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Viewing cable 08GUANGZHOU509, SOUTH CHINA REPORTING OFFICERS CONFERENCE, Guangzhou,

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08GUANGZHOU509 2008-08-21 06:31 2011-08-23 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Consulate Guangzhou 
VZCZCXRO5318
RR RUEHGH
DE RUEHGZ #0509 2340631
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 210631Z AUG 08
FM AMCONSUL GUANGZHOU
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 7521
RUEHBJ/AMEMBASSY BEIJING 6458
RUEHGP/AMEMBASSY SINGAPORE 1802
RUEHGH/AMCONSUL SHANGHAI 0143
RUEHHK/AMCONSUL HONG KONG 8277
RUEHIN/AIT TAIPEI 9508
 
UNCLAS GUANGZHOU 000509 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR EAP, EAP/CM, EAP/TC, EAP/MTS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OTRA PREL ECON PGOV CH
SUBJECT: SOUTH CHINA REPORTING OFFICERS CONFERENCE, Guangzhou, 
September 24-27, 2008 
 
1. (U) Consulate General Guangzhou is pleased to announce that it 
will host the 2008 South China Reporting Officers Conference 
September 24-27, 2008.  Consulate General Guangzhou welcomes 
attendance and participation from all addressee posts. 
 
Topics of Discussion 
-------------------- 
 
2. (U) The conference will address a wide range of economic and 
political issues affecting the south China region: 
 
Regional Integration 
-- Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao and beyond 
-- Investment flows - China to Taiwan, Taiwan to China 
-- U.S. missions' cooperation - Cross border and promoting American 
business 
 
Regional Cooperation 
-- Anti-money laundering 
-- Transportation security 
-- Intellectual property rights 
 
The Chinese diaspora - The role of overseas Chinese in south China 
and Southeast Asia 
 
The SED in south China - what it means for development. 
 
Cross-Strait Relations 
-- The view from Taiwan - Can it sustain the opening? 
-- The view from Beijing - International space for Taiwan...A dream 
or a coming reality? 
-- The view from Hong Kong - What the three links mean for the SAR 
-- The view from Guangdong/Fujian: Cross-Strait ties as a boost to 
economic development 
-- In Shanghai - Force for change? A different model of 
cooperation? 
 
3. (U) Events will include a no-host welcome dinner on September 24, 
a reception on September 25 at the Consul General's residence and 
optional travel in the Pearl River Delta on September 26.  A 
detailed itinerary will follow via email. Post extends an invitation 
to all participants to volunteer to lead a discussion session. 
 
Logistics 
--------- 
 
4. (U) Coordination for the conference will be handled by Economic 
Officer Ashley Brady. Email: BradyAL@state.gov; Work phone: 86 (20) 
8121-8000, ext. 5795; Fax: 86 (20) 8121-9001; Cell phone: 86 
138-0296-2392. Please respond via email with confirmation of your 
attendance and plans to lead a discussion session. 
 
5. (U) Officers should plan to arrive in Guangzhou by the evening of 
Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Conference participants will be 
lodged at the Westin Hotel - Guangzhou, conveniently located next to 
the conference site. Rooms will be reserved, within per diem, for 
the nights of September 24, 25, and 26. Transportation from the 
airport to the hotel will also be provided. Please forward travel 
itineraries via email to Ashley Brady. 
 
6. (U) Post appreciates your support for this conference and the 
contribution that each participant will make toward its success. We 
look forward to welcoming you to Guangzhou. 
 
GOLDBERG