CGCC Chicago & BDO Present: Navigating Overseas Business Investment

美中总商会芝加哥会员与Barnes & Thornburg LLP联合举办午餐会及讲座，涵盖CFIUS更新和企业合规讨论

CGCC Chicago and Barnes & Thornburg Co-Host Event on CFIUS Updates and Corporate Compliance



2023年3月30日，美中总商会芝加哥（CGCC Chicago）与其成员Barnes＆Thornburg LLP共同主办了一次活动。该活动为CGCC Chicago会员提供了交流机会，CGCC Chicago财务长Adam He致欢迎辞, 并由Barnes＆Thornburg LLP的Naomi Kwang、Clinton Yu和Paul Olszowka主持了信息丰富的午餐会及讲座。

活动期间，与会者进行了有关美国外国投资委员会（CFIUS）最新动态和企业合规性的讨论。这些会议旨在为涉足跨境交易和投资的CGCC会员提供有价值的见解和指导。

活动吸引了来自金融、制造和科技等各个行业的代表出席。这是CGCC Chicago持续努力为会员提供与行业精英交流及分享知识的机会。

On March 30, 2023, the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. - Chicago (CGCC Chicago) co-hosted an event with its member Barnes & Thornburg LLP, providing networking opportunities for CGCC Chicago members. Adam He, Vice President of CGCC Chicago, gave the opening remarks, followed by informative discussion sessions led by Naomi Kwang, Clinton Yu, and Paul Olszowka from Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

During the event, attendees engaged in discussions surrounding the latest updates from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and corporate compliance. The sessions were designed to provide valuable insights and guidance to CGCC Chicago members who are involved in cross-border transactions and investments.

The event was attended by representatives from various industries, including finance, manufacturing, and technology. It is part of CGCC Chicago's ongoing efforts to provide its members with opportunities to connect, share knowledge, and learn from experts in the field.

美中总商会芝加哥会员代表团参加密苏里州圣路易斯农业圆桌会议

CGCC Chicago Delegation Attends Agriculture Round Table in St. Louis, MO



2023年4月4日，由美中总商会芝加哥（CGCC Chicago）执行总监李洁领导的代表团出席了位于密苏里州圣路易斯市的一次中美农业圆桌会议。此次农业圆桌会议由美国腹地中国协会与美中总商会芝加哥（CGCC Chicago）合作组织，活动旨在促进中美两国农业领域的合作与协作。

与会者包括政府代表、商业领袖、非政府组织以及来自山东、江苏和河北的代表。这是一个充满讨论、商业交流和思想分享的全天活动，突显了此类对话机会的重要性。

On April 4, 2023, a delegation from the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. - Chicago (CGCC Chicago) led by Jie Li, the Executive Director of CGCC Chicago, attended an U.S.-China Agriculture Round Table in St. Louis, Missouri. The Agriculture Round Table was organized by the US Heartland China Association, in partnership with the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. - Chicago (CGCC Chicago). The event was held to promote collaboration and cooperation in the agriculture sector between China and the United States.

Other attendees included perspectives from governmental representatives, business leaders, NGOs, and representatives from Shandong, Jiangsu, and Hebei. It was a full day of discussion, business, and sharing of ideas, highlighting the importance of such opportunities for dialogue.

美中总商会芝加哥会员代表团会晤World Trade Center St. Louis及其他密苏里州的商界人士

CGCC Chicago Delegation Meets with World Trade Center St. Louis and Economic Development Leaders

2023年4月5日，美中总商会芝加哥（CGCC Chicago）代表团与World Trade Center St. Louis，Missouri Parntership和Greater STL Inc.的商界人士会晤，就针对在圣路易斯地区的商业和投资机会进行了探讨。

午餐会为CGCC Chicago代表团提供了一个与圣路易斯商界人士会面的机会，同时了解该地区的经济氛围和投资潜力。与会者来自制造业、科技和医疗保健等各个行业的代表。

“我们很高兴有机会会晤World Trade Center St. Louis，Missouri Parntership和Greater STL Inc.的商界人士，”美中总商会芝加哥（CGCC Chicago）执行总监李洁表示，“圣路易斯地区提供了多样化的商业机会，我们期待与当地企业探索潜在的合作伙伴关系和合作机会。”

此次活动由World Trade Center St. Louis主办，该非营利经济发展组织支持圣路易斯地区的国际贸易和投资。Missouri Parntership和Greater STL Inc.则是促进密苏里州和圣路易斯地区经济增长和发展的非营利组织。

On April 5, 2023, the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. - Chicago (CGCC Chicago) delegation met with the World Trade Center St. Louis and economic development leaders from Missouri Partnership and Greater STL Inc. to discuss business and investment opportunities in Missouri and the Greater St. Louis region.

