AmCham-China is a co-sponsor again of the third edition of the Expat Show Beijing will take place on 26-28 March 2010 at the China World Trade Center. More than 150 exhibitors will present their services and products during the event.

Since 2008, the Expat Show Beijing has helped foreigners to find all kinds of services and products they might need in Beijing. This year’s edition also features several new exiting additions such as: food festival, travel in Asia booths, live performances and children’s entertainment.

To register for this free event and for the chance to win a week-long holiday to Thailand, please visit: www.expatshowbeijing.com.
 

Recent China Connect Videos:
Watch Sydney Rittenberg talk about China’s current leadership and the future of US-China relations.

Recent China Brief Insight Podcasts:
Listen to Jeremy Goldkorn, an expert on Chinese digital media and founder of Danwei.org, talk about China’s internet censorship.
 

AmCham-China member company Boeing (China) Co., Ltd. is looking to hire an I-Field Service Representative. Get details on this job and many other job openings on the AmCham-China Web site.

Free job postings are a benefit of your AmCham-China membership. Login to the site to post your help-wanted ad.
 

The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at USC’s Marshall School of Business, in partnership with the US Department of Commerce, will hold its annual Asia/Pacific Business Outlook (APBO) Conference on April 19 & 20, 2010. For more information, please visit: www.apbo2010.com
 

Based in part on the tremendous support of the partner organizations, The China Greentech Initiative is growing. As a result of this success, China Greentech Initiative is now seeking outstanding candidates for strategic research, partner relations and operations leadership and staff roles. This is a rare opportunity to be at the leading edge of the world's biggest greentech industry, helping to develop an organization focused on providing value to the world's leading greentech senior executives and policy advisors. Open positions, are primarily based in Beijing, with some in Shanghai. They include:

Director, Strategic Research and Program Delivery
Director, Partner Relations and Business Development
Strategic Research Managers, Senior Analysts and Analysts
Partner Relations and Business Development Principals
Manager, Operations
Manager, Project and Events Management
Manager, Government, Market and Media Outreach

If you or any of your acquaintances might be interested in these opportunities, please visit: www.china-greentech.com/team

For additional information and instructions on how to apply, contact recruiting@china-greentech.com.
 

More than 70 members and guests of AmCham-China’s Central China Chapter attended the Welcome Luncheon for Wuhan’s new US Consul General, Diane Sovereign on February 4 in Wuhan.

The special guest speaker at the event was the US Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman Jr., who was also visiting Wuhan for the first time as Ambassador. Both the Ambassador and the new Consul discussed the US government’s activities in Wuhan and gave their views about important issues relating to US businesses in central China. They also discussed the chamber’s membership and importance of working together.

AmCham-China works in conjunction with the Consulate to hold briefings for members on the latest policies affecting American businesses. These briefings provide valuable insight into China’s macroeconomic situation and US-China bilateral relations.

In addition, US Consulate General Wuhan Diane Sovereign talked to AmCham-China Brief Insight recently about her new position, the challenges that face the US business community in Central China and cooperation with the AmCham-China, Central China Chapter. Click here to listen to her podcast. Ambassador Huntsman also recently spoke to China Brief Insight on the future of US-China relations. Listen here.
 

Members from AmCham-China, The US-China Business Council and the US Information Technology Office attended a luncheon briefing on January 29 with Assistant US Trade Representative Timothy Stratford and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Commerce Dr. Ira Kasoff.

The speakers explained their recent visits with Chinese government officials and the upcoming plans of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade. Mr. Stratford emphasized the challenges foreign-invested enterprises have in qualifying for government procurement, and how these difficulties are heightened by preference for "indigenous innovation" products. In closing, the speakers recommended US businesses keep a long-term focus as they consider Chinese government policy.

The event concluded with a farewell to Timothy Stratford, who is leaving the USTR for private practice. Former leaders of AmCham-China took the stage to share stories and memories, and presented Mr. Stratford with a parting gift.

AmCham-China offers members two global medical benefits programs. Small and large companies, as well as individual members, can enroll in these comprehensive programs. Please see our Health Benefits webpage or contact medicalbenefit@amchamchina.org for more information.