APCAC Spring Meeting - Beijing Apr 14-17, 2010

China: Growth Engine for the Next Decade

Whether you live in Beijing or Bangladesh, Seoul or Singapore, what happens in China impacts your business. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, China’s outbound FDI and Internet phenomena, such as Taobao and Baidu, all greatly impact the Asia-Pacific economy.

The American Chamber of Commerce in the People’s Republic of China (AmCham-China) invites you to the 2010 APCAC spring meeting, April 14-17 in Beijing. Hear experts and join discussions on what economic developments the next decade will bring in China and the greater Asia-Pacific region. The Beijing APCAC conference will feature a variety of experts from diverse backgrounds to give you a complete perspective on what your company needs to know to compete regionally. So save the date and don’t miss this incredible chance to network, learn and contribute to this important event.

Further information on the conference, as well as sponsorship opportunities and early-bird registration, will be available starting this fall. Watch your email for important updates.

If you have any questions on the conference, please contact apcac@amchamchina.org.

Previous APCAC Spring Meetings

Singapore, Mar 18 – 21, 2009

42nd APCAC Annual Spring Meeting and Conference, Singapore. Every spring, leaders of APCAC AmChams gather in one of the host countries to review key issues in the Asia Pacific region, to meet leaders from the U.S. Government, regional institutions such as APEC, ADB, ASEAN, etc., and top political leaders of the host country. In 2009, around 240 enior-level delegates from the U.S. and throughout the Asia-Pacific region attended the conference, with some of the most distinguished economic experts from the region, such as Minister Lim Hng Kiang, Singapore’s Minister of Trade and Industry. Other speakers included Shengman Zhang, President Asia Pacific, Citi; Jeremy Pink, Asia Pacific President of CNBC; and David Ryan, Chairman of Southeast Asia, Goldman Sachs. Based on the discussions, APCAC issued a report entitled Leveraging Trade to Stimulate Growth: Recommendations for the New Administration from Americans Working in Asia.

American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa (Japan)

The American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa (ACCO) is a non-profit organization made up of over 100 members from the American and Okinawan business community. Although many Americans began their businesses here in l945, it wasn’t until 1953 that ACCO was founded, and a charter granted by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.