Welcome to the August 2009 edition of China Pulse, the newsletter for the U.S. Commercial Service in China ("CS China"). CS China offers you the resources you need to grow your business in China. By partnering with CS China, the U.S. Embassy's and the Consulates' contacts and expertise are put to work for your business. Knowledgeable Commercial Service specialists and American Trading Center ("ATC") representatives can help you contact and set up appointments with Chinese organizations in 19 cities in China. Our customer service team can help you identify top regional markets and opportunities to export your product to China. Set up an appointment with with customer service team.
Upcoming from Sinoversity in August:
September 1-5, 2009 (Shenyang)
The 8th China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition (CIEME) is a state-approved exposition that focuses on such areas as metal cutting equipment, aviation and aerospace technology equipment and accessories, industry automation, and general equipment
www.zxexpo.com/English/index.asp
- Shanghai International Disaster Prevention Security Technology and Equipment Fair 2009
September 1-3, 2009 (Shanghai)
The Snowstorm in early 2008, the May 12th Wenchuan earthquake, campus fire, and other events, no doubt has shocked the whole nation, and also made citizens aware profoundly the importance of the knowledge for disaster prevention and safety.
http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/disaster_prevention_09.html
September 3-7, 2009 (Beijing)
The 16th Beijing International Book Fair is focused on books, printing, periodicals, and electronic publications.
www.bibf.net
- 11th China Franchise Convention & Exhibition 2009 (CCFA)
September 19-20, 2009 (Shanghai)
The 11th China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA) is the official representative of retailing & franchise industry in China, attracting franchisors and franchisees from China and foreign countries.
www.ccfa.org.cn
- Meet Chinese Buyers: 2009 ADA Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition
September 30-October 4, 2009 (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. The ADA Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition is the dental industry’s premier event with over 30,000 attendees from the U.S. and around the world and more than 350 exhibitors.
For more information, contact Vidya Kori of the International Buyer Program or visit http://www.ada.org/prof/events/session/index.asp.
October 27-30, 2009 (Beijing)
China’s 13th International Technology Exchange & Equipment Exhibition on Coal & Mining is China’s longest running Coal & Mining tradeshow.
www.chinaminexpo.com/jieshao/index.asp
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Energy Secretary Steven Chu paid a visit to China from July 14 to 17, 2009. During the three-day visit, the Secretaries stressed the importance of cooperation between China and the United States in slowing global warming and promoting clean energy and they were in talks with the Chinese side to build a Sino-US clean energy center for promoting the use of clean energy. Chu and Locke met with Chinese leaders including Premier Wen Jiabao, Vice Premier Wang Qishan, Vice Premier Li Keqiang and other leading officials from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Science and Technology Ministry, the Commerce Ministry, the Health Ministry and the Industry and Information Technology Ministry.
For videos, photos, and a news summary from the trip please see: http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/secretaryvisit09.html
China approves new economic zone in NE coast
China's State Council, approved plans Wednesday to develop the coastal economic belt in the northeastern Liaoning Province in effort to rejuvenate the traditional industrial base. The zone comprises ports of Dalian, Jinzhou, Yingkou, Huludao and Dandong, which opened navigation services to more than 140 countries and regions.
By CTR http://www.ctrchina.cn/ctrchina/en/
US private equity firms eye mainland market again
US venture capital groups appear to have again put China in their sights, said a report from UK-based Mergermarket Group, an intelligence provider on mergers, acquisitions and private equity. According to the report, the most high-profile deal this month was US private equity giant Bain Capital's move to acquire a minority stake in Gome, the Chinese electrical appliance retailer, for about $400 million.
By CTR http://www.ctrchina.cn/ctrchina/en/
Outsourcing still hot business in China
China's outsourcing industry has maintained a strong business growth in the first five months of this year although the financial crisis has reduced demand from foreign companies such as big banks and insurance companies. Wang Chao, assistant minister of commerce, said in an industry forum that the contract value of China's outsourcing industry reached $2.59 billion from January to March, an increase of 25.9 percent compared with the same period last year.
By CTR http://www.ctrchina.cn/ctrchina/en/
Ministry says to encourage foreign firms to list in China
China will work out policies to allow overseas firms to list in China amid efforts to stabilize foreign direct investment, Vice Minister of Commerce Chen Jian said on July 2. "The country will research into and roll out policies on domestic initial public offerings (IPOs) of foreign-funded firms to encourage high-quality overseas firms to become listed in China," Chen said at a press conference in Beijing for the 13th China International Fair for Investment and Trade.
By CTR http://www.ctrchina.cn/ctrchina/en/
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China: Medical Devices Market and Healthcare Reforms
China’s large and aging population combined with its recently announced health care reforms, combine to
make it one of the largest potential healthcare markets in the world. With rapid economic development and rising healthcare demands, China’s healthcare and medical devices markets have witnessed strong growth over the past three decades. From 2001 through 2008, China’s imports of medical devices recorded an average annual growth of 30 percent from $1.64 billion to $5.22 billion. By 2007, China produced over $28 billion worth of medical devices a year with almost 1/3 (equal to $8.4 billion) exported. There are approximately 11,000 domestic medical device manufacturers and a large number of foreign suppliers competing in the China market. Major buyers include 19,700 hospitals, 3,500 CDCs, and 63,000 urban and rural health centers. As a result of the New Healthcare Reform launched in April, 2009, China’s medical devices market size is projected to expand at an annual rate of over 15 percent in the coming years. Such market expansion should generate opportunities for overseas suppliers of 1) advanced medical imaging equipment, 2) devices/consumables/implants for sophisticated surgical procedures and treatments, 3) rehabilitation and therapeutic equipment, 4) IVD products for disease prevention and early detection, 5) healthcare information systems and remote diagnostic technologies.
