Many companies have found that the best way to learn about the Chinese market and mitigate many of these risks is by using Hong Kong and Taiwan as a gateway. Ease of doing business in Hong Kong and Taiwan is on par with the U.S. and these markets can provide experience, knowledge, and important contacts in China. 

Taiwan purchased $21.2 billion worth of U.S. goods and services in 2005, making it a U.S. product-buying powerhouse. With close cultural and linguistic ties, Taiwan serves as an excellent and realistic test market for small and medium-sized companies whose aim is set on Mainland China. Read more

With a per-capita GDP of about US$24,000 and as the gateway port for China’s richest regions, Hong Kong’s market offers outstanding prospects for a full range of U.S. products and services. Hong Kong is a free and open society where human rights are respected, taxes are low, and the courts are independant of political influence. Read more

Join us on April 18 2008, at the UPS Headquarters as we present in-country experts on Hong Kong and Taiwan as well as trade finance, legal and logistics specialists for companies doing business in China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan.  Breakfast and materials will be provided. The cost of this seminar is $40.

REGISTER HERE  

or contact Senior International Trade Specialist Joel.Reynoso@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  at 212-809-2643 for more information. 

Agenda and Featured Speakers:  

9:00-9:15       
Registration  

9:15-9:30       
Introduction and Logistics
Michael Foley – Director of International Sales, New York Metro, UPS

9:30-10:00     
Commercial Opportunities for U.S. Exporters in Hong Kong                         
Stewart Ballard - Chief Commercial Consul, American Consulate, Hong Kong

10:00-10:30     
Commercial Opportunities for U.S. Exporters in Taiwan
Greg Wong - Chief of the Commercial Section at the American Institute in Taiwan

10:30-11:00   
Protecting your Intellectual Property in Asia
Evan Chuck, Partner, Bryan Cave LLP

11:00-11:30    UPS Facilities Tour (optional)

In addition, we will have legal, finance and logistics experts available to answer your questions.

Time:  April 18, 9:00 - 11:00 am 
Location:  United Parcel Service
643 W 43^rd Street (entrance on 12^th avenue)
New York, NY 10036-1999