恭喜发财！恭喜發財！
Wishing You Happiness & Prosperity!
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Happy lunar new year! February 1st is the first day of the next lunar new year, a year of the tiger.
For you calendar fans out there, this lunar year is the 壬寅年 renyin nian in the 60-period "stems and branches" 干支 tianzhi cycle of Chinese time-counting.
In the spirit of the lunar new year well-wishing phrase 年年有余 niannian you yu (wishing for bounty every year), this newsletter is a longie-but-goodie.
- Chinese Chamber Member Spotlight: Ohio SBDC at Columbus State
- Chinese Chamber Member News
- Export Internship Program
- Chinese Sign Language classes
- Online Mandarin classes
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Upcoming events (bold = Columbus Chinese Chamber event; italic = partner event):
- February 2, Tips & Resources for Exporters
- February 9, Global Pandemic Response (USHCA)
- February 16, Columbus Chinese Chamber All-member Meeting
- March 14-17 (Hong Kong time) Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (HKTDC)
- March 16-17 (Hong Kong time) Marketing Pulse + eTailing Pulse (HKTDC)
- March 24, US-China SME Agriculture Showcase (USHCA, ACSI)
- Chinese Chamber News
- Meet our two new assistants
- Community News
- VS selling 49% stake in China operations
- Gucci is coming to town
- News from Hubei, Hefei, Tainan
Fun Fact: Depending on how you define "founded," Yenching University was founded in Beijing on January 31, 1916, the combination of four existing universities. Yenching's faculty was assigned to newly-created field-based universities established after 1949, and the Yenching campus became Peking University's campus in 1952.
Yenching's first president was missionary-educator John Leighton Stuart, who later became the last US ambassador to China before the founding of the People's Republic.
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John Leighton Stuart at Yenching in 1946 |
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Member Spotlight:
Ohio Small Business Development Center @ Columbus State
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The Ohio SBDC at Columbus State is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 centers across the U.S. including 29 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising, by Certified Business Advisors, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training. We focus on all industries and business needs from seed to maturity and everything stage in-between.
Roberta Winch is the Director of the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network at Columbus State Community College. She is responsible for assisting businesses that are new to exporting or are ready to expand their export markets.
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The EIP matches businesses interested in growing exports with highly motivated college students who have taken export-focused coursework. The Ohio Department of Development offers participating small to medium-sized businesses a 50 percent reimbursement for the wages of the intern.
This year, there were 44 student/company matches across the state. The program is a partnership between the Department of Development, The Ohio State University, Youngstown State University, Cleveland State University, and the University of Dayton.
The internships have a track record of helping businesses achieve export success. In the 10 years of the program, 359 student-company matches were created, resulting in 114 internship extensions, 57 new job positions, and 365 new international markets, distributors, or customers.
Companies can apply now! Development’s Export Assistance Office is reviewing applications through Feb. 1. Internships will run from May to August 2022.
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The National East Asian Language Resource Center at OSU is pleased to share with Chinese Chamber newsletter readers an opportunity to learn Chinese Sign Language.
This opportunity comes through OSU graduate Heather Fair:
Chinese sign language (CSL) Level 1 course (online)
中国手语L1线上课程招生报名！
Class Dates: February 12 – April 16 (Saturdays)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Cost: $175 (10 classes)
你们的手语老师Alice带你融人到无声境地，从肢体语言开始，学习聋人母语，于中不同的交流方式，探索无声世界的乐趣。架起聋听之间沟通的桥梁，让爱充满人间。
Your Chinese Sign Language (CSL) teacher Alice Hu takes you into her silent world. Here you will be introduced to the mother language of the deaf and experience communication in a way like no other. Let us embrace the common goal of bridging the gap between the hearing and deaf, filling the world with love and happiness.
Any questions please contact:
National Science Foundation postdoctoral researcher
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The Ohio Department of Development offers grant programs to help Ohio companies export their goods and services, gain export knowledge, and participate in trade missions.
The IMAGE grant provides eligible companies a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 in grant funds (i.e., 50% of $20,000 in eligible expenses) to engage in activities to increase export sales. For more detailed information, please visit the ODoD website.
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New Online Mandarin Class Starts March 14, 2022
CSC is excited to announce a new online Beginner class for adults meeting Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, March 14 – May 16, 2022.
