November 2021 Newsletter
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In this issue of the Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce newsletter, you will find the following:

  • Chinese Chamber Member Spotlight: National East Asian Language Resource Center at OSU

  • Chinese Chamber Member News
  • Kegler Brown
  • Porter Wright
  • Spectrum Reach
  • Columbus School of Chinese
  • Roto

  • Chinese Chamber News - Recent event

  • Upcoming events:

  • December 10, From Community College to a 4-year Degree: A Path with Many Benefits, with USHCA

  • Early February, 2022, Chinese Chamber Chinese New Year Gala
Member Spotlight
The Ohio State University National East Asian Languages Resource Center (NEALRC) was founded in 1993 and has contributed many initiatives designed to increase learners' abilities to master advanced levels of language and cultural competence.

Among the many resources generated and made available through the NEALRC are learning materials (textbooks, workbooks, teachers' guides, audio and video recordings) for more than a dozen less commonly taught languages, pedagogy and program development resource and guide books, teacher training and intensive language summer institutes, and more.

To learn more about the language resources provided by the NEALRC - including Americans trained to professional proficiency in the Chinese Flagship Program at OSU - please contact Professor Galal Walker.
Member News
 
China's newly passed Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) took effect Nov. 1, 2021. The passing of PIPL in late August has significantly changed the privacy and data protection landscape in China.

With such robust legislative changes, it is critically important that companies that operate in China or process personal information of individuals located in China be aware of the new law and take affirmative steps to ensure compliance or risk being faced with serious penalties.

For more, read here.



 
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published its “Request for Comments on the Possible Reinstatement of Certain Exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation” on Oct. 12, 2021.

The USTR is requesting comments on whether to reinstate previously granted Section 301 tariffs exclusions for certain products from China. If reinstated, U.S. companies who import such goods will realize lower trade costs and, in turn, pass that savings along to consumers and businesses.

For more, read here.
Spectrum Reach is Hiring!
Spectrum Reach is hiring for the position of Field Marketing Specialist, Media. For details, click here or the logo above. 
On November 10th, 2021, JobsOhio co-hosted an online event with the Shanghai municipal government to promote Ohio as an investment destination for Chinese companies.

Potential investors in Shanghai were particularly interested in state support for opening R&D operations here.

For more on JobsOhio's work attracting investment from the Chinese-speaking world, contact Amy Lei.
Columbus School of Chinese Gift Certificates
It's never too early to think about wàzi 🧦 stuffers!

This year, give the gift of Chinese with CSC gift certificates! Perfect for the Chinese language and culture enthusiast on your list.

Look up CSC's offerings and contact President Chris Stellato to order.
Kegler's recent online article about how businesses can make the best use of their legal counsel is an interesting and useful read:

Dublin, Ohio-based educational space design and build firm Roto recently announced that it will acquire Orlando-based Brilliant Creative Fabrication.

Read more here.
Chinese Chamber Member Quote of the Month

"The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce serves as a great bridge to connect business and individuals in central Ohio and China through their business insights, networking opportunities, and events. "

Amy Lei, JobsOhio
Chinese Chamber News
Recent event: Understanding US Export Controls
On November 4th, 2021, attorneys Sunny Yang and Matt Lapin of Chinese Chamber member Porter Wright presented on US export control laws to a combined audience from the Cleveland Chinese Chamber, Columbus Chinese Chamber, and America China Society of Indiana.

Learn more here.
Upcoming Chinese Chamber Events
With the US Heartland China Association:

December 10, 2021 8pm ET/9am China Time

从社区学园到一流美国名校:一个普通学生的逆袭之路
From Community Colleges to a 4-Year Degree: A Path with Many Benefits
社区大学为学业成绩和资质普通的广大高中生提供了一条进入优质大学获得学位的通道。国际教育专家和社区大学高层将为各位详细介绍社区大学教育的近期和长期好处,以及这条道路如何向学生提供更好的机会被一流大学录取并获得文凭。这次研讨会上您将有机会听取3所优秀的美国社区学院和一些4年制大学的转学录取官员的讲解,深入了解这条从高中通往一流大学的道路。同时,就读于社区大学的学生代表将谈论他们的经历。研讨会的问答环节将提供向社区学院、转学官员和学生提问的机会。作为后续跟进活动,我们还将提供一个网上博览会,您可以亲自与各社区学院的录取官员见面。

Learn about the immediate and long-term benefits of a community-college education, and how this path can provide a better opportunity to be accepted to a higher-ranked college/university from which the student will receive their diploma.

Hear from 3 excellent U.S. community colleges - including Columbus State Community College - and the transfer officials from some of the 4-year universities they each provide a pathway to. Students who attended community college before transferring to a 4-year college will talk about their experiences.

A Q&A will provide the opportunity to ask questions of the community colleges, transfer officials, and students. Based upon interest, a virtual fair with the opportunity to personally meet with various community colleges will be offered as a follow-up.
2022 Chinese New Year Gala
Get your shots so that in-person events are practical when it's time for the Chinese Chamber's 2022 Chinese New Year Gala!

Currently planned to take place on/around February 11th, the gala will feature cultural performances, great networking, and an opportunity for businesses to show employees that they value their diverse workforce by treating staff to a fun night out.

Stay tuned for details!
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