April 24, 2007
5:00-7:30 pm

Topic:
Exporting To China:
Learning US Export Controls and China Import Regulations

Speaker:
Mr. James Jochum, Partner, Mayer, Brown, Row & Maw
Ms. Wenzhao (Connie) Wang, Attorney, Mayer, Brown, Row & Maw

An Introduction to SIP:
The China-Singapore Suzhoue Industrial Park
Mr. Collin Sun and Mr. Yi Yinn Lee-Representatives of this World's Premier Industrial Park

Jim Jochum, is a partner at Mayer, Brown, Row & Maw and served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration during the Bush Administration (2001-2005), co-chairing two important working groups focused on facilitating trade between China and the U.S. He led the agency responsible for implementing U.S. dual-use export  controls and authorizing the export of U.S. technology to China. In this  capacity, Mr. Jochum was heavily involved in negotiating a new End Use Visit  Arrangement with the Chinese government that facilitated increased U.S. exports to Chinese high-tech firms.

Wenzhao (Connie) Wang served as the Press Officer for the Chinese President Jiang Zemin during his visit to Africa and as a diplomat at  the Chinese Mission to the United Nations in New York. As an  attorney at Mayer, Brown, Row & Maw LLP, Connie provides strategic counseling and practical advice to companies conducting business  with China in the areas of government relations, regulatory solutions, selection of manufacturing and sourcing partners and market entry in China. Connie is a past president of UCBC and since 2004, she has served as Legal Counsel for China Marketing Association, a nation-wide association in China. She was named for "Women to Watch Award"-Women in Business 2006 by Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal.  

Mr. Collin Sun and Mr. Yi Yinn Lee are representatives of the worlds premier business park (SIP-China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park), The SIP is home to 3000 of the  worlds largest firms including several Minnesota firms. It is prominently mentioned in most articles and books written about China including "The World is Flat".

Messrs. Sun and Lee's  short introduction to SIP will be extremely valuable to our members, specially those who are currently or considering manufacturing in China. Minnesota businesses that have interest in doing business in China ought to consider attending this networking event.  

Agenda:
5:00-5:30         Registration & Networking
5:30-5:45         Welcome and Introductions
5:45-6:15         Presentation by Jochum & Wang
6:15-6:30         Q & A
6:30-6:50         Presentaion by Sun & Lee
6:50-7:00         Q & A
7:00-7:30         Optional Networking & Meeting Adjourned

Meeting Location:
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Wheelock Whitney Hall
Room L3000 (3rd Floor) (see sign)
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Free Parking
For free parking at the MCTC Ramp, please register by April 20 and mention your name for the UCBC meeting to the parking staff. The MCTC parking ramp is located at 1420 Hennepin Avenue (north side of Hennepin Ave). Additional information on parking: http://www.minneapolis.edu/parking.cfm

Fee:
$20 with an advanced payment, $25 at the door
College students may join free

RSVP:
1. Email your reservation to ucbcevent@gmail.com or call Jim Smith at 612-865-6543
2. Make check payable to UCBC
3. Mail check by April 20to US-China Business Connections (UCBC) PO Box 24492, Edina MN 55424-0492  

Reminder:
Please bring plenty of business cards

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