Online Course Features:
- Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
- Class recordings provided for review
- Course book and audio included
- Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
- Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
- Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
- Join class from anywhere with high speed internet
Course fee $210. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!
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Chinese Chamber Member Quote of the Month |
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"Scholaris Academic Editing is an English-language writing service for foreign-born PhD students and young faculty employed at American universities.
By joining the Chamber of Commerce, we hope to learn more about how to establish contact and rapport with our target audience ... "
Kevin Johnston, PhD
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Upcoming Chinese Chamber Events |
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The information in this event cohosted with the US Small Business Administration will be useful for companies targeting *any* export market.
Speakers (Chinese Chamber members in bold):
- Darren Srebnick, US Dept. of Commerce: US DoC resources for exporters
- Roberta Winch, Ohio SBDC: SBDC resources for exporters
- Ed Schick, SBA: Export finance resources available through SBA
- Chelsie Karling, BriskHeat: "Choosing and Managing Overseas Distributors"
- Vinita Mehra Kegler Brown: "Top 10 Legal Considerations for Exporting"
Following the panel presentations will be Q&A and networking in virtual breakout rooms.
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February 16, 3:30-4:30pm ET
Chinese Chamber All-member Meeting
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As we did in 2021, we will hold an online all-member meeting in the place of this year's Lunar New Year gala.
After a brief review of 2021's activities and our plans for 2022, we will split into virtual breakout rooms to catch up with fellow members.
If you want your organization to become a member and join the meeting, please contact executive director Patrick McAloon at ed@columbuschinesechamber.org.
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February 9, 2022 7-8:30pm ET
Global Pandemic Response: what's next?
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The pandemic has challenged healthcare systems around the world. Global responses to the pandemic has been so uneven and varied that it may feel like we are living through a giant experiment everywhere, despite a shared understanding of the science.
Now in its third year, what have we leaned? What is the next? What choices do we have? How do we balance the social and economic dimensions with managing the health and health system impacts?
The US Heartland China Association has gathered experts from different countries to share lessons learned under different healthcare systems to shed light on the potential best path forward.
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February 9, 2022 11am - 12 noon
Charting a Path Forward: Congressman Rick Larsen on the U.S.-China Relationship
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Following years of trade frictions that have cost American jobs and lowered U.S. GDP, calls have increased for the Biden administration and Congress to strengthen the U.S. government's strategies and tools that address the "China challenge" and ensure ongoing American global leadership.
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional U.S.-China Working Group, has endeavored to answer this call, with an updated China White Paper offering a blueprint to enhance U.S. competitiveness vis-à-vis China and the world. The paper includes proposals for Congress and the Administration to recognize areas of bilateral conflict and competition, implement both offensive and defensive measures to compete with China, identify areas where bilateral cooperation serves both nations' interests, and take measures to strengthen American global competitiveness.
On Wednesday, February 9, at 11:00 a.m. EST, join Rep. Larsen as he discusses his framework with National Committee on US-China Relations (NCUSCR) President Steve Orlins and takes audience questions.
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February 24, 7pm ET
You're Hired!: A Virtual Discussion on Seeking Jobs for Foreign-Born Individuals
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The struggle of securing employment during a pandemic is hard - especially for foreign-born job applicants. Moreover, finding a helpful guide to navigate that process is even harder! This special event will feature USHCA's next spotlighted author whose book is being touted as a "tremendous asset" for foreign-born applicants seeking employment.
Join USHCA for our fourth author event as we invite Betsy H. Cohen to discuss her first book “ Welcome to the U.S.A.-You're Hired!: A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs”. Betsy has mentored and advised international students, international executives, and many foreign-born people for their job searches and career advancement.
The event will also feature special panelist USHCA board member Qiaoni "Linda" Jing, a former international student from China herself who went on to become the CEO of Genective, a global AgTech company headquartered in the U.S.
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HKTDC is pleased to offer to members of the Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce members discount codes to waive the registration fees for FILMART and the Pulse events below.
Please contact Christine Barragan at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Chicago by email for your unique code (Christine.barragan@hktdc.org)
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As Asia’s leading entertainment content trading platform, the 26th edition of FILMART will continue to showcase a plethora of sectorial content produced for TV, theatres, streaming platforms and mobiles for production companies, investors and buyers to connect and collaborate through online exhibitions and business matching meetings.
