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Schedule for the Seminars & Conferences of the 103rd Session of the Canton Fair

Date

Time

Venue

Sponsors/Co-Organizers

Lecturers

Subject & Agenda

Apr.15th

15:30-
16:45

Room No.6 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

New Zealand China Trade Association

China Foreign Trade Centre

Mr. Stuart Ferguson
Chairman of New Zealand China Trade Association

Mr. Gilbert Peterson
Communications Manager of Employers’& Manufacturers’ Association (Northern) Inc.

Opportunities for Future Growth in the Bilateral Trade between
China and New Zealand
1.Opening speech and introduction to guests by Seminar Chairman Mr. Ron Greer
2.Speech by Mr. Gilbert Peterson on New Zealand Economic Background and Trading Environment
3.Speech by Mr. Ferguson on the Canton Fair and the Free Trade Agreement -opportunities to enhance trade between China and New Zealand and Global Trade in general
4.Q & A session
5.Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.16th

09:30 -
11:30

Room No.2 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

Undersecretariat of the Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade (UFT)

China Foreign Trade Centre

Ms. Ülker GÜZEL,Deputy Undersecretary of Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade 
 
Mr. Dervis ÖZTÜRK, Head of Department, Undersecretariat of Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade
 
Mr. Ender ÖNCÜ,Head of Department, Undersecretariat of Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade

Mr. Zülfikar KILIÇ,First Commercial Counselor of Turkey to Beijing

How to Increase Bilateral Trade Relations between Turkey and China

1. Introduction to guests by M.C. and welcoming speech by representative of China Foreign Trade Centre (to be determined)

2. Speech by Ülker GÜZEL on Recent Developments in Turkey-China Economic and Trade Relations

3. Speech by UFT representative on Turkish Economy, Foreign Trade, and Prospects for Cooperation

4. Speech by Zülfikar KILIÇ on Practical Approaches of Doing Business in China,

5. Q & A Session

6. Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.16th

14:15-
16:00

Baiyun Room, 1/F, Shangri-la Hotel, Guangzhou

The American Chamber of Commerce in South China

China Foreign Trade Centre

 

Mr. Eric Wang, General Manager of Guangzhou GISE-MBA New Plastics Technology Co., Ltd.

Mr. Thomas Schneider, President and CEO, Guangzhou Tantec Leather Ltd.

Mr. Mao Runchao, Chief Representative, South Region of GE (China) Co., Ltd.

Energy and Environmental Protection in China

1. Speech by the leader of China Foreign Trade Centre

2. Speech by Mr. Harley Seyedin, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China

3. Speech by Eric Wang on Engineering Plastic Recycling in China

4. Speech by Thomas Schneider on LITE--Low Impact to the Environment

5. Speech by Mao Runchao on How GE Fits in China’s Sustainable Development-Strategy of Development on Energy & Environmental Protection           

6. Q & A Session

7. Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.17th

09:15
-
10:30

Room No.6 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce

China Foreign Trade Centre

Mr. Datuk Yong Ah Pwi, President of Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce

Ms. Roslina Bt Long, Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Guangzhou

Economic & Trade and Investment Opportunities in Malaysia
1. Speech by Mr. Datuk Yong Ah Pwi on Economic & Trade and Investment Opportunities in Malaysia
2. Speech by Ms. Roslina Bt Long on Malaysia China Business Opportunity
3. Q & A session
4. Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.17th

10:45-
12:00

Room No.2 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

Chinese CEO Organization

East-West Logistics, Inc.

China Foreign Trade Centre

Ms. Sherry Wang,
President of East-West Logistics, Inc.
Honorary Chairman of Chinese CEO Organization

How to Avoid Pitfalls – FDA Related Products into US?
1.What’s FDA regulated?
2. What products must register with FDA before entering the US?
3. What products and firms are on the FDA import Alert and Import Refusal Report?
4.How to deal with US buyers?
5. Why U.S. buyers require you to have inventory in the US?
6. Q & A  session
7. Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.17th

14:15-
15:45

Room No.2 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

China (Brazil) Investment Development & Trade Centre

China Foreign Trade Centre

Mr. Mauro Mendes   FIEMT-president

Mr.Antonio Pereira Oliveira,
CDL Florianópolis

Mr.Alvaro Correia
FIEC - Financial manager

Canton Fair-Our Common Market Bridge between China and Brazil
1.Hosted by Mr. Wang Chunlei, Vice General Manager of China Brazil Investment Development & Trade Centre
2.Speech by Mr. Mauro Mendes on Business Opportunities in Amazonico
3.Speech by Mr.Alvaro Correia on Business Way-How China
Businessman Find Opportunities in Ceara
4. Speech by Mr.Antonio Pereira Oliveira on South Brazil Economy and Business Mission.
5.Q & A session
6.Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.18th

09:30 -
11:30

Room No.6 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

U.S.-China Export Association

China Foreign Trade Centre

Mr. John Yeung, Chairman of U.S.-China Export Association

Ms. Grace Su, CEO of Tyloon, Inc.

