WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego Asia Desk Blog

Sponsor Highlight: Cange International, Inc.

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:57:26 GMT

Since its inception in 2002, Asia Desk at WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego(WTCSD) has served as the Asian business link for local San Diego companies. A resource for information, communication and connections, its success is uniquely attributed to the vision and support provided by sponsors such as Cange International, Inc.

Cange International was founded in 1988 by company President, Robert P. Cange, to meet the needs of companies that seek to commence and expand their international sales. Cange International, Inc. is one of San Diego’s leading export management company and international business consultancy. Their mission is to develop and implement international marketing and sales strategies that enable clients to participate profitably in the global marketplace.

Kimberly Benson, Vice President of Cange International, Inc. and Board Member of WTCSD stated, “As global markets grow-and competition increases-we need to ensure we are doing everything in our power to facilitate the competitiveness of U.S. based companies as they enter foreign markets.” Supporting resources like Asia Desk at WTCSD is just one of many ways Cange International continues to create, promote and enhance the competitiveness of San Diego businesses and worldwide clients in markets with increasing growth.

Visit http://www.cange.net/ to learn more about Cange International, Inc.

Asia Desk Sponsor Highlight: DDH Enterprise Inc.

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:52:47 GMT

DDH Enterprise is a privately held corporation owned and operated by the Du family. Incorporated in 1988, DDH began servicing local clients in the manufacturing of cables and wire harnesses in a small facility in Vista, CA. In 1996 DDH moved into the current facility at 2220 Oak Ridge Way in Vista. In 1999, the Du family incorporated Dutek, a printed circuit board assembly house also in Vista, CA. The business continued to expand and in 2001, DDH opened another facility in Vista for box build and system integration activities.

DDH currently serves over 100 clients and employs 140 people from 11 different nations. With two of DDH Enterprise’s five privately-held sister companies being in China, they are invested in leveraging opportunities to expand in Asia. DDH’s global establishments are a core component of their philosophy for continuous growth. As a result DDH continues to find innovative ways to support clients worldwide in their contract manufacturing requirements.

Visit http://www.ddhent.com/ to learn more about DDH Enterprise Inc.

Asia Desk Sponsor Highlight: Palomar Technologies

Programs WTCSD — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:36:47 GMT

Palomar Technologies, a former subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft, is the global leader of die attach, and wire bonding equipment, optoelectronic packaging systems and precision assembly services. Palomar Technologies’ award winning automated high-precision microelectronics assembly systems enable customers to increase yield and reduce costs in the manufacturing devices for the LED, optoelectronic, solar,−RF, photonic, wireless, microwave, automotive, aerospace, defense, medical and life sciences industries.

Palomar Technologies is the single global provider of highly customized advanced packaging product set, combined with high-accuracy wire bond and die attach solutions. Customers worldwide draw upon Palomar Technologies’ expertise, decades of process knowledge and a rich history of successful OEM advanced packaging capabilities.

The Asian region has been a particularly successful market and growing installed base for Palomar Technologies. As part of this strategy, Palomar Technologies has worked closely with Asia Desk to increase its presence in the region, becoming a successful example of how a local company can work together with WTCSD to expand its business. For example, in 2004, Palomar Technologies took part in the Asia Desk-organized− “San Diego Pavilion” at the China High Tech Fair. Bruce Hueners, Palomar Technologies president and CEO, noted that the event turned out to be “far larger and more significant than originally perceived”− and the company’s international sales accelerated rapidly due to contacts made at this event.

6500 Die Bonder 3800 Die Bonder

Link to video of Palomar Technologies 3800 Die Bonder machine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SOzgaXPtc4

Visit http://www.palomartechnologies.com/ for more information about Palomar Technologies.

Asia Desk Sponsor Highlight: Goodrich Aerostructures

Programs WTCSD — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:24:41 GMT

Since its inception in 2002, Asia Desk at WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego (WTCSD) has served as the Asian business link for San Diego companies.−A channel for information, communication and connections, its success is uniquely attributed to the vision and support provided by our sponsors.

Goodrich Corporation is a global supplier of systems and services to aircraft and engine manufacturers, airlines and defense forces around the world. From aerostructures and actuation systems to landing gear, engine control systems, sensors and safety systems, Goodrich products are on almost every aircraft. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.

