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ITOR'S NOTE
Dr. Harley Seyedin Dear Members, organizations. We understand that some
changes may be impossible to understand or
Winner of the 2017 Oslo Greetings, predict, and that organizations may need to
Business for Peace Award develop new ways of thinking and operating
(together with Elon Musk, It has been quite the busy time at AmCham in order to adapt. To thrive in a VUCA and BANI
Durren Shahnaz and Murad South China since our last issue of the South world, individuals must develop resilience,
AI-Katib) China Business Journal. First of all, I need to adaptability, and empathy, and embrace a
Awarded by an Award let you know that our the election process broader leadership spectrum. With the world
Committee of Nobel Laureates for our Board o Governors has started. All evolving at a breakneck pace, our September
in Peace and Economics positions including President, Vice President, Human resources Management Work Shop took
Among few individuals on 233 Secretary, Treasurer and Five Governors are a deep dive into these acronyms. Find out more
years to be awarded the Thomas all up for election. Consider this an official call on page 19.
Jefferson initiated Peace for candidates to the Board and don’t forget
through Commerce Medal by to vote. We would like to send our hardy
the US Government congratulations to the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Visiting Professor, Jinan One of our greatest excursions every year is The games combined with the eight-day Mid-
University to the China International Fair for Investment Autumn Festival and National Day holiday
President, Allelon Energy and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, celebrating the period set China's consumer market on fire in
Partners annual event’s 23rd year. First launched in Zhejiang province as the tourism market all but
President, American Chamber of 1997, the CIFIT has become an important peaked to record breaking numbers. The 19th
Commerce in South China platform to boost bilateral investment and Asian Games were held from Sept 23 to Oct 8.
facilitate global development. This year our By Sept 20, the dine-in orders of the catering
delegation was charged with helping to industry surged 380% from the same period
bolster global economic recovery. The four- in 2019. Hotels and Minsu (Chinese-style bed-
day event encompasses a range of activities and-breakfast establishments) in the host city
including forums, seminars, exhibitions, and Hangzhou, as well as co-host cities including
business matching sessions. More than 1,000 Ningbo, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Shaoxing, and
organizations and enterprises from all over the Jinhua, completely sold out, ranking Hangzhou
world participated in the exhibitions. This year among the top 10 popular railway destinations
saw an increase in both the number and level during the National Day holiday.
of participation compared to previous edition
with several new international organizations I would like to call out the AmCham South
participating including the United Nations China office staff. This has been an incredibly
Industrial Development Organization. Brazil, busy time for them, and they have been brilliant.
Serbia and Qatar are the guest countries of Their diligence and hard work are greatly
honor at this year's fair. Of course, you can read appreciated, but alas, there is no time to take
more concerning this very important event in a breather for them. They are already working
our cover story this month on page 7. on two big projects that need your attention.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets now to our
What once was a stable reality for some, will annual November International Winter Ball.
never be again for most. We have accepted (Theme: Royal Purple). This is always one of the
that change is a constant now. Since the 1980s, grandest galas of the year in Guangzhou. This
we have described the business environment year’s theme is Royal Purple. You will not want
as a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, to miss it. Also, don’t forget to participate in the
and Ambiguity) world. Predicting a business 2024 State of Business in South China Study
reality is even more difficult today. The (prizes for joining in the survey: Free tickets to
concept of BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, AmCham South China Winter Ball, Luxury hotel
and Incomprehensible), take VUCA a step accommodation in China, Three 1,000 RMB cash
farther. Developed by futurist and author prizes). This annual survey helps us help you to
Richard Watson, BANI emphasizes the fragility have inside information on the state of foreign
and vulnerability of organizations in the face and domestic business in South China.
of unpredictable and nonlinear change, as
well as the need for flexibility and adaptability Stay warm my friends, and I look forward to
in the face of uncertainty. Constant changes seeing you soon.
