This World Trade Month Conference will provide valuable insider information to the business owner on how to profit in China now. Expert speakers will go to the core of doing business in China with how-we-did-it case histories of California companies finding success in China. The U.S. Commercial Service will provide case histories of how they have provided valuable services to build successful US-China trade relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to make valuable connections with Southern California Chinese business owners and other California leaders trading and investing in China in 2009.

Featured Speakers

Ambassador Zhang Yun (invited)
Consul General, People's Republic of China

Consul General Zhang Yun's first Chinese government position was 33 years ago. His unique perspective on trade, investment and the current economic environment is based on these many years of experience. His front- line perspective from the Los Angeles Consulate on 2009 trade relations and government-to-government issues will provide important lessons for all concerned. Learn from the Consul General about new opportunities in trade and investment under President Obama's administration.

Learn from Seasoned Pro's How to Help Start…
and Expand Your Growth in China.

Mr. Richard Heckmann, Chairman, Heckmann Corporation, Palm Springs, CA gives the history of his acquisition of China Water and Drinks, China's largest distributor of bottled water for $625-million late last year. Mr. Heckmann is highly respected as the founder of United States Filter Corp., and as its CEO sold to Vivendi for approx. $8.2-billion. Mr. Heckmann was CEO of Siemens Water Technologies and Chairman of K2, Inc. Learn from his strategic game plan the why's and how's to acquire the #1 market share in its category in China. California acquisitions of Chinese companies are always a learning experience. (invited)

Mr. Marvin W. Sepe, CEO & President, Composite Technology Group, Irvine, CA. (CPTC.OB) Exporters can learn the case history of CTC and its successful market entry into China's power industry. CTC exports its patented carbon fiber cables for electric power transmission. Their cable is lighter and allows more current to be transmitted at a lower price. In 2008, CTC sold more than $12-million to its Chinese distributor with significant sales increases expected in 2009. How did they structure their joint venture? What deal points make for a winning distribution partnership in China? (invited)

CASE HISTORY PANEL:

Case History: Rob Robertson, President, Princeton Asia Associates, recounts the case study of how his team successfully launched L'Oreal's #1 salon haircare brand into a record-breaking 10,000 salon outlets…starting from zero. Learn critical steps of gaining mass retail and consumer acceptance for an unknown brand. Learn the insider information on how L'Oreal succeeded through the maze of product positioning, industry dynamics and culture. How did they set up their multi-layered distribution system? (invited)

Case History: Joseph Anzalone, Sr. Vice President, MediaG3, Inc., (MDGC-OTC) a leading California developer for broadband wireless and interactive rich-media content delivery applications. Learn how they became a modern-day pioneer in providing broadband internet and television coverage in rural areas of China, serving some 900 million residents. MediaG3 was awarded a grant from the U.S. Trade & Development Agency to support their Pilot Project in China. Learn how they gained essential government approvals and support from Chinese and the US government. (invited)

FINANCE PANEL:

A 2009 perspective on China finance issues from taxation, tariffs, partnerships and other valuable information. Learn from senior officers in accounting, banking and Chinese financial incentives for environmental infrastructure development.

Ms. Su Ho, Partner, KPMG, LLP, International Tax Practices gives front line advice for California companies doing business in China. Learn from other finance and banking specialists about the impact of new Chinese banking regulations, import-export rules, new custom and VAT issues.

GOVERNMENT PANEL:

How to use your tax dollars to expand trade for California products/services in China. Learn from senior leaders of the U.S. government how business owners can maximize low cost government services to stimulate exports, find new distribution partners and business opportunities.

Mr. William Zarit, Deputy Assistant Secretary, International Operations, for the U.S. Commercial Service, overseeing Commercial Sections in U.S. Embassies. Gain valuable insights about business generation in China and government assistance from Mr. Zarit, recently appointed as the Minister Consular for Commercial Affairs in the Beijing Embassy.

Mr. David Josephson, Western Region Director, Import-Export Bank of America (ExIm) gives insider tips on how to gain additional government financial support with loan guarantees and export financing and other services. Learn about the significant, long-sought chances to its finance offerings for small companies trying to build an export business.

Please note: all speakers are subject to change.

Conference Venue

MAY 21, 2009
Thursday
8:30 a.m -6:00 p.m.

Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel

GRAND BALLROOM

711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles
California 90017

Toll free: 800.325.3535
Phone 213.488.3500
Fax 213.488.4110

Click here to book room reservations online

Contact Information

For additional information on attending the Conference, please call any of these contacts: U.S. Dept. of Commerce:
Julie Anne Hennessy, Director, W. L.A. Export Assistance Center 310-235-7206
Rachid Sayouty, Director, Downtown L.A. Export Assistance Center 213-894-4022
Paul Tambakis, Director, Newport Beach Export Assistance Center 949-660-1688 #309

American-Chinese CEO Society:
Robert Sun, Director, 714-572-8088 x 101
Patrick D. Mulcahy 714-424-9999
Kern Kwong, Ph.D. 949-302-1000
Tom O'Malley 626-437-5421

District Export Council:
Jim Van Eenenaam 858-455-3746
Candace Chen 323-235-3367
Jack Jay 213-489-3500
David Habib 805-494-7393

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Gold Sponsor: $4000. Includes a full page ad in the Conference literature, multiple banners on site, logo projected on background screen during conference, table for ten (a $1,500 value), company logo featured on video display on sponsor literature table. Business sector exclusivity.

Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Luncheon Speaker or Panel.

No-cost two-year corporate Platinum Membership in the American-Chinese CEO Society, with all benefits. (A $600 value) Logo and theme line featured on websites for the Southern California Regional District Export Council (www.scrdec.org), www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the ACCS website (www.american-chineseceo.org) for one year.

Silver Sponsor: $3000. Includes a ?page ad in the Conference literature, table for five (a $750 value), on-site banners, company logo featured on video display, literature table and logo featured on the ACCS website for one year and sponsor literature table.

Logo and theme line featured on websites for the Southern California District Export Council (www.scrdec.org), www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the ACCS website (www.american-chineseceo.org) for one year. No cost one-year Gold Membership in the American-Chinese CEO Society, with all benefits. Limited to six sponsors. (A $300 value)

Bronze Sponsor: $2,000. Includes Three Conference tickets (a $450 value), on site banner, a ?page ad in the Conference literature and sponsor literature table. No cost one-year Silver Membership in the American-Chinese CEO Society, with all benefits. (A $300 value) Limited to six sponsors.

All sponsors will be verbally recognized at the Conference.

For details on corporate sponsorships, please contact Patrick D. Mulcahy 714.424.9999 or Robert Sun 714.572.8088.

Conference tickets until April 21th $125.
($150.00 beginning April 22nd)

Table of Ten Special Offer! $1000

Sponsor receives a table for ten,
table tent and mention in Conference Brochure

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“北美留学生长沙创业行”邀请函(4/30截止)

尊敬的：

您好！

在当前国际金融危机背景下，很多留学海外的有志之士看到了国内巨大的发展空间和机遇，纷纷回国创业，中国迎来了又一次“归国潮”。长沙作为中部重要城市，正在紧紧围绕“中部崛起”和“两型社会”建设，深入贯彻落实科学发展观，积极整合国际人才、技术与产业资源，推进经济社会逆势而上。为此，长沙市委、市政府提出引进国际先进技术和引进高端人才“两个行动计划”，希望能为海外优秀人才回国创业和发展提供良好的平台和机会，吸引国际高端人才来长沙创业，使归国留学人员既实现自身发展又为长沙经济社会发展作贡献。

在此基础上，长沙拟于2009年5月15日——2009年5月17日举办“北美留学生长沙创业行”活动，以进一步推动留学人员创业长沙。活动期间，我们将举办“行动计划”说明会；组织留学人员与用人单位供需见面洽谈会和留学人员项目展示推介；邀请在长创业和服务的留学人员成功人士共同畅谈交流等活动。 http://www.cssti.cn/kjzwinfo.asp?id=20195

● 活动名称

北美留学生长沙创业行

● 活动主题

科技强市创业长沙

● 时间和地点

时间：2009年5月15日—5月17日（5月14日报到）

地点：长沙高新技术开发区留学生创业园（麓谷会展中心）

● 主办单位

长沙市人民政府

● 承办单位

长沙市科学技术局

● 协办单位

长沙市人事局长沙市外事侨务办公室长沙高新技术开发区长沙经济技术开发区长沙国家生物产业基地美国联合商会清华大学北美校友会美中医药协会北京大学费城校友会

● 邀请对象

1、以理工科高学历留学人员为主

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3、有创业意向正在选择创业基地的留学人员

● 报名时间

2009年3月16日—4月20日

● 相关费用说明

受邀嘉宾往返长沙交通费（不含国际往返）及在长沙活动期间（三天）的食宿将由活动主办方承担；旅游及其他费用自行承担。

● 报名方法

请填写“北美留学生长沙创业行”活动回执表（见附件），并于4月30日前发送至长沙市科技局对外科技合作交流处邮箱：cskj8666168@163.com，有关活动详情及表格下载可登录长沙市科技局网站http://www.cssti.cn 或 http://www.cssti.cn/kjzwinfo.asp?id=20195 查询，也可致电长沙市科学技术局咨询。

