Silk Road Traveling Museum

Sept 25, 2015 (Xian) - Invited by Xian Municipal Governmenet, International China Investment Forum (ICIF) Co-Chairman, Marcus Lee delivered "Silk Road Opportunities: Economy and Culture" at the Euro-Asia Economic Forum to audience from various countries.Also present was Former Deputy Prime Minister of Korea, Senator of Valencia, United Nations Sustainable Development Office, Governor of Shanxi, Mayor and Vice Mayors of Xian and senior government officers.

One of the interesting debate was where is the starting and ending point of Silk Road? Xian or Luoyang or somewhere else?

Deputy Tourism Director of Xian and Luoyang City with Marcus Lee
discussing Starting point of Silk Road

Ties between Asia and the World date back several centuries. Silk Road not just a trade routes but economic and cultural interaction between East and West.

In History, Silk Road Changed Life in Europe by sharing of Inventions and Innovation, from paper, printing, decimal system to Gunpowder, Rockets etc.

In order to promote Silk Road Culture and Heritage Sharing for the common growth of its multiple destinations, A multi- millions project involved 5 years of archeology research, walking thousands of kilometers, sponsored by several institutions including International China Investment Forum (ICIF) was established. The Objective is to education sharing Inventions and Innovation for common prosperity.  

Nanjing Mayor Forum 2015

Sept 23, 2015 (Nanjing) - Nanjing Municipal Government Mayor's Consultative Forum invited 13 International Experts to discuss Social Economic Challenges, Nanjing positioning in Maritime Silk Road and Yangzte Delta River Economic Outlook.

Marcus Lee at Nanjing Mayor Forum

Among the 13 invited Experts includes United Nations Sustainable Development Office Director, President of Wells Fargo (Asia), CEO of Hang Seng Bank (Hong Kong), Chairman of International China Investment Forum (ICIF), Chairman of American Chamber in Shanghai etc. The conference is hosted by Mayor of Nanjing, together with all Vice Mayors, Party Secretaries, various Government agencies.

Nanjing Mayor with Marcus Lee

Nanjing's economy is mainly based on electronics, cars, petrochemicals, iron and steel, and power, referred to as the "five pillar industries". It has been overtaken economically by cities like Suzhou and Wuxi in recent years, leaving it only third in Jiangsu. Nanjing's GDP grew 11.7% RMB720.2 billion in 2012..

Nanjing Quick Facts

Area: 6,582 km2

Population: 7700000

Gross domestic product: 501.04 billion RMB

GDP growth: 13.1%

Fixed Asset Investment: 330.61 billion RMB

Utilized Foreign Direct Investment: 2.67 billion US$

Imports: 20.71 billion US$

Exports: 24.89 billion US$

Chengdu Municipal Government Meeting

Sept 11, 2015 (Chengdu) - Chengdu Municipal Government Vice Mayor, Deputy Director of Expo Bureau, Deputy Director of Cultural Bureau and ICIF Co-Chairman, Marcus Lee lucheon meeting to discuss partnership.

Photo: Chengdu Vice Mayor with Marcus Lee

Chengdu's laid back culture, green environment and improving infrastructure, its first subway line became operational in late 2010 have helped to attract a large amount of business to bolster its traditional commercial and tourism industries. It also has a prosperous manufacturing sector where over 100 of the world’s top 500 largest corporations have a presence, including Intel, Sony, Toyota, Motorola, IBM, Nokia, Siemens, Canon and Microsoft, all of which operate assembly lines and/or research and development centers in Chengdu. Chengdu's GDP grew 13% to RMB813.9 billion in 2012.

Chengdu Quick Facts

Area: 12,132 km2

Population: 12900000

Gross domestic product: 555.1 billion RMB

Fixed Asset Investment: 425.40 billion RMB

Utilized Foreign Direct Investment: 4.86 billion US$

Imports: 10.79 billion US$

Exports: 13.87 billion US$

600 Participants attended ICIF Economic Forum 2015

July 18, 2015 - ICIF Mid Year Economic Forum attracted 600 participants in Chongqing. The event provide briefing about the current economy situation, stock market and for members to discuss domestic and oversea investment opportunities.

Photo: Mid Year forum with 600 people

During the event, a ceremony for ICIF to launch a New Center of Seminar in Chongqing was announced. The next seminar will be in September 2015, for HNWI (high Net Worth individual). The objective is to explore new destination and new tools for investment.

Photo: Marcus Lee launched ICIF Chongqing Center

The next ICIF will be in Lima, Peru in March 2016.Estimated a minimum of 250 participants will be attending. Currently exploring other countries surrounding Peru to consider a smaller seminar and pre/post tour for the event.

Other projects undergoing include 2 China theme exhibition on world tour.

ICIF 2016 return to America

April 21, 2015 (Shanghai) – International China Investment Forum (ICIF) secretariat today announce the next forum to be held in Lima, Peru on March 9-10, 2016. Both Shanghai and Lima office has been working for past few months in finalizing the dates. Aside from core industry like Natural resources, 2016 forum will include a brand new industry theme focus. Around 300 participants is expected to attend the event.

ICIF seminar and conferences was in Peru for 4 years consecutively. Starting with a small size seminar in 2009, ICIF grow to be the largest China Investment forum in Peru in 2012 with over 250 senior executive participants, and more than 60 Chinese companies. Large Chinese companies like CNPC, Huawei were present. The event is very much supported by local sponsors like Interbank Peru, largest commercial bank in the country.

2016 is a significant step for ICIF to return to America. This includes possible new destination in Latin America and North America.  

2015 Annual Info Session held with success

Jan 24, 2015 - Annual info session was one of the largest launch event we have twice yearly in China. It was attended by close to 900 people this time. During the one day meeting, International China Investment Forum (ICIF) 6 major events in the first half of 2015 was explained to participants.

Starting with our annual seminar series, this year witness the 7th Cambodia seminar and creating several brand new destinations. One of the new destination on the list was announce: Myanmar. With influx of investment from China, Singapore, and ASEAN countries, this emerging country is a new draw for many ICIF members and associates.

Aside from investment series seminar, ICIF flagship CEO retreat and Retirement planning seminar will be held in April 2015.

Europe, another new destination for ICIF this year is gear up due to EXPO 2015 in Milan. Shanghai Expo 2010 draws 70 million visitors. During the Info session, the secretariat explain some of the options for post tour in several European countries for their selection. Promotion of 6 major events has begun, but it will be slow due to Chinese new year celebration in Mid February where we shall resume the promotion in early March.