The China Challenge Congress: Corporate North America Gets Ready

Furniture World Magazine

The China-NAFTA Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce it will host the first CHINA CHALLENGE CONGRESS, at the Ritz Carlton Cancun in Mexico, on February 4 and 5, 2003 The Congress will provide in-depth, step-by-step strategies from experts and specialists based in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico and the United States and offer participants the tools, knowledge and contacts to jump-start their trade into Chin “Any exporter who is not already involved in China is giving his competitors a huge advantage, and is potentially jeopardizing his future growth,” said Steve Saemmler Klein, President of the Offshore Association of Central America and the Caribbean (O.A.C.C.) and a key speaker at the China Challenge Congress Hundreds of participants, from the financial and industrial milieus, are expected to attend the Congress as well as numerous officials from Canada, the USA, Mexico and China. This event is a premiere. The conferences will be led by experts from all four countries. The Chamber’s website www.china-nafta.org, offers complete and up to date information on the Congress and allows participants to download the registration form and program. Here are some of the topics to be covered during the Congress: China and the NAFTA countries - Political and economical relationship between China and the NAFTA countries. This conference will explore the basic tools for investing in China, and will cover everything from international trade financing to cultural differences in marketing. Business in China Today & Tomorrow - International trade process, international business plan, trade, logistics & distribution, evaluating export opportunities, the characteristics of marketing to china, market entry strategies, political, legal & regulatory considerations. Selling in China - What is the best method of reaching the market, what are the projections for this market? Gain knowledge of local consumer spending habits, get the tools and understanding that will increase your profitability and your productivity. Market penetration – How to access China though international (holding) companies. Discover about the applicable laws and regulations, the double taxation treaties and the legal aspects of international trade. Shanghai -The world city - With a record US$8 billion of investments for the first nine months of 2002, find out why the smart money is flowing to China’s leading industrial city Now for the next course: China had approved over 410,000 overseas-funded enterprises by the end of August 2002. Manufacturers can benefit greatly from the China Challenge Congress, as can business-to-business companies seeking concrete information on their industry, competition and market opportunities. E-mail: info@china-nafta.org Website: www.china-nafta.org