Goodrich has maintained a substantial footprint in Asia for decades to support this especially fast growing region for aviation. Its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) campus in Singapore offers service on a variety of major commercial airplane components. Goodrich recently expanded its supply chain operations in China to support increased business and to streamline activities in the region. In addition to supply chain headquarters, the Goodrich Aerospace Technologies Tianjin campus houses some original equipment operations for its Aerostructures business, as well as MRO capabilities. With Asia projected to continue its dynamic growth in the foreseeable future, Goodrich continues to find innovative ways to enhance their global business.

Visit http://www.goodrich.com/Goodrich for more information about Goodrich.

聚焦亚洲部最新赞助商: Goodrich航天

Programs WTCSD — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:49:28 GMT

【聚焦亚洲部最新赞助商】: Goodrich航天

自2002年于圣地亚哥世界贸易中心成立后, 亚洲部已经有效联结圣地亚哥当地企业与亚洲各相关行业, 日益成为两方的信息中心与沟通桥梁。而这一切显然离不开赞助商Goodrich航天的鼎力支持。

Goodrich航天为全球范围内的飞机及引擎制造商、航空公司和军事部队提供系统设备和服务。无论是飞机的部件和驱动系统，还是起落架、引擎操控系统、传感器以及安全系统，基本上每一架飞机上都有Goodrich的身影。作为业内产品最多元化的公司，Goodrich航天力求用遍布世界各地的生产及服务设施为全球的客户提供最优质的服务。

过去的数十年里，Goodrich航天公司的足迹已经遍布亚洲这个世界上航天产业发展最快的地区。该公司位于新加坡的维护修理园区能够为各种现今主要的商用飞机提供零部件的维护和修理服务。近年来，面对中国地区日益增长的业务需求，Goodrich航天公司已扩大中国供应链建设，将地区服务一体化。此外，Goodrich航天公司在天津兴建的科技园区也已经能够提供部分元件的生产以及其他零部件的维护修理工作，以期能够在竞争中处于领先地位。相信在不久的将来，Goodrich航天在亚洲的投入将会成为一股不可或缺的助推力，并最终将Goodrich航天公司推向一个全新的高度。

更多有关Goodrich航天公司的信息请问：http://www.goodrich.com/Goodrich

聚焦圣地亚哥世贸中心亚洲部赞助方: 圣地亚哥郡政府

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:54:35 GMT

【聚焦圣地亚哥世贸中心亚洲部赞助方】：圣地亚哥郡政府

自2002年于圣地亚哥世界贸易中心成立后, 亚洲部有效联结圣地亚哥当地企业与亚洲各相关行业, 日益成为两方的信息中心与沟通桥梁. 而这一切显然离不开赞助方圣地亚哥郡政府的鼎力支持.

圣地亚哥郡政府依靠本地公共事业与当地民营企业的发展, 与圣地亚哥市政府以及当地其他诸如对外贸易等业内机构的密切合作, 大力倡导地区经济健康发展, 努力提高居民生活质量.

圣地亚哥世贸中心, 圣地亚哥郡政府以及当地企业商会意识到亚洲对本地经济发展有着重要影响, 日益重视与亚洲的经贸合作往来.作为加州世贸中心唯一的亚洲信息资源汇集中心, 亚洲部也由此应运而生.

更多有关圣地亚哥郡政府信息请访问: http://sdpublic.sdcounty.ca.gov/

Asia Desk Sponsor Highlights: Whitney M. Skala, A.P.C.

Programs WTCSD — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:50:38 GMT

Since its inception in 2002, the Asia Desk at WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego(WTCSD) has served as the Asian business link for local San Diego companies. A resource for information, communication and connections, its success is uniquely attributed to the vision and support provided by sponsors such as Whitney M. Skala, A P.C.

Whitney M. Skala, A P.C. assists companies in a wide variety of business and real-estate related matters, including: the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, professional liability partnerships, general and limited partnerships, joint ventures, non-profit corporations, etc. Mr. Skala’s office advises clients in matters concerning the purchase and sale of businesses, financing, and all manner of business agreements/transactions. Likewise, the firm counsels clients concerning real estate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, entitlements, financing documents, and leases.

The firm recognizes that even the most local of San Diegans are starting to do business internationally. By specializing in real estate matters and business transactions, with the capability of serving the international needs of clients, Mr. Skala is dedicated to connecting San Diego to the global community.