A new conference, EntertainmentPulse, will debut during FILMART Online 2022 to convene distinguished industry experts from Asia and beyond. They will uncover the latest landscapes in streaming, content creation and format, explore the future of documentary and animation, and inspire the audience with the technological breakthroughs in production and more.
The latest edition of FILMART Online 2021 showcased over 2,200 film and TV productions and brought together close to 8,000 participants from 81 countries and regions in the 4-day marketplace, some 2,600 online business-matching meetings were arranged for networking and business discussions.
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March 16-17 (Hong Kong Time) |
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MarketingPulse – Asia’s premier branding and marketing conference
MarketingPulse is an integrated branding and marketing conference where global marketers, brands, advertising agencies, media, enterprises and innovation professionals can discuss marketing trends, exchange best marketing practices and explore new collaborations in Asia. From defining new marketing strategies to events that connect players and catalyse development, MarketingPulse is not only a conference, but an inspiring rendezvous to explore new frontiers in the markets.
MarketingPulse 2021 attracted more than 24,000 viewers from over 50 countries and regions. The two-day virtual conference brought audience inspirational sharing from brands and agencies, practical marketing know-how through a series of workshops, as well as networking opportunities connecting participants with marketers in Hong Kong and around the world.
eTailingPulse - Asia’s premier e-Tailing conference
A knowledge exchange and partnership building platform for Asia’s top retailers, ecommerce experts and innovators, eTailingPulse features inspirational talks, tactical workshops and networking opportunities.
The conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for etailers to collect the latest market intelligence and learn industry best practice, enhance professional connections, and gain insights on innovative customer experiences.
Held on 16 – 17 March 2022 in Hong Kong in hybrid format, eTailingPulse will coincide with MarketingPulse – an integrated branding and marketing conference – to help attendees capitalise on growth opportunities as the world recovers from COVID-19.
It will bring you inspirational input from brands, agencies, digital strategists and e-tailing experts, practical marketing know-how through a series of workshops, as well as networking opportunities connecting you with peers in Hong Kong and around the world.
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US-China Agriculture SME Showcase
March 24, 2022
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Is your company a U.S.-based small-medium-sized agriculture business eyeing the Chinese market?
Are you interested in entering the China market but don’t know where to start?
Would you like to learn from top experts the keys to business success in China?
Apply to showcase your business in front of potential customers, partners, and investors in the U.S.-China Agriculture SME Showcase!
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Welcome our new assistants! |
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Please join us in welcoming program assistant Jessica Jourdan and intern Emmy Hardy.
Jessica is a graduate of the Ohio State Chinese Flagship master's degree program; her master's thesis, written in Chinese, looked at the development of the Chinese comic industry. Her undergraduate studies at OSU included a double major in Chinese and Korean.
Jessica and Emma are helping the Chamber with event promotion, newsletter content, and other projects.
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Victoria's Secret China Operations Bringing in a Local Partner |
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"The Columbus-based retailer is selling a 49% stake in its business in the country for $45 million to China-based Regina Miracle International Holdings Ltd. The deal is pending regulatory approval but could be finalized in the first quarter of 2022.
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China was the last wholly-owned international operation for Victoria’s Secret. With this new joint venture, the company is now either working with in-country parties, as it does in the U.K. and China, franchising to local operators or using a wholesale model, as it does in its travel stores."
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Gucci to open store in Columbus |
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With Gucci joining Tiffany and LV in Easton, there is now another reason for Chinese visitors to go to the northeast Columbus shopping area.
Read more on Columbus Business First here (paywall)
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Hubei Creates 937,700 New Jobs in 2021 |
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Ohio's PRC sister state/province Hubei saw a great increase in jobs in 2021 partly due to provincial support for companies and new projects. The province also helped more than 73,000 college graduates seek employment.
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Tainan's Response to the Omicron Variant |
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Columbus' sister city in Taiwan, Tainan, continues its pledge of controlling COVID-19 by having a new list of rules for city government affiliated schools to follow.
Tainan's Bureau of Education began five new measures that should lessen the number of Omicron cases.
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Nio's Stock on Downward Trend but New Factory Can Boost Sales |
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On January 13th, Nio stock shares dropped by 2.3%. However, this may be nothing to fear as Nio is partnering with Jianghuai Automobile Group to add this new factory in Hefei, China, by fall 2022. In addition, Nio will be coming out with three new vehicle models.
Hefei is Columbus' sister city in the PRC.
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