The China Business Forum gave students, academics, and professionals alike an inside look into the latest trends in U.S.-China business development and investment, said student organizer and Smith MBA candidate William Krents, MBA candidate 2008.
The first of its kind, the student-organized forum was held on April 6, 2007 and hosted by the Smith China Business Association in cooperation with the Smith CIBER. The event themed "Private Equity and Investment in China" included internationally recognized speakers Jonathan E. Colby, managing director, The Carlyle Group; Ming-Jer Chen, PhD; and (Henry) Hong Liu, Of Counsel, International Asia Business.
China has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It has changed from a centrally planned system that was largely closed to international trade to a more market-oriented economy that has a rapidly growing private sector and is now considered a major player in the global economy.
This developing environment is a melting pot for new investment opportunities, which have potential for high rewards. The forum drew a number of experienced professionals who discussed the investment and legal infrastructure, private equity market in the country.
Iffy Kaja, MBA Candidate 2008, Smith Media Group
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