Colin Renk

Sep 1-2, 2021: HKTDC Belt & Road Summit

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Aug 042021
 

On September 1-2, the Hong Kong Trade Development Corporation will host its Belt & Road Summit which provides insights from business leaders on the multilateral collaboration and business opportunities in the countries along the maritime and logistics “Belt and Road”.  This year’s 6th edition will focus on “Driving Growth Through Fostering Regional and International Trade” and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual to accommodate the global travel restrictions.

Through our partnership with HKTDC, all ACSI Members in good standing are able to attend the event for free ($520 value). Additional information on the event is attached and listed below. If you or a representative from your organization are interested in attending, please reply to this email and I will provide the necessary codes and credentials.

Tentative Program.
Full Website
Investment and Business Matching Session

For more information, please contact colin.renk@americachinasociety.org

Jul. 14, 2021: Leutert Named Public Intellectuals Program VII Fellow

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Aug 042021
 

ACSI Board Member Dr. Wendy Leutert (GLP-Ming Z. Mei Chair of Chinese Economics and Trade at Indiana University) has been named as a Fellow for the seventh round of Public Intellectual Program (PIP) by the National Committee on US-China Relations. Launched in 2005, the PIP is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of China specialists through activities spread out over two years.

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Jun. 23, 2021: ACSI Featured in SupChina China Corner Office Podcast

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Jun 232021
 

This week on China Corner Office, Chris Marquis talks with Mitchell Spencer, the founder of Indiana-based Polaris Rare Earth Materials, Craig Allen, the president of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), and Colin Renk, the executive director of the America China Society of Indiana. They discuss the growth of Mitchell’s businesses focused on manufacturing and supplying rare earths, particularly neodymium magnets to U.S. manufacturers, and why China is so dominant in this industry. The guests also reflect on the different lessons they have learned about doing business in China, such as the importance of flexibility and how to develop successful partnerships. Regarding the current environment, they discuss how the tariffs and global nature of supply chains affect U.S. businesses, especially SMEs.

Listen Now: https://supchina.com/podcast/china-and-rare-earths-a-view-from-u-s-states/

May 20, 2021: Working with International Distributors Webinar

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Apr 132021
 

Creating and managing a distribution relationship in another country can be intimidating.

  • How do you find and evaluate a good partner?
  • What should be included in the contract?
  • What are some common pitfalls?
  • How do you minimize your business and legal risks?

Don’t go it alone and learn by trial and error.  This webinar will cover international distribution relationship do’s and don’ts and explain practical strategies to help you succeed in developing global partnerships.

We will discuss topics like: whether to allow the distributor to control local product registrations, how to plan for transition after termination, what does ‘exclusivity’ mean, practical documentary and structuring tips, and determining when it makes sense to form your own in-country presence and go direct.

REGISTER HERE

FEATURED SPEAKER:       

Matt Levy: Partner, Faegre Drinker

Matt is a Partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice with a focus on cross-border transactions and international trade.  He has experience in more than 40 countries helping both public and private companies expand and operate internationally.  He advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, inbound and outbound foreign direct investment, corporate reorganizations, export controls and trade sanctions compliance (EAR, ITAR and OFAC programs), and US and foreign antitrust.  He acts as a business advisor to his clients and delivers practical solutions to complex problems.  Matt previously lived in China and speaks and reads Mandarin. 

May 19, 2021: Indiana Exports to China Increase 56% in 2020, Becomes 5th Largest US State Goods Exporter to China

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May 192021
 

Last year, Indiana goods exports to China surged by $1.4 billion—up 56% percent from 2019. After two years of trade tensions that hurt American consumers and businesses, market openings and Chinese tariff exclusions in support of purchase commitments stoked US exports, according to a study released today by the US-China Business Council (USCBC), a non-partisan trade association representing more than 200 US companies from a wide range of industries.
“Indiana has been consistently punching above its weight and that’s down in no small part to the state’s strong leadership and collaborative business environment,” said Craig Allen, CEO and President of the USCBC.

Last year, Indiana’s top exports to China included pharmaceuticals & medicines ($1.4 billion), oilseeds & grains ($1.2 billion), medical equipment & supplies ($224 million), motor vehicle parts ($210 million), and resins & synthetic fibers ($107 million). According to USCBC, Indiana’s exports to China supported 20,400 American jobs in 2019.

“Since 2018, we’ve made it our mission to help companies navigate trade-related issues to help Hoosier business not only grow, but thrive,” said Colin Renk, executive director of the America China Society of Indiana (ACSI), a business-focused non-profit that facilitates bilateral trade and investment between Indiana and China.

Between 2011 and 2020, Indiana’s exports to China increased 88% while Indiana’s exports to the rest of the world grew 3%. To read the full report, please visit https://www.uschina.org/reports/2021-state-export-report.

May 13, 2021: Virtual Roundtable with Chinese Commercial Consul Mr. Hu

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Apr 202021
 

On May 13th, ACSI will host a virtual roundtable discussion with Chinese Commercial Consul Mr. Yingzhi Hu to discuss the current and future outlook on trade & investment in addition to the opportunities forward in the Indiana-China business relationship. This ACSI Member exclusive event will include a short presentation by Mr. Hu followed by a moderated Q&A session.

Date:
Thursday, May 13th
11:00am – Noon ET

Registration:
ACSI Members – Free
https://acsiroundtable.eventbrite.com

*Note: This event is only open to current ACSI Members*

April 29, 2021: Future of U.S.-China Trade Webinar: A view from Indiana

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Apr 202021
 

U.S. states are where the rubber meets the road when it comes to US trade policy. What distinguishes state-level policies from the national narrative? How can states continue attracting investment when there is increasing tension at the national level?  To understand these topics, this CEO Webinar will specifically focus on Indiana, and an important Indiana-based company in a highly strategic industry, Rare Earth Materials.  If you are interested in these topics, then join Christopher Marquis, Cornell professor and host of the China Corner Office Podcast, for a live Webinar recording featuring guests, Craig Allen, President of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), Colin Renk America China Society of Indiana and Mitchell Spencer founder of Indiana-based Polaris Rare Earth Materials.  On April 29, they will sit down to discuss these topics and more.

Register Here

April 21, 2021: China Policy & Business Webinar

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Mar 232021
 

Recently, China announced the contents of its 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP) and set national economic goals out to 2035. As a blueprint for China’s social, environmental, and economic development, what can we expect from China’s latest economic roadmap, and what does it mean for American businesses? Please join this discussion hosted by the America China Society of Indiana, Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce on April 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm EST.

Speakers:

Kim Kirkendall, President, International Resource Development, Inc.
John Holden, Senior Director, McLarty Associates
Sunny Yang, Attorney, Porter Wright

Following the presentation and Q&A, we will have 30 minutes of virtual speed-networking for attendees.

 

Date:
April 21, 2021 (Wednesday) 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

 

Admission:
Free for all three chamber members, $30/person* for Non-members.
Dial-in and Zoom virtual meeting information will be sent out before the event.

 

Event Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/china-policy-business-webinar-tickets-147443514521

 

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