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years after signing up as an AmCham member, meeting. Both Tony and Li Na were also surprised
Tony knew he had to take the next step in his by the amount of connections and networks they
partnership with AmCham and join the 2017 had gained from the 4-day event.
APCAC meeting on April 19-22. APCAC stands But little did Tony and Li Na know what was in
for Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of store for them. A few months later, they found
Commerce. It represents 29 American Chambers out that Li Na was pregnant! As joy erupted, Tony
of Commerce from 22 economies in Asia Pacific. quickly did the math in his head and realized the
Tony knew he wanted to attend he four-day event obvious. In early 2018, Tony and Li Na welcomed
as it brought together more than 600 business their baby girl Elizabeth. It was a blessing and a
and industry leaders, policy experts, and top dream come true for the couple, as they had dreamt
government officials from U.S., China, and from of having a daughter since their first two kids were
across the Asia Pacific region. There was no way both boys. Elizabeth had completed their family,
he was going to miss this opportunity! A bonus and Tony, Li Na and their two sons were ecstatic. A
on the last day of April 22 was too good a night to few months later, Tony took some of his colleagues
miss: The 2017 AmCham Spring Ball! Since Tony and his whole family, including little Elizabeth, to
spent most of his time in Xiamen and was often on the Spring Ball. In front of everyone, Elizabeth was
business trips, seeing family was a rare treat. Li Na introduced as the ‘APCAC Baby!’
was living in Qingdao and taking care of their two Tony and Li Na are so proud of being a member
sons, so they barely saw each other often. Since of the AmCham family, and are very grateful to
he had this opportunity to combine both business AmCham South China President Harley, his team
with a bit of pleasure, Tony decided to take Li Na to and all the friends and members of AmCham.
the APCAC meeting and Spring Ball. Tony recalls
meeting many government people/entrepreneurs
and learning many ideas from them during the

There is always such great vibes and energy flowing

around during these parties and meetings. This is

where dreams can come to life if you choose to allow

it, including our wish of having a beautiful daughter.

Thank you for making our dream come true, AmCham

and APCAC! Tony Hongshun Tang
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