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DCBA Upcoming Events DCBA 将举办的活动

DCBA Presents 2011 US-China Business Networking (UCBN)

Despite the global economic slowdown, it is believed that the Chinese economy will continue its robust growth and it will soon be the largest automobile market in the world. Meanwhile more and more Chinese Companies are also looking into the possibility of buying American assets. This effort manifests itself in the Chinese government policies to encourage the oversea investments as well as ever increasing Chinese acquisition cases – a new scenario of US-China businesses exchange is emerging.

DCBA is expecting to see more Chinese companies invest and/or expand their current operations in Michigan. DCBA would also like to invite the local companies, government agencies, and other organizations of Michigan, Ohio, and Windsor to showcase their technological strengths and superb services to incoming Chinese businesses. UCBN will offer a unique venue for you and Chinese companies to find cooperation opportunities

Date: October 28, 2011 Friday
Location: Hyatt, Dearborn, 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126

Check out details at http://dcba.com/ucbn2011/ and more details are coming out. Contact DCBA at info@dcba.com for questions.


Global Detroit Night

Detroit is excited to welcome top automotive companies from around the world to bring their most advanced products and technology here. The 2011 Detroit International Advanced Manufacturing Technology Show (DIAMTS) opens from Oct 3 to 8, 2011 which will bring the people together to share information, technology and business opportunities.

Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA) teams up with DIAMTS to host Global Detroit Night at Cobo Center on 10/4/2011. This is going to be a great opportunity for local companies to meet international business leaders. Exhibitors of DIAMTS from all over the world will join us for the night and they are looking forward meeting local businesses.

Spaces are limited, reserve yours now! The night starts at 5:30pm and runs till 9:00pm. Light dinner and drinks will be provided.

Details and Registration for Global Detroit Night at http://www.dcba.com/diamts_networking/ , Contact DCBA for any questions by email info@dcba.com or phone 248-327-3856

For information on DIAMTS, go to http://www.diamts.com/


North America News and Policy 北美新闻及政策

Governor Snyder Goes to China

Detroit Chinese Business Association Invited Local Chinese Companies to Have Lunch with Governor Snyder
底特律中华商会及当地华裔企业家与州长共进午餐

September 12, 2011, DCBA & local Chinese company leaders and MEDC officials, total about 50 people, had lunch with Governor Snyder at Detroit Athletic Club.

Governor Snyder shook hands and chatted with everyone at lunch and gave official announcement of his upcoming visit to China. Governor Snyder delivered a brief introduction about his trip and his plan to attract investments and businesses to Michigan and to keep highly skilled people in Michigan. He wants Michigan to be the 1st choice of Chinese investors, students and tourists who are interested in US. He also answered the questions from attendees.

DCBA president, Joe Miao, expressed our appreciation to all the supports from our sponsors and members, especially for this event sponsor Miller Canfield and Butzel Long.

二零一一年九月十二日，五十余人齐聚底特律市运动员俱乐部（Detroit Athletic Club) 与州长共进午餐。密西根州经济厅官员等也一并出席。

午餐会在州长与每位与会者的握手，交谈中开始。 中华商会缪会长致欢迎词，州长Snyder 祝大家中秋快乐并简短的介绍了他即将访问中国的计划以及如何把密西根州建造成有利于企业发展，有利于培养和留住高级人才，具有优美环境，适于居住之地。使其成为对中国投资者，求学者，和旅游者最有吸引力的州。最后州长Snyder回答了与会者提出的问题。同时州长Snyder也对商会在促进密西根与中国合作方面的努力表示感谢和支持。

中华商会会长对与会者的一贯支持表示了感谢。尤其是本次活动的赞助公司Miller Canfield and Butzel Long.

如对商会或其活动有兴趣，请联系阎凌燕，248-327-3856 / Cell: 586-945-1182, Email: lyan@dcba.com


DCBA on NPR

http://www.michiganradio.org/post/trip-china-long-overdue-says-michigan-governor-rick-snyder/


Opening Offices in China
-- By Miller Canfield, July 8, 2011

Carol Cain got it right in her “Growing in Michigan” column in the Sunday, August 28, 2011, Detroit Free Press. Carol mentioned that Bob Ficano, Tom Watkins, Brooks Patterson, Jim Epolito and me are likely to consider “…breaking out in a collective happy dance” over the refreshing news that Governor Rick Snyder is heading to China. (I must admit, however, the mental image of these guys breaking out in a collective “happy dance” is troublesome.) Read the whole article at http://domemagazine.com/features/cov0918112



Building a New Bridge from Great Lakes to Great Wall
-- By Carol Cain, September 18, 2011

When Rick Snyder boards a jet for Asia on his first trade mission as governor, he’ll be leading the charge for a battalion of frustrated business and political leaders who have been fighting to build two-way bridges between China and the Great Lakes State. Read more at http://domemagazine.com/features/cov091811


'Feeling for the Stones'
-- By Tom Watkins, September 18, 2011

It was a fourth grade teacher who sparked my interest in all things China four decades ago while I was growing up in the shadow of our nation’s Capitol.

