Take advantage of the summer vibe and come along to the European Chamber Business Networking Drink Mixer. Let's meet in a friendly atmosphere and gather together after work.
We will meet members and their friends, but also the very inspirational Mr Ben Simpfendorfer, author of the book The New Silk Road. It is the second time that a writer comes to present his novel to us and the first one was more than interesting. Let's discover this author, meet old friends and newcomers.
The European Chamber of Commerce and active members have all joined forces this year to make this August Business Networking one of the must-go-to events of the summer!
The rise of the new Silk Road promises to be one of this century's greatest stories.
The global economic crisis has only underscored that the East is rising to challenge the economic-dominance of the West.
On August 18th, the European Chamber is delighted to invite you to an evening cocktail seminar on the New Silk Road in Shenzhen.
The New Silk Road tells the stories of Arab traders in Chinese coastal cities. It explains why Arabic speaking Chinese officials appear on Al Jazeera. It explores how Chinese traders are using Syria as an entry point to the Arab world. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international current affairs.
Ben Simpfendorfer is chief China Economist for the Royal Bank of Scotland based in Hong Kong. He was formerly senior China Economist for JPMorgan. Simpfendorfer speaks Arabic and Chinese, and has lived in Beirut, Damascus, Beijing, and Hong Kong. He appears regularly on Bloomberg and CNBC and his editorials have appeared in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, and The National. He is author of “The New Silk Road: How a Rising Arab World Is Turning Away From The West And Rediscovering China” published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2009.
Ben will speak about the rise of the ,000 billion Silk Road economy, his views the result of three years of research in such cities as Beijing, Cairo, and Riyadh. He will address the rapid development of trade and investment links between China and the Middle East. He will examine the importance of oil and Islam to the Silk Road economy, and will address how the region’s investors are increasingly looking east. Ben will also explore what the Silk Road economy will look like in a decade from now, and where the opportunities lie for foreign companies.
For Ben Simpfendorfer's Bio and more information about the book please click here
Agenda
18:30 – 19:00 - Registration
19:00 – 19:05 - Introduction by European Chamber
19:05 – 20:00 - Presentation by Ben Simpfendorfer
20:00 – 21:00 - Q&A / Cocktail Reception
For registration
Please confirm your participation by sending an email to Alex at sz.intern@euccc.com.cn by Friday, 14th August. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation.
For any further enquiries please contact Ms. Simmi Huang (Marketing Manager) at shuang@euccc.com.cn
Privilege Members of the European Chamber Pearl River Delta Chapter
Event Terms & Conditions
Please be advised that the media is normally allowed to attend all EUCCC public events unless otherwise stated, on the condition that no one attending these events quotes participants by name (the “Chatham House Rule”).
We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee.
Please note that registration starts at 08:00. The seminar starts at 08:30 and the door will close at 08:40. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.