Doing Business With China: Key Insights for the New Year

Did you know that in 2010, the Chinese Geely Holding Group purchased Ford Motor Company’s Volvo? How about in 2012 when the Dalian Wanda Group from China bought AMC Entertainment? And are you aware that in 2013, Shuanghai International acquired Smithfield Foods?

These are just a few examples of Chinese companies purchasing American companies and assets, and the numbers have been increasing steadily in recent years. 

2016 is the year of the Fire Monkey, and he brings with him ambition and adventure.  His saying is “Anything can happen because everything is possible.” In the Chinesezodiac, the year is thought to be reminiscent of the animal, so like the monkey, 2016 is thought to bring with it intelligence, inventiveness, and problem solving.  

We are excited to have Keynote Speaker, Ahmet Bozer, Executive Vice President of Coca-Cola and Panelist John Ling, Managing Director of Investment between the State of Georgia and China. We will also have many more speakers, including representatives from Fortune 500 companies such as Delta and Georgia Power  to discuss the ever growing partnership between Georgia and Chinese business investment opportunities.

The first 100 RSVP’d registrants will receive one complimentary ticket to the Performing Troupe: Beijing Bamboo Orchestra on Sunday, Feb 21st at the Rialto Center for the Arts. These tickets will be available for pick-up at the Rialto Center for the Arts the evening of the event.

$35 per WTC Atlanta/Association of Chinese Professionals (ACP) member, includes open wine and beer bar, hors d’oeuvres and program. $50 for non-WTC  Members. Please RSVP below at the registration link here. 

Monday, February 22nd
4:00pm – Registration
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Business Forum & Panelist Discussion
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Reception

Organized by the Association of Chinese Professionals, the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University and the World Trade Center Atlanta.

To become a member of ACP, please contact President, Bing Zeng at (404) 372-5522 or visit http://www.acp-atlanta.org/.

To become a WTC Atlanta member, please contact WTC Atlanta Coordinator, Ilana Slomovitz at (404) 442-2685 orislomovitz@wtcatlanta.net.

To learn more about the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University, please visit www.ci.gsu.edu.