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DEAR MEMBERS, On October 9, AmCham South China led a 70 member strong
business delegation into the Nansha Free Trade Zone. The
As president of this Chamber I am extremely proud to report delegation first visited the all-inclusive Loud Speaker Sourcing
on a month that stood out in benevolence and unlimited Show in Nansha before visiting the Zone. On the agenda were:
generosity. a meeting with officials from the Nansha Economic and Trade
Bureau, a visit to the Cross-Border shopping Center and the
For the sixth year in succession AmCham South China Nansha Marina.
organized its Annual Charity Fundraising Effort. The aim
of this event is to alleviate poverty and to distribute medical On October 23, AmCham and FSC jointly hosted a seminar
care among impoverished rural communities. The generous on China’s Intellectual Property Courts entitled ‘An Initial
support by our AmCham members is again overwhelming. Evaluation for Guangzhou’. The focal point of this seminar was
This year’s AmCham Charity Effort kicked off with a generous the current progress and development of Intellectual Property
first donation of 400.000 RMB by Mead Johnson Nutrition. Courts in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. More than 60
A heart-warming example that was soon picked-up by other corporate members of AmCham and special guests attended.
AmCham members. In part, the incoming cash donations will Among the attendees were Mr. Charles Bennett, U.S. Consul
be used to finance medical treatment for orphaned children. General, myself, and a number of representatives from 18
Because of the scale and philanthropic nature of this project, different foreign consulates. The seminar provided an excellent
further donations will be highly appreciated. You will find more opportunity to better understand the on-going development of
details in this month’s Cover Story. intellectual property protection in China.
And there was more AmCham activity… To find out more about these and other AmCham events, please
go to the Event section of this Journal.
On September 23, AmCham South China held an Ice-breaking
Party at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Guangzhou. The event drew Finally, I wish to say thanks to all of you for contributing to a
hundreds of officials and AmCham members. As usual, our healthy and prosperous business environment.
guest enjoyed exquisite food and wine and a great deal of
networking. The evening was complete with a lucky draw. I hope seeing you all at our next AmCham South China event.
Harley Seyedin
President
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China
Vice Chairman
The Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce
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DEAR MEMBERS, On October 9, AmCham South China led a 70 member strong
business delegation into the Nansha Free Trade Zone. The
As president of this Chamber I am extremely proud to report delegation first visited the all-inclusive Loud Speaker Sourcing
on a month that stood out in benevolence and unlimited Show in Nansha before visiting the Zone. On the agenda were:
generosity. a meeting with officials from the Nansha Economic and Trade
Bureau, a visit to the Cross-Border shopping Center and the
For the sixth year in succession AmCham South China Nansha Marina.
organized its Annual Charity Fundraising Effort. The aim
of this event is to alleviate poverty and to distribute medical On October 23, AmCham and FSC jointly hosted a seminar
care among impoverished rural communities. The generous on China’s Intellectual Property Courts entitled ‘An Initial
support by our AmCham members is again overwhelming. Evaluation for Guangzhou’. The focal point of this seminar was
This year’s AmCham Charity Effort kicked off with a generous the current progress and development of Intellectual Property
first donation of 400.000 RMB by Mead Johnson Nutrition. Courts in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. More than 60
A heart-warming example that was soon picked-up by other corporate members of AmCham and special guests attended.
AmCham members. In part, the incoming cash donations will Among the attendees were Mr. Charles Bennett, U.S. Consul
be used to finance medical treatment for orphaned children. General, myself, and a number of representatives from 18
Because of the scale and philanthropic nature of this project, different foreign consulates. The seminar provided an excellent
further donations will be highly appreciated. You will find more opportunity to better understand the on-going development of
details in this month’s Cover Story. intellectual property protection in China.
And there was more AmCham activity… To find out more about these and other AmCham events, please
go to the Event section of this Journal.
On September 23, AmCham South China held an Ice-breaking
Party at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Guangzhou. The event drew Finally, I wish to say thanks to all of you for contributing to a
hundreds of officials and AmCham members. As usual, our healthy and prosperous business environment.
guest enjoyed exquisite food and wine and a great deal of
networking. The evening was complete with a lucky draw. I hope seeing you all at our next AmCham South China event.
Harley Seyedin
President
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China
Vice Chairman
The Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce
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