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December 2015
Dear Members, For more details please go to our cover story.
It’s my pleasure to report on a month that marked a new And there was more AmCham South China activity to report on.
chapter in the development of US-China business relations.
This month also concluded Amcham’s South China’s 20th On November 28, AmCham South China celebrated its 20th
anniversary in style. anniversary. This memorable milestone coincided perfectly
with our annual AmCham Winter ball. So, what’s better than to
On November 21, AmCham South China and USCBC co- throw a great party?! The theme slogan for this year’s event was
organized a major U.S. – China Trade Celebration Event. self explanatory: ‘Go Wild! Discover the Madagascar Jungle’.
We as AmCham South China, feel extremely honoured to have A record breaking attendance of over 600 guests gathered in
had the opportunity to co-host the 26th US-China meeting of the ballroom of the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou. Accompanied
the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in our by the rhythmic beat of African drums the guests embarked on
very backyard. an exotic journey into the Madagascan Jungle. The fabulous
entourage, breathtaking performances and an exquisite
For this high-profile event we were able to welcome some of banquette made this event into one of those truly unforgettable
the most distinguished and prominent authorities in the field occasions.
of US-China business relations. Among the delegates were:
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Leaves me just to say thanks to all members for being with us in
Agriculture Tom Vilsack , U.S. Trade Representative Michael 2015. To those who have not yet become members, do join us
Froman and a host of other Chinese and American officials. The and share in our mutual success!
fact that this JCCT was being held in Guangzhou for the first
time was in itself of great significance. The choice of Guangzhou I sincerely hope seeing you all at our next event!
as its location reflects the massive contributions made by
the more than 2,300 AmCham South China members to the
development of China as an economic powerhouse.
The successful outcome of the event is encouraging us as
AmCham South China to further progress key issues involving
American companies doing business in China.
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, For more details please go to our cover story.
It’s my pleasure to report on a month that marked a new And there was more AmCham South China activity to report on.
chapter in the development of US-China business relations.
This month also concluded Amcham’s South China’s 20th On November 28, AmCham South China celebrated its 20th
anniversary in style. anniversary. This memorable milestone coincided perfectly
with our annual AmCham Winter ball. So, what’s better than to
On November 21, AmCham South China and USCBC co- throw a great party?! The theme slogan for this year’s event was
organized a major U.S. – China Trade Celebration Event. self explanatory: ‘Go Wild! Discover the Madagascar Jungle’.
We as AmCham South China, feel extremely honoured to have A record breaking attendance of over 600 guests gathered in
had the opportunity to co-host the 26th US-China meeting of the ballroom of the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou. Accompanied
the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in our by the rhythmic beat of African drums the guests embarked on
very backyard. an exotic journey into the Madagascan Jungle. The fabulous
entourage, breathtaking performances and an exquisite
For this high-profile event we were able to welcome some of banquette made this event into one of those truly unforgettable
the most distinguished and prominent authorities in the field occasions.
of US-China business relations. Among the delegates were:
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Leaves me just to say thanks to all members for being with us in
Agriculture Tom Vilsack , U.S. Trade Representative Michael 2015. To those who have not yet become members, do join us
Froman and a host of other Chinese and American officials. The and share in our mutual success!
fact that this JCCT was being held in Guangzhou for the first
time was in itself of great significance. The choice of Guangzhou I sincerely hope seeing you all at our next event!
as its location reflects the massive contributions made by
the more than 2,300 AmCham South China members to the
development of China as an economic powerhouse.
The successful outcome of the event is encouraging us as
AmCham South China to further progress key issues involving
American companies doing business in China.
Harley Seyedin
President
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China
Vice Chairman
The Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce
3