Visit http://www.skala-apc.com/index.htm to learn more about Whitney M. Skala, A P.C.

【活动预告】2012 ACCESS CHINA贸易访问团活动

Programs WTCSD — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:05:28 GMT

【活动预告】2012 ACCESS CHINA贸易访问团活动

在加州贸易出口促进局(STEP)的支持下,圣地亚哥世界贸易中心将在9月5日至13日带领贸易代表团前往中国进行贸易访问,以此促进加州出口并寻求美国企业在中国的商业机遇.代表团将会参加在厦门举行的第16届中国国际投资贸易洽谈会.之后,代表团将会走访南京,常州和上海这三个长江三角洲地区最繁荣最富有活力的城市.

成为代表团成员的好处

Ø 与整个加州的商业领袖和政府机关领导人一起出访中国

Ø 加强与世界贸易中心协会全球联络网的联系,加快公司国际贸易活动

Ø 在中国商业和工业的中心--东部和南部,开拓出口市场,打开商业机会

Ø 在中国国际投资贸易洽谈会其间,充分将公司产品或服务展示给中国和来自全世界的客人

Ø 参加中国国际投资贸易洽谈会的投资贸易专题讲座及论坛

Ø 通过精心安排的当地企业对接会议,获得与中国商业领袖和商界关键人物联络机会

Ø 通过我们的旅行后勤服务及会前会后专业协助使您的成本得到最小化

Ø 符合条件的加州中小企业能获得1000美元的参团补偿费

圣地亚哥世贸中心贸易访问团真诚期待您的加入!

报名及更多信息请点击 http://www.wtcsd.org/asia-desk/access-china-2012

Asia Desk Sponsor Highlights: County of San Diego

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:50:19 GMT

The role of the Country of San Diego is to facilitate and maintain activities and programs that improve the economic health of the region and the quality of life of residents. The County carries out its economic development activities in association with, or through, regional and sub-regional public/private-sector entities. This includes cooperative efforts with the City of San Diego and other agencies on regionally beneficial programs dealing with topics such as international trade.

WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego (WTCSD), the County of San Diego, and the local business community recognize the importance and impact of international trade with Asia. In response, WTCSD created Asia Desk, the only Asia-dedicated resource center of any California World Trade Center.

Visit http://sdpublic.sdcounty.ca.gov/ to learn more about the County of San Diego.

Washington’s Perspective on U.S.-China Trade

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:24:30 GMT

Craig Allen, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia, visited San Diego from March 15-16, 2012. His visit included an informal roundtable discussion at WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego (WTCSD) on Thursday, March 15, 2012. The topic discussed was, “Washington’s Perspective on U.S.-China Trade.”

With twenty-seven years of international trade experience, Mr. Allen was qualified to speak on a variety of topics. Mr. Allen mainly talked about IPR, investment, and government procurement. He encouraged American companies to take advantage of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s local resources in China, such as the U.S. foreign commercial service offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shenyang.

The roundtable was a successful event and Mr. Allen was well received by participants. Asia Desk at WTCSD looks forward to hosting more roundtable discussions in the future.

For more about Craig Allen, please see:http://trade.gov/press/bios/allen.asp

【圆桌会议】美国商务部亚洲副助理部长Craig Allen先生到访圣地亚哥世贸中心

Programs WTCSD — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:19:46 GMT

【圆桌会议】美国商务部亚洲副助理部长Craig Allen先生到访圣地亚哥世贸中心

上周四(2012年3月15日)圣地亚哥世贸中心有幸邀请到了美国商务部亚洲副助理部长Craig Allen先生在圣地亚哥会议室举行了题为”华盛顿对中美贸易的远景展望”的圆桌讨

论会.会议有25人参加,其中多数是圣地亚哥中小型企业的高级管理人员.Craig Allen先生在

会议上探讨了中国的知识产权问题以及美中之间关于投资还有政府采购的问题.他同时鼓

励美国公司大力参加贸易展,交易会等来帮助公司的发展.另外,针对美国企业缺少对中国

进行贸易活动所需要的信息这一情况,Craig Allen先生提出,要善于利用美国商务部的中国

本地资源,例如美国驻华领事馆商务处在北京,上海,广州,成都,沈阳等地区的办公室.本次会议持续了将近两个小时的时间,会后讨论气氛热烈.

