GCC_Newsletter_December 2009.pub

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December 2009
newsletter
The German Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the following new members:
» Mr. Peter Schuerz
B+C Extrusion Systems (Foshan)
Ltd. (Battenfeld China)
» Ms. Alina Chan
Losberger Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Branch
» Ms. Anne Kuschert
Karl Gross Logistics (Shanghai)
Co.,Ltd - Shenzhen Branch
» Mr. Dirk Waldow
B+C Extrusion Systems (Foshan)
Ltd. (Battenfeld China)
» Mr. Udo Möller
Härter Asia (Dongguan) Ltd.
» Ms. Josephine Png
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Events Calendar
GCC Events in December 2009
02/12 WED
White Christmas —
The Interchamber Christmas Party
Pullman Baiyun Airport Hotel
Guangzhou
03/12 THU
Social Responsibility Regulation
Grand Mercure Hotel
Shenzhen
05/12 SAT
Christmas Dinner
Bellavista
Zhongshan
06/12 SUN
Advent Dinner and information on
German School
Paulaner Bierhaus
Shenzhen
10/12 THU
Stammtisch for Young Professionals
and Students
Sleeping Wood
Guangzhou
10/12 THU
Stammtisch Shenzhen
Galleon Bar
Shenzhen
German Consulate General
Guangzhou
Cultural Highlight of the Month
11/12 FRI
Consulate General Movie Night:
“Wer früher stirbt, ist länger tot”
(7pm, age rating: 6years)
Trainings in December
16/12 WED
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Di Wang Commercial Centre
Shenzhen
28/12 MON
Building Team Effectiveness
GCC Office
Guangzhou
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Economic Update
October Headlines
» Dongguan misses growth target.
» VW to build factory in South China.
» First measures to scale back economic
» Shenzhen High Tech Fair gives hopeful signals.
stimulus taken.
Details online:
http://china.ahk.de/en/chamber/south-china/
Economic Key Indicators
January-October 2009
(% change, year on year)
Utilised Foreign Direct Investment
Monthly Diagram
Guangdong
China
China’s CPI and PPI in 2009 (in %, year on year)
2
-0.3
-12.6
Total Fixed Asset Investment
+18.7
+33.1
0
Export Value
-16.2
-20.5
-2
Import Value
-17.6
-19.0
-4
Consumer Price Index
-2.8
-0.5
Producer Price Index
-5.0
-5.8
Industrial Output
+7.6
+9.4
Gross Domestic Product (Q1-Q3)
+8.6
+7.7
-6
-8
-10
Jan
Feb
M ar
Apr M ay Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Sources: China National Bureau of Statistics, General Administration of Customs, Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics
Legal Update
» Interpretations on Hearing Cases Relating to FIEs under Public Consultation. (24th November)
» SAT Extends VAT Set-Off Period to 180 Days. (20th November)
» Third Amendments to PRC Trademark Law in Progress. (11th November)
» First “Trademark Right Online Protection Platform” Launched in Beijing. (5th November)
Details online:
http://china.ahk.de/en/chamber/south-china/
Yearly Partners 2009
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