Inaugural Automotive Conference to Strengthen Working Relationships Between Chinese and North American Supply Chains

SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 4, 2006 -- The first-ever summit for greater cooperation and development between the Chinese and North American automotive supply chains will be held on April 23 - 24, 2007, in Shanghai, jointly sponsored by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). The inaugural summit will be produced by Shanghai International Auto Parts Sourcing Center (APSIS).

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With the theme "Cooperation, Exchange and Development is a Win-Win Situation," the 2007 China-US Automotive Supply Chain Summit will be the platform for automotive executives to better understand supply chain and governmental requirements, as well as strategies for further development. The two-day program will feature speakers comprising purchasing directors and other senior management from DaimlerChrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp.; leaders from BAW, SAIC and CHANA; and representatives from Chinese suppliers. Topics of interest include:

  *  Quality Criteria and Core Elements of the North American Automotive
     Supply Chain.
  *  Globalization Expectations from the Chinese Government for Domestic
     Suppliers Serving the North American and Global Market.
  *  Development Strategies of North American Suppliers and Cooperation with
     Tier Two and Three Chinese Suppliers.
  *  Risk Management of Exported Chinese-Made Auto Products.

Executives from automotive OEMs and suppliers are encouraged to attend the conference, as well as quality managers and professionals.

More information about the summit will be available on AIAG's Web site at http://www.aiag.org/ or APSIS' Web site at http://www.apsis.com.cn/ .

About AIAG

Founded in 1982, AIAG is a globally recognized organization where OEMs and suppliers unite to address and resolve issues affecting the worldwide automotive supply chain. AIAG's goals are to reduce cost and complexity through collaboration; improve product quality, health, safety and the environment; and optimize speed to market throughout the supply chain. Headquartered in the metro Detroit area, its more than 1,500 member companies include North American, European and Asia-Pacific OEMs and suppliers to the automotive industry. Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.aiag.org/ .

About CAAM

CAAM is a nationwide automotive industry association of Chinese automotive vehicle, motorcycle, auto parts and auto related enterprises and groups, which is legally established in accordance with the principles of equality and volunteerism. Its business areas include the study of economics, innovation and technology within the automotive industry, suggestions to the government on development plans and policies, trends of the domestic and international automotive market, industry statistics under the authorization of the government, sponsorships of activities to promote communication between international automotive industry organizations and organization of exhibition conferences to help member enterprises engage the domestic and international market under government authorization. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.caam.org.cn/ .

About APSIS

Shanghai International Auto Parts Sourcing Center (APSIS) is a platform providing comprehensive sourcing service with headquarters located in An Ting, Shanghai. Joint investors include the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), National Center of Supervision and Inspection on Motor Vehicle Products Quality (Shanghai) (SMVIC), Shanghai International Automobile City Development Co., Ltd (SIAD) and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC).

As a cutting edge company with worldwide prestige, APSIS provides recommendations on quality controls, long-distance and on-site logistics support to the global supply chain. With neutrality, professionalism and accessibility, APSIS builds an effective communications platform for domestic auto parts suppliers and international purchasers. Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.apsis.com.cn/ .

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