Blockchain technology is one of the new technologies that will build a new game-leading advantage, cited in China’s 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020). On the other hand, in 2018, China government has banned trading via cryptocurrencies (ICOs) in China and closed cryptocurrency exchanges operations in China. In short, China is taking a “Blockchain not Bitcoin” strategy. The fact is, Blockchain startups have been hot in China in the recent years. According a report published in November 2018 by iyiou.com, Beijing alone has 275 blockchain companies, and Shanghai also has over 100 companies. So, how to make sense of China’s Blockchain strategy? What is the impact it will bring to our economy and lives? Listen to Blockchain expert, founder and CEO of Adgetec Corporation, Mark Mueller-Eberstein, share his thoughts about Blockchain and China.  
​https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/112307/blockchain-and-china

About the Guest
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Mark Mueller-Eberstein is one of the world’s leading experts on how businesses can leverage key technology trends, transform organizations and to drive a competitive advantage. He is focusing on the potential of Blockchain including and beyond crypto currency technologies as investment and economic structure transformer and lead the discussions e.g. at #FIF2017 with CEOs of the largest financial institutions. Mark is an internationally renowned business leader, entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and shares his insights frequently through executive level engagements as well as broad global events. Mark deeply appreciates working with international organizations like the Shenzhen (China) based Qianhai Institute for Innovation Research (QIIR) and and is a member of the “Washington State IoT and the Blockchain Council” advising the Governor and state legislators. Mark is the founder of the Adgetec Corporation’s consulting business since 2010 and advises many entrepreneurs.

China hosted the first ever China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Nov 5th – 10th, 2018. The official result from that event was significant, with the value of intended deals topping over $57.8 billion, and total of 3,617 companies from 151 countries and regions showcased their products in the business exhibition at the expo, according to the CIIE Bureau. Pacific Technologies Consulting Group (PTCG) has helped Washington State Department of Commerce organized small and medium businesses to exhibit at this expo. So, what was the experience from the eyes of a small business exhibitor? Please listen to my interview with Bradlee Williams, the founder of EEG, an agricultural and energy commodity wholesaler, about what we have experienced at CIIE, and the impact we think it will bring to our businesses.
www.voiceamerica.com/episode/111003/the-experience-at-the-china-international-import-expo

​About the Guest:​

​Bradlee Williams is the founder and Managing Director of Environmental Exchange Group, a fast-growing commodity trading and consulting firm with a global network of partners in more than 20 countries. Since founding Environmental Exchange Group, Bradlee has connected Chinese investors with local agricultural suppliers around the world and focused on cultivating long-term relationships in the Chinese market. He has quickly become a recognized leader and innovator in global agricultural and energy commodity activities. Bradlee is an entrepreneur and started his first business in college. Since then he has been doing international trade for over 15 years and is an experiential worldwide traveler. He attended the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in November, 2018. 
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中国（上海）国际技术进出口交易会（简称“上交会”）是中国第一个专门为促进国际技术贸易而设立的国家级展会，也是全球首个集技术展示与交易服务为一体的展会。上交会以“创新驱动发展、保护知识产权、促进技术贸易”为主题。
As China's FIRST national-level, global-oriented and professional fair, integrating technology display and trade service, China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF) is a key platform for undertaking China's technological and trade development. The theme of this CSITF is Innovation-driven Development, Intellectual Property Protection and Technology Trade Promotion.

上交会团队在上月与美国太平洋科技咨询公司签署了合作协议，双方认同各自的使命和责任，将会由太平洋咨询邀请在美国的科技型中小企业参与上交会，同时上交会的平台将起到桥梁和纽带的作用，帮助这些参展商寻找到合适的合作伙伴、政府资源、渠道商经销商等。
CSITF and Pacific Technologies Consulting Group, LLC signed cooperation agreement last month and both sides agree on their respective missions and responsibilities. Pacific Technologies Consulting Group will invite small and medium-sized technological companies in the US to participate in CSITF. In the meantime, CSITF plays the role of being a bridge and link to help those exhibitors to find cooperative partners, government resources, channels and dealers. 

美国太平洋科技咨询公司位于美国高科技中心西雅图和硅谷，以帮助中美企业走进向际市场、促进国际化交流与合作为宗旨，成功地组织和协助美国华盛顿州企业参展2018年11月的中国国际进口博览会，并协助中国各地代表团及企业到美国进行考察交流和市场开发。
Located in the US high-tech hubs Seattle and Silicon Valley, Pacific Technologies Consulting Group helps American and Chinese organizations learn from each other, bridge their needs, and grow their businesses internationally.  The company successfully invited and organized companies from Washington State, USA to exhibit at the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in early November 2018. It also assisted Chinese delegations and companies to visit USA for business engagement and market development.
   
在刚刚结束的G20峰会上中美双方就经贸问题进行的讨论十分积极，富有建设性。相信在这一振奋人心的消息刺激下，会有越来越多的美国企业对中国市场感兴趣，加入到上交会这个促进国际间科技交流与合作的大平台。
At the G20 Summit which is just concluded, the discussions between China and the US on economic and trade issues have been very positive and constructive. We believe that stimulated by this inspiring news, even more US enterprises will be interested in the Chinese market, and participate in CSITF platform to promote the international scientific and technological exchange and cooperation. 

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