are stretching our systems and structures
to a breaking point while uncertainty and
un-predictability is taking emotional and
psychological tolls on individuals and
1 AMCHAM SOUTH CHINA
Dr. Harley Seyedin Dear Members, organizations. We understand that some
changes may be impossible to understand or
Winner of the 2017 Oslo Greetings, predict, and that organizations may need to
Business for Peace Award develop new ways of thinking and operating
(together with Elon Musk, It has been quite the busy time at AmCham in order to adapt. To thrive in a VUCA and BANI
Durren Shahnaz and Murad South China since our last issue of the South world, individuals must develop resilience,
AI-Katib) China Business Journal. First of all, I need to adaptability, and empathy, and embrace a
Awarded by an Award let you know that our the election process broader leadership spectrum. With the world
Committee of Nobel Laureates for our Board o Governors has started. All evolving at a breakneck pace, our September
in Peace and Economics positions including President, Vice President, Human resources Management Work Shop took
Among few individuals on 233 Secretary, Treasurer and Five Governors are a deep dive into these acronyms. Find out more
years to be awarded the Thomas all up for election. Consider this an official call on page 19.
Jefferson initiated Peace for candidates to the Board and don’t forget
through Commerce Medal by to vote. We would like to send our hardy
the US Government congratulations to the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Visiting Professor, Jinan One of our greatest excursions every year is The games combined with the eight-day Mid-
University to the China International Fair for Investment Autumn Festival and National Day holiday
President, Allelon Energy and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, celebrating the period set China's consumer market on fire in
Partners annual event’s 23rd year. First launched in Zhejiang province as the tourism market all but
President, American Chamber of 1997, the CIFIT has become an important peaked to record breaking numbers. The 19th
Commerce in South China platform to boost bilateral investment and Asian Games were held from Sept 23 to Oct 8.
facilitate global development. This year our By Sept 20, the dine-in orders of the catering
delegation was charged with helping to industry surged 380% from the same period
bolster global economic recovery. The four- in 2019. Hotels and Minsu (Chinese-style bed-
day event encompasses a range of activities and-breakfast establishments) in the host city
including forums, seminars, exhibitions, and Hangzhou, as well as co-host cities including
business matching sessions. More than 1,000 Ningbo, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Shaoxing, and
organizations and enterprises from all over the Jinhua, completely sold out, ranking Hangzhou
world participated in the exhibitions. This year among the top 10 popular railway destinations
saw an increase in both the number and level during the National Day holiday.
of participation compared to previous edition
with several new international organizations I would like to call out the AmCham South
participating including the United Nations China office staff. This has been an incredibly
Industrial Development Organization. Brazil, busy time for them, and they have been brilliant.
Serbia and Qatar are the guest countries of Their diligence and hard work are greatly
honor at this year's fair. Of course, you can read appreciated, but alas, there is no time to take
more concerning this very important event in a breather for them. They are already working
our cover story this month on page 7. on two big projects that need your attention.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets now to our
What once was a stable reality for some, will annual November International Winter Ball.
never be again for most. We have accepted (Theme: Royal Purple). This is always one of the
that change is a constant now. Since the 1980s, grandest galas of the year in Guangzhou. This
we have described the business environment year’s theme is Royal Purple. You will not want
as a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, to miss it. Also, don’t forget to participate in the
and Ambiguity) world. Predicting a business 2024 State of Business in South China Study
reality is even more difficult today. The (prizes for joining in the survey: Free tickets to
concept of BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, AmCham South China Winter Ball, Luxury hotel
and Incomprehensible), take VUCA a step accommodation in China, Three 1,000 RMB cash
farther. Developed by futurist and author prizes). This annual survey helps us help you to
Richard Watson, BANI emphasizes the fragility have inside information on the state of foreign
and vulnerability of organizations in the face and domestic business in South China.
of unpredictable and nonlinear change, as
well as the need for flexibility and adaptability Stay warm my friends, and I look forward to
in the face of uncertainty. Constant changes seeing you soon.
are stretching our systems and structures
to a breaking point while uncertainty and
un-predictability is taking emotional and
psychological tolls on individuals and
1 AMCHAM SOUTH CHINA
