China Committee

 It has been two years since the Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law came into force. It receives increasing attention from business communities inside and outside China. This presentation will provide an overview of the Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law and discuss its implications and potential developments in the future.  

 The recent wave of strikes and suicides at southern Chinese factories has raised fresh questions about the sustainability of "the China price" - the ultra-low cost of Chinese made products - and China's export-dependent economic model.

Former Financial Times Journalist Alexandra Harney, author of The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage, will map out the dramatic changes redrawing China's manufacturing and labour landscape and offer suggestions about how companies and investors can adjust to this new environment. .

This talk will cover not only the similarities between past and present, but also search out some of the subsequent decisions promoting investment in railway projects, that have provided much of the foundation for Hong Kong's transition from fishing village to become a strong player in the global economy.

 Chongqing has been named one of China's five key cities. The Municipality is under the strong leadership of Governor Bo Xilai. A new special economic zone is about to be launched. Nick Whittingham, Consul-General of Chongqing, will talk about these developments and share his views on Chongqing's role in China's development during the next decade.

 The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will present the results of a survey conducted amongst Chinese mainland middle-class consumers in June 2009, which reveals the aspirations and characteristics of what is being called the "New China"

 This presentation will outline the key legal, strategic, and practical considerations of being a manufacturer or seller in China as well as providing insights into best practice concerning your handling of product liability related issues in China.

 Tim Summers will talk about recent developments and future trends in the little-known but fast-developing western regions of China, ten years after the launch of the 'Develop the West'  policy.

In this breakfast briefing, David Haigh, Founder and CEO of Brand Finance plc, will talk about the growing awareness of the importance of building, managing and measuring the performance of China's brands. He will also discuss how these factors are linked to the need for accountability, understanding and disclosure in valuation of these intangible assets as China's brands emerge onto the international stage.