The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to a seminar on Chinese Outbound Investment.
China’s outbound direct investment (ODI) reached a record high of USD 108 billion in 2013, representing a 22.8 per cent increase over the previous year, and is expected to surpass foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country in 2017. During the last Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting, President Xi Jinping stated China’s intention to invest more than USD 1.25 trillion abroad over the next decade.
This seminar is a platform for experts to discuss the evolution and future of ODI in China. It will provide strategic advice based on case studies and an in-depth analysis of the opportunities and challenges for Chinese investors in Europe.
Agenda
08.30-09.00 registration and coffee
09.00-09.05 Welcome Remarks, Carlo D'Andrea, Vice Chairman of the Board, European Chamber Shanghai
09.05-09.35 Generic introduction and update on Chinese Outbound Investment, by Pablo Recio Gracia, Managing Director, EIBENS
09.35-10.05 Decision process and concerns of the Chinese investor, by John Xu, Counsel, Linklaters LLP
10.05-10.50 Q&A and panel discussion
Our Speakers
Pablo Recio Gracia, Managing Director, EIBENS
Pablo has been living and working in China since 2005. He is an expert on Chinese outbound investment. His previous work experiences include ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade) and Extenda (Trade Promotion Agency of Andalusia) as well as private companies. Pable has a Bachelor in Business from the University and Granada and Masters in Quality Management and Business Internationalisation.
John Xu, Counsel, Linklaters LLP
John is a senior Chinese practitioner with 12 years of experience handling M&A transactions in China, including extensive experience in cross border M&A, corporate restructuring and share and asset acquisitions of Chinese enterprises.
He has extensive experience of working with Chinese clients. He advised Bright Food Group on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Weetabix Limited, Shandong Yongtai Chemical Co Ltd. on the acquisition of a majority stake in a UK auto-parts manufacturer and is advising China Construction Bank on its acquisition of BICBANCO, a Brazilian bank listed on the San Paulo Stock Exchange.
John’s recent work for multinational clients includes advising: The Hertz Corporation on its strategic investment into China Auto Rental (CAR), one of the largest car rental companies in China, and the restructuring and contribution of its existing operations in China to CAR; Tereos International on two strategic projects in China with Wilmar International; Citigroup on setting up Citi Orient Securities Company, its securities joint venture in China; Dairy Farm’s strategic investment in Yonghui Superstores, and joint venture arrangement between Hong Kong Land and CIFI China in relation to a real estate project in Shanghai.