AmChina’s new Chairman and President Visited Dalian

On February 18-19, AmCham-China’s Chairman, John Watkins, and President, Michael Barbalas, visited the two thriving cities of Shenyang and Dalian, located in Liaoning Province. The visit was an opportunity for the chamber to meet both with local government officials and the American business community residing in the province.
During the visit, a series of meetings hosted by the United States Consulate General in Shenyang provided an opportunity for AmCham-China’s leadership to deliver key-note speeches, and share their insight on the current Chinese business climate. In addition, both speakers took time to answer questions on the current economic crisis and the Chinese government’s stimulus plan.

 

Michael Barbalas, AmCham-China President, and John Watkins, AmCham- China Chairman, with Liaoning Vice Governor Li Wancai

Michael Barbalas, AmCham-China President, and John Watkins, AmCham-China Chairman, with Mayor Xia Deren of Dalian City

The AmCham-China leadership also met with local Chinese government officials, including the Vice Governor of Liaoning Province, Li Wancai; the Mayor of Dalian, Xia Deren; and Vice Mayor of Shenyang, Yang Yazhou. These meetings provided local government officials an opportunity to highlight the economic performance of their province and cities, and their plans to minimize the impact of the financial crisis on their local economies.