For the full report, please go to http://www.buyusainfo.net/docs/x_3311448.pdf
China and Northeast Region: Agricultural Machinery
China’s agricultural mechanization has entered into an intermediate stage in its transformation from traditional to modern farming. To support this stage of transformation, the central government has announced policies, incentives and financial aides to facilitate the upgrade of farming equipment.
This current alignment of market demand and government support is a window of opportunity for all ag machinery manufacturers. But there are also challenges: for Chinese manufacturers the challenge is to innovate to step up to international competition, and for foreign companies it is to bring their state of the art technology and equipment to compete in this market.
The northeast region is one of China’s major agricultural bases and has played an important role in China’s food production and food security. But the variations in geographic features and the level of economic development from one region to another adds yet another challenge to the government’s goal of increasing mechanization. In some regions, farmers simply do not have the economic means to leave traditional farming behind.
This report aims to help the new-to-market U.S. exporters understand the development of the agricultural machinery market in China and the northeast, and identify challenges and opportunities for them.
For the full Report, please go to http://www.buyusainfo.net/docs/x_7702004.pdf
For other Market Research Reports, search the Market Research Library.
Merger Control under China's
Antimonopoly Law: The First Year
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Three recent decisions indicate that China may be considering more than competition in its antitrust reviews
China's new Antimonopoly Law (AML) took effect last August. The AML introduced a new mandatory regime for the review of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. In the past year, guidelines and rules have been published that clarify the Ministry of Commerce's (MOFCOM) procedures for enforcing the new regime, and MOFCOM's decisions have been published in three high-profile cases. There are, however, still important uncertainties about MOFCOM's procedures and substantive analysis. In fact, the three published merger decisions - InBev/ Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola/Huiyuan, and Mitsubishi/Lucite—have reinforced the notion that MOFCOM may use the AML to achieve goals unrelated to competition law. Now, roughly a year after the AML took effect, it is time to evaluate China's new merger-control regime and assess the implications of recent cases.
For the full article, please go to http://www.chinabusinessreview.com/public/0907/aml.html
How to Reduce Hepatitis B
in the Workplace
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The success of GE China's HBV vaccination program offers an example for companies considering similar programs General Electric China Co., Ltd. (GE China) offered a voluntary, free hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination program to all employees between February 2007 and March 2009, in what may have been the first time a major foreign employer in China attempted a company-wide HBV inoculation program. GE China believes the program reduced the risk of new HBV cases among staff and reduced associated work time lost, boosted staff morale, and improved employees' opinion of the company. Other companies in China may wish to consider similar vaccination programs. For full article, please go to http://www.chinabusinessreview.com/public/0907/maloy.html
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Connecting With Consumers |
This year, 6.1 million students will graduate from China’s universities and face a formidable challenge: competing for jobs during an economic downturn. Finding jobs for all of them has become a top priority for the Chinese government.
For the full article please go to Amcham-Shanghai to read more.
The American Chambers of Commerce in China |
Former US Commerce Secretary and Trade Representative Mickey Kantor recently visited Beijing and moderated a panel at a US-China clean energy event, co-sponsored by AmCham-China and the US-China Clean Energy Forum. Afterwards, Kantor talked with China Brief about US-China relations, climate change and the challenges facing new Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.
For more information please click here.
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AmCham Shanghai Hosts U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke
AmCham Shanghai and the U.S.-China Business Council hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. Secretary Locke discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation in combating climate change through the development of clean energy.
AmCham Shanghai’s 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament |
2009 AmCham South China CIFIT Delegation
Meet dozens of Governors, Mayors and other high-ranking Chinese officials. Get to know more than 150 fellow AmCham South China members. Be a VIP guest at the exclusive rooftop cocktail overlooking Gulangyu. For more information please click here. |
AmCham-China Now More Than Ever is Your Critical Business Resource
AmCham-China means business and, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), joining AmCham-China now is a great value. SMEs joining AmCham-China by June 30, 2009 receive a promotional package worth RMB 6,600. For detailed information, please call (8610) 8519-0800 or email promo@amchamchina.org. Click here to complete our online application now
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, known as the “Voice of American Business” in China, is the largest and fastest growing American Chamber in the Asia Pacific region.
AmCham Shanghai’s mission is to support the success of our members by promoting a healthy business environment in China, strengthening U.S.-China commercial ties and providing high-quality business information and resources. Visit our membership page on he AmCham Shanghai website to find out how you and your company can benefit. |
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China is a non-partisan, non-profit business organization, certified in 1995 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. AmCham South China represents more than 1,200 American and International companies doing business in South China.
For more membership information please visit our members page. |
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