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AmCham News July BizConnect · Building the
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Future Together

izConnect · Building the Future Together, co-hosted
Bby Guangzhou CCPIT, Yuexiu District Government,
1 Gala dinner: the launch of Emirates new and the U.S. Commercial Service, gathered over 40
July flights from Shenzhen to Dubai leading American and Guangzhou companies, including
Oracle, Coca-Cola, P昀椀zer, and XPeng Motors. As the
second major event under the China–U.S. Commercial
he Emirates Airline Shenzhen New Route Matchmaking Program (CMP) this year, it featured
TGala Dinner was grandly held at the Qianhai site visits, cultural experiences, policy brie昀椀ngs, and
International Conference Center in Shenzhen on networking, providing a practical platform to enhance
July 1. Hosted by Emirates under the theme “Daily China–U.S. business cooperation.
Non-stop Flights, Inspiring New Possibilities for
Cross-Border Travel”, the event celebrated the Dr. Harley Seyedin, President of AmCham South China,
of昀椀cial launch of the Shenzhen–Dubai direct route. noted that the Chamber—one of the largest American
Harley Seyedin, President of AmCham South China chambers in China with over 2,300 member companies
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was invited to attend and witness this milestone. representing 40% of China–US trade and investment
昀氀ows—has named Guangzhou a top investment
The evening unfolded as a cross-cultural artistic Jun
feast: pianist Lang Lang delivered a captivating destination for foreign business in its Special Report on
performance and joined his wife Gina Alice for a the State of Business in South China. He emphasized
moving four-hand duet; Poetic Dance: The Journey leveraging the “BizConnect” platform with Guangzhou
of a Legendary Landscape Painting brought Song CCPIT to boost U.S. investment in green energy,
Dynasty landscapes vividly to life; Thousand- biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, while
Hand Bodhisattva conveyed the spirit of harmony supporting Guangzhou enterprises in exploring
and unity; and singer Angela Chang’s pure voice opportunities in the US. The event reinforced American
celebrated dreams and journeys. Emirates now companies’ con昀椀dence in Guangzhou’s growth
connects Shenzhen to the world, opening a new potential and deepened bilateral economic ties.
chapter for international exchange and cooperation.

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July Ceremony
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July France National Day Reception
n June 5, 2025, the Consulate General
Oof Italy in Guangzhou celebrated the
79th Anniversary of the Italian Republic. he Consulate General of France in Guangzhou
Vice Governor of Guangdong Province
Mr. Li Yun, government officials, consular Thosted its Bastille Day Reception at The Ritz-
Carlton, Guangzhou on July 14, welcoming over
representatives, the Italian community, 700 guests from government, diplomatic, business,
and friends of Italy attended the event. cultural, and academic circles, including Harley
Dr. Harley Seyedin, President of AmCham Seyedin, President of AmCham South China. This
South China, joined on behalf of 2,300+ year’s celebration was especially signi昀椀cant, marking
members. Marking 55 years of Italy- the 50th anniversary of China–EU diplomatic
China diplomatic relations, Consul relations and following the successful UN Ocean
General Valerio De Parolis reaffirmed his Conference in Nice. In his remarks, Consul General
commitment to strengthening bilateral Sylvain Fournier highlighted the importance of the
ties through deeper political dialogue, French Republic’s core values amid global challenges
scientific cooperation, and enhanced and noted the vitality of bilateral cooperation across
business partnerships. the consulate’s jurisdiction.

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