China Forum 09

Success in China for UK Plastics Companies

An Overview of Opportunities and Succesful Marketing Strategies

Tuesday, 14th April 2009 at BPF House, London, EC2A 3JE  

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This workshop brings together leading experts on the Chinese plastics industry including 2 case studies from industry experts with over 2 decade of experience in the Chinese plastics market between them. The seminar costs just £50 (plus VAT) and will provide a unique opportunity to learn from experts and share ideas with fellow plastics industry professionals. All companies in attendance will receive a FREE MARKET INFORMATION PACK on the Chinese Plastics Market.

10.30    Introduction and Opening Comments (Peter Davis, British Plastics Federation)

10.40    China an Overview (Robert Hurley, UK Trade and Investment)

• China market overview and a guide to doing business In China
• Understanding business culture And etiquette when visiting China

11.15 The Economic Outlook of China (Yang Chen, Lecturer in Contemporary Chinese Studies, Centre for East Asian Studies)

• The macro economic environment on China, likely future trends and the implications for SME’s doing business in China
• After 15 years of economic growth, what the reality of the current economic slowdown means to China
• A look at statistical resources from the Chinese media and official Government statistics
• An overview the likely effects of the current economic slowdown on the Chinese manufacturing industry

11.45 Tea/Coffee Break

12.00 Intellectual Property Rights in China (Dennis Lee, Intellectual Property Solicitor, Silverman Sherliker)

• A look into the contentious area of trade marks and design
• The importance of getting protection before you enter the Chinese market and what you can do if you already there
• Some case studies into the likely results of not getting protected
• An overview of the possibilities of enforcement

12.30 Doing Business in China, A Case Study (TBC)

12.50 Lunch

1.40  Doing Business in China, A Case Study (Chris Francis, Managing Director, Meech)

• The experiences of Meech in setting up in PRC so far and an overview of future expectations

2.00 Opportunities for UK Businesses in China and an Overview of China's Regional Cities (Chan Wu, Associate Director for Research and Consultancy, China British Business Council)

• Opportunities for business looking to export to China, manufacture in China or for Technology Transfers
• Overview of opportunities in Infrastructure, Advanced Engineering, Information Communication Technology and Health Care

3.00 Close

To register for this seminar please download the seminar pack found here or alternatively call Doreen Greenaway on 0207 457 5047 for more details.

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Dennis K T Lee (Partner, Intellectual Property Law, Silverman Sherliker)

Dennis heads the Intellectual Property Team at Silverman Sherliker, advising on all aspects of I.P. creation, protection and exploitation. His specilism is within trade marks, copyrights and design.  He has worked for people from various industries including manufacturing, production, IT and electronics

Yang Chen (Lecturer in Contemporary Chinese Studies, Centre For East Asian Studies)

Yang Chen (BA, MBA, Ph.D) is Lecturer of Contemporary Chinese Studies of CEAS. An economics graduate of Nankai University, Tianjin, she worked with Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). Yang was formerly senior lecturer in Economics at Northampton Business School and Assistant Director of the China and Transitional Economy Research Centre, the University of Northampton.  Yang has also published in the areas of the ‘New Economy’, corporate governance and rural development in contemporary China. She is the board member of Chinese Economic Association (UK).  Yang is Programme Director for the new MSc in East Asian Development and the Global Economy

Looking To Exhibit in China?

The British Plastics Federation are cooridnating a British Pavilion at Chinaplas, taking place 18-21 May 2009 in Guangzhou - CLICK HERE for more information