But in those days of McCarthyism and the Red Scare, the Cold War, Mao’s Great Leap Forward and his later bloody Cultural Revolution, my elders looked askance at my interest. Read complete article at http://domemagazine.com/features/cov0918116


Is There Tax on The Cloud?
-- By Miller Canfield, July 8, 2011

Cloud computing (also called "software as a service") takes place on virtual servers over the Internet. Cloud computing has gained increasing credibility as an efficient and viable means of doing business. Certain legal issues are implicated by cloud computing.

One of the unresolved legal issues is whether cloud services are subject to tax. A handful of states, including Michigan, are grappling with whether tax can be levied on cloud computing transactions. Depending on the type of tax being contemplated, factors to be considered in determining taxability include whether a license of software is granted by the agreement, the location, or nexus, of the server and whether the service or software is being delivered to individuals or businesses resident in a state. Read complete article.


Protecting Your Presence Online: Defensive Registration of Domain Names in Advance of the .xxx Domain Launch
-- By Dwayne D. Stresman, KEER, RUSSELL AND WEBER, PLC

Earlier this year the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) approved the launch of a new top level domain (TLD), the .xxx domain. The creation of the .xxx domain will essentially add new virtual real estate to the universe of available website addresses. Whenever such an addition occurs both trademark owners and/or current domain name holders should take note. Due to the particular nature of the .xxx TLD, however, such entities should be particularly aware of the need to protect their company’s brand and advertising image. Read complete article.


Policy and Business News of China 中国政策及新闻

Subsidies for Energy-saving Automobiles May Affect 80% of Vehicles on Market
-- By Carmen Lee, from Gasgoo.com, September 20, 2011

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai September 20) - The drastic readjustment in subsidy policies for energy-saving vehicles, on the heels of the phasing out of subsidies for preferential purchase and vehicle replacements, will see a majority of small vehicles losing eligibility for purchase subsidies. According to the Shanghai Morning Post, nearly 80 percent of vehicles from manufacturers including Geely, Chery and BYD will lose their bonuses.

In response to the news, automobile shares on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange fell dramatically. BYD's value fell 5.48 percent at its highest while Foton's fall peaked at 3.79 percent.

According to a joint announcement made earlier this week by the Ministry of Finance, National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the readjustment of subsidies for energy-saving policies will come into effect on October 1. The alterations to the law will distinguish different types of fuel efficiency for seven different types of vehicles. The lightest type, coupes under 750 kg with a manual transmission, will need to have a fuel economy of 4.8 L per 100 km driven to be eligible for the subsidy. Meanwhile, coupes over 1,320 kg need to have a fuel economy of 6.7 L per 100 km.

The new legislation will affect most models on the market today. Additionally, according to an unnamed source from the China Passenger Car Association, there may only be around 50 upcoming vehicles that will be eligible for the subsidy.


Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit Region 将在大底特律地区举办的活动

Council of Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Launch Ceremony

Council of Ethnic Chambers of Commerce cordially invites you to attend the official launching of the Council on October 11, 2011 at 4 p.m. for a press conference and 5 p.m. for a reception at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn at 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126.

The Council of Ethnic Chambers of Commerce has been established to promote collaboration, foster stronger economic leverage and expand regional business growth. All Chambers retain their separate identities but work together through the Council to promote each other, cooperate on various activities and provide better services and more effective use of community resources.

The council includes the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, the African Business Chamber of Commerce USA, the Detroit Chinese Business Association, the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Korean Chamber of Commerce, the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Detroit, the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce. Please open your invitation.


DCEA Tech Council Host Advanced Automotive Technology Forum

COBO Center on October 5 (Wednesday) 2011, DCEA jointly with AIEC will host Advanced Automotive Technology Forum during the DIAMTS show. For more details about the forum, please visit our website: http://detroitengineer.org/event/dcea-holds-advanced-automotive-technology-forum-cobo-center-october-5-2011

Please register on-line to attend the event at http://detroitengineer.org/registration/2011sep12.