Organizer’s Welcome
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Sou Tim Peng, Director, Macao Economic Services
Official Welcome
Leong Vai Tac, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR Government
Yao Jian, Deputy Director (Vice-Minister) of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR
Moderator:
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Speakers
Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy China International Trade Representative (vice ministerial level), Ministry of Commerce, China
Arjuna Ranatunga, Minister, Ministry of Ports and Shipping, Sri Lanka
Christopher Yaluma, Minister, Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development, Zambia
Rafael Poveda Bonilla, Minister Coordinator of Strategic Sectors, Ecuador
Sun Ping, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vice President, The Export-Import Bank of China
Hans Schulz, Vice President for Private Sector & Non-Sovereign Operations, Inter-American Development Bank
Wang Yongsheng, Vice President, China Development Bank
Sir Michael Bear, Co-Chair, UK-China Infrastructure CEO Forum
UK Special Envoy for Sustainable Urbanization to China
Chen Qihua, Vice President, Caterpillar
Wang He, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
The 1st ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum has lifted the bilateral economic and trade ties to a new level. The China-CELAC Cooperation Plan (2015-2019) adopted at the meeting has identified infrastructure and transportation as one of the key areas of “overall cooperation”. China-LAC Infrastructure Forum offers a new platform for China and CELAC countries to cooperate in the key sphere of infrastructure construction. Among other hot-button issues, the forum will probe into the way in which China and CELAC countries can deepen cooperation in an all-round way in infrastructure construction; infrastructure-related industries of China and CELAC countries could interact and obtain complementary strengths; and integrated infrastructure construction can be accelerated in Latin American regions.
Opening Ceremony
Official Welcome
Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy China International Trade Representative (vice ministerial level), Ministry of Commerce, China
Philip E. Brave Davis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Bahamas
Seminar:
Moderator:
Xu Yingzhen, Commercial Counsellor, Department of American and Oceanian Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, China (director general level)
Speakers:
Angie Toral Hidalgo, Undersecretary for Institutional Management and Efficiency, Coordinating Ministry for Strategic Sectors, Ecuador
Haiman El Troudi, Minister, Ministry of People’s Power for Land Transport and Public Works, Venezuela
Liscia Sergio, Adviser to the Undersecretary, Ministry of Federal Planning, Public Investment and Services, Argentina
Marcelino Alejandro Herrera Rodriguez, Director General, Dominican Civil Aviation Institute, Dominican Republic
Zhu Qingqiao, Director General, Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China
Tian Yunhai, Deputy Director General of Department of Global Cooperation, China Development Bank
Bernardo Guillamon, Advisor to the President, Manager of Office of Outreach and Partnerships, Inter-American Development Bank
Zhao Jinhua, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Assistant President, China Railway Construction Corporation Limited
Wen Gang, Assistant President, China Communications Construction Company Ltd.
Chairman of Board of Directors, China Road and Bridge Corporation
The initiative of “One Belt and One Road” put forward by the Chinese government is a new approach to integrated regional economic development. Connecting Middle Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia with some parts of Europe and Africa, the initiative will give birth to a large number of cross-border projects in the fields of railway, road, port and energy, etc. Related countries and regions are availing themselves of this opportunity to speed up infrastructure planning and project implementation, and to seek international cooperation in new ways, thus developing and improving their infrastructure at an accelerated pace. Enhanced coordination and collaboration are expected among bi-/multi-lateral financial institutions and financing platforms, so as to design innovative financing mechanisms and financial products, and meet the financial requirements of infrastructure projects. In addition, international contractors are preparing vigorously for the opportunities presented by the “One Belt and One Road” initiative. Through market layout adjustment and business mode innovation, they aim to achieve business transformation & upgrade and new momentums amidst deepened regional economic development. The “One Belt and One Road” initiative, when translated into concrete actions, will usher in considerable market opportunities and a brand-new framework for regional cooperation on infrastructure construction.
Moderator:
Sun Ziyu, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vice President, China Communications Construction Company Ltd.
Speakers:
Kyaw Lwin, Minister, Ministry of Construction, Myanmar
Lim Sidenine, Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Cambodia
Sun Ping, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vice President, The Export-Import Bank of China
Cheng Huijuan, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Banking Department, Bank of China Head Office
Wang Bin, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vice President, Power Construction Corporation of China
Zeng Guang’an, Board Chairman, Guangxi Liugong Group Co., Ltd.
Vaughn Barber, Head of China Outbound, Asia Pacific Leader of Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Practice, KPMG
Cedric Chehab, Head of Asia Research, BMI Research
A number of countries along the “One Belt and One Road” are in great need of infrastructure constructions, China and other countries have strong potential and foundation for their bi-/multi-lateral cooperation on regional infrastructure. Under this framework, what are the latest projects on Asian and European infrastructure markets? How could Chinese enterprises seize this favorable opportunity to engage in infrastructure cooperation, take advantage of various financial support platforms to expand financing channels and innovate on cooperation modes and approaches? How to deal with the difficulties and obstacles encountered during cooperation? Those topics will be discussed in depth by domestic and foreign guests from related fields.
