Published in the Arcadia Weekly
TAIWAN – USA SYNERGY Slated August 5 in Los Angeles – Courtesy Photo
Taiwan is America’s 12th largest trading partner and as such the importance of the relationship between the two countries continues to grow exponentially. The impact Taiwan has on California is significant and hence the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles has devoted a special event August 5 entitled Taiwan – USA Synergy to discuss further collaboration between the two countries.
Ambassador Bruce J.D. Linghu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles and The Board of Governors of City Club Los Angeles invite all interested persons to attend this Taiwan USA Synergy event to take place on August 5, 2014. Ambassador Linghu will be the Keynote Speaker.
This will be one of Ambassador Linghu’s last public appearances before he departs for Canada as the Republic of China (Taiwan) Ambassadorial Representative to Canada. Ambassador Linghu will give an overview on Taiwan, and the important economic relations between Taiwan, mainland China, and USA since Taiwan is America’s 12th largest trading partner, California’s 7th largest trading partner and the 4th largest trading partner to Los Angeles County. There will also be a Round Table Panel discussion regarding bilateral trade and business opportunities between Taiwan and Los Angeles.
Speakers include:
- Ambassador “Bruce” Jung-Da Linghu, Director-General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles.
- Roundtable Discussion Panel: Deborah Lee, C.P.A.
- Tax PartnerPricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
- Ferdinando “Nando” Guerra
- International Economist, Kyser Center for Economic Research
- Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
- Primary Contributor- International Trade Outlook
- Principal Author- LAEDC “Growing Together” country reports
- Jaime Ming-Shy Chen, Director, Economic Division,Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles
Anticipated Synergy Attendees:
- Congresswoman Judy Chu
- Congressman Adam Schiff
- Congresswoman Linda Sanchez
- Congressman Ed Royce
- State Senator Ted W. Lieu
- State Senator Bob Huff
- Assemblyman Ed Chau
- Assemblyman Curt Hagman
- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
- Councilman Jose Huizar, City of Los Angeles
- Councilman Paul Krekorian, City of Los Angeles
- General Manager Jan Perry, Econ. Development Dept-City of Los Angeles
- Council Member Ling-Ling Chang, City of Diamond Bar
- Hon. Mike Eng, Trustee-Los Angeles Community College Board
- Adata, LIULI GONG FANG USA Inc., Franz Collection Inc., EVA Air, and KHS Bicycles. Taiwanese cuisine will be jointly catered by Monja Restaurant and City Club LA. Dinner and entertainment will cost $75/person.
Cultural Entertainment:
- Taiwanese Puppet Show “Monkey King” and “Electric-Techno Neon God” Taiwanese dance presentation.
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ City Club Los Angeles
555 S. Flower Street, 51st Floor
Los Angeles
For reservations, please contact City Club LA, Ms. Mona Chatterjee: 213-620-9662 x225.
Source Beacon Media News