特别鸣谢:U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration

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【活动报道】跨文化商务交流:印度

Programs WTCSD — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:39:35 GMT

上周三（2月15日, 2012），圣地亚哥世贸中心举办了跨文化商务交流工作室系列（CCBC）之印度。印度是目前经济发展最快的国家之一。此次工作室我们有幸请到了Gunjan Bagla 先生作为客座讲师与50位与会者分享他的经验。作为印度商务顾问，Bagla先生在国际采购，工程及市场营销领域有25年的工作经验。他曾在技术产品销售和市场策划方面担任要职。目前是Amritt公司的创建者和执行总监。他也是一本名为《在21世纪的印度做生意，如何在未来最激动人心的市场获利》的作者。此书获得诸多好评。

作为世界增长最快的经济体之一，印度是一个宗教国家。在11亿人口中，80%是Hindu, 14%是穆斯林。印度是中东民主体制国家中拥有穆斯林最多的国家。另一方面，印度是贸易，外包及采购的最大市场之一。许多全球性企业都在印度投资，包括Levi’s,可口可乐，IBM，惠普，花旗银行，麦当劳等等。尽管大多数印度人认为在知名美国企业工作是一件值得骄傲的事，但也有些人对美国人持负面态度。这主要源于对美国政策的不信任，并对美国的强权表示反感。

印度人与美国人具备一些共性。就服装和礼仪来说，印度人与美国人毫无差别。就跟人打招呼而言，简单的握手或者是双手合十的“namastey”就足够了。然而，鉴于印度的文化多样性，企业如果想要在印度占有一席之地可能会遇到许多麻烦，特别是在跨文化交流方面。因此，对文化差异性的察觉意识和尊重就显得非常重要。

在与印度本土企业互动之前了解一些这个国家基本的风俗习惯是非常有用的。印度人有很强的时间观念；然而，你如果准时到达会议地点有可能会发现那儿只有你一个人。此外，等级制度管理在印度企业中是很常见的。身居要职的人员通常做出最后决定，并且其他人会遵从并敬畏这些人。还有，印度人也很喜欢间接沟通。“不”这个意思通常会被一些非语言的线索表达出来。

在讲座的最后，Bagla先生为跨文化交流提供了一些窍门：

-找出“文化沟通桥梁”性质的人并且从他们身上学习

-投身于建立两种文化/组织交融的团队来明确战略目标并相互理解对方的价值观和运营方式

-发展和培养企业之间不同高度的交流沟通，包括执行官级别及日常工作级别

-将培养关系放在第一位

-别用自己的文化“标准”来衡量海外的人和事

-当在决定如何在他们的文化中完成目标时应听取当地管理团队的意见

圣地亚哥世贸中心非常感谢Bagla先生为我们分享他独特的知识和经历，同时也感谢赞助商COMMIT和WD-40的帮助。

更多未来活动请点击我们的网站：www.wtcsd.org

【代表团来访】商务部投资促进事务局企业代表团到访圣地亚哥世贸中心

Programs WTCSD — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:00:12 GMT

【代表团来访】商务部投资促进事务局企业代表团到访圣地亚哥世贸中心

昨日,由商务部投资促进事务局副局长张迎新女士带领的企业代表团到访圣地亚哥世贸中心,代表团有

40多位成员,其中包括政府官员和多个行业领域的企业高管.圣地亚哥世贸中心亚洲部和国际关系办公室为访问团安排

了本地企业座谈会,主讲嘉宾包括圣地亚哥地区经济发展局副局长Sean Barr先生,帝王谷经济发展局局长Tim Kelley

先生,美国南加州医疗科技协会中国咨询部总经理江炜先生,清洁科技协会会长Jim Waring先生以及圣地亚哥港务局

地产部主任 Karen Weymann女士.会议期间,各个嘉宾分别介绍了所在机构的情况及圣地亚哥相关行业的发展状况,并

表示欢迎中国企业家们到圣地亚哥投资并进行商务合作.在互动问答阶段,代表团成员对圣地亚哥能源发展,制造业及

地产行业提出了很多问题,现场讨论气氛热烈.座谈会结束之后, 圣地亚哥世贸中心为代表团准备了午餐招待会.招待会

期间,代表团成员继续与主讲嘉宾们深入交流行业信息并互换名片,双方均对今后的合作机会表示浓厚兴趣,并感谢圣地

亚哥世贸中心组织安排了此次活动.

