2024 China SelectUSA Training Program Series
03/13/2024 (8:30 AM)
04/23/2024 (5:00 PM)
(GMT+08:00) Beijing, Shanghai

About

SelectUSA Training is back! By popular demand, the U.S. Commercial Service in China will host the 3rd SelectUSA Training Program Series for Chinese investors. The series will be held online and in-person,provide in-depth, investment-related information for prospective Chinese investors, and demystify the process of investing in the United States by providing valuable, up-to-date insight and key contacts.

Take advantage of this marketing and networking opportunity!

  • Sponsorship and speaker opportunities are available for U.S. economic development organizations (EDOs) and service pro-viders for the trainings listed below:

Proposed Training Sessions and Topics

DATE

Leading Post

Format

Investing 101 (Financial Services):

SelectUSA Briefing, M&A vs Greenfield, Taxation, Finance, Accounting etc.

March 13, 2024

Guangzhou

Virtual + In-Person

Investing 102 (Managing the Investment):

Data management, Site selection, Supply Chain logistics, Construction, etc.

March 27, 2024

Shanghai

Virtual + In-Person

Investing 103 (Managing the Investment):

Consular Services, ESG, Dispute resolution, State and local relationships, Public relations, Investment experience sharing, etc.

April 2, 2024

Wuhan

Virtual+ In-Person

Investing 104 (Legal Services):

Hiring US Representation, Business Plan, Company Structure, Federal/State/Local Industry Regulations, etc.

April 16, 2024

Shenyang

Virtual

Investing 105 (USG and State Policies):

Market research, FIRRMA, CFIUS, IRA, FEOC, State and local policies, etc.

April 23, 2024

Beijing

Virtual

  • Should you have any inquires or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to: Thomas.Clever@trade.gov; Jing.Wang@trade.gov; Veronica.Liang@trade.gov

    We eagerly looking forward to partnering with you all in 2024 and jointly fostering investment opportunities in the United States. 
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Investing 01 Financial Services
Investing 01 Financial Services


2024 SelectUSA “选择美国” 投资培训系列
2024年3月13日
广州 -线上/线下 （广州国际金融中心IFC）

Time Agenda
8:30-9:00 签到
9:00-9:10 开幕辞
Everett Wakai 王勇安先生，公使衔商务参赞，美国驻华大使馆
Amy Yan 严思慧女士，广州分公司董事总经理，世邦魏理仕
9:10-9:15 SelectUSA “选择美国 “项目以及"选择美国投资峰会" 介绍
演讲嘉宾：Andrew Edlefsen 艾安先生，首席商务领事；
Veronica Liang女士，商务主任，美国驻广州总领事馆商务处
9:15-9:45 专题演讲1: 赋能企业“出海”服务方案
机构：世邦魏理仕 CBRE
演讲嘉宾：
Amy Yan 严思慧女士，广州分公司董事总经理，世邦魏理仕 Sam Xie 谢晨先生，
中国区研究部负责人，世邦魏理仕
9:45-10:05 专题演讲2: 成功投资美国的财税考量
机构：德勤国际税务中心Deloitte AP ICE, Ltd.
演讲嘉宾：Thomas Chang 张立华先生，执行总裁-美国税务服务，
德勤国际税务中心（亚太区）
10:05-10:25 专题演讲3: 中资企业出海-解锁与美国商业银行的合作潜力
机构：华美银行 East West Bank
演讲嘉宾：Tina Zhang 张澎女士，跨境业务团队副总裁
10:25-10:35 Tea Break 茶歇
10:35-10:55 专题演讲4:美国创业投资架构和业务安排的税务考量
机构：普华永道PwC
演讲嘉宾：Julia Qi 齐悦女士，合伙人，美国税务咨询，税务及商务方向
10:55-11:15 专题演讲5: 赴美投资过程中常见的税务问题及应对建议
机构：雅锐Aprio
演讲嘉宾：Stella Chen 陈红女士，美国注册会计师，合伙人，中国业务负责人
11:15-11:45 小组讨论：美国三大州的投资环境介绍
• Jensen Shen 沈健生先生，资深亚太地区主任,美国大休斯顿合作委员会
• Nathaniel Dick先生，资深商务开发经理,北卡罗来纳州经济发展署
• Mary Ma 马红霞女士，首席代表,伊利诺伊州政府中国代表处
11:45-12:05 专题演讲6: 绿地投资地法律考量
机构：Barnes & Thornburg 律师事务所
演讲嘉宾：Naomi Kwang关云心女士，合伙人，主席-大中华及东南亚地区
12:05-12:25 专题演讲7: 筑牢国际投资者财务提防，安全享受在美投资便利
机构：CAG
演讲嘉宾：Livia Scott 古莉雅女士，总裁
12:25-12:35 Q&A 问答环节
12:35-14:00 Networking and Light Lunch现场交流环节（提供简单餐饮


Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration | SelectUSA




2024 SelectUSA China Training Program
Guangzhou – March 13, 2024

Time Agenda
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:10 Opening Remarks
  • Everett Wakai, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy Beijing
  • Amy Yan Amy Yan, General Manager, Guangzhou, CBRE
9:10-9:15 Briefing: SelectUSA program and SelectUSA Summit Introduction
  • Andrew Edlefsen, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou
  • Veronica Liang, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou
9:15-9:45 1. Empowering Enterprise “Go Global” Service Solution
  • Amy Yan, General Manager, Guangzhou, CBRE
  • Sam Xie, Head of Research, China, CBRE
9:45-10:05 2. Financial and Tax Considerations for making a successful
investment in the U.S.
  • - Thomas Chang, Managing Director - U.S. Tax Services, Deloitte AP ICE, Ltd.
10:05-10:25 3. Chinese Enterprises Going Global – Unlocking Collaboration
Potential with U.S. Commercial Banks
  • - Tina Zhang, VP-Cross Border Relationship Manager, East West Bank (New York)
10:25-10:35 Tea Break 茶歇
10:35-10:55 4. Tax Considerations for the Organizational Structure and Business Arrangements of U.S. Venture Investments
  • Julia Qi, US Tax Consulting Services Partner, PwC
10:55-11:15 5. Common Tax Issues in the Process of Investment in the U.S.
and Suggestions
  • Stella Chen, Tax Partner, International Services, Co-leader of Chinese Practice, Aprio
11:15-11:45 EDO Pannel Discussion
  • Jensen Shen, Senior Director, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Greater Houston Partnership
  • Nathaniel Dick, Senior Business Development Manager, Economic Development Partnership of
    North Carolina
  • Mary Ma, Managing Director, State of Illinois China Office
11:45-12:05 6. Legal Considerations for Greenfield Investments
  • Naomi Kwang, Partner, Chair – Greater China and South East Asia, Barnes & Thornburg
12:05-12:25 7. Strengthening Financial Safeguards for International Investors when Investing in the U.S. Safely
  • Livia Scott, Chief Executive Director, CAG
12:25-12:35 Q&A
12:35-14:00 Networking and Light Lunch


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Investing 02 Operation Readiness
Investing 02 Operation Readiness

Data management, Site selection, Supply Chain logistics, Construction, etc.

 

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Investing 05 USG and State Policies
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Market research, FIRRMA, CFIUS, IRA, FEOC, State and local policies, etc.

 

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