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1 American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei Presented by Andrea Wu President, AmCham Taipei 2012 March 23

2 Taking the Pulse of Taiwan Business Mission Rule of Law "AmCham fosters the development of investment and trade between the United States and Taiwan, and it seeks to enhance Taiwan's economic environment by promoting the adoption of international business standards in the areas of legislation, regulations, and enforcement." Private Enterprise Ethical & Responsible Business Practices Core Values Free Trade Transparency & the Free Flow of Information

3 Taking the Pulse of Taiwan Business Objectives To represent AmCham's diverse membership on issues of common interest To provide a forum for networking and access to information To serve as a trusted and influential advocate with government To encourage civic-minded participation in the greater Taiwan community To promote the Chamber's core values Advocacy Networking Information

4 About AmCham Taipei Founded in 1951, AmCham is the oldest, the largest, and the most influential foreign chamber in Taipei Individual Members 26 Committees Companies 60 Years of Partnership

5 AmCham Members and more

6 AmCham Structure Board of Governors Chairman Vice Chairmen Secretary Treasurer Governors Supervisors Past Chairmen AmCham President Committee Chairs Membership Government & Public Affairs Events & Marketing Publications Finance & Administration 8 Support Committees 18 Industry Committees

7 AmCham Committees 26 Committees represent and promote the specific interests of different fields of business. They form the backbone of our advocacy efforts, coordinated through AmCham s Government & Public Affairs Dept. Ag-Chemical Asset Management Banking Capital Markets Chemical Manufacturers Corporate Social Responsibility Education & Training Greater China Business Human Resources Infrastructure Insurance Intellectual Property & Licensing Manufacturing Marketing & Distribution Medical Devices Pharmaceutical Private Equity Real Estate Retail Sustainable Development Tax Technology Telecommunications & Media Trade Transportation Travel & Tourism

8 AmCham Events 2011 Business Climate Survey Press Conference Going for Green Earth Day Exhibition

9 AmCham Events Field Trips Luncheons with Guest Speakers

10 Signature Event 2011 Hsieh Nien Fan Usually in March / April

11 Taiwan White Paper Launch Usually in the beginning of June

12 60th Anniversary Event Year th Anniversary Cocktail Party at Taipei Guest House Anniversary Reception is usually in September

13 Leadership Meetings Leadership Meetings with High-Profile Officials

14 Annual American Ball

15 Doorknock Approaches During Doorknock, an AmCham delegation meets with senior officials in the U.S. Administration and on Capitol Hill, as well as with think tanks, scholars, industry associations, and media that help facilitate the Chamber's advocacy efforts Doorknock: October 3-7, 2011 Participants: Bill Wiseman, AmCham Chairman Andrea Wu, AmCham President Paul Cassingham, AmCham Gov. Relations Committee Chair Don Shapiro, AmCham Senior Director Angela Yu, AmCham Director of Gov. and Public Affairs Harrison Cook, Gov. Affairs-Washington, Eli Lilly Meetings: 46 meetings over 5 days often breaking into two separate teams

16 Doorknock Trips

17 AmCham Monthly Magazine The Chamber s Monthly Magazine Taiwan Business TOPICS is a source of balanced, reliable, and insightful news and analysis on issues of concern to Taiwan's business community.

18 AmCham Online Presence AmCham Website Average visitor per day: 1,400 Average hits per month: 1,380,000 Google Page Ranking: 5 /10 Main visitors: AmCham members, Business Executives, Officials and Scholars Visitors from: Taiwan, Asia & U.S. AmCham Jobs Site was launched on July 20, 2011

19 AmCham Newsletters Events Weekly Reminders Membership Newsletter TOPICS E-Newsletter

20 AmCham on Social Media American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei on Facebook AmCham Taipei on Linkedin

21 Main Reasons to Consider Investing in Taiwan Stable, democratic political system Well-established legal and judicial institutions An Open Society, under the Rule of Law Strengthened IPR Protection In recent years, relevant laws have been amended and enforcement tightened A specialized IPR Court was established in 2009 Taiwan companies are global leaders in semiconductors, flat panel displays, computer products, and electronic components. Those companies are valuable customers for a wide variety of goods and services. Presence of a World-class IT Industry The China Connection Shared language and culture give Taiwanese an advantage in doing business with China A broad network of Taiwanese companies operates throughout China The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement signed last year between Taiwan and China creates an even more positive environment Cooperation with Taiwanese partners can reduce risks and widen opportunities in the Chinese market

22 Main Reasons to Consider Investing in Taiwan Taiwan executives have long experience in production and supply chain management They have become adept at lowering costs while maintaining quality and reliability Manufacturing /Supply Chain Expertise Abundant Available Capital Ready source of funds for investment projects High degree of household wealth brings opportunities in financial services and retail Taiwanese workers are well-educated, hardworking, easy to train and manage, highly productive, and extremely loyal. Education is a prized attribute in Taiwan society. Good Quality of Human Capital Broad International Experience The export-driven nature of the economy has given Taiwan a more international orientation than many other Asian countries

23 Main Reasons to Consider Investing in Taiwan Most business centers in the region are within four hours flying time Travel to China is now convenient since the opening of direct cross-strait flights Easy Connections to Major Asian Cities Reasonable Cost of Doing Business Rents, salaries, and other costs compare favorably with other major locations in the region Expats consider Taipei to be one of the most comfortable places in the region to live Taiwanese people are known for their friendliness, the international schools are excellent, the food is outstanding, and the air quality is the best in Greater China Region Good Quality of Life High-quality National Healthcare System Residents, including foreigners, are covered by a comprehensive health insurance program with good-quality care Multinational drug and medical-device companies are increasingly conducting earlystage research and clinical trials in Taiwan

24 Thank You American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei T: (886-2) F: (886-2) E: A: MinSheng E Rd, Sec 3, #129, Suite 706, Taipei U: FB:

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