MeetChinaBiz Connecticut Executive Roundtable

About this Event

As if the latest product quality crisis were not bad enough, "Made-in-China" will get much pricier in 2008 due to a growing list of woes, such as…

• Export VAT refund reduction/elimination
• Soaring fuel and material costs
• Quickened appreciation of Chinese currency (RMB)
• Rising labor costs further propelled by the new Labor Laws
• Waning US demand depressing mfrs’ economy of scale

After the Chinese New Year, tens to hundreds of thousands of factories in Guangdong are expected to go either belly-up, or 'up-valley' to inland provinces or other far-flung places like Indochina East-West Corridor, or Africa.

In this roundtable meeting we will seek to address the following and other issues that may concern you:

• What are the potential issues if goods imported from China turn out to be defective?
• How are all the latest changes and developments affecting sourcing from, selling or investing into China?

Jeffrey Thomen of McCarter & English, LLP will give a presentation entitled “Importing Defective Products: Who Is Liable, Mitigating Risk Through Due Diligence & Managing A Potential Recall”. Shawn He of MeetChinaBiz will comment on the latest China business trends and challenges.

In addition, all roundtable participants will be gathering in an interactive, hands-on forum to discuss opportunities, share insights, and offer solutions to each other on all things related to China.

What is a MCB Executive Roundtable?

Taking place almost every month in cities where we have chapters, this is a periodic gathering for business decision-makers to discuss all issues related to doing business with or in China.

These sessions not only help professionals to continue to network and expand their contacts, but also allows them to compare notes, share tips and learn from each other's lessons and experiences, thereby enabling them to be better informed in their China business pursuits.

Event Specifics

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• Sponsored by McCarter & English, UPS (more to be added...)

• Date: Tue., March 4, 2008
• Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Place: The Offices of McCarter & English, CityPlace I, 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103 (MAP; Please contact Michelle Shaw at 860.275.6791 for questions regarding directions and parking)