On June 15, AmCham China had the honor of being invited by the Dalian Municipal People’s Government to participate in the Dalian Opening Up & Investment Promotion Conference.
During the event, AmCham China Vice Chair Gloria Xu and AmCham China Northeast Chapter Chairman Ladon Ghalili actively exchanged ideas with government leaders and company representatives. Gloria Xu emphasized Dalian’s significance as a leading manufacturing center and port in Northeast China. She expressed her anticipation that the investment promotion conference, along with various industry-focused forums, would provide companies with a better understanding of regional development, opportunities to engage in local projects, and the latest demands. AmCham China looks forward to closer and broader cooperation in the future, resulting from this exchange. Government leaders praised AmCham China as a key foreign chamber playing a vital role in promoting foreign investment in Liaoning and Dalian.
On June 16, Party Secretary of Dalian, Xiong Maoping, hosted a gathering for a select group of guests attending the Dalian Opening Up & Investment Promotion Conference at the Bangchui Island Hotel. AmCham China Vice Chair Gloria Xu was invited to attend this productive meeting on behalf of AmCham China, where she presented the 2023 American Business in China White Paper. Gloria Xu highlighted the significance of the White Paper in revealing the top concerns and key challenges within the investment environment. She expressed her commitment to continued collaboration with the government to find solutions that foster a stable, prosperous, and growing business environment for foreign enterprises. Gloria Xu also emphasized AmCham China’s willingness to act as a bridge between the government and local foreign companies, establishing effective communication mechanisms with local governments to enhance Dalian’s influence and attractiveness, as well as improve the business environment.