The European Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite Alexandra Harney, author of 'The China Price' to talk to EUCCC members on the future of the Chinese Manufacturing market.
At a time when the global economy faces its greatest crisis since the Great Depression, Alexandra Harney's acclaimed book The China Price (Penguin Press, 2008) takes us behind the scenes inside the world's most powerful manufacturing sector. Today, China's export factories, once the envy of the rest of the world, are in crisis. A collapse in orders and limited bank loans are forcing tens of thousands of factories out of business, leaving tens of millions of people out of work.
What will China's manufacturing sector look like in two, five or 10 years? How will workers cope? What should foreign companies be doing to survive these turbulent times? Mapping out the trends she expects to shape China's manufacturing sector, Ms Harney will answer these questions and more.
To view Alexandra Harney's CV click here
To view "The China Price" Press Release, click here
Agenda
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 08:40 Introduction by EUCCC
08:40 – 09:30 Presentation by Alexandra Harney
09:30 – 10:00 Q&A
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 Rules").
To register for this event please register online by 14:00 Thursday, 26th March. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. 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. For any further enquiries please contact Mr. Manuel Medeiros at mmedeiros@euccc.com.cn
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.
Event review
Alexandra Harney opened the presentation with a look at the current status of the manufacturing industry in China, looking at what caused the collapse and closure of so many factories over 2008 & 2009 and expanded her talk to focus on both the future of the factory itself and the individual migrant worker within those factories.
Alexandra highlighted the effect the new Labour Contract Law has had on factory working conditions with workers now understanding their rights and voicing them publicly.