Doing Business in China and US

United States, the largest developed country and China, the largest developing country, have become closely connected by their trade and economic relations as well as their diplomatic ties over the past 20 years.

More and more business owners and frontline managers are planning to do business in China or have already done business in China. And at the same time, many Chinese companies and Chinese-Americans have established sales/service offices, logistics centers, or research and development facilities in Michigan. With these rapid growing businesses, better understanding the economic relationship and the business environment of two countries are very important for the US-China business exchange.

Detroit Chinese Business Association will host a business seminar on December 3, 2008, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Westin Southfield, Portage Auditorium, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075. With experts from US Consulate Hong Kang, Foley & Lardner law firm, Fifth Third Bank, the seminar will cover a wide range of questions you may encounter

1. Adam Murray, Economic Officer of U.S. Consulate Hong Kong
   "The economic relationship of US and China" -- the perspective of a U.S. State Department Foreign Service Officer
   
   
2. Ken Duck, senior counsel with Foley & Lardner
   
   • Current foreign direct investment environment in China
   • Update on mergers & acquisitions and JV activity in China
   • Regulatory update - including new Labor Law regulations and proposed Patent Law amendments
   • China automotive industry update
   
   
3. Lucy Kruse, vice president of Fifth Third Bank, International Banking
   Aaron Cooley, Asian Desk Relationship Manager
   • China Business Strategies and Development
   • Success Stories
   • Services Offered to Chinese Owned Business in the U.S.
   • Financial Crisis Management

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Venue: Westin Southfield, Portage Auditorium, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075 The seminar is free of charge. Light dinner will be served between 6:00pm – 6:30pm. Please register early at www.dcba.com/bizseminar or email to register@dcba.com if you have any question.