特别鸣谢: San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, Imperial Valley Economic Development

Corporation, BIOCOM, CleanTECH, Unified Port of San Diego.

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Korean Economic and Foreign Policy Issues Worth Following in 2012

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:10:43 GMT

Last year we saw significant changes on the Korean Peninsula, especially with the surprise death of Kim Jong-Il and the beginning of succession to Kim Jong-Un. With even more changes expected in 2012, it is important to understand which issues are worth following. In a post last month http://blog.keia.org/2012/01/12-things-on-the-korean-peninsula-to-watch-for-in-2012/, the Korea Economic Institute highlighted these 12 events as the most important issues to watch for in the Korean Peninsula during 2012.

1. The Transition and Public Events in North Korea: Kim Jong-un has been declared the successor to his father. The North Korean government is working hard to illustrate the unity of the nation and the loyalty of the elites to Kim Jong-un. There will likely be a formal meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea where titles and positions will be made and adjusted.

2. Political Change in South Korea: South Korea will conduct elections for both the National Assembly and the presidency this year. Additionally, in April, all 299 seats of the National Assembly will be up for vote, with 245 in single-member districts and 54 seats determined through proportional representation.

3. Kim Jong-un and China: In the early days of the transition, China has thrown its support behind Kim Jong-un. Who from China visits North Korea, and especially if Kim visits the new leadership in China, will likely provide clues to the relationship between Pyongyang and Beijing, as well as how secure the new regime feels in its position. Given that China will undergo its own leadership transition this year, 2012 will likely set the tone for both sides going forward.

4. The Role of Social Media in South Korean Politics: Social media, including Twitter, are playing an increasingly prominent role in Korean political discourse. This suggests that the conversations that take place on Twitter in 2012 will play a significant variable in this year’s presidential election.

5. The Euro Crisis: Korea is heavily dependent upon trade for growth and with Europe being a major trading partner, the euro zone matters for Korea. If Europe is unable to restore market confidence and avoid a deepening of its debt crisis, a steep economic decline in Europe or the unraveling of the euro could hit the global economy hard. When it comes to Korea, the stats to think about are this, the EU accounted for 10.2 percent of Korea’s exports and 9.6 percent of its total trade through the first 11 months of 2011.

6. U.S. Defense Budget Cuts: The U.S. Department of Defense budget is expected to cut $260 billion over the next five years and more than $450 billion over the next decade. In the new budget strategy announcement on January 5, President Obama and Secretary of Defense Panetta presented a revamped U.S. military strategy with an emphasis on Asia and space and cyber capabilities, and preservation of missions in the Middle East. With a reduced defense budget, partner relationships will become more important. Although the 5% increase in the 2012 South Korean defense budget may offset the potential challenges in the U.S.-Korea military alliance, uncertainties continue as both countries enter an election year.

7. North Korea’s Interaction with the United States and South Korea: North Korea and the United States seemed to be on the verge of a deal over food aid and possibly moving forward on nuclear talks before Kim Jong-il’s death, and there are early indications these may start back up at some point. As for South Korea, Pyongyang has said that it will not deal with the current administration in Seoul, but 2012 will also bring fresh elections for the National Assembly in April and the presidency in December, key points to watch for in North-South relations.

8. Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Seoul will be hosting the second Nuclear Security Summit in March with participation from over 50 national leaders. The Seoul NSS will elevate Korea as a world security leader. The NSS will be even more significant in light of Kim Jong-il’s death.

9. The Implementation of the KORUS FTA: Now that the United States and Korea have passed the KORUS FTA the two governments are looking to implement the agreement. The agreement should come into force early in the year, but might slip until after National Assembly elections in Korea for political reasons.

10. The Politics Around the KORUS FTA and U.S.-Korea Relations: Prior to the death of Kim Jong-il, the opposition in Korea was turning the FTA into a major campaign issue, calling on Korea to renegotiate certain provisions such as those relating to investor-state dispute settlement. Korea’s relationship with the United States is a complex one, and anti-Americanism has played a role in previous elections. While North Korea is now likely to become the major campaign issue, look for the FTA and Korea’s broader relationship with the United States to remain caught up in domestic politics for the time being.

11. South Korea-China FTA: China has become South Korea’s largest trading partner by a significant margin, with the two countries doing more than $200 billion in trade in the first eleven months of 2011. With the EU and KORUS FTA now concluded, Korea will look to start negotiations with its biggest trading partner in the next few months.