 How to Develop & Improve Trade between US and China

1.Welcoming speech by M.C and introduction to guests
2.Speech by relevant leader from China Foreign Trade Centre
3.Speech by John Yeung on US-China International Trade Challenges and Opportunities
4.Speech by Grace Su on How to Improve US-China Trade
5.Q & A session
6.Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.18th

14:15
-
15:30

Room No.6 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

China Foreign Trade Centre

Ms. Janet Cheang, Pinpoint Consultancy Limited Director & Consulting Partner

Mr. Raymond Yeung, Senior Sales Operations Manager, Publications, Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Grasping Buyers' Sourcing Trends, Creating Your Integrated Brand Promotion Strategy.

1.Speech by Janet Cheang on Guide to an Integrated Brand Promotion Strategy
2.Speech by Raymond Yeung on Grasping Buyers' Sourcing Trends - Open International Markets through hktdc.com
3.Q & A session
4.Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.19th

14:30 -
16:30

No.9 Conference Room on the Forth Floor at Hall 1 of Canton Fair Liuhua Complex

SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd.

China Foreign Trade Centre

Dr. Royce Zhou, SGS-CSTC Softline Technical Advisory Manager

Ms. Jenny Chen, SGS-CSTC CSRS Project Leader

How to Face Increasingly Stringent Requirements of the International Market for China's Footwear Industry

1.Welcoming speech by Miss. Zhou from SGS
2.Speech by Dr. Royce Zhou on Ready to Face Increasingly Stringent Requirements of the International Market for China's Footwear Industry
3.Speech by Ms. Jenny Chen on Corporate Social Responsibility Solutions in China
4.Q & A session
4.Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.26th

09:30-11:00

Room No.6 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

State Government of Victoria, Australia

China Foreign Trade Centre

Mr. Gary Gaffney, Executive Director, Regional Development of Victoria, State Government of Victoria, Australia

Mr. Darren Lipton, General Manager (Horticulture), TimberCorp Limited

Dr. Lu Bin, Manager of Market Development Greater China, State Government of Victoria, Australia

Ms. Jasmine Lu, Senior Business Development Manager – Exports, Victorian Government Business Office in Hong Kong

A Road for Victoria, Australia to Chinese Market

1.Speech by Mr. Gary Gaffney on Overview of Trade and Investment Opportunities in Victoria
2.Speech by Mr. Darren Lipton on A Road to China’s  Market--An Introduction of TimberCorp Limited in Australia
3.Speech by Dr Lu Bin on the Outline of Food Safety and Quality Control System in Australia, Victoria 
4.Speech by Ms Jasmine Lu on How Do You Get Your Local Contacts’ Assistance to Do Business with Victorian Companies
5.Q & A session
6.Conclusion of the seminar

Apr.27th

09:30-
11:00

Room No.6 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, South China Sub-Commission

China Foreign Trade Centre

Mr. Xie Weimin, Deputy Director of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, South China Sub-Commission

Risk Prevention and Dispute Resolution for Dealing in Canton Fair

1.Hosted by Mr. Liu Xiaochun, Deputy Secretary-General of CIETAC, South China
2.Speech by Mr. Xie Weimin on Risk Prevention and Dispute Resolution for Dealing in Canton Fair
3.Q & A session
4.Conclusion of the Seminar

Apr.28th

09:30-
11:30

Room No.2 on the Floor C in Area B of China Import and Export Fair Complex

AIG General Insurance Company China Ltd. Guangdong Branch

China Foreign Trade Centre

Mr. Ma Bin, Senior Manager of Ernst & Young

Mr. Luke Yuan, Supervisor of Trade Credit Dept., AIG GI GD

Accounts Receivable Management

1.Welcoming speech and introduction to honored guests by M.C.
2.Speech by Mr. Simon Foo, General Manager of AIG GI Guangdong Branch
3.Speech by Mr. Luke Yuan on Accounts receivable and Credit Risk Management
4.Speech by Mr. Ma Bin on Accounts Receivable Management
5.Q & A Session
6.Conclusion of the seminar