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ham South China Editor’s Note
Suite 1801, Guangzhou International
Sourcing Center, No.8 East Pazhou In this issue we highlight a new Study we
Avenue, Haizhu District Guangzhou, have conducted on the impact of what is
Guangdong, PRC 510335 now coined a “U.S.-China Trade War” by the
Tel: 86-20-8335 1476 media. The Study shows the combined tariffs
www.amcham-southchina.org have negatively impacted various industries
President and companies not only from U.S. and China,
Harley Seyedin but also those from different origins, affecting
Allelon Energy Partners business operations and resulting in substantial
VICE PRESIDENT loss of business volume and market share.
Steven Cheng Participants in the Study include companies
Amway from China, U.S., Canada, European Union,
SECRETARY Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New
Thomas Podgurski Zealand and Hong Kong and Macau SARs.
Royal Service Air Conditioning
TREASURER As we present the results of this Study, it seems that many recent accounts,
Tim Wen and much of the finger-pointing, misses the fact that the U.S.-China trade
Allway relationship functions on multiple layers. Balance of trade is but one stratum
Governors of a far more involved relationship, and I firmly believe that to call our two
(In alphabetical order of last name) economies “closely linked” is really only scratching the surface. I would
David Buxbaum suggest, in fact, that we revive the image of “ping pong diplomacy” from our
Anderson & Anderson LLP - Guangzhou mutual past and consider that value continues to bounce back and forth
Joe Chow between our two nations in much the same way as that small white ball. It
Duff & Phelps may be interesting to comment on a particularly deft or unfortunately poor
Robert Chu instance of ball striking paddle, but ultimately it is the through the game as
FedEx, China a whole that we will benefit and by which future generations will judge our
David Hon actions today.
Dahon Technologies
Scott Liang We hope that this Study, representing the factual points of view of
Apex Tools and Orthopedics participating companies from countries spanning the globe, will cause the
Edouard Mac Nab leaders from both sides of the equation to pause and rethink their strategies.
Mead Johnson Nutritionals We suggest, as countless others have, that all differences can and should be
Tom Pohl resolved through friendly discussions.
P&G
Joe Rocha III Dr. Harley Seyedin
GreenPro Capital
Andy Rusie President, AmCham South China
BWAY Corporation Winner of the 2017 Oslo Business for Peace Award
Tim Shaver Awarded by the Award Committee of Nobel Laureates in Peace and Economics
Harbour Plaza Golf Club, Dongguan Visiting Scholar, Jinan University
Journal Publication
Chief Editor
Harley Seyedin
Executive Editor
Rachel Chen, Amanda Kwok
Contributing Editor
James E. Black
AmCham Operations
(To email one of the AmCham Operations staff,
please use first initial + last name@amcham-
southchina.org)
Administration & HR Director
Rae Wong
Senior Events & Int’l Programs Manager
Joyce Hu, Wing Xian
Events & Int’l Programs Supervisor
Yien Wu
Communication Manager
Rachel Chen
Publication Executive
Amanda Kwok
Business Development Director
Lizzie Qiu
Business Development Manager - Foshan
Rachel Leung
Member Services Executive
Mona Feng, Carmen Lin
Visa Manager
Fion Lee
Visa Assistant
Nicole Lin
Accountant
Janice Huang
IT Specialist
Werner Liao
Office Assistant
Xiao Jiang
DISCLAIMER
The views expressed in SCBJ are those of the
authors and do not necessarily reflect those
of the Board of Governors or the members of
AmCham South China.
Suite 1801, Guangzhou International
Sourcing Center, No.8 East Pazhou In this issue we highlight a new Study we
Avenue, Haizhu District Guangzhou, have conducted on the impact of what is
Guangdong, PRC 510335 now coined a “U.S.-China Trade War” by the
Tel: 86-20-8335 1476 media. The Study shows the combined tariffs
www.amcham-southchina.org have negatively impacted various industries
President and companies not only from U.S. and China,
Harley Seyedin but also those from different origins, affecting
Allelon Energy Partners business operations and resulting in substantial
VICE PRESIDENT loss of business volume and market share.
Steven Cheng Participants in the Study include companies
Amway from China, U.S., Canada, European Union,
SECRETARY Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New
Thomas Podgurski Zealand and Hong Kong and Macau SARs.
Royal Service Air Conditioning
TREASURER As we present the results of this Study, it seems that many recent accounts,
Tim Wen and much of the finger-pointing, misses the fact that the U.S.-China trade
Allway relationship functions on multiple layers. Balance of trade is but one stratum
Governors of a far more involved relationship, and I firmly believe that to call our two
(In alphabetical order of last name) economies “closely linked” is really only scratching the surface. I would
David Buxbaum suggest, in fact, that we revive the image of “ping pong diplomacy” from our
Anderson & Anderson LLP - Guangzhou mutual past and consider that value continues to bounce back and forth
Joe Chow between our two nations in much the same way as that small white ball. It
Duff & Phelps may be interesting to comment on a particularly deft or unfortunately poor
Robert Chu instance of ball striking paddle, but ultimately it is the through the game as
FedEx, China a whole that we will benefit and by which future generations will judge our
David Hon actions today.
Dahon Technologies
Scott Liang We hope that this Study, representing the factual points of view of
Apex Tools and Orthopedics participating companies from countries spanning the globe, will cause the
Edouard Mac Nab leaders from both sides of the equation to pause and rethink their strategies.
Mead Johnson Nutritionals We suggest, as countless others have, that all differences can and should be
Tom Pohl resolved through friendly discussions.
P&G
Joe Rocha III Dr. Harley Seyedin
GreenPro Capital
Andy Rusie President, AmCham South China
BWAY Corporation Winner of the 2017 Oslo Business for Peace Award
Tim Shaver Awarded by the Award Committee of Nobel Laureates in Peace and Economics
Harbour Plaza Golf Club, Dongguan Visiting Scholar, Jinan University
Journal Publication
Chief Editor
Harley Seyedin
Executive Editor
Rachel Chen, Amanda Kwok
Contributing Editor
James E. Black
AmCham Operations
(To email one of the AmCham Operations staff,
please use first initial + last name@amcham-
southchina.org)
Administration & HR Director
Rae Wong
Senior Events & Int’l Programs Manager
Joyce Hu, Wing Xian
Events & Int’l Programs Supervisor
Yien Wu
Communication Manager
Rachel Chen
Publication Executive
Amanda Kwok
Business Development Director
Lizzie Qiu
Business Development Manager - Foshan
Rachel Leung
Member Services Executive
Mona Feng, Carmen Lin
Visa Manager
Fion Lee
Visa Assistant
Nicole Lin
Accountant
Janice Huang
IT Specialist
Werner Liao
Office Assistant
Xiao Jiang
DISCLAIMER
The views expressed in SCBJ are those of the
authors and do not necessarily reflect those
of the Board of Governors or the members of
AmCham South China.
