Dear Committee Members,
We are delighted to have Mr. Liu Shi-Wei, Managing Director, Taipei Trade Centre Hong Kong, as our guest speaker at our Friday, September 10 meeting. He will present Taiwan: New Face, New Opportunities.
DETAILS:
After the restoration of three links on 15 December 2008, with the commencement of direct flights, shipping and post, some important policies have been implemented to strengthen the economic relations within the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwanese government has issued two regulatory packages that pave the way for Mainland China’s sourced investment in Taiwan. The regulations were effective June 30, 2009. The financial MOU (memorandum of understanding) has been signed for cooperation in the financial sector and to set up a cross strait financial supervisory mechanism.
The Cross- Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) was signed in late July, creating many business opportunities in the regions. Furthermore, a high-level “Global Investment- Attracting Service Center” from the Taiwanese government will be officially in operation on August 8, 2010, to provide single- counter services to both foreign and domestic investors. Mr. Liu will discuss Taiwan’s six emerging industries, four “smart” industries and 10 service industries, which are the key areas for inward investment from foreign countries.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Mr. Liu Shi-Wei joined the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in 1979 and was appointed as the Director of TAITRA’s Singapore Branch office in 1989. He is now the Managing Director of the Taipei Trade Centre Hong Kong. During his service in TAITRA, he had overseas postings in Singapore, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. He was the General Manager of the Taipei International Convention Centre from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Liu is also the Director of the Taiwan Business Association HK and the Vice Chairman of the Facilities Committee, World Trade Centre Association, WTCA. Mr. Liu has worked at the Taiwan trade promotion organization for a long time. He has wide experience in international trade, investment and business development. He also touches a lot in international exhibition and convention business.
Taipei Trade Centre Hong Kong is the branch office of TAITRA, which was founded by Taiwan government in 1970 to promote the trade and investment relations between Taiwan and foreign countries and areas. The functions are very similar to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
As seating is limited, it is essential to confirm your attendance in advance, by clicking on the "Register" button at the top.
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Patick Wu
AmCham Trade & Investment Committee Chair
