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        Dear Members and Friends,   The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, The China IPR Sme Helpdesk, The European Chamber of Commerce, The European Business Center, The Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China and The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China  are delighted to invite you to the following seminar:   One-On-One consultation sessions   Event Details: Event type: Consultation sessions Date: Thursday 19 April 2012 Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm Location: European Business Center, Zhongyu Plaza 16 Floor, No. 6 Gongti Beilu Chaoyang District Beijing, tel. 010-8523 6101 Admission: Free for European SMEs Languages: English, Italian and Polish Partners: European Business Center, Bencham, Italian Chamber of Commerce Spanish Chamber of Commerce, European Union Chamber of Commerce ------ Event Description: On 19 April 2012 the China IPR SME Helpdesk will hold an afternoon of free 20 minute one-on-one consultation sessions with experts in the Chinese intellectual property rights law. The consultation sessions are available to European SMEs with questions on how to protect their intellectual property when working or doing business in China. Receive advice on how to manage your IP in China (strategy, registration, protection and enforcement) without expensive legal fees Personalised, tailor-made and business-focused advice 100% FREE and confidential ----- Expert Biographies:   Davide Follador, Franzosi, Dal Negro and Setti Law Firm After cooperating with major IP law firms in Italy, Davide Follador is currently in charge of the China Desk of Franzosi, Dal Negro and Setti Law Firm, based in Beijing. Follador specialises in Chinese intellecutaly property law and commercial law. He is a frequent speaker and tutor on the topic of IPR in China and has 10 years` experience in dealing with out-of-court proceedings and court litigation. He gives legal advice to both Italian and international companies about patents, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright, unfair competition, licensing and online IPR.   Beata Suwala, China IPR SME Helpdesk Beata is a Polish pattent attorney and European trademark attorney. She holds a masters degree in law from the University of Warsaw and obtained a LL.M degree in IP law in Spain. Beata has worked for more than three years in law firms in Poland and in Spain where she mainly dealt with international IP portfolios, including IP rights prosecutions, enforcement actions and drafting contracts. Afterwards she joined the European IPR Helpdesk, where she advised on IP and in particular on technology transfer under the European Commission`s funded projects (the 7th Framework Programme and the Competetiveness and Innovation Framework Programme).   Registration: Consultation sessions are limited and available to European SMEs only by appointment. To register please e-mail: rsvp-china@china-iprhelpdesk.eu and state your name, company name, position and language preference (English, Italian and Polish speaking experts available). About the China IPR SME Helpdesk: The China IPR SME Helpdesk provides free information, first-line advice and training to SMEs to protect and enforce their IPR in China. The Helpdesk’s services are free to European SMEs and SME intermediaries (including EU embassies) and includes training events in China and Europe; online tools and materials at www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu and tailored advice from our expert by phone, Email or though the website. Be the first to hear about upcoming China IPR SME Helpdesk events and webinars by following us on:           

      Dear Members and Friends,   The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, The French Chamber of Commerce in China, The British Chamber of Commerce in China and The German Chamber of Commerce in China are delighted to invite you to the conference:   Credit Risks amid Challenging 2012 in China 2011 Yearly GDP growth of China decelerated as the government hiked interest rates and tightened investment curbs to prevent overheating and tame inflation. In 2012, bearish US market and deteriorated Euro Zone economy due to debts crisis will be continuing threaten Chinese exporters, and the government will make their best endeavors to continue developing domestic consumption. Then what will the situation be for China domestic trade in 2012? Will there be a hard landing or soft landing on China’s economy? With this economic background, Coface, an international credit insurance and credit management services group, has recently released 2012 Coface Corporate Credit Risk Paper in China based on its over 60-year-experience of companies` payment behavior. The Credit Risk Paper gives detailed Coface insight on China economic and credit risks of different sectors in 2012 followed by a practical risk-mitigation strategy in the coming year. The Payment Survey results is also a major a part of this Credit Risk Paper. Main topics of the conference: • Coface’s view on China economic projection in 2012 • Credit management situation of Chinese enterprises in 2011 • Sector map in 2012 • Guideline in trading with high risk sectors • Suggest on corporate credit risk control amid challenging 2012 Speaker: • Sam Cheng, Manager of the Risk Department of Coface China Mr. Sam Cheng has 8 years’ experience in credit insurance and risk management. He joined Coface in 2011. Leading his team of risk department of Coface China, he is responsible for conducting credit research and analysis on trade credit risk of Chinese companies and controlling corporate credit risk according to the changing economic situation and constantly monitor of the industry risk. Organized by: French Chamber of Commerce and Industry In cooperation with: The British, the German and the Italian Chambers of Commerce Date: Thursday, April 26th 2012 Time: 08:00-10:00am Venue: Westin Beijing Chaoyang Hotel 7 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Price: Member: 300 RMB Non-member: 450 RMB Language: English In order to participate in this seminar, please register before April 25 at 17:00.

