International Trade Forum- Grand Introduction of the 1st Annual China International Import Expo (CIIE) Held at Fort Lauderdale
(By America-China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce – Florida Chapter, American Visual Art Inc.)
April 25, International Trade Forum –Introduction of the 1st Annual China International Import Expo (CIIE) was successfully held with grandeur at Fort Lauderdale.
This was jointly organized by the America-China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce – Florida Chapter, commissioned by the Consulate General of Houston, and the Broward County Government. Director of Commerce/Consulate Zhencheng Zhou, Consulate General of Houston, and 200 local government and entrepreneurs participated in the exchange luncheon, the international trade forum and the friendly reception in the evening.
The 1st Annual China International Import Expo (CIIE) will take place in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th, 2018. It is organized by Department of Commerce and Shanghai Municipal Government.
The exhibition and the Canton Fair are both national-level exhibitions. There will be exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions. Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government will organize local enterprises to attend the conference. At the same time, third-party merchants will be invited to purchase. It is estimated that there will be 150,000 domestic and foreign professional buyers.
At the forum, Director of Commerce/Consulate Zhencheng Zhou gave a detailed introduction to the types of imported products in the 1st Annual China International Import Expo.
The Commercial Counselor Zhou Zhencheng gave a detailed introduction to the types of imported products of the 1st Annual China International Import Expo, including high-end smart devices, consumer electronics and home appliances, automobiles, clothing, accessories and consumer goods, food and agricultural products, medical equipment and medical care products, tourism services, emerging technologies, culture and education, creative design, service outsourcing, etc.; key elements of how to effectively export goods and services to China, and China's potential to import products and services worth more than US$10 trillion over the next five years.
The forum has aroused strong repercussions in the local business community. For the first time, business people who have been doing business with China for many years have heard that China wants to import goods. The news like the fireworks in the sky lit everyone's enthusiasm.
“I’ve never heard of the Expo. I’ll attend 100%, and will start to prepare for this trip.” said Howard P Clark, Jr., Vice Mayor, Town of Pembroke Park.
“This is a great opportunity to promote trade relationships between the United States and China. Our government will bring local businesses to Shanghai.” said Ms. Paola Isaac, Economic Development Specialist- International Trade of Broward County.
North Miami City Mayor Smith Joseph said: “In our city of North Miami, a Chinatown is being formed. This expo will give us a good opportunity to understand China.”
“I have participated in many trade fairs, but such a large-scale import expo is the first time I have heard of it and I am really looking forward to it.” Said Peter Mason, Executive Director of Greater Tamarac Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Maria Lorts Sachs, a former Florida senator and non-profit organization advocacy executive, said: “We will invite the America-China General Chamber of Commerce to West Palm Beach and Orlando to organize the same international trade forum.”
As local entrepreneurs and businessmen, they are still gearing up and running to tell each other that from today we have a common goal - let us meet Shanghai!
America-China Chamber of Commerce in Florida successfully hosted the forum. It is the only America-China Chamber of Commerce officially recognized by the Chinese Embassy and the Houston Consulate-General. It is currently the only organization in Florida that has signed the contract with the organizer of 2018 China Import Expo.
America-China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce was established in Washington D.C. in 2009. The mission is to connect more trade relationships between business leaders in the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Throughout the year, members are invited and encouraged to participate in special committees, educational seminars, conferences, member-to-member programs, new business development trips, advertising and sponsorship.
In this short period of more than a year, it has made remarkable achievements and contributions to promote trade and exchanges between China and the United States. More comments below.
“It is very good for the US and Chinese companies to hold an international trade forum at a prestigious university such as Nova. Lovely setting. The event is quite large and successful.” Said Pierre Taschereau.
“I learned about the events organized by America China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce through the Global Plan event. They provided a platform for Sino-U.S. trade and did a very good job.” Said Smith Joseph.
“We’ve partnered a few times with America China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce. It’s a great collaboration. They grow very fast.” Said Ms. Paola Isaac.
Counsellor Yu and Consul/Director of Commerce Zhou from General of the Houston Consulate-General gave a high recognition to this forum. "This is currently the largest-ever international trade forum to introduce 2018 China Import Expo that we attended.”
Dr. Xuejun (Jim) Yu, Director of the Confucius Institute at Miami Dade College, attended the event also sent a congratulatory message to the America-China General Chamber of Commerce. “This forum was very successful. Thanks to hard work by the board members of the Chamber of Commerce. Foreign companies are very interested in exporting to China. The event is very informational. It helps local companies understand Chinese culture.”
The success of the event goes without the support from the following organizations, companies and individuals.
· Broward County Department of International Trade
· Yong Tao, Ph.D., P.E., FASME, Funding Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing (NSU), providing event venue.
· Key Executive Board Members from America-China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce Florida.
o Kenneth Yeung, President
o Lin Luo, Esq., Vice Chair/ Legal Counsel
o Jenny Ding, Vice Chair
o Teng Luo, Secretary
o Billy Hung, Public Relations/ Communication
o Lei Kong, Treasurer, C.P.A.
o Andy Zhao, Advisory Board International and Local Business
o Juliana Yan, Public Relations/ Communication, Advisory Board International and Local Business
o Dr. Dong Huo, Advisory Board International and Local Business
o Jenny Wang, Public Relations/ Communication
The event won’t be a success without the generous sponsors. Special thanks to the
Sponsors:
(1) TK Oriental Fine Foods
(2) Blue Furniture Solutions
(3) U.S. New Tech. LLC
(4) Ocean Blue International
(5) TEVA Consulting Group LLC
(6) J& K Cabinetry Inc.
(7) Aspire Real Estate Development LLC
(8) Hua Dong (President, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang Hometown Association)
Much thanks to the Special Guests:
· Ms. Maria Lorts Sachs,
· Mr. Curtis Luise ,
· Dr. Lei (Elle) Zhang.
· Mr. Eric Liu.