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The dynamic Chinese economy is probably one of the greatest business opportunities of the millennium and Meiling-LPC is pleased to announce the launch of its China offices to capitalize on this key moment in history. As China’s impressive GNP continues to expand in double digit numbers that are shadowing Western economies, business opportunities in Shanghai, Beijing, and elsewhere will only increase. China is now a rising society of professionals, businessmen, and consumers that also represent millions of new entrepreneurs who are eager to expand their investments to various parts of the global world. Doing business in this fascinating and exciting arena bodes incredible potential rewards and Meiling-LPC has the experience and connections in Hong Kong and mainland China to assist you with your China business dreams. Whether it is a desire to open an office in China or a wish to partner with on of China's many emerging international companies and products, let us provide you with the top-notch public relations services you’ll need to succeed in the 21st Century’s most promising market. China Leadership
Elizabeth Meiling Yuen—Principal Elizabeth played a key role in 2003 in founding the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society-Asia Pacific in Beijing. The organization has attracted Asian gourmets in all fields and is dedicated to appreciating and promoting excellence in food. As the Escoffier Society's Secretary General Elizabeth has played a key role in expanding this elite gastronomic program to dozens of countries. The Society's membership has increased substantially during her tenure, and she now travels frequently between countries in Asia as well as internationally. As a champion and advocate of friendship through international cuisine and hospitality, Elizabeth's annual Escoffier Society dinner, which gathers the stars of Asia and dignitaries from Europe, is an eagerly attended event. Escoffier's last dinner, "The Rose of the Desert -- a Night in Tunisia" was enthusiastically covered in the media. Because of her efforts in promoting friendship and exchanges between Tunisia and China, Elizabeth has been honored as the "Ambassador of Charm for Tunisia to China" by the Tunisia Government. Her work as the pioneer for Tunisia tourism has also born fruit in areas of movie productions and cultural exchanges. Elizabeth is also generous with her time to various charitable causes. A member of the Special Olympic First Annual Asian Pacific Charity Organization, Elizabeth successfully raised major funds for the China Disabled Persons Federation. Elizabeth also assisted with fundraising for the China Cuisine Association's Chef Training Program through the Escoffier Society. In 2005 she and the Escoffier Society were the sponsors for a Chinese delegation to participate in the famous 10th Bocuse D'Or world cuisine contest in Lyon, France where the Chinese team won the prize in the "Best Design" competition. Elizabeth and the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society also co-hosted the "100 Chef Preparation and Training for the Olympics" in association with the Beijing Western Food Association in 2006 and played a key role in organizing a successful dinner in the People's Great Hall. She and the Escoffier Society generously assist with the "Spring Bud Project" of the China Children and Teenagers Fund, an organization which financially supports Chinese female students who have dropped out of school and helps them return to campus. Elizabeth is also the President of Meiling Productions and the Vice Secretary-General of the China Public Relations Association. Vincent Diau–Partner He is one of the few foreign nationals serving an official capacity in the Chinese government, namely as the Senior Business Consultant for the Dalian City government. He also servers as the Advisor to the Chairman of the Shide Group, and the Chinese Daily News. He has been involved in the development of Xian Hai Bay in the city of Dalian. He also plays a key role in planning and implementing international expansion and global strategy for Shide Group, a privately-own company with diversified products and services including: chemical building materials, petrochemical, home appliances, sports, insurance, automobile manufacturing and healthcare. Mr. Diau is fluent in both spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Rob Koepp –Partner From his base in Beijing, Rob advises companies, high net worth individuals, and investment funds on their financial strategies and transactions. He has particular expertise with private equity and debt structurings for investment in Mainland Chinese companies and real estate. He also is available to advise on other deal structures and for transactions in other geographic territories. Rob provides complete servicing of investments from opportunity identification, investment analysis and assessment, up to deal close. He further is available to represent clients in the post-investment phase for managing their financial asset or investor relations. In these regards he works in sourcing, conducting preliminary investigations, organizing financial and legal due diligence, structuring investment offers, managing contract negotiations, and conducting follow-on asset management. Typical deal sizes range from small ($5 million and below) to large-scale projects of $100 million and above. In his previous business activities, Rob has served in various leadership capacities, most recently as COO of an international real estate group where he spearheaded the company’s efforts at developing a 550,000 square meter wholesale and logistics center near the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. In the fields of research and scholarship, Rob has been a corporate strategy consultant, regional economist, and business studies professor for such organizations as the World Bank, the Milken Institute, and the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Rob’s written and spoken opinions appear in the Los Angeles Times, The Economist publication Business Asia, the Chicago Tribune, Singapore’s Business Times, and Japan’s Nihon Keizai Shinbun , among others. He authored the book Clusters of Creativity (published by John Wiley & Sons), which looks in-depth at the powers unleashed through combining finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Rob translated into English the best-selling Japanese illustrated manga on the financial philosophy and investment strategies of George Soros. Rob is a US citizen. He holds a BA in Asian Studies from Pomona College and MBA from the University of Cambridge. A Truman Scholar for the state of California, Rob also was awarded a Watson Fellowship for post-graduate fieldwork in China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. He is fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese and possesses a working knowledge of German. Rob enjoys body surfing, downhill skiing, and exploring historical sites.
David Ho, Principal
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Shanghai: 100022 北京市朝阳区 Suite 2803, Tower 12, 39 Dongsanhuanzhong Road, Contact Elizabeth Yuen: (86) 1058691800 |
In the illustrious Beijing social circle Elizabeth Meiling Yuen is known as the "Escoffier Lady" whose image commonly adorns some of China's top magazine covers. A name synonymous with taste and class, Elizabeth's high profile signature events gather both East and West elites in the global culinary and travel industry. A native of Guangzhou, Elizabeth immigrated to the United States in 1990 and lived in Seattle, Hawaii and Southern California before returning to China. 
Over the last two decades, Mr. Diau has established a reputation as a consumate deal maker for international corporations between China and the United States.With an extensive network at various levels of the Chinese government from Beijing and Shanghai to Shenzhen, Mr. Diau has assisted a number of international companies in successfully penetrating the China market.
robkoepp@gmail.com 
David Ho is a graduate of the School of Architecture and Design in the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. During his university studies, he worked with Bob Taylor on the early versions of the Internet (ARPANET). His interest in the Internet continues today, focusing on the importance of branding in today’s electronic marketplace and the impact of eCommerce on consumer retailing.
An environmental engineer by trade, Dr. Lu has in excess of 30 years of experience in both academic and industrial fields of environmental science and engineering, and civil engineering. In the environmental science and engineering field, Dr. Lu has involved in programs relating to solid and hazardous waste management, air pollution control, environmental audits, environmental assessment, site investigation, hydrogeology survey, water and wastewater pollution control and treatment facilities.