DCBA 2007 China Forum -- Globalization of China Auto Industry - When, How & It’s Impact
2006 was another phenomenal year for China auto industry by becoming second largest vehicle market with auto production and sales reaching 7.28 million units and 7.22 million units, an increase of 27% and 25% respectively. After 5 years explosive growth, the Chinese Auto OEMs are capturing more of world attention with their plans to sell overseas and the increasing global supply of China auto parts generates more pressure and future concerns to US auto suppliers.
What is the globalization strategy of Chinese auto OEMs and suppliers? What kind of impact it will have to US auto industry? What is the result and limitation of severe pursuance of cost reduction for OEMs and suppliers? As a countermeasure, can US auto OEMs and suppliers utilize China as low cost manufacturing base to compete by importing vehicles and parts from China? It is time to step in further beyond the cost reduction to find true solutions.
The Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA) will host the 2007 China Forum on April 17 of 2007 to address these critical issues.
| Date: | Tuesday, April 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: | Hyatt Regency Dearborn, USA 600 Town Center Dr. Dearborn, MI 48126 |
This one-of-a-kind business event for the local automotive community is where top suppliers, OEMs, and engineers, who are either responsible for China business/initiatives or are just interested to learn more, will gather to meet, hear, discuss and learn strategies for planning and building-up business relationships with their Chinese counterparts. Featured presentations will include:
Agenda:
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Registration and Networking
8:30AM - 11:30AM
Welcome Remarks
- Dr. Charlie Zhao, President of DCBA (2006)
China Auto Industry Brief
- Mr. Yinda Chen, Deputy Secretary General of SAE China
Vice President, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group)
Automotive Industry in Global Perspective
- Dr. Sean McAlinden, Center of Automotive Research
'Go Abroad' Strategy of Chinese Auto OEM
- Mr. Robin Wu, Vice President of Foton Auto Company
China as Manufacturing Base of Global Supply
- Mr. David Emerling, Director, Lear Corporation
Introduction of China Regional Auto Industry
- China Regional Government Officer
Closing Remarks - Dr. Mingan Tan, President of DCBA (2007)
DCBA China Forum provides a great opportunity for you to meet the policy-makers and executives from US and China, and truly understand the current development and strategic direction of China Auto Industry from points of view across the Pacific.
The Detroit Chinese Business Association is a non-profit organization established in 1995 to promote US-China business relationships as well as entrepreneurship among the local Chinese American community. DCBA hosts high-level, high-quality, high-impact seminars, conferences and trade shows. Please visit DCBA website www.dcba.com for more details.
DCBA looks forward to seeing you at 2007 China Forum on April 17, 2007. Please visit www.dcba.com/chinaforum2007 for online registration and other details about the exciting event. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact the Detroit Chinese Business Association at chinaforum@dcba.com
US-China Auto Suppliers Networking
The US-China Auto Suppliers Networking event will take place in the afternoon of April 17, 2007, right after DCBA 2007 China Forum. It will provide an excellent opportunity for China and US auto suppliers to network and to explore win-win solutions.
2006 marked an extremely difficult year for US auto OEMs and suppliers, as well as Chinese auto suppliers. Aggressive cost cuts from OEMs, high oil price and material cost erode suppliers’ bottom line. The same issues plus low tech content and lack of quality control limit the profit margins of Chinese auto suppliers. It is imperative to bring together the advanced technology, product lines and marketing capabilities from the US companies with the lower manufacturing cost from the Chinese companies.
Responding to the challenges, DCBA has invited a large group of Chinese auto suppliers to Detroit and provide a face-to-face networking opportunity for US and Chinese auto suppliers. More than 20 auto parts companies, mostly from Shandong province and other regions of China will introduce their business as well as their US collaboration/investment plans. This event will feature with presentations from key Chinese suppliers and one-to-one business discussion. The US automotive OEMs and suppliers who have interest in doing business with Chinese auto suppliers should not miss this great event.
| Date: | Tuesday, April 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| Location: | Hyatt Regency Dearborn, USA 600 Town Center Dr. Dearborn, MI 48126 |
| Registration: | www.dcba.com/networking2007, Free of charge |
Please pre-register at www.dcba.com/networking2007 for our and your convenience, even though this event is free of charge.
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Zhejiang University 110th Anniversary
- At the 2/3/2007 new year party, we will all gather in front of the video recorder and tape our congratulations to Zhejiang University. The Zhejiang University Alumni Association in North America will create a movie with greetings from different parts of the North America, and send it to Zhejiang University.
- Zhejiang University will celebrate the 110th anniversary on 5/21-22/2007. If anyone is planning to visit Hangzhou at that time, please contact info@zuaagd.org.
- A tour group is organized to travel to 桂林，遵议， 梅谭， 黄果树. The trip will start from Hangzhou on 5/23, right after the Anniversary celebration. The length of the trip is 5-7 days. If you are interested, please email info@zuaagd.org.
Summer camp--
- Planned for late July to early August
- Length will be about 2-3 weeks
- Camp fee will be more than last year's
- Airline ticket is not included in the camp fee
- Parents that want to attend the camp are welcome. The camp is seeking for volunteers from the parents.
- For last year's camp, visit http://www.zjuaa.org
- Interested parents can contact info@zuaagd.org
Zhejiang University Alumni Association in North America Annual Meeting
- The 2007 annual meeting is planned for August this year in Houston TX.
- Zhejiang University Alumni Association will send representatives from Hangzhou.
- Everyone is welcome. If you are interested, please email info@zuaagd.org.