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  <body><![CDATA[<p>The China Research Center, and the Center for International Business Education and Research at Georgia Tech, will host a panel presentation and discussion on the economic and political climate and expected developments in 2008.
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<p>Three experts will present on politics, the economy, and the business environment: 
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<p><strong>Dr. John W. Garver</strong>, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, will address political risk;  
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<p><strong>Dr. Haizheng Li</strong>, School of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology, will address key economic issues such as China's growth projections, inflation and the exchange rate; and 
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<p><strong>Guanming Fang</strong>, Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge and Rice, will address new legal provisions and challenges. 
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<p>Location: The World Trade Center Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Street N.E., Lower Lobby Suite 100, Atlanta GA  30308; directions can be found at: 
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<p>Lunch is included. Seating is limited. Reservations are required; pre-payment is appreciated and will guarantee a place.  
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<p>Cost: $45 per person. 
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<p>Please make your reservation with Lilia Postolachi (lilia@wtcatlanta.com; 404-813-6672) or Penelope Prime (<a href="mailto:prime_pb@mercer.edu">prime_pb@mercer.edu</a>, 678-547-6235).
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