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Modern Business Management in China

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 10 July 2007

Module I

8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Southwest Room #1.124
University of Texas at San Antonio
501 W Durango Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207

Understanding Chinese culture and the latest business practices are critical for success in this large and complex market. This module will provide first-hand information on understanding Chinese business culture, the role of government in the business sector and how to navigate business risks. This session will also dedicate significant time on how to successfully source products from China including determining project feasibility, locating suppliers, negotiation techniques, pricing, and quality control.

Seminar Agenda

7:30 - 8:00 am - Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 8:15 am - Welcome & Introduction

Councilwoman MA Cisneros

8:15 - 10:00 am - Understanding China

Historic Overview of China
Political System & Structure
Economic Liberalization & Market Growth
Business Opportunities: Why China?
Geographic Overview & Industrial Clusters

Grace Chen, Chairman & CEO, Ocean Soft - Houston, TX

10:00 - 10:15 am - Break

10:15 - 11:20 am - Navigating Chinese Business Culture

Understanding Chinese Business Protocol
Negotiating & Closing the Deal in China
How to Develop Guanxi in China

Tieman Dippel Jr., Juris Doctorate

11:25 - 11:45 pm - Immigration Issues for Businesses in China

Ryan Chargois, Tindall & Foster

12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch Keynote Speaker & Chinese Dinning Etiquette

Grace Chen, Chairman & CEO, Ocean Soft - Houston, TX

1:15 - 2:45 pm - Successful Product Sourcing from China

Locating & Selecting the Right Supplier
Negotiating the Terms, Conditions & Price
Ensuring Product Quality
U.S. Customs Regulations & Legal Requirements

Linda Guo, Vice President and Partner, Port2Port, LLC - Beijing, China **

2:45 - 3:00 pm - Break

3:00 - 4:30 pm - Business China Case Study

Theme: Negotiations with Chinese Suppliers

4:30 pm - Q&A, Self-Study Assignment & Program Conclusion

** Linda Guo, Vice President and Partner from Port2Port, will be available between Monday, March 24th and Friday, March 28th for one-on-one business meetings at no charge with those companies interested in doing business with China.

For more information or to schedule a meeting with Port2Port , please contact Ed Novess by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Linda Guo at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it T: 512.329.1950; F: 866.757.3677

Last Updated ( Monday, 17 March 2008 )