The luncheon event provided an opportunity for the CGCC Chicago delegation to network with Missouri business leaders and learn more about the region's economic climate and investment potential. The event was attended by representatives from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, and healthcare.

"We are pleased to have had the opportunity to meet with the World Trade Center St. Louis and economic development leaders from Missouri Partnership and Greater STL Inc.," said Jie Li, Executive Director of CGCC Chicago. "The St. Louis region offers a diverse range of business opportunities, and we look forward to exploring potential partnerships and collaborations with local companies."

The event was hosted by the World Trade Center St. Louis, a non-profit organization that supports international trade and investment in the St. Louis region. Missouri Partnership and Greater STL Inc. are economic development organizations that work to promote economic growth and development in Missouri and the St. Louis area.

美中总商会芝加哥会员代表团访问圣路易斯领先的农业公司，探讨潜在合作机会

Delegation from CGCC Chicago Visits Leading Agriculture Companies in St. Louis to Explore Potential Collaborations

美中总商会芝加哥（CGCC Chicago）会员代表团访问了密苏里州圣路易斯两家领先的农业公司。代表团包括来自农业、金融和物流等各行各业的领导。

访问的第一站是中粮集团，这是中国最大的食品和农业公司之一，也是CGCC Chicago的会员之一。代表团与高层管理人员会面并参观了中粮集团的设施，以更好地了解公司的运营和在全球食品行业中的作用。

在访问中粮集团之后，代表团又前往邦吉公司，这是一家总部位于美国的全球性农业和食品公司。代表团得到了高层管理人员的欢迎，并参观了邦吉公司在圣路易斯的设施。

在访问期间，代表团有机会探讨中美两国农业公司之间的潜在合作机会。CGCC Chicago代表团的会员们表达了他们在探索美国贸易和投资机会，特别是在农业领域方面的兴趣。

“访问中粮集团和邦吉公司非常有成效，我们对这些公司的规模和先进程度印象深刻，” CGCC Chicago代表团说道，“我们相信，在农业领域中，中美两国公司之间有许多合作机会，我们期待进一步探索这些机会。”

CGCC Chicago代表团对圣路易斯的访问是加强中美经济联系的广泛努力的一部分。CGCC Chicago致力于促进中美之间的贸易和投资，并建立中美企业之间更强的关系。

A delegation from the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. - Chicago (CGCC Chicago) visited two leading companies in the agriculture industry in St. Louis, Missouri. The delegation included representatives from various industries, including agriculture, finance, and logistics.

The first stop on the visit was at COFCO, the member of CGCC Chicago, and one of China's largest food and agriculture companies. The delegation met with senior executives and toured the company's facilities to gain a better understanding of the company's operations and its role in the global food industry.

After the visit to COFCO, the delegation then went to Bunge, a global agribusiness and food company based in the United States. The delegation was welcomed by senior executives and given a tour of Bunge's facilities in St. Louis.

During the visits, the delegation had the opportunity to discuss potential collaborations between Chinese and American companies in the agriculture industry. The representatives from CGCC Chicago expressed their interest in exploring opportunities for trade and investment in the United States, particularly in the agriculture sector.

"The visits to COFCO and Bunge were very productive, and we were impressed by the scale and sophistication of these companies' operations," said a representative from CGCC Chicago delegation's . "We believe that there are many opportunities for Chinese and American companies to work together in the agriculture industry, and we look forward to exploring these opportunities further."

CGCC Chicago delegation's visit to St. Louis is part of a broader effort to strengthen economic ties between China and the United States. CGCC Chicago is committed to promoting trade and investment between the two countries and to building stronger relationships between Chinese and American businesses.