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January & Feburary 2016

Dear Members, co-hosted an informative seminar on Internet intellectual
property at China Hotel, Guangzhou. Issues on the agenda
As president of this Chamber I am extremely proud to report were: the protection of intellectual property through latest
on a month that stood out in overwhelming solidarity and internet technology and the legal measures at our disposal. Vice
generosity. president of Sinofaith IP Group, Ms. Joann Chan shared many
useful ideas with the interested audiences.
For the sixth year in succession AmCham South China
organized its Annual Charity Fundraising Effort. The aim of AmCham Chinese New Year Pre-celebration Cocktail Party
this AmCham Initiative is, ‘to alleviate poverty and to distribute On January 13, AmCham South China hosted two Chinese
medical care among the most underprivileged communities New Year Pre-celebration Cocktail Parties. Venues were the
in the Guangdong region’. This year’s focus was on Chang Hilton Shenzhen Futian and White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou.
Yuan Village, an impoverished rural area resorting under the This event was in part organized to commemorate the 20th
administration of Meizhou City. anniversary of AmCham South China. The evening proved to
be a great opportunity to award those loyal members that have
Through the combined efforts of Chamber and members been with AmCham over the years. At the event, approximately
3,113,097 RMB worth of material aid poured into the 150 corporate members were awarded the title ‘ AmCham
designated areas, bringing instant relief among the villagers. South China Loyal Member’. The festive evening also entailed
In a number of cases our medical teams literally managed to impressive performances, delicious food and a flow of tasteful
save human lives. Boundless generosity and support from both drinks.
members and staff, made this AmCham Charity Effort a real
humanitarian success story. To find out more about these and other AmCham events, please
go to the Event section of this Journal.
This month’s Cover Story gives you all the details.
Finally, as we’re welcoming ‘The Year of the Monkey’, I wish
And there was more AmCham activity throughout the South you all a prosperous and successful year to come.
China region…

AmCham Seminar: Internet Intellectual Property Protection
On December 16, AmCham South China and Sinofaith IP Group

Harley Seyedin
President
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China
Vice Chairman
The Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce

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