12. World Expo 2012 – Yeosu, Korea:From May to August, Korea will host the 2012 Expo in the port city of Yeosu. Hosting the Expo can be seen as a completion of Korea’s campaign as a world leader – the 2011 G-20 on economic issues, the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit on security issues, and the 2012 Expo on cultural and soft power issues.

To view the full article, follow the link:

http://blog.keia.org/2012/01/12-things-on-the-korean-peninsula-to-watch-for-in-2012/

【活动报道】第八届中国年度商务展望会议成功举行!

Programs WTCSD — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:58:47 GMT

2012年2月2日,第八届中国商务展望会议在Crowne Plaza Hotel隆重举行.在圣地亚哥

世贸中心亚洲部的精心策划下,会议吸引了160余人参加,有14家公司在会议处设立了商务

展台.会议两点半正式开始,首先由圣地亚哥世贸中心的CEO BellaHeule女士致欢迎辞.接

着,在NBC电视台George Chamberlin先生的主持下,加州大学圣地亚哥分校的Barry

Naughton教授为我们分析了近几年来中国的经济形式,指出中国经济的飞速发展.之后,

Lockton Companies的董事总经理 Dana Kopper先生, Pantek Partners 的创始人之一及董事

总经理Jack Bell先生和HUYA Bioscience 的副运营总监Curtis Tyree先生与现场听众进行

了以如何进入中国市场为主题的小组讨论.这三位对中国商业有着深刻认识的嘉宾与在场

的听众分享了自己在中国多年来进行商务活动的经验,并从独特的角度回答了现场听众提

出的关于美国公司在中国如何立足以及与中国合作等一系列问题,现场讨论气氛热烈.在

小组讨论结束之后,中美商会前主席James Zimmerman先生为我们展示了他对2012年中国

各个方面的发展趋势的看法,并鼓励在场听众进入中国市场.会议在来自圣地亚哥州立大

学Confucius Institute的Lilly Cheng女士的总结致辞下圆满结束.之后,与会人员参加由亚

洲部安排的社交晚宴,享受富有中国风味的食物.整个活动在当晚七点顺利结束,与会人员

均对活动赞不绝口,纷纷表示明年一定还会参加会议,并期待圣地亚哥世贸中心能够举办

更多类似活动.

活动照片:

观看本地媒体对James Zimmerman先生在会议结束后的采访请点击: http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view.cfm?media=SEZW71CM&_t=James+Zimmerman+on+doing+business+in+China

特别鸣谢: SwenAsia, Palomar Technologies Inc.,Citibank, FedEx, Goodrich Aerostructures,

Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation, and Quantum Design.

A Successful China Business Outlook Conference!

Programs WTCSD — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:15:36 GMT

Asia Desk at WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego hosted the 8^th Annual China Business Outlook conference on Thursday, February 2, 2012. The event featured keynote speakers, a panel discussion on “China Market Strategies”, a networking/cocktail reception and a trade show.

Attendance was great with 160 people packing the conference room and trade show area. Speakers were very well received by the audience, with attendees lining up to chat with them throughout the networking reception.

To view a video interview with keynote speaker Jim Zimmerman, courtesy of the SD Daily Transcript, follow the below link: http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view.cfm?media=SEZW71CM&_t=James+Zimmerman+on+doing+business+in+China

21st Century China Program at IR/PS

Programs WTCSD — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:23 GMT

As a proud partner, Asia Desk at WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego would like to share with the San Diego international business community an overview of the 21st Century China Program at UCSD School of International Relations and Pacific Relations (IR/PS).

The 21st Century is the "Pacific Century," a time when the interaction of Asia and the Americas becomes the pivot point for global dynamics. China's evolution – how its politics, economics, society, culture, and military develop – will be a critical factor in determining how the history of this century will be written.

IR/PS, as the only professional international affairs school focused on Asia and the Americas, has the opportunity, and the responsibility, to deepen international understanding of China in all its dimensions, and enhance prospects for a peaceful and prosperous century.

China's emergence on the world stage has created a new intellectual and policy agenda in the United States. The two countries face daunting practical and diplomatic challenges as well as exciting opportunities for cooperation in tackling global problems.

