China issues major holiday dates for 2013

(Source: China Daily)
The State Council has issued major holiday dates for 2013.

The New Year's Day holiday will last three days, from Jan 1 to 3, and people will need to work on Jan 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday).

The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) holiday will last seven days, from Feb 9 to 15, with Feb 16 (Saturday) and 17 (Sunday) as working days. The Spring Festival Eve falls on Feb 9.
The holiday for Tomb-Sweeping Day will be from April 4 to 6, with April 7 (Sunday) as a working day.

The holiday for Labor Day will be from April 29 to May 1, with the pervious Saturday and Sunday as working days.

The Dragon Boat Festival, which is held across China to pay homage to ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan, will be from June 10 to 12. The previous Saturday and Sunday will be working days.
The Mid-Autumn Festival will be from Sept 19 to Sept 21. The following Sunday will be a working day.

The National Day lasts for seven days, from Oct 1 to Oct 7. The previous Sunday and the following Saturday will be working days.

Chinese investors buy American aviation service

(Source: AINOnline.com Dec 10, 2013) American International Group has agreed to sell up to a 90-percent stake in International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to a group of Chinese investors led by Weng Xianding, the chairman of New China Trust Company, AIG announced today. For complete report, log on http://www.ainonline.com

ABG to sponsor Illinois Presidential Inaugural Celebration in DC

Mr. Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group (ABG) is pleased to announce ABG's sponsorship to Illinois Presidential Inaugural Celebration in Washington DC January 20, 2013. For meeting with us in Washington DC on Jan 20, 2013, contact Mr. Tyler McKay at (217) 899-6661.

The Accelerated EB-5 Capital Raising Process announced

(Source: Brian Su) The Accelerated EB-5 Capital Raising Process - Speaking with Brian Su is a 2-day private and personalized hands-on workshop for EB-5 project developers only. There will be no outside speakers, I will personally assist you in your EB-5 project process.

Those attending will work directly with me.  I have limited the number of participants per event to no more than 7 participants. The small number allows me to personally work on each individual’s project needs. The process is efficient and compact, giving the opportunity to learn in 2 days what would normally require months. The goal is to help you supercharge your EB-5 capital raising efforts and campaign without wasting your time and resources!

I will help you create, develop and practice to implement an effective market entry strategy and capital raising plan for your current and upcoming EB-5 investment project.  Topics being addressed include, but are not limited to, the following: project marketability, fee structures, investor exit strategies, market mechanism, marketing campaign, negotiation with emigration agents, emigration agent's expectations, investor returns, risk management, and more.

Prior EB-5 knowledge and experience are not necessary.  I will be pleased to pass on my in-depth knowledge and real world practice to you if you desire to achieve financial goal and business growth.

My private workshop will take place within the confines of a luxurious hotel resort in California. Your fee includes lodging, local transportation, and meals (breakfast, luncheon, and dinner with me at some of the best restaurants in town). You shall be responsible for your own roundtrip flight expenses..

You are encouraged to enroll early, once enrolled, a check list of documents will be sent to you so that I may begin to work on your project prior to our workshop.
 

Meeting Format:

Group Learning Session;  Private One-on-One Project Session; Networking Luncheon; Group Strategy Session; Private Dinner Meeting

Registration: BrianSuSchool.com or email at info@ArtisanBusinessGroup.com

Brian Su receives 2012 US China Outstanding Contribution Award in Shanghai

(Source: US-CN.org) US-China Business Association announces the honorable recipients of the US China Outstanding Contribution Award for 2012. The following people from both the United States and China have demonstrated unrivaled commitment and dedication to their respective fields of profession and the bonds and friendship between the United States and China.

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter
39th President of the United States of America

Jackie Chan
International Kungfu Movie Star

Roel Campos
Former SEC Commissioner & the Member of US Presidential Advisory Board

Yang Zhiguang
Chinese Master Art & Art Educator

Elon Musk
Founder of Space X

Oprah Winfrey
Influential American Talk Show Host

Scott Sandell
CEO of NEA

Lin Mingde
Master of Chinese Ceramic Art

Brian Su

CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc.

US-China Business Association is a non-profit business service organization registered in the United States of America. It was established in April 2005 at the initiatives of prominent business executives in Chicago. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of business communities from China and the United States, and to promote bilateral business exchanges and cooperation, to promote bilateral economic development and trade relations, to assist Chinese businesses to enter the U.S. market and introduce their investment into US economy, and provide guidance and services to U.S. investment in, and market entry to China.

Report from China: EB-5 delegation arrives in Shanghai

After a 14-hour flight, the 17-member EB-5 investment delegation arrives in Shanghai this afternoon.  Mr. Brian Su hosts a welcome banquet at the famous Quan Ju De Roast Duck Restaurant.  Everyone enjoyed authentic Chinese food and good company.

Brian Su leads trade mission to China

Mr. Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, will be leading a 17-person EB-5 trade mission to Shanghai on November 13, 2012. The one week trade mission includes senior executives from the EB-5 Resource Center LLC, RockBridge Senior Communities, LLC, Lucky's Farmers Market, Mountain State Center for Foreign Investment, Midwest Center for Foreign Investment, Daniel Real Estate, Alterra International LLC, California Future Partners, LLC, Western Pacific Investment EB-5 RC LLC, The Robert Green Company, Micon International, and attorneys with Greenberg Traurig.

The group will be meeting with leading EB-5 agents such as Wailian Overseas Consulting Group, Worldway Group, Fly Overseas Group, MasLink Group, Join Consultancy Group, and the 2nd largest law firm Ying Ke Law Firm, as well as participating in other business networking events, including the Annual Award Conference and Investment Forum hosted by the US-China Business Association, the Business Reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig Shanghai Office, the Private Networking Cocktail Party by the Chairman Club by Brian B. Su, and an investment seminar event in Suzhou City hosted by Join Consultancy Group.

President Obama's Foreign Priority

Newly reelected President Obama has voiced his opinion on becoming stricter with U.S. and China trade. The most recent concern, automobile subsidies, according to President Obama, directly harm working men and women in the United States. During his past election term, the majority of conflict with China revolved around the issues of trade and currency manipulation. Recent foreign concerns seem to be directed towards the Middle East, with concerns such as the Arab springs. With such demanding and daunting challenges, it is unlikely that China will become a focal point. If in fact trade does become a more highly regulated and strict process, there will be a surge in Chinese outbound investment, as it provides the most lucrative option in the global market. As recent as September, 2012, President Obama signed a 3 year extension of the EB-5 program. With its success, and the job creation - making up the difference between those claimed to have been lost - it is predicted to not only continue, but to excel in the years to come.