Keynote speech:

We're honored to have the chance to hear from experienced layers from Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP (DWT).  DWT is the first US law firm approved by China's Ministry of Justice to set up an office in Shanghai, China.  Since 1994, DWT has assisted US companies, including many Fortune 500 companies, in their investment projects in China.  Our speakers include Mr. Cai Ron Wei,  蔡 榮 偉,  its Shanghai partner and Mr. Jerry Zhu 祝 嘉 漢, its founder for China operations and Seattle partner.  Mr. Cai is one of NWCHP’s founders and is managing NWCHP Shanghai chapter.   In their speech, they will discuss current and future professional and business opportunities, growing areas and economical cycles (including real estate market), and the best channels to join foreign companies operating in China.  They will also talk about important issues related to starting a business in China.  They will be flying in to Seattle for this banquet and bring us the most up to date information from China.  If you have any question for these speakers, please submit them to nwchp@nwchp.org before Jan. 30^th, so that they will have very comprehensive answers for you at the banquet. 
 

here are some questions from our members:

 

What are the incentive programs for Chinese to return China to either find a job or to start a business? How easy it is to obtain them?

 

Where can they get that information? What's the difference in terms of personal and corporate tax laws between China and US? What are other major taxes one needs to be aware of?

 

Could you comment on the software industry and IT industry in China? What’s the current situation?

 

What do you think are the most serious problems that hinder the growth of the software industry?

 

What kind of IT professionals is needed by the foreign companies in China? In particular, overseas Chinese IT professionals.

 

It seems that returning overseas Chinese professionals are less popular than before. Can you comment on this?

 

In light of WTO membership and more openness, could you comment on China’s development of the next 5, 10 years? Would returning overseas Chinese professionals play a key role in this?

 

How is the venture or government investment environment in China? If one is interested in starting a software company in China, what are the steps to get funded? What can one expect? Anything one needs to pay special attention to?

 

What is the outlook of real estate market in China? Which areas and what kind of properties have the highest growth potential?

 

What is the cost of living like in China? What kind of salary range should a returning engineer expect? Should one buy or should one rent?

 

 

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About Joy Band:

欢乐乐队是大西雅图地区至今唯一此类型 的全中国人乐队。本乐队的宗旨是用多种器乐及声乐服务于大西雅图地区的华人社区 ,丰富华人业余文化生活，发扬中华民族文化。大多数乐队成员 具有多年的专业演出经验，获得多种音乐比赛 奖，并能演奏多种乐器或独唱，重唱。本乐队参办舞会和各种类型的晚会及聚会，包括春节联欢会，中秋晚会及生日聚会和婚礼。联系人  JOHNSON：425-820-9293。

 

Joy Band is the only all-Chinese member music band of this kind in Metro Seattle area. The Goal of the band is to serve the Chinese community in Metro Seattle area by playing a variety of instrumental and vocal music for Dancing Party and other kinds of parties or events like Chinese New Year festival, Mid-autumn festival, even your birthday party or wedding ceremony. Most of the Band members have many years of professional experience with various music bands, have obtained various music awards and can play different music instruments. We will provide not only beautiful Live Band music for dancing but also romantic song solos and duets for your entertainment.  Please contact Johnson at 425-820-9293 for detail. 

 

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6:15 p.m.          Registration and Social time

 

6:45 p.m.          Dinner starts, Cash bar opens

                       Tibetan Dance Performance

                       Welcome remarks

 

7:30 p.m.          Keynote Speech

                       Ronwai Cai & Jerry Zhu, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

 

8:15 p.m.          2001 operating report and 2002 forecast

 

8:35 p.m.          Election result and welcome new board members

 

8:45 p.m.          Games and Competitions start

                       Kids playroom opens

 

9:30 p.m.          Raffle time

 

9:45 p.m.          Dance Party with Joy Band

 

11:30 p.m.        Party Ends