              Dear Members and Friends, The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, The Australian Chanber of Commerce in China, The Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China, The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, The German Chamber of Commerce in China, The Sing Chamber of Commerce in China, The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China, The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China and The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in China are delighted to invite you to the Workshop:     How to Become an Effective Leader-Assertive Actions        Event Details: Event type: Joint Chamber Workshop Date: Thursday, April 19th 2012 Time: 09:00- 12:00 Location: Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing                   6A, East Beisanhuan Road,                   Chaoyang District,                   100028, Beijing                   北京市朝阳区北三环东路甲6号北京皇家大饭店 Speakers: Stephannie Tebow and Emily Roblin Language: English Member`s price: 100RMB Non-member`s price: 400RMB RSVP: Wednesday, April 18th 2012     Event Description: In this 3-hour workshop, be prepared to actively participate! Why? Because, while many of us have heard about assertiveness as an essential part of what it means to be an effective leader, a collaborative team member, and a great communicator generally, few of us have a clear understanding of what it actually means or requires in practice. And that`s what we`ll do! We’ll clear up common confusions between being assertive and being aggressive and draw links between confident and assertive attitudes and behaviors. We’ll look at how to effectively get your voice heard but in an effort to find real win-win situations in your daily work and lives. Being assertive requires using judgment, so we`ll apply the skill across a variety of challenging situations. Come prepared to be challenged, to share, to reflect, and work together with like-minded professionals!   Objectives: • Understand what it means to be assertive – as a communication style, a mindset and as a set of behaviors • Be able to seek win-win solutions to the challenges you face – that means ensuring that you get want you want and need, and so does everyone else. • Express yourself confidently and directly • Learn to identify aggressive, passive and passive-aggressive styles of communication and respond assertively • Look at the some challenging, real cases and see assertive attitudes and behaviors in action. • Share ideas with like-minded professionals.   Who should attend? Our only requirement is that you come with an open mind, prepared to share, and expect to develop some practical tools that you can easily integrate into your daily life and work!   About the speakers:   Stephannie Tebow is a seasoned trainer and coach with more than 20 years of professional experience: 12 years of providing professional development services throughout the United States and 12 years serving the international community in China, Hungary, Vietnam, Russia, Central Asia and Canada. As a motivational speaker, a trainer of trainers, a coach and an entrepreneur, Tebow has had the privilege to influence the careers of political candidates, diplomats, business owners, educators, licensed professionals, university students and policy makers. She worked with the Red Cross by training and preparing volunteers to work in the Sichuan Earthquake Zone and continues to serve the communities in the ongoing earthquake recovery areas. Tebow energizes and insights participants to take action for meaningful and material life changes. She has called Beijing home for nearly 8 years and serves the community as a workshop leader, a counselor, a coach and an entrepreneur.    Emily Roblin is managing Director of LEAP. She has been leading soft skills, intercultural, and empowerment seminars for professionals in her six years in China and before that she has a wealth of experience from her home country Canada. Emily is the president of VIVIA, women’s professional network and recipient of the women in Business Leadership Award 2011, “Inspiration 2011”. When Emily is not leading seminars you will find her leading a happy group of participants in Heyrobics.   Registration: If interested in attending the Workshop, please register by sending an e-mail at info@cameraitacina.com   Best Regards,   CICC

                  The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce together with the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China, the British Chamber of Commerce in China, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China and the Canada China Business Council are delighted to invite you to a business event on March 15th:   The new investment landscape in China and abroad   There is growing speculation surrounding the future of foreign direct investment (FDI) in China. But a recent study "Serve The People" by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) suggests that China will continue to attract inward investment owing to the growing strength of its domestic market. Ms. Louise Qian of EIU will speak about the FDI expectations in China.   There are two major themes to watch for FDI into China: one is that FDI into China has become increasingly focused on the services sector, rather than on manufacturing. Secondly, FDI flows will continue to move inland to places such as Chongqing in search of both cheaper labour and faster-growing markets.   In this seminar we will not only talk about FDI, but also about Chinese Overseas Direct Investment (ODI). The A CAPITAL DRAGON INDEX has been launched to serve as the reference indicator of Chinese ODI and tracks the globalization rate of the Chinese economy since WTO accession in 2001. It will be published quarterly by A CAPITAL.   Mr. André Loesekrug-Pietri will tell more about the findings with the A Capital Dragon Index. The Dragon Index measures the growth rate of Chinese ODI stock relative to GDP and tracks Chinese ODI aggregated by type of investment (minority/majority), by type of investor (SOE/Private), by region of the world and by main reason for investment (resources/technology/brand/market access).   Speakers: Ms. Louise Qian, Economist Intelligence Unit Mr. Andre Loesekrug-Pietri, A Capital   Venue: Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel. No. 61 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 北京富力万丽酒店  中国北京朝阳区东三环中路61号， 编号100022  Tel: 010 5863 8888    Registrations: If interested in attending the seminar, please register by sending an e-mail at info@cameraitacina.com before March 14th.