Henry Paulsons (US Sec. of Treasury) speech on China Strategy

This link leads to the US Treasury Department page and contains the full speech given by Henry M. Paulson, US Secretary of the Treasury, on Sept. 13, 2006

http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/hp95.htm

and commentary by Krishna Guha of Financial Times

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/7443b020-433e-11db-9574-0000779e2340.html

also by Glenn Sommerville of Reuters posted on CNN Money

http://money.cnn.com/2006/09/13/news/international/bc.economy.paulson.reut/index.htm?postversion=2006091315

International Firms Confirm Speaker Participation

We are excited to confirm the following speaker's conference participation:

"Chinese Market Entry Strategies for US Exporters"
:: Mark Pitts, VP Business Consulting, United States, Synovate Business Consulting Inc.; www.synovate.com

"Local Perspectives on Doing Business with China"
:: Walter Groff, VP of Division 8, Southwest Research Institute; www.swri.org
:: David Garcia, Distribution & Return Sales Manager, Vtech Communications, Inc.; www.vtechphones.com

Each of these speakers are industry experts and contribute high-value content and experience to their sessions.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight. Register today at 210.458.2470.

Business Development Mission to China

US companies have the chance to make or increase sales in China by joining Commerce Secretary Gutierrez as he leads a business development trade mission to Shanghai and Beijing from November 13-17, 2006. The mission aims to: address obstacles to trade, provide information on export financing, and assist new and experienced exporters increase business activities.

Applications and additional info at http://www.export.gov/chinamission.

Special thanks to the San Antonio DOC USEAC, a Business China 2006 marketing partner, for submitting this event.

Intertek Confirms Participation

We are excited to announce the confirmation of Intertek Global Market Access Manager, Bill Holz, as a conference speaker on "CCC Guidelines for US Exporters." Mr. Holz will present in the afternoon export track from 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm.

The CCC (China Compulsory Certification) Mark
CCC, which stands for China Compulsory Certification, became effective on May 1, 2002. The two previous systems (CCIB and CCEE or Great Wall) caused a great deal of inconvenience for enterprises dealing in both domestic and foreign trade by carrying different national quality standards. With CCC as a single procedure, this burden has been lifted, providing faster, more cost-effective access to Chinese markets.

Intertek's Experience with the CCC
Intertek’s global market access experts can provide high quality service and help obtain the necessary certifications for fast market entry into China. For more information on the Chinese market, visit Intertek's Global Market Access Information Center today at http://www.global.etlsemko.com/marketaccess.