2002 US-China Conference on Science,
Technology, Business and Entrepreneurship and
CAST-USA 10-Year Anniversary
2002年美中科技、商贸、和创业大會
US-China Business & Investment Forum
a part of CAST-USA’s 10th Anniversary/Annual Convention
Uris
Hall, 3022 Broadway at
117th Street
Business School of Columbia University
November 16, 2002, Saturday
Host: Chinese Association for Science & Technology, USA
Co-Chairs: Mr. Siva Yam, President, USA – China Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Liyong Zhang, Acting President, China Chamber of Commerce in US
Organizer: Mr. Alec Tsuo, Secretary General, CAST-USA
Co-Sponsors: USA – China Chamber of Commerce
China Chamber of Commerce in US
Asian American Business Development Center
Columbia University Scholars & Students Association
New Jersey Chinese Computer Professional Society
US China Business Center
Purposes of the US-China Business & Investment Forum:
· Explore post-WTO era investment strategies in US and in China.
· Discuss marketing, legal issues relating to entering the two markets.
· Learn from business leaders of their entrepreneurship stories.
Morning Sessions
Session 1: Business Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Chair: Dr. Kuan Zhang, Columbia University, & Executive VP of CAST Greater NY Chapter
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Plenary Speech: “The Birth of a 2 Trillion Dollar Industry – from Concept to Reality”
Mr. Bruce Bent, Chairman, The Reserve Funds, & inventor of money mutual fund
10:46 – 11:15 AM
“New Trend for Large Municipal Project Financing in China ”
Mr. Xiaojiang Bai, President, China ZhongFu Enterprise Corporation
Session 2: Panel: Updates of Chinese Software Industry Development & Technology Innovation
Chair: Dr. Tong Fang, Siemens Corporate Research, Inc.& President of NJCCPS
11:16-11:40
AM
“Software
Industry and Development Zones in China”
Bing Li, Torch High Industry
Development Center, Ministry of Science and Technology, P. R. China
11:41 AM
-12:10 PM
“Innovation
Venture Capital for Small-Midsize High-Tech Companies in China”
Mr. Li Li, Torch High Industry
Development Center, Ministry of Science and Technology, P. R. China
12:11 – 12:30 PM Panel Discussion and Q/A
12:10 – 1:10 PM Lunch at site
Afternoon Sessions:
1:45 – 1:55 PM:
VIP guest introduction & greetings:
Mr. Siva Yam, President, USA – China Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Liyong Zhang, President, China Chamber of Commerce in US
1:56 – 2:15 PM
Keynote speech I: “US- China Business & Investment: Post WTO perspectives”
Mr. Weiwen He, Trade & Economics Counselor, Chinese Consulate General of NY
Session 3: Panel: “Cross Culture Business Development & Management”
Chair: John Wang, President, Asian American Business Development Center
Moderator: Alec Tsuo, Secretary General, CAST-USA
2:15 – 2:35 PM
“Building Business Alliance & Cooperation”
John Wang, President, Asian American Business Development Center
2:36 – 2:55 PM
“Breakthrough in Doing Business in China – from a Professional Viewpoint”
Allen Wu, ESQ, Managing Partner of Wu & Kao, P.L.L.C
2:56 – 3:15 PM
“Bridging East & West, Culture Integration in Globalization”
Nora Wang, President, Professional Network Group, & Former New York City
Commissioner of Employment and Workforce Development under Giuliani's first-term
administration
3:15 - 3:35 PM Panel Discussion & Q/A
3:36 – 4:05 PM
Keynote speech II: “Opportunities & Challenges of Doing Business in China”
Mr. Siva Yam, President, USA – China Chamber of Commerce
4:06 – 4:35 PM
Keynote speech III: “Bridging and Promoting US-China Trade and Investment”
Mr. Liyong Zhang, President, China Chamber of Commerce in US,
& President of COSCO Americas Inc.
Session 4: Panel: Legal Issues for doing business in US and in China
Chair: Xiaolin Zhou, ESQ, Partner, Jun He Law Offices
Moderator: Mr. Phil Zhang, ESQ, Partner, Law Offices of Albert wai-kit Chan, LLC
4:36 – 5:00 PM
“Legal issues for US firms entering Chinese market”
Xiaolin Zhou, ESQ, Partner, Jun He Law Offices
5:01 – 5:25 PM
“Adding Feul to Flame of Talent -- Intellectual Law in the 21st Century”
Albert Wai-Kit Chan, ESQ, Partner, Law Offices of Albert wai-kit Chan, LLC
5:26 – 5:45 PM Panel Discussion & Q/A
Location:
Business
School of Columbia University
Located in
Uris Hall, 3022 Broadway at 117th Street.
(You may
enter campus through the main gate at 116th Street & Broadway, or
gate at 116th St. on Amsterdam Ave.)