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Hilton Hotel, Shanghai, China
It is only recently that China became a net exporter, and the nation is just starting to establish its position in the global steel market. 查看此页中文版 This one day seminar will explore a range of key topics relevant to the Chinese export industry, including answers to questions such as What has made China export, and will exports be restricted? Which products, and to where? The differences between China and ROW markets will be highlighted and issues such as taxes, anti-dumping, trade finance, and freight. (Click on speakers which are hyper linked to view their biographies and photos) 17:00 | Early Registration | | 18:00 | Cocktail Reception | | Tuesday April 17th 2007 | | 07:30 | Registration opens | | 08:30 | Welcome Address - Andrew Goodwin, General Manager SBB Asia | | | | | 8:40 | Session 1: Politics of Trade
(Moderator Mr. Roger Manser) | | | | Setting the Scene: China and the World- Mr Roger Manser, Global Editor, SBB
China's Steel Trade Policy- Professor Hu Chun Li, Director, NDRC
US Trade Policy Towards China- Mr. Charles H. Blum, President, IAS Group, Ltd.
EU Trade Policy Towards China- Mr Roelof Plijter, Advisor on Industry, European Commission | | 10:10 | Morning Coffee Break | | 10:40 | Session 2: China's Role in the Global Supply Chain
(Moderator Ms Ayesha de Kretser, Shanghai Editor, SBB) | | | | Will China's Mills Reduce their Exports?- Mr Qi Xiang Dong, Vice Secretary, China Iron & Steel Association
Responsible Exporting- Mr Wilfried von Bulow, Vice Chairman, MAN Ferrostaal Inc
Where is all the Steel Going? Mr Steve Mackrell, Director Operations, Iron & Steel Statistics Bureau | | 12:15 | Conference Lunch- Sponsored by Liberty Commodities | | 14:00 | | Session 3: The Grease that Oils the Export Wheels
(Moderator Mr Richard Herselman, Lead Researcher, SBB) | | How will Trade Law developments in 2007 affect steel exports from China?- Mr William H. Barringer, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP
Chinese steel exports - Managing the technical risk through inspection services- Mr Sean Kedda, Vice Preident, Asia Pacific SGS
Trends in the freigh market- Ms Daisy Geng, Ocean Freight Analyst, Louis Dreyfus (Beijing) Trading Co.
Challenges and opportunities in Supply Chain Financing- Mr. Quek Chaw Ming, Head of Supply Chain, Standard Chartered Bank
Price Volatility & Reference Prices- Mr Mark Wiggett, Global Markets Editor SBB | 15:30 | Afternoon Coffee Break | | 16:00 | Session 4: Experiences in the Field: Export Strategy & Tactics
(Moderator Mr. QingPing Ren) | | | | Is Big Beautiful?- Mr. Henry Wang, General Manager, Angang Group International Trade Corporation
Special steels in today's global market- Mr Yinhua Zhang, President, Citic Pacific Special Steel International Trading Co.
The Export Strategy of a Leading Chinese Mill- Mr Fan Cheng Hai, General Manager of International Trading Lai Wu | | | | | 17:30 | Conference Dinner Sui Yuan Restaurant, 2nd floor | | | | |
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The seminar will be a fantastic networking opportunity with many major mills & traders present. Numbers are strictly limited, and we expect this event to be a sell out so register your interest today. Accomodation was available for delegates at the Hilton Hotel, Shanghai. Hilton Shanghai
tel: +86 21 62480000
fax: +86 21 62483848
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