On April 25 and 26, 2005, the business communication conference of China’s chemical & pharmaceutical enterprises, American Chemical Society (ACS), Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association of the United States(SOCMA),and Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN), organized by eChinaChem, came to an end successfully.

　　 In the evening of April, 25, Mr. Madeleine Jacobs, President of American Chemical Society, Rudy Baum, editor-in-chief of C&EN, and Joseph Acker, President of SOCMA, together with more than 200 guests from China and overseas enterprises as well as China and USA’s senior government officials gathered at Portman Ritz Calton Hotel Shanghai and attended the 1st cocktail party for senior executives, which is epoch-making in the history of China and USA’s chemical industry.

　“Twenty years ago if someone had told me that I would be here in Shanghai today addressing a group of esteemed industry colleagues, I would not have believed them”, said Joe Acker in his welcome speech at the Gala Reception. However, today China and USA’s chemical industry has made the historic stride, reflecting the increasing importance of China’s enterprises in the world. More and more chemical companies and industry associations from USA are eyeing China’s market.

A Glance at the Cocktail Party

American Delegation and Mr. Paul Burg, President of Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products

　“Such form of organization is very good. It brings American companies face to face with Chinese enterprises,” said a representative from Yacoo Chemical Reagent (Suzhou, China) when talking to eChinaChem after the party. “Such form of communication is quite good. However, it would be most ideal if pertinent American companies are introduced to Chinese enterprises,” said Mr. Zhengwei Chen, executive at RealSunChem (Zhejiang, China) after the party.

　 In the morning of April 26, Madeleine Jacobs、Rudy Baum、Joseph Acker made speeches on behalf of their respective organizations. Almost 100 representatives of Chinese enterprises attended the speech session. Invited by eChinaChem, Mr. Daniel Wald, vice-consul of the US Consulate in Shanghai, attended the business conference on April 26, explaining to Chinese enterprise attendees about the policies and procedures of United States’ B-1 Visa, and answering questions about the problems Chinese enterprises might encounter during the application process.

　　Presidium (left): Minghua Lu, CEO of eChinaChem; Daniel Wald, Vice-Consul of the US Consulate in Shanghai; Madeleine Jacobs, President of ACS; Rudy Baum, editor-in-chief of C&EN; Joseph Acker, President of SOCMA.

Lecture Session

　
In the afternoon of April 26, Madeleine Jacobs、Rudy Baum、Joseph Acker and other attendees ,led by eChinaChem, visited Shanghai Hi-tech Park. Doctor Jianbo Chen, general manager of Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, Yongyue Ting, executive director, and Ningni Yu, vice general manager of Zhangjiang Bio-Pharmaceutical Base Development Co., talked with the visiting guests. Both parties expressed hopes for further opportunities of communication for the purpose of boosting the development of Sino-US chemical industry.

　Mr. Yongzheng Hui, ex- vice minister of China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and ex- director of Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, met the American delegation. Mr. Hui told Madeleine, as a former member of ACS, he once voted for Madeleine’s Presidency at ACS. Madeleine agreed on spot that Mr. Hui’s membership will be renewed. Afterwards, Madeleine Jacobs et al visited companies in Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, including BioVeda, Hutchison MediPharma, and ChemExplore. The guests expressed strong interests in Chinese enterprises.

American delegation in talk with Mr. Hui Yongzheng, ex- vice minister of China’s Ministry of Science and Technology

　　
Upon departure, Joe said that the American delegation was very satisfied with this trip to China. He also expressed thanks to the organization and assistance of eChinaChem. He hoped that such event will be held annually, next year’s party will be bigger, and that more Chinese enterprises will attend it.