Democracy in China

One of the aspect of doing international trade is to keep track of economic and political changes. Policy changes can affect many aspect on trade.

China is one of the biggest trade market and many eyes are on it. One of the concern of many is the political system in China. What role does the government play? Is the Chinese government still a Communist government? What is "Intra-Party Democracy" all about? Since some new leaders are elected in October, there has been some changes.

An article on Business Week discuss this issue.

"I follow Chinese political philosophy, theory, and practice, especially as formulated and implemented by China's senior leaders. I am also on alert for signs and signals of real political reform. I recently went to Beijing to discern the significance of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the conclave held every five years to establish new policies and promote new leaders. The meeting ended in late October, so enough time has passed for the leaders to assume their new roles. ..."

If you are interested in reading more, please visit: http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/feb2008/gb20080220_570563.htm?chan=search

Business China Executive Traning Program

The International Trade Center, Free Trade Alliance and the UTSA COB Liu's Family Foundation invite you to the Business China Executive Training Program. This four-module training is designed to meet the needs of qualified experienced professionals and established businesses who wish to develop or expand their business into the People's Republic of China (PRC).

The program concentrates on delivering real-world knowledge, management perspective and experience from industry experts on how to do business in the PRC. Upon completion, participants will possess in-depth knowledge of Chinese business culture, negotiation styles, payment and finance options, supply chain management skills, and the necessary marketing tools to successfully enter the Chinese market. Attendees will also be prepared to earn their NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional credential.

2008 Series Timeline
March 25, 2008 - Module I: Modern Business Management in the PRC
April 1, 2008 - Module II: Marketing in the Middle Kingdom
April 8, 2008 - Module III: Supply Chain Logistics
April 15, 2008 - Module IV: Finance & Payment Methods
May 29, 2008 - NASBITE CGBP Exam Review - Optional
June 14, 2008 - NASBITE CGBP Exam Date

Module I: Modern Business Management in the PRC - March 25, 2008
Understanding Chinese culture and the latest business practices are critical for success in this large and complex market. This module will provide first-hand information on understanding Chinese business culture, the role of government in the business sector and how to navigate business risks. This session will also dedicate significant time on how to successfully source products from China including determining project feasibility, locating suppliers, negotiation techniques, pricing and quality control.

Module II: Marketing in the Middle Kingdom - April 1, 2008
China will soon be the largest foreign market for Texas goods and services. Successful marketing in China required meticulous planning, cohesive strategy development and decisive action. This module will provide the tools and resources for companies wanting to develop a Chinese export marketing plan and includes information on how to identify market opportunities, understanding the market segments, analyzing distribution channels and developing sales strategies.

Module III: Supply Chain & Logistics in the PRC - April 8, 2008
Managing an efficient, consistent and effective China supply chain is critical for global business success. Whether you are sourcing products from China or managing complex export operations, this session will provide you with the tools and information to reduce risks, improve efficiencies and increase profits. Conducted by experts in the field of supply chain management in the PRC, this module will be presented in a hands-on and interactive manner.
We are honored to have UPS experts to share their valuable knowledge and experience in this module. Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a $42.6 billion corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. UPS has been doing business in the Asian Pacific for almost 20 years and have over 2,250 point of access.

Module IV: Trade Finance & Payment Methods - April 15, 2008
Negotiating and securing payment terms, understanding the foreign exchange risk and financing the deal are essential to successfully doing business in China. Whether you are exporting your goods to China or sourcing products, this session will give you a firm understanding of the relevant financial issues. Knowledge gained from this module will assist participants in reducing costs, lowering non-payment risk and increasing profit margins.

NASBITE CGBP Exam Review - May 29, 2008
In addition to learning the latest information on doing business in China, program participants will also be prepared to earn their NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional credential. The NASBITE CGBP certification is the only professional credential for international trade professionals in the U.S. and is the benchmark for competence in global trade. The exam review session will provide an in-depth overview of the CGBP exam by certified trade professionals and will provide trade resources, glossary listings, electronic review sheets, mock exam and trade jeopardy. For more information about the NASBITE CGBP credential visit www.nasbitecgbp.org.

Registration & Information

Program Prices

• Option I Full Series -$750 per person: includes all four seminars, "The Global Entrepreneur", seminar's presentation and resources, continental breakfast, Chinese lunch, and afternoon breaks.


