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Peter Hansen is the CEO of EasyBizChina. He has worked with China for 15 years and been involved in hundreds of projects involving investment, sales, sourcing, etc. on behalf of foreign clients. He is also the co-author of several books and publications about doing business in China. Peter resides in Shanghai, China.

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Ask Peter about company establishment in China!

Some of the topics covered by Peter:

- Dos and don’ts when setting up a business in China.

- Rep. office, wholly-foreign owned company or Joint Venture?

- Do I need a local partner?

- What should I pay my staff?

- How do I manage local staff?

Maggie You has many years of management positions at multinational companies in both China and abroad. Maggie has been involved in numerous trading projects for Western clients in China, and combines her practical experience with a broad knowledge of corporate strategy. Maggie resides in Shanghai, China.

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Ask Maggie about trading with Chinese partners!

Some of the topics covered by Maggie:

- Best practices for trading in China.

- Dos and don’ts when dealing with Chinese partners.

- How to evaluate a strong Chinese trade partner?

- What is a Chinese trader’s mentality?

- Chinese export market trends.

Jamie Shen is an associate director at APCO China, a leading US-based consultancy company in China. Jamie’s special areas of expertise are government relations and strategy. Jamie has previously been engaged in similar positions at Ford Motors and the Canadian Consulate General. Jamie resides in Shanghai, China.

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Ask Jamie about government relations in China!

Some of the topics covered by Jamie:

- Chinese government structure and responsibilities

- Chinese legislative procedure

- Regulatory issues and updates

- Chinese government priorities

- Chinese government affairs

Malene Svendsen has for the past several years been sourcing for European companies in China. Before joining EasyBizChina as Sourcing Manager, she worked for BIK International and was responsible for procuring a wide array of consumer goods on behalf of her clients. Malene resides in Shanghai, China.

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Ask Malene about sourcing in China!

Some of the topics covered by Malene:

- How and where do I find qualified suppliers?

- How do I choose the right suppliers?

- How can I control them?

- What are the standard business terms with Chinese suppliers?

- How do I control the quality of my purchased goods?

Morten Wincent is the founder of CMR China, a relocation company that provides complete assistance to foreign employees moving to China. Morten has helped hundreds of newcomers with immigration services, finding a house, school for the children, and many other essentials when you are ‘just off the boat’. Morten resides in Shanghai, China.

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Ask Morten about living in China!

Some of the topics covered by Morten:

- Culture

- Housing

- Immigration

- Car rental

- Maids

- Tenancy management

- Schooling

- Living conditions

Barry Colman is the Executive Vice-president at the Shanghai office of McCann Erickson, where he heads up the team for the L'Oreal China portfolio. He was previously involved in establishing award winning digital agency Groove Street, the company who introduced personalized mobile-phone marketing to China with Pepsi and Heineken. Barry is also a co-founder and Vice President of the China Direct Marketing Association. Barry resides in Shanghai, China.

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Ask Barry about direct advertising in China!

Some of the topics covered by Barry:

- Direct advertising

- Digital marketing

- Multi-channel communications

- Viral marketing

- Product branding

- Strategic options for marketing high-end consumer products
in a Chinese context

Nestor Gounar is the founder of China Solutions, a Shanghai-based advisory firm that assists clients with foreign direct investment and operations in China. Clients include shipyards, manufacturers, and foreign diplomatic missions. Nestor resides in Shanghai, where he has previously worked for two large multinational law firms.

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Ask Nestor about legal issues in China!

Some of the topics covered by Nestor:

- How can I protect my interests in a commercial right in China?

- What structure can I use to be legally protected in China?

- How can I control them?

- How can I address regulatory concerns with my foreign
invested enterprise in China?

- What are my legal and contractual rights?