Looking Ahead: How China's Economic Stimulus Package and Continued Economic Growth Benefits U.S. Firms

Program took place on April 27, 2010

Join this webinar from your desk - view a recording.  Get the latest from on-the-ground China experts. Be informed and strategically prepared to act on opportunities in China resulting from the China Stimulus Package.  Program supported by:
  

Overview

A significant force in China's recovery and continued economic growth was its aggressive economic stimulus packaging in 2008 committing more than $586 billion in spending over 2 years.  How does the Stimulus affect the current and long-term market for U.S. companies in China? Where has the money been directed to date and what about future spending?

• In 2009, China astounded the world with its remarkable recovery from the global slowdown with a GDP growth of 8.7%.
• In 2009, the China consumer market grew by 15.5% (YoY) to USD 18.7 Billion; China also became the world’s leader in private investment in renewable energy, spending $34.6 billion on green technologies.
• The Chinese Economic Stimulus Package is broad-based covering infrastructure, environment, roads, railways, airports, waste treatment, and healthcare.
• Social Service oriented opportunities, such as schools and healthcare, is a strong focus particularly in the Sichuan region.

How can U.S. firms best position to take advantage this stimulus? What should you be aware of in terms of indiginous technology preferences and local content policies? Hear a distinguished panel of experts discuss the economic, business, and legal views behind this topic. 

Topics & Presenters

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1) Welcome Remarks: Embassy views on US-China relations and Activities Supporting Opportunities for American firms surrounding stimulus projects
William Zarit, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, US Commercial Service, US Embassy, Beijing

2) Moderator
    Joe Jasin, Managing Director, DNA Investment Partners, San Francisco  

3) Overview of the Economic Stimulus Package in China 
     Duncan Innes-Ker, Senior Analyst, The Economist Intelligence Unit, Beijing 

4) Business to Business Marketplace: Sector Specific Impacts and Opportunities 
    Alessandro Duina, Partner, JLJ Group, Shanghai 

5) Technical and Regulatory Considerations 
     Fang Fang, Attorney, Baker & McKenzie, Palo Alto/San Francisco 

     Guided Panel Discussion with Experts followed by Open Q&A Session

Registration & Information

Register: contact kellie.holloway@N0SPAM.trade.gov for access to the program recording.  

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• Recorded program and transcript, including Q&A dialog with China experts
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Supporting Organizations & Materials 

   

Baker & McKenzie China Desk Introduction and China Practices Group
China Legal Developments Bulletin 
Commercial Service Interview on the Stimulus Package (Dec 2008)
A Discussion of China's Economic Stimulus Package and Southwest China (Jan 2009)  
China Economic Stimulus, Impact on Second Tier Cities (Jan 2009)

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