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China, Lost in Translation: How big money, big headlines and big opportunities have obscured the facts about China in Transition

China has grown as a power based largely on its ability to be the "factory to the world." Over the last few years many of the headlines have shifted to China’s transition to being a power in financial service, service industries, science and research and development characterized by growth in the domestic consumption market for Chinese brands and foreign made goods, insurance, car loans and mortgages. While China certainly has its sights set on being a world leader in these areas many people in China and around the world have lost sight of the fact that China still makes its money making and selling goods. There are shocking, and game-changing events taking place in China’s manufacturing and financial markets that could impede, delay or derail the transition away from manufacturing. Our panel will discuss the current state and future of manufacturing in China and how it will affect the country’s consumer, financial and real estate markets and its drive to "race the West to the top."

Moderated by David T. Kinnear, Co-Founder & Research Chair, The Global Sourcing Council

Speakers:

• Michael A. Zakkour, Managing Director, China BrightStar, LLC;
• Lawrence A. Delson, President, Delson International;
• Winston Ma, C.F.A., Esq., Manager, Barclays Capital and author of Investing in China: New Opportunities in a Transforming Stock Market.

Thursday, April 17, 8:30-10:30AM
FREE Corporate Member / $40 member per session / $55 non-member
Continental Breakfast Included.

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• Stock Market: the Unbroken Bubble?
• Real Estate, Real Estimate
• China Inflated!

2008 Start-Up Series: China Economic Review and Outlook

Please join our distinguished speakers in panel discussions that examine the 2007 Chinese economy through three critical and inter-related lenses: the stock market, real estate, and inflation. Audience members join the debate on economic forecasts for China, share creative ideas and perspectives, and envision their own business success.

FREE Corporate Member / $40 member per session / $55 non-member / $105 member 3 sessions / $150 non-member
Continental Breakfast Included

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Stock Market: the Unbroken Bubble?

Despite some skeptical opinions, China’s stock market remains a bright spot amid fluctuating global markets. While the U.S. economy experiences a downturn, China’s stock market continues its robust rise with main indexes exceeding 6000 points. The panel discusses whether defective corporate governance, risky investment portfolios and low quality earnings will lead to a stock market meltdown, and whether government policies including increasing share supply and diversifying investment channels will eventually cool down the market.

Speakers:

• Alasdair Clynes, President/Executive Director, BOC International (USA) Inc.;
• Yiting Liu, Vice President of Greater China, Vision Capital Advisors, LLC;
• Reiner M. Triltsch, CFA, Head of International Equities, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.

Thursday, January 24 ~ 8:30-10:30AM

Real Estate, Real Estimate

China’s increasing control over the real estate market since 2006 doesn’t seem to be paying off as housing prices in the region reach record highs. While a recent real estate IPO boom made China’s property developers some of the wealthiest business owners in the country, others are considering a major retreat. It is estimated that more than 70% of China’s real estate developers will shut down or transfer their businesses over the next two to three years due to limited land supply and other issues. Real estate has become the most publicly debated business in China as members of the urban middle class worry about their repayment ability. This lecture explores the efficacy of government policies, a possible real estate downturn, and its ripple effects on the stock market bubble and economic growth.

Moderated by Leslie P. Norton, Foreign Editor, Asia, Barron's

Speakers to Include:

• Charles E. Aster, Director, Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, PC;
• Coran Li Chen, Chief Strategist, Shenyin & Wanguo Securities Co., Ltd;
• Mitchell Silk, Partner, Allen & Overy LLP;
• Xue Ya, Executive Director, China Center New York LLC.

Thursday, February 28 ~ 8:30-10:30AM

China Inflated!

China experienced an exceptionally heated economy in 2007. GDP accumulated at a constantly accelerated rate, real estate remained feverish, and stock market activity reached an all-time high. All economic indexes--domestic consumption, investment, and exports--were booming. Meanwhile, China was at risk of high inflation--Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit a decade high; a strong bull market boosted investors’ confidence; and money flew into the market from the U.S. after the Fed lowered the interest rate. This panel discusses the factors that led to excess liquidity, reviews the central bank’s deflating measure, and discusses the possibility of an economic slowdown in China and the impact of such a slowdown for the global economy.

Moderated by Joseph B. Treaster, Reporter, The New York Times

Speakers:

• Paul Bennett, Chief Economist, NYSE Euronext;
• Jay Bryson, Global Economist, Wachovia Corporation;
• Donald H. Straszheim, Vice Chairman, Roth Capital Partners LLC.

Friday, March 14 ~ 8:30-10:30AM

Corporate Mandarin Language Program

Flexibility is the premise of this program designed for busy professionals by tailoring courses to fit personal schedules. Objectives, level of proficiency, and one-on-one or small group customized Mandarin instruction with experienced native-speaking faculty are provided. Classes are booked in blocks of a minimum of 10 hours and can be held in your office or at home. Price varies according to the number of students in each group.

For more information, contact Ningyu Li at nli@chinainstitute.org or call 212-744-8181 x125.

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