China Business Briefing: politics & the economy in 2008

The China Research Center, and the Center for International Business Education and Research at Georgia Tech, will host a panel presentation and discussion on the economic and political climate and expected developments in 2008. 

Three experts will present on politics, the economy, and the business environment:

Dr. John W. Garver, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, will address political risk; 

Dr. Haizheng Li, School of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology, will address key economic issues such as China’s growth projections, inflation and the exchange rate; and

Guanming Fang, Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge and Rice, will address new legal provisions and challenges.

Date: Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Location: The World Trade Center Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Street N.E., Lower Lobby Suite 100, Atlanta GA  30308;  directions can be found at: http://www.wtcatlanta.com/events/111006IACO.html#Directions

Lunch is included.  Seating is limited. Reservations are required; pre-payment is appreciated and will guarantee a place.  Cost: $45 per person.

Please make your reservation with Lilia Postolachi (lilia@wtcatlanta.com; 404-813-6672) or Penelope Prime (prime_pb@mercer.edu, 678-547-6235).