the Brookings Institution. Dr. Lardy came to Brookings in September 1995 from the University of Washington, where he was the director of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies since 1991. From 1997 through the spring of 2000, he was also the Frederick Frank Adjunct Professor of International Trade and Finance at the Yale University School of Management. He is an expert in Asia, especially the Chinese economy.
Before his directorship, Dr. Lardy had been a professor of international studies at the University of Washington since 1985 and an associate professor from 1983-1985. He was the chair of the China Program from 1984-1989. He was an assistant and associate professor of economics at Yale University from 1975-1983. He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1968 and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1975, both in economics.
Dr. Lardy has written numerous articles and books on the Chinese economy. His current project analyzes the strategic implications of deepening China-Taiwan economic relations. Dr. Lardy's most recent book, Integrating China into the Global Economy, was published in January 2002 and explores whether reforms of China's economy and its foreign trade and exchange rate systems following China's WTO entry will integrate it much more deeply in the world economy. In September 1998, he published China's Unfinished Economic Revolution, a study that evaluates the reform of China's banking system and measures the economic consequences of deferring reform in the state-owned sector.

 


LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF HIS EXCELLENCY WANG YINGFAN, AMBASSADOR AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND MADAME MENG XIANYING
USCCC hosted a Leadership Luncheon in Honor of His Excellency Wang Yingfan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations and Madame Meng Xianying on Friday, June 21, 2002 at The Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. His Excellency Wang Yingfan spoke about "The Challenges Confronting China."
His Excellency Wang Yingfan was named Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations in 2000. Since 1994, he had been with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from 1994-1995 as Assistant Minister and from 1995-2000 as Vice Minister. His Excellency Wang Yingfan has held many positions overseas including Ambassador to the Philippines from 1998-1990.

 


"NUTS AND BOLTS OF SOURCING PRODUCTS FROM CHINA"
On May 29, we began our "Doing Business in China" Seminar Series. Jeff Zucchi, Vice President and General Manager-Import Division of Escalade Sports kicked off the program by sharing with us his experience in sourcing products from China. Jeff has been with Escalade Sports for 6 years and has extensive first hand experience in sourcing products from the Far East for over 15 years, particularly, China. He is currently in charge of a $70 mm division of a $125 mm company, 90% of which is China made. Jeff has been traveling to China 6-8 times a year for the last 15 years.
Escalade Sports, located in Evansville, Indiana is a publicly traded company and its stock has been ranked as one of the top performers this year. Escalade is the worldwide leader in "game room" products, including table tennis tables (85% market share), pool tables (leading producer of tables under $2,000), foosball and table hockey tables (55% market share). They sell sporting goods under the names "Ping Pong?" "Indian Archery?" and "U.S. Weight?" among others. Escalade also manufactures a variety of sporting goods under private label for Sears Roebuck & Co. and other customers. Jeff addressed a variety of issues r