The creation of the 21st Century China Program at IR/PS is aimed at deepening public knowledge and understanding of contemporary China and promoting active discourse on China's domestic evolution and its international engagement.

For more information about the 21^st Century China Program, visit http://china.ucsd.edu/index.shtml.

【部门介绍】亚洲部

Programs WTCSD — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:32:05 GMT

亚洲部背景介绍

圣地亚哥世贸中心非常荣幸的推出其专有资源：亚洲部。亚洲部由圣地亚哥郡和企业赞助商赞助。

作为与亚洲相关的信息，人脉和沟通交流的有效资源，亚洲部提供贸易服务，接待来访代表团，组织教育性活动，组织培训项目，并组织贸易代表团出访亚洲各地。

圣地亚哥世贸中心是总部位于纽约的世界贸易中心协会的认证会员，是100万世贸中心会员国际关系网中的一员。全世界在100个国家内有330个世贸中心，其中包括美国和亚洲的主要城市。

亚洲部愿景

经济增长,有效就业，贸易及商业是发展的隐形重要组成要素。通过与亚洲部的合作，圣地亚哥地区的企业对于亚洲市场的定位及其在市场中的竞争能力将会得到极大的提升。

亚洲部代表团

亚洲部协助圣地亚哥郡中小型企业拓展他们在23个亚洲市场的贸易和商务活动：孟加拉国，不丹，文莱，缅甸，柬埔寨，中国，香港，印度，印度尼西亚，日本，韩国，老挝，澳门，马来西亚，蒙古，尼泊尔，巴基斯坦，菲律宾，新加坡，斯里兰卡，台湾，泰国，越南。

圣地亚哥世贸中心的亚洲部

贸易服务

亚洲部寻找从亚洲进口或出口各种商品和服务有优势的公司并为其介绍进出口各种商品和服务的流程。

亚洲市场调研

--市场规模

--竞争情况

--当地经济形势

--销售渠道

亚洲贸易咨询

--市场营销咨询

--合作伙伴咨询

--法律法规咨询

--文化风俗咨询

--制造商咨询

亚洲贸易专家引见

--金融服务

--法律服务

--报关行

--物流专家

--会计及税务专家

贸易资讯报告

亚洲部针对每个亚洲市场都会推出相关市场的资讯报告，其内容包括背景介绍，地理位置，政治情况，基础设施情况，人口，经济环境，主要行业，市场概况，贸易机会等。

社交平台

亚洲部促进了与亚洲政府机要和商业领袖的沟通，并帮助圣地亚哥中小型企业理解亚洲的商业模式。亚洲部提供的社交平台活动有：

--教育性项目及讲座

--圆桌会议

--来访代表团

--外出访问贸易代表团

贸易代表团

自从2002年成立以来，亚洲部成功组织了17次贸易代表团对中国，日本，新加坡，越南和其他亚洲市场进行访问。总计超过300人的代表团成员不仅来自圣地亚哥本地，也有来自加州及美国其他地区以及墨西哥巴哈地区的成员。参加代表团的人员和商界均对代表团赞不绝口。

成功案例包括：

2004年，亚洲部与包括高通公司（Qualcomm)在内的六个加州公司在深圳举办的第六届中国高兴技术成果交易会上组织了圣地亚哥馆。圣地亚哥馆获得了交易会主办方颁发的“杰出组织者”称号并且在深圳当地和中国国内媒体上得到了大篇幅的报道。

2005年，亚洲部成功组织了加州历史上最大的外出访问贸易代表团。代表团由113位加州商务人士组成，参加了在上海举行的世贸中心协会年会。

2008年，“在美国做生意”中国路演为圣地亚哥本地服务商创造了新的中国客户基础。此次代表团分别在重庆，厦门，泉州举行了商业会议，吸引了超过400位中国企业高管参加。

亚洲部为贸易代表团成员提供以下服务：

--行前简要培训。

--与政府机要人员及商业领袖举行集体会议。

--个性化一对一会议

--专题讲座/论坛

--参展贸易展会

--行程任务总结报告

接待贸易代表团

在国际关系办公室的协助下，亚洲部为亚洲公司开拓圣地亚哥市场提供服务。投资的涌入以及来旅游的游客为圣地亚哥的企业和居民带来了巨大商机。亚洲部为亚洲来访的商业及贸易代表团提供以下服务：

