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The China Research Center, and the Center for International Business Education and Research at Georgia Tech, will host a panel presentation and discussion on the economic and political climate and expected developments in 2008.
Three experts will present on politics, the economy, and the business environment:
Dr. John W. Garver, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, will address political risk;
Dr. Haizheng Li, School of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology, will address key economic issues such as China's growth projections, inflation and the exchange rate; and
Guanming Fang, Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge and Rice, will address new legal provisions and challenges.
Location: The World Trade Center Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Street N.E., Lower Lobby Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30308; directions can be found at:
Lunch is included. Seating is limited. Reservations are required; pre-payment is appreciated and will guarantee a place.
Cost: $45 per person.
Please make your reservation with Lilia Postolachi (lilia@wtcatlanta.com; 404-813-6672) or Penelope Prime (prime_pb@mercer.edu, 678-547-6235).