• Option II Individual Seminars -$225 per person (early registration); $275 per person (same week registration): includes seminar's presentation and resources, continental breakfast, Chinese working lunch and afternoon breaks.


• Option III GBP Alumni $650 per person (full series); $180 per person (individual seminars)


• Option IV NASBITE CGBP Exam Review -$100 per person: includes review material, mock exam, lunch and afternoon break.

Registration

• Option I - Online registration
  
• Option II - Via e-mail or fax: download registration form and e-mail to barbara.mooney@utsa.edu or fax to 210.458.2491


• Option III - Call the International Trade Center via phone at 210.458.2470.
  

Location
Southwest Room at the University of Texas at San Antonio, 501 W Durango Blvd., San Antonio TX, 78207

Refund Policy
Cancellations made two weeks before the event will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given two weeks prior to the event. Returned checks will be charged a processing fee of $35.
Thank you for registering for the Business China Executive Training Program. We look forward to your participation.

For more information please visit our website at www.globalbusinessprofessional.org.

Interested In Doing Business With China?

Are you interested in exporting to or sourcing from China? Are you lacking information about this huge market? Here is a great opportunity for you!

The International Trade Center, Free Trade Alliance and the UTSA COB Liu's Family Foundations are organizing the Business China Executive Training Program, a two-month program designed to meet the needs of qualified mid-career professionals and established companies who wish to develop or expand their business into the People's Republic of China (PRC). This import/export training is a special Global Business Professional Series and consists of 4 modules:

Module I: March 25 - Modern Business Management in China
Module II: April 1 - Marketing in the Middle Kingdom
Module III: April 8 - Supply Chain Logistics
Module IV: April 15 - Trade Finance & Payment Methods

If you would like more information about this program, please visit our website at http://globalbusinessprofesstional.org/ or call the International Trade Center at 210.458.2470.

Buzz from Monterrey

Greetings from the University of Monterrey!

We are on the eve of our first Global Business Professional training debut in Mexico. The International Trade Center is excited to partner with UDEM to offer 30 small and medium-sized companies international logistics insight and know-how for business growth. Tomorrow's seminar includes topics such as 3rd party logistics providers, emerging logistics corridors from China, legal issues and tariff engineering, and exporting to the US via truck.

Check back for photos and updates!

Afirme Grupo Financiero Joins as a Sponsor

We're excited to welcome Afirme Grupo Financiero as a sponsor for the International Logistics Seminar in Monterrey on November 9, 2007 at the UDEM campus. Afirme joins DB Hastings Custom Brokers and Casa San Antonio as platinum sponsors for our first Global Business Professional Series seminar in Mexico.

To learn more about how Afirme can help your business grow please visit http://www.afirme.com.mx.

International Logistics Seminar on November 9, 2007

The International Trade Center and Universidad de Monterrey invite you to join us for an international trade logistics seminar on Friday, November 9th in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

This full-day seminar is designed for small and medium-sized companies importing to and exporting from Mexico.

Agenda
9:00 am - Welcoming Remarks
9:10 am - Export Process by Dan Hastings, Branch Manager and Bill Cuellar, Marketing Manager, DB Hastings Licensed US Custom Brokers Inc.
10:45 am - Offshore Legal & Regulatory Requirements by Robert Barnett, Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos, & Newton L.L.P.
12:10 pm - Global Sourcing by Jody Hall, Global Sourcing Director, H.E. Butt Grocery Company
1:30 pm - Emerging Logistics Corridors by Jorge Canavati, VP Business Development, Port San Antonio
3:00 pm - Third Party Logistics by Eagle Global Logistics
4:00 pm - Import Strategy by Europartners
5:00 pm - NASBITE CGBP and the Global Business Professional Series by Jennifer T. Martinez, CGBP, Sr. International Business Consultant, International Trade Center

Registration
$85 - Discount registration for 2 or more attendees
$100 - Early registration before November 7th
$150 - Late registration after November 7th

Latest update on GBP Monterrey 07

The International Trade Center along with the Universidad de Monterrey would like to inform you that the GBP Monterrey 07 has been cancelled. Instead, we will be offering a one-day seminar on International Logistics, which will be held on November 9th. 2007 at the Universidad de Monterrey.

We look forward to seeing you on November 9th in Monterrey!

For more information about the program you can contact Barbara at 210.458.2470.