Captain Jiafu Wei, President, CEO of China Ocean Shipping Group (COSCO) to Address the National Press Club on October 26
October 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Captain Jiafu Wei, the CEO of China's national shipping carrier and one of the most influential businessmen in China, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on October 26, 2009. Captain Wei will speak to U.S. China relations in general and discuss trade issues between the two countries. China and the United States have been embroiled in a trade dispute over the import of low cost Chinese tires.
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The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., and remarks will begin just after 1:00 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Advance reservations should be made by contacting reservations at the National Press Club, (202) 662-7501 or reservations@press.org. Cost of luncheon admission is $17 for National Press Club members, $28 for their guests and $35 for general admission.
Credentialed press may cover this event with proper ID.
The National Press Club is located at 14th and F Streets, NW, one block west of Metro Center. For more information about the Club and its programs go to press.org.
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