GlobalAutoIndustry.com to Host Workshops and Matchmaking Events During Automotive News China Congress Week in Beijing June 7 - 11

TROY, Mich.--May 3, 2004--GlobalAutoIndustry.com will partner with Automotive News to offer workshops, networking and matchmaking events during the Auto China 2004 auto show in Beijing the week of June 7-11.

The Automotive News China Congress, June 8-10, 2004 brings together some of the top leaders of the Chinese automaking and parts-making industries in Beijing during the week of Auto China, the nation's leading auto show. For more information, see below.

GlobalAutoIndustry.com will offer workshops and matchmaking meetings on June 7 and 11 for Western and Chinese suppliers.

Business Strategy Workshops and MatchMaking Meetings

Half-day Business Strategy Workshops for Western companies on June 7 and 11 will focus on "Building Supplier Relationships in China."

Half-day Business Strategy Workshops for Chinese companies on June 7 an 11 will focus on "Working with North American and European Companies."

These workshops are developed by GlobalAutoIndustry.com in association with Prudential Relocation International, Butzel Long, China Alliance and J.D. Power and Associates. Cost for the Workshops is $495 per person and includes participation in the MatchMaking Meetings.

The GlobalAutoIndustry.com one-on-one Matchmaking Meetings will introduce Western suppliers to Chinese suppliers and experts looking for joint ventures, sourcing, licensing, manufacturing and more. Consulting sessions with China experts on legal issues, logistics, finance, tax, cultural training, sourcing strategies, quality systems, due diligence and recruitment will be available as well.

Automotive News China Congress - June 8 - 10, 2004

The steps automakers and suppliers must take to succeed in the growing Chinese auto industry is the focus of the 2004 Automotive News China Congress, June 8-10 at the China World Hotel in Beijing, China. Nearly a dozen industry leaders will address China: Risk and Reward in the World's Fastest Growing Market.

At the Automotive News China Congress, sponsored by HSBC, leading executives from manufacturers and suppliers will share their insights on how to do business in China and the challenges and opportunities they face. Speakers include:

-- Chen Qingtai, Vice Minister Development & Research Center, State Council

-- Miao Wei, President, Dongfeng Motors

-- Jinya Chen, President, Delphi China

-- Mr. Roman Fischer, President, DCX China

-- Bernd Leissner, President, VW Asia-Pacific

-- Mr. Sho Minekawa, President, Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co. Ltd.

-- Phil Murtaugh, President, General Motors China

-- Robert Pallash, President, Visteon Asia-Pacific

-- Peter Pang, President, Bosch Asia-Pacific

-- Heinz Juergen Preissler, President, Brilliance BMW

-- Michael Dunne, President, Automotive Resources Asia Ltd.

Besides the conference on June 9-10, registration for the Automotive News China Congress offers a tour of Beijing Hyundai, HSBC's Financial Management & Banking in China session and a VIP tour of Auto China.

About 150-250 OEM and supplier executives, consultants and executives from supporting industries are expected to attend the Congress. Cost is US$950 per person and US$750 per person if four or more are registered from the same company.

For more information on the GlobalAutoIndustry.com events, as well as the Automotive News China Congress, please visit our website at www.GlobalAutoIndustry.com.

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