--个性化一对一会议

--圣地亚哥工业及国际贸易简介

--系列活动/论坛/圆桌会议

项目

亚洲部每年都会举行各类活动，包括讲座，会议，午餐会及圆桌会议。其中，一些亚洲部标志性活动有：

--亚洲部商务系列

--亚洲部社交平台

--中国年度商务展望会议

--中国运作圆桌会议，与TechAmerica合作举办项目（过去名为AeA）

贸易资源

亚洲部提升，加强及扩充圣地亚哥世贸中心的现有资源。在亚洲60 个世贸中心的支持下，亚洲部被圣地亚哥世贸中心特别指派给想要在亚洲寻找商机的公司对他们进行协助。圣地亚哥世贸中心的会员基本涵盖了各行各业，其数据库内更有圣地亚哥地区的8500个联系人。

亚洲部还有以下资源：

--内部信息库

--国际贸易相关网站

--可进行搜寻的数据库（公司，贸易领袖，活动，调研工具，专业服务指导）

亚洲部工作人员

亚洲部位于圣地亚哥世贸中心办公楼内。它由亚洲部经理管理并得到圣地亚哥世贸中心团队的支持。亚洲部团队拥有专业的知识和技能并且拥有与亚洲进行国际贸易和商业发展的第一手经验，能够帮助您获取所需。

合作伙伴感想

“这次展会比我开始预料的大得多也重要得多。我们把它当做在当地（中国）的基础，并从展会参加者那里获得了数百个销售机会。高层的CEO会议也非常有建设性。我们一定还会参加亚洲部发起的类似的活动。”

--Bruce Hueners, CEO, Palomar Technologies (随亚洲部圣地亚哥贸易代表团参加了2004年在深圳举办的中国国际高新技术成果交易会)

“圣地亚哥世贸中心针对亚洲的项目对我们在中国的业务起到了非常大的推动作用。项目讲座对于我们制定商业战略帮助很大，特别是一些涉及到知识产权和产品认证等棘手问题的事件。”

--Pascal Brandys, Chairman & CEO, Genteon

“我与你们引见的那位联系人进行了一次成效显著的会谈，并且这位联系人又为我们引见了另外一位重要人士。这一系列的项目非常有帮助！”

--Randall J. Kendis, VP International, Operations, Washington Inventory Services(参加了亚洲部的引见会和社交项目)

“世贸中心对于此次贸易代表团之行所付出的巨大努力和贸易代表团成员之间的融洽相处让我印象深刻。能与我们的供应商会面对我们来说有很多好处并且这次会晤将帮助提升我们的总体销售额。”

--Adam Siner, Persident/COO, Bosu Fitness（参加了亚洲部的外出访问贸易代表团）

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【活动预告】跨文化商务交流:印度

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:30:42 GMT

2012年2月15日由圣地亚哥世贸中心主办的跨文化商务交流系列活动将在圣地亚哥世贸中心(2980 Pacific Highway)举行,活动时间为早上七点半到九点半.此次跨文化商务交流活动的主题国家为印度,此次活动的嘉宾为印度商务顾问Gunjan Bagla先生. Gunjan Bagla先生是Amritt公司的创始人及董事总经理,拥有超过25年的全球采购,策划,市场营销经验.同时,他也是受业界称赞的 “Doing Business in 21^st Century India: How to Profit Today in Tomorrow’s Most Exciting Market”一书的作者.此次活动将会介绍印度的背景资料,了解印度的会议习惯,协商技巧等各种商务习俗.期待您的光临! 更多详情及报名请点击嘉宾介绍请点击

【活动预告】第八届中国年度商务展望会议

Programs WTCSD — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:38:51 GMT

2012年2月2日由圣地亚哥世贸中心亚洲部主办的第八届年度中国年度商务展望会议将在Crowne Plaza Hotel(2270 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley)召开,会议时间为下午两点到晚上七点..作为亚洲部最大的会议之一,会议将回顾2011年中国经济形式并探讨2012年美国本土企业应如何更好的与中国进行商务合作.会议的主讲嘉宾有:Barry Naughton(加州大学圣地亚哥分校国际关系/太平洋研究教授), James Zimmerman(中美商会前主席).期待您的光临！
特别鸣谢:SwenAsia, Palomar Technologies Inc.,Citibank, FedEx, Goodrich Aerostructures, Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation, and Quantum Design. 更多详情及报名请点击