联系人：肖霞李媛媛

电话：+86-731-8666168 8666159

传真：+86-731-8666168 或 8666160

我们在收到您的信息后，会有专人与您确认，告知活动具体事宜。

我们将以开放的姿态、饱满的热情欢迎海外有志之士相聚长沙，共谋发展。

长沙市人民政府

二○○九年三月十二日

“北美留学生长沙创业行”活动

留学人员成果发布项目征集表

主要内容或格式要求：

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3、知识产权归属及项目获奖情况

4、项目持有人基本情况及联系方式

5、项目简介（包括项目所属领域、项目水平、项目所处阶段、投资规模及市场分析）

6、合作方式（一次性转让、分期付款、技术入股、技术转让+提成）

“北美留学生长沙创业行”活动回执表

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创业意向
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注：1、请在4月30日前填好此表发送至cskj8666168@163.com；

2、请认真填写此表，我们将把您填写的项目内容汇编成册，与长沙相关企业进行对接；

3、有意参加人才供需见面洽谈的人员，简历中请详细注明就业意向，我们将把您的个人资料进行汇编并提前联系用人单位。

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中国国家汉办设立汉语桥暑期班接受报名 (4/20截止)

“2009HSK汉语暑期班”将于7月11日至8月6日举行。目前留学服务中心已开始接受网上报名。主办者表示，名额有限，报名从速。HSK（汉语桥）汉语暑期班是由中国国家对外汉语教学领导小组（汉办）设立，旨在协助HSK汉语水平考试，推广对外汉语教学的一个重要奖学金暑期班项目。

　　暑期班的文化课程将包括国画、书法、音乐、太极拳等。所有课程均由北师大具有丰富教学经验的教师授课。结业时，将由国家汉办领导为学员颁发北京师范大学的暑期班结业证书。此外，主办方也为学员安排有丰富的文娱活动，包括观看杂技、京剧、老舍茶馆等。每周六、日，将带领学员参观、游览北京地区的名胜古迹，如故宫、长城、十三陵、颐和园、圆明园等。

　　暑期班的招生对象为年满13周岁、具有美国国籍或永久居留资格及一定中文基础的人士。学员年龄必须在13岁以上。如需留学中心代办机票者，必须在4月20日前报名。报名网址为www.chinesehighway.com/summercamp 。咨询电话（212）835－5520

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上师大汉语教师培训班 (4/20 截止)

上海师范大学第四期汉语教师培训班将于2009年6月28日开始，为期四周。即日起至4月20日接受报名。培训班旨在鼓励有志在海外从事中文教学者赴华学习。

　　汉语教学是中美文化教育交流协会推动在美教育人士、学生、家长赴中考察学习的项目之一。上海师范大学委托中美文化教育交流协会在美招收培训班学员，参加者需能熟练使用中文，有本科或以上学历的美国教师及有志于在美从事中文教学者。

　　开办汉语教师培训旨在迎合全美的学中文热潮及帮助缓解美国中文教师师资极其短缺的状况。上师大暑期汉语教师培训班的学员经过四周的学习，合格者能取得12个汉语核心硕士课程的学分，可用于申请州中文教师执照。

　　课程全部由上海师范大学教师执教，汉语文字与文化，对外汉语教学语法，汉语应用语言学，中国当代文学。课程设计内容针对纽约州教育厅对于教授中文所需资格认证的核心硕士课程的要求。学习期间由师大教师带领，学员将赴北京、山东省曲阜等地了解中国文化。

　　中美文化教育交流协会同时还受上海师范大学委托招收美国的教师学生赴华学习中国语言、文化历&

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Invitation from UCLA Center for Chinese Studies

China and Global Imbalances: It's Not the Exchange Rate

Territorialization and Deterritorialization of Peasants in China's Urban Transformation

The Alley-Level State: Residents and Neighborhood Organizations in Beijing and Taipei

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2009年美中贸易投资研討会

Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom Downtown, Los Angeles