Promoting opportunities for business understanding and activity between the US and China throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
Founded in 1995, the Maryland-China Business Council (MCBC) is the premier private non-profit organization dedicated to helping Mid-Atlantic companies succeed in the China market. MCBC members include corporations, consultancies, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions involved in a variety of business activities with China. MCBC also welcomes individual members with varied interests in trade with China. To join or for membership information, please click here.
Bejing Brief!
MCBC corporate member Mike Violette of Washington Labs went to China in time to catch the excitement, flavour and fever of the Beijing Olympics. Here is his 1st hand account of the trip so far.
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Maryland-China
Trade Statistics
(Updated
with Figures from January to May 2008)
In partnership
with the Maryland-China Business Council, the Maryland Department
of Business and Economic Development has agreed to provide statistics
on the levels of Maryland-China bilateral trade. Please click here
for these figures and check in regularly for updates.
MCBC Expresses Condolences Over China's Earthquake Victims
The Maryland-China
Business Council, Inc Board of Directors is distressed by the tremendous
loss of life and suffering experienced by the Chinese people as a result
of this week’s devastating earthquake in Western China. Schools, factories
and hospitals were among the buildings struck, trapping or burying people
inside. The estimated number of those killed has quickly risen to approximately
68,000 people. A Chinese Government spokesperson has informed MCBC that,
"So far we [PRC Govt.] have sent 100,000 rescuers to all disaster
areas, most of them are military troops. And 30,000 more are on their
way to come."
MCBC is forwarding
a message of condolence via the Chinese Embassy, and urging MCBC members
to contribute to the international relief effort. We encourage our members
and friends to contribute at whatever level they are able to reputable
earthquake relief fund organizations.
The Maryland-China Business Council will also accept checks but MCBC is not a 501c(3) organization and contributions are not tax deductible.
- The MCBC Board
of Directors
(Click here
to read MCBC's Letter of Condolence sent to the Chinese Ambassador)
Click Here
to View a List of Donors
(Please let us know if you or your firm has
contributed)
If you would like to contribue, click here
for a list of NGOs/Government Agencies that are conducting relief effors.
(*Disclaimer:
some of the NGO/ Government Agencies listed are unknown to MCBC, and
as such we encourage all donors/ volunteers to conduct your own research
and due diligence prior to making donations.*)
Maryland and Virginia Unite: MCBC and Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Announce Cooperation
In our ongoing effort to forge relationships with organizations which share our commitment to advancing U.S.-China business and trade relations, MCBC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce International Business Exchange Council (IBEC). This agreement, inked by MCBC President Andy Dubosky and Mr. William Lecos, President of the FCCC, calls for the two organizations to co-develop and jointly promote programs in the MD/VA/DC area for businesses interested in China. Click here for more details.
"Developing Business in China: A Film Documentary" has been released and is available for purchase. This one hour film provides and insider's look at the business and cultural opportunities and challenges in that vast market. This film was written and directed by Jason Scadron and narrated by Tien Wong of Opus8 and features interviews with US and Chinese Business and Government officials. For those organizations who are investigating China, or would like to more fully develop their understanding of the Chinese business environment, this is a must-see. MCBC members are also eligible for a discounted purchase price. Click here for more information.
