AmCham-China is a co-sponsor again of the third edition of the Expat Show Beijing taking 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 a wide range 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.

The Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham-China) announced that Christian Murck will be the chamber’s next president. His term begins on April 2, 2010. Mr. Murck is currently Vice Chairman, Asia, APCO Worldwide Inc., and is a past chairman of AmCham-China, having been elected to that position in 2002 and 2003. Click here for more information.
 

In May, US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will lead the Administration’s first cabinet-level trade mission to China and Indonesia. The clean energy business development missions will promote exports of leading US technologies related to clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric energy storage, transmission, and distribution. The missions will take place May 15-25 and make stops in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Applications can be completed on-line at the Clean Energy Business Development Mission Web site (http://www.trade.gov/cleanenergymission) or can be obtained by contacting the US Department of Commerce Office of Business Liaison (202-482-1360). The application deadline is Friday, March 12, 2010.

In China, the mission will take place on May 15-21 and company participation is not dependent on attending the Indonesia portion. Companies can contact Bryan Larson in the Commercial Section at the US Embassy in Beijing for more information at Bryan.Larson@mail.doc.gov or (86-10) 8531-3129.

Extensive market research on the mainland China energy sector can be found at http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/energy

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 – Friday, April 9
AmCham-China is proud to announce the first Provincial Trip of 2010 to Jiangsu province. Widely known as the “country of fish and rice,” Jiangsu is situated on China’s eastern coastline and the eastern expanse of the Yangtze River. With abundant resources, rich culture, ideal geographic location, and with industries specializing in manufacturing, machinery, electronics, spinning and agriculture, high-tech and telecommunications, the future is bright for Jiangsu. Listen here to David Gossack of the US Foreign Commercial Service in Shanghai discuss the business environment and investment opportunities in Jiansu Province.

China Connect
Watch former CNN Bureau Chief, Mike Chinoy, talk about North Korea and China's stance toward the reclusive state.

Webinar:
Learn more about the Tianjin Eco City project by watching an exclusive webinar featuring presentations from the developers and a local Tianjin government official.
 

AmCham-China, Tianjin Chapter in association with Rutgers University EMBA Beijing Program held an informative briefing on how to manage today’s global supply chains. More than 30 AmCham-China members listened to hear Gordon Smouther, an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University and supply chain maestro, share his expertise in logistics management. Mr. Smouther explained that with globalization minimizing the role of national boundaries, intensified competition and increased complexities have heightened the risks in global supply chains across practically all industries. Mr. Smouther provided details on how to identify such risks and suggested strategies for effectively managing an extended global supply chain.
 

AmCham-China, Tianjin Chapter recently hosted an event with Hewitt Associates where the company’s annual survey results were released and presented. More than 150 members and guests attended and heard experts discuss methods for attracting, motivating and retaining the best personnel. While the economic downturn has forced many businesses to rethink their approach to compensation and talent management, smart companies are finding ways to get the most from their employees without reducing the ability to compete for talent. The presenters provided timely strategies for creating performance-based incentives and motivating employees to achieve the right business outcomes. In addition, participants gained insight into Tianjin current work environment and had a chance to ask questions following the lectures.

AmCham-China’s conference room was filled on Wednesday, March 10, with parents and other interested members listening to what it means for children to grow up overseas. The head of Beijing BISS International School Dr. Ettie Zilber drew from her experiences,education, and extensive research and readings to present what she calls the “pleasures and pitfalls” of raising children internationally. She explained the idea of "third-culture kids” and described the varying influences and effects the parents and their employers, the international school, and the new community of peers have on these children.

A question-and-answer session at the end of the presentation revealed several “adult third-culture kids” in the audience, providing insight into how the ideas Dr. Zilber discussed have played out in the lives of AmCham-China members themselves.

On March 1, more than 400 domestic and foreign representatives from embassies, multinational companies, international institutions and governments participated in the 2010 International Forum on Development of World Cities at the China World Hotel, Beijing. After opening remarks from Mr. Ji Lin, Executive Vice-Mayor of Beijing, AmCham-China President Michael Barbalas delivered a keynote address titled “Bringing into Play the Role of International Organizations and Promoting Development of World Cities”. During the speech, Mr. Barbalas discussed the roles that nonprofits play in promoting economic and social development while providing suggestions for Beijing’s development as a “global city.”
 

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.