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MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN OF THE BEIJING
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Dear IPBA members and friends,
On behalf of the Beijing Host Committee and all IPBA members of China, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to attend the 17th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association, which is to be held at China World Hotel, Beijing, China on April 20-23, 2007.
China¡¯s rapid growing economy attracts more and more overseas legal professionals to explore business in China. China is continuously furthering its opening up policy and
gradually reforming its legal service market, which offers a lot of great opportunities for Chinese legal professionals and their overseas counterparts to cooperate and develop. Through programs presented by various committee sessions, the Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for all participants to network and to exchange views on their practices.
Beijing¡¯s unique culture, long history and delicious cuisine also attract you besides Beijing¡¯s being an international fashionable city. April is the best season of Beijing having comfortable weather. The social program of the Conference will seek to provide you with unforgettable and enjoyable experiences.
Your satisfaction is our priority. With the enthusiastic and committed work of the organizing committee, the Conference will be stimulating and exciting.
I look forward to seeing you in Beijing April 20-23, 2007 and charming Beijing is waiting for you.
Gao Zongze
Chairman, the Beijing Host Committee
President-Elect, IPBA
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MESSAGE FROM IPBA PRESIDENT
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It gives me great pleasure to invite you to attend the Inter-Pacific Bar Association's 2007 Annual Conference in Beijing.
We are excited to be holding the 2007 Annual Conference in the capital of what must surely be one of the world's most fascinating and dynamic countries. Much like the IPBA, China has come a long way over the last decade. Two hundred years ago, it accounted for approximately one-third of the world's GDP. Now, the West is watching as China again rises to reclaim its economic powerhouse status, opening its doors to become one of the fastest-growing economies and the destination of choice for investors and tourists alike.
China's legal sector has also undergone a dramatic transformation. When I first traveled to Beijing in 1988 as part of a delegation of intellectual property lawyers, there were no private law firms in China. Today, there are more than 11,000 firms and counting. The IPBA President Elect, Mr Gao Zongze, is a partner at China's largest law firm King & Wood, which was founded in 1993 and has over 400 lawyers. With the emergence of China's legal sector we are pleased to be welcoming new members to the IPBA who add considerably to the depth and quality of our networks.
Those of you who attended last year's Annual Conference hopefully came away with a strong sense of having taken part in an extremely worthwhile event, both from a personal and professional perspective. This year, the conference organizers are working hard to put together a program that both stimulates and educates, and which also offers plenty of opportunities for you to rub shoulders with colleagues and friends, known and new. A country steeped in history and tradition, China is also home to some of the cultural wonders of the world, of which the Great Wall is surely the highlight. Against the backdrop of Beijing ©¤ a city in full swing in preparation for the 2008 Olympics ©¤ I have no doubt you will find that your conference experience more than matches your last.
Having been involved in the IPBA' s management committees and council for more than a decade in various capacities, I am committed to ensuring that the IPBA remains an association that is valuable to, and valued by, its members. Through the Annual Conference, we hope not only to contribute to our members' greater professional understanding but also to their sense of being part of a broader and like-minded legal community.
I encourage all IPBA members to join us in Beijing for what promises to be a personally and professionally rewarding experience.
Jim FitzSimons
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ABOUT IPBA
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The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (¡° IPBA¡±) is an international association of business and commercial lawyers with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Members are either Asia-Pacific residents or have a strong interest in this part of the world. The IPBA was founded in April 1991 at an organizing conference held in Tokyo attended by more than 500 lawyers from throughout Asia and the Pacific. Since then it has grown to become a pre-eminent organization in the area of Asia law and business with a membership of over 2,000 lawyers from 75 jurisdictions around the world.
The IPBA aims to provide an opportunity for business and commercial lawyers to network with lawyers of similar interests and fields of practice, and also to stay abreast with latest development in the areas of practice. Supported by major Bar Associations, Law Societies and other Organizations, the IPBA is playing a significant role in fostering ties among members of the professions.
The 17th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association will be held on April 20 ¨C 23, 2007 in Beijing, China
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ABOUT THE CITY OF BEIJING
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Beijing, as the capital of China, is the nation¡¯s political, cultural and economical center and is unique in history, tradition and characteristics. About 3,000 years ago, a small city appeared on the present site of southwest on Beijing. From the 12th century to 1991, it was the capital of Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Now, it is shaping itself into a modern metropolis on the 16,800 square kilometers with a population of 12 million. You will find the city an unforgettable destination, with its ancient Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the numerous palaces telling legends of dynasties long lost in the mist of history. Moreover, the city has refreshed its complexion by the growing numbers of parks and recreational centers, the folk shows of holiday celebration, the splendid theatrical stages, and the grand city outlook. As the city for 2008 Olympic Games, it is being renovated and is developing in an accelerative speed. |
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CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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Date: April 20-23, 2007
Venue:
China World Hotel
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Beijing 10004, China
Tel: (86)010 65052266
Fax: (86)010 65053165
Website: www.shangri-la.com
IPBA 2007 official website:
www.IPBA2007.com
Secretariat:
China International Lawyers Exchange Center
5th Fl. Qinglan Mansion, Dongsi Shitiao,
Beijing 100007, China
Tel: (86)010 6406 0212 / 8402 0214
Fax: (86)010 6406 0207
Email: ipba2007@gmail.com
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China International Travel Service (CITS)
Head Office
Room 1110, CITS Building
1 Dongdan Beidajie, Beijing 100005, China
Tel: (86)010 8522 7935 / 8522 7933
Fax: (86)010 6522 2901 / 6522 2902
Email: ipba2007@cits.com.cn
Secretariat Account:
Account Name: China International Travel Service Head Office
Account Number: 00019608094014
Bank Name:Bank of China, Head Office
Bank Address: 1 Fuxingmennei Ave.
Beijing 100818, China
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