CHINA GLOBALISATION
Strategies for Growth & Overseas Direct Investment

28-29 May 2008, Hong Kong

With China’s liberalisation of its financial markets, there is a push for China businesses to grow and look overseas for expansion. 
The China Globalisation Conference looks at global opportunities for China companies, reviews national policies for overseas direct investment (ODI) and presents entry strategies for success in international markets.

Conference Agenda

DAY 1

28 May 2008 Langham Place, Ballroom

8.45

Chairman’s Welcome

9.00

Update on Policies Promoting Chinese Outbound Investment
Prof Lu Bo, Chinese Academy of Int'l Trade & Economic Co-op, Ministry of Commerce

9.40

Investing & doing business in the United States
William Chu, State of North Carolina, Asia Pacific Office
Norman Li, State of Illinois, Far East Office

10.40

Morning Refreshments

11.00

Investing in the Logistics Hub of Europe
Siegfried Verheijke, Commercial Consul & Trade Commissioner for Flanders & Brussels
Consulate General of Belgium

11.40

India's Infrastructure Sector : Opportunities, Risks & Rewards
Sripriya Raganathan, Consul (Commercial & Cultural)
Consulate-General of India

12.20

Exploring Investment Opportunities in Sweden
Eddie Chen, Chief Representative, Invest in Sweden Agency (China)

1.00

Q & A

1.15

Lunch

2.30

Hotel & Resort Investment & Development Opportunities in Asia Pacific
Eric J Levy, Tourism Solutions International
David Schaefer, Head of Property Asia Pacific Investments, Citi Property Investors

3.30

Afternoon Refreshments

3.50

Avoiding the Traps of Investing in the United States

  • The US legal system
  • Managing US Investments & Operations
  • Joint ventures in America are different
  • Intellectual Property
  • Important laws that Asian/Chinese companies should understand

Dennis Unkovic, Meyer Unkovic & Scott, USA

4.50

Q & A

5.00

End of Day 1

DAY 2

Langham Place, Star Room (Level 42)

9.00

Opening Remarks

9.15

Corporate Finance for Chinese Outbound Investment
Robson Lee, Shook Lin & Bok

10.00

Investment & Trade Between Africa & China
Olubunmi Ogundare, CEO, Africa Asia Global Services
Howard J. Han, Designated Chief Representative to China, United Bank for Africa

10.40

Morning Refreshments

11.00

Managing HR Challenges for Companies Investing Abroad
Trevor McCormick
Foster Partners Asia

11.40

Q & A

12.00

Lunch
1.30 MASTERCLASS
Market Entry Strategies
Chris Gawan-Taylor, Managing Director, Spinnaker Run
4.30 Close of Conference

The organisers reserve the right to make changes in the best interests of the programme and event.

To be attended by top industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs, CHINA Globalisation will provide first-hand information on the challenges of global business.

Hear Case Studies that highlight successful business operations within the evolving power shift in international economies.