Disc 1:
Welcome Remarks
The Honorable Edward Burke, Alderman and Chairman, Finance Committee, City
Council of Chicago
What Has Happened since Our First Conference Five Years Ago?
Mark S. Zolno, Esq., Partner, Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman , Conference Co-Chair
The Prospect of Oil Price and Its Impact on U.S.-China Supply Chain
Guy Cowan, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Shell Oil Company
A Quick Overview of China in 2003 & 2004 and Challenges for U.S. Companies
Consumer Market, and Manufacturing Capabilities in Different Regions of China
(part1)
Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
Disc 2:
A Quick Overview of China in 2003 & 2004 and Challenges for U.S. Companies
Consumer Market, and Manufacturing Capabilities in Different Regions of China
(part2)
Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
Challenges Facing US OEM Suppliers (part1)
Disc 3:
Challenges Facing US OEM Suppliers (part2)
Luncheon and Keynote Address
“Opportunities & Challenges for U.S. Companies to Trade With China”
Ambassador Robert Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative
Disc 4:
Quick Tips: Business Etiquette – Dos and Don’ts
Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
Exporting to China and Trend in Trade Compliance
David Dunbar, Esq., Partner, Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman
The Why and How of Private Companies Going Asia (part1)
Frank E. Mehwald, President, Atlantic Tool & Die
Disc 5:
The Why and How of Private Companies Going Asia (part2)
Frank E. Mehwald, President, Atlantic Tool & Die
Tax Strategies in a Volatile Economic Condition
Lili Zheng, Deputy Managing Partner, China Services Group, Deloitte
Trade Finance, Repatriation of Profits in a More Open China
TBA
Disc 6:
Logistics Management – How to Maximize the Efficiency through Modern Technology
John Fitzgerald, Vice President of Business Development, Consumer and Retail,
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Attracting and Retaining Talented Staff in China
Chris Groocock, Regional Director- China, MRI Worldwide
Disc 7:
The Present and the Future of China Market
Nuts & Bolts in Setting Up Operations in China
Bruce Batten, President, Advantek, Inc.
Disc 8:
The Nuts and Bolts of Trading: Financeing Export Information;
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights; Managing Relationship
A Panel Discussion: John C. Childs, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP;
The Honorable Tian De You, Consul (Commerce), Chinese Consulate of PRC