Moderator:
Xin Xiuming, Assistant Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Speakers:
Zhu Surong, Managing Director, Silk Road Fund Co. Ltd.
Nedjo Trninic, Minister, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Slawomir Majman, President, Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency
Pan Peng, Deputy Division Manager of Project Insurance Management Department, SINOSURE
Sanakoev S. F., President of the Russian-Chinese Center
Hans-Peter Egler, CEO, Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation
Stephen Shang, President & CEO of China, Honeywell
Song Dongsheng, Chairman, Sinohydro Corporation Limited
Driven by the ever-changing global energy structure and growing energy demand, the investment and construction of numerous regional energy infrastructures have moved to a brand-new stage, translating into more development chances and cooperation potentials for international contractors and investors. However, due to the distinct disparities in investment environment, policies and market needs among different countries, quite a number of challenges and risks have to be overcome before such cross-border projects could be implemented. International contractors, therefore, have to establish a sound coordination mechanism with local governments and local energy market players, and enhance collaboration with international financial institutions and third-party consultant firms, so as to realize localized operation and an all-win situation.
Moderator:
John Walker, Chairman, Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables Asia for Macquarie Capital
Speakers：
Gaston Astesiano, Senior Operations Advisor to Vice-President for Countries, Inter-American Development Bank
Chang Yunbo, Deputy General Manager, China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (International)
Chen Xianming, Chief Engineer, China International Water & Electric Corporation
Xu Bin, Deputy Associate Professor, Energy Strategy Institute of China, China University of Petroleum
Philip Norman, Partner, Simmons & Simmons
Greg Yager, Senior Vice President, Hyder Consulting / ACLA
Large cross-border infrastructure projects feature huge amounts and complex sources of investment. The key to success, therefore, lies in the selection of reasonable financing modes and channels. This requires innovations to be made in financing institutional systems and modes based on the characteristics of the project, and corresponding legal framework to be established by the local government as the institutional guarantee. This also requires enhanced cooperation among multi-lateral financial institutions, commercial financial institutions and other investors, so that they could fully display their respective advantages and jointly develop financing products and financial tools to answer the needs of large cross-border projects and thus break the financing bottleneck.
Moderator:
Liu Hao, President & CEO, China-Africa Development Fund
Speakers:
Hans Schulz, Vice President for Private Sector & Non-Sovereign Operations, Inter-American Development Bank
Hamid Sharif, Country Director, Asian Development Bank
Khaled M. Al-Aboodi, CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, Islamic Development Bank
Qin Jing, Deputy General Manager, Special Finance Department, ICBC
Hang Tian, Deputy General Manager, China Merchants Holding (International) Company Limited
Li Daosong, President of BUCG International, Beijing Urben Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Roger Fiszelson, Director General, Confederation of International Contractors' Associations (CICA)
Peter Budd, Director and Global Aviation Leader of Arup, Chairman of Airport Advisory Council of UKTI
Liu Hao, President, China-Africa Development Fund
Relevant authorities or institutions from CELAC countries will be invited to introduce to investors and contractors their latest infrastructure plans and projects, so as to effectively connect project owners with investors and contractors.
Moderator:
Bernardo Guillamon, Advisor to the President, Manager of Office of Outreach and Partnerships, Inter-American Development Bank
Speakers：
Guo Limin, Director, Economy, Trade and Information Commission of Shenzhen Municipality
Rafael Poveda Bonilla, Minister Coordinator of Strategic Sectors, Ecuador
Miriam Blanchard, Minister, Ministry of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dominica
Eustace Lake, Minister, Ministry of Works and Housing, Antigua and Barbuda
Roberto Ordoñez, Minister, Ministry of the Infrastructure and Public Services, Honduras
Pacífico Chung C., General Secretary, Ministry of Public Works, Panama
–Localization of Chinese International Contractors in Overseas Market
Engineering projects are closely tied to local conditions; localization is, therefore, an important strategy for international contractors. By integrating into local communities and optimizing the use and allocation of local resources, international contractors can effectively reduce costs and uplift competitiveness. They can also promote the growth of local economy and society by assisting in local construction, offering job opportunities and contributing to public welfare undertakings. Business expansion has led to widespread attention on localization and fast progresses among Chinese contractors. What do foreign ministers reckon the localization of Chinese enterprises and their problems in promoting localization, supporting community building and cooperating with local enterprises? Do they have any suggestions and opinions? What plans and difficulties do Chinese entrepreneurs have in furthering localization? What help do they expect from local countries? Those topics will be discussed through face-to-face communication between infrastructure ministers and Chinese entrepreneurs.
Moderator: Chen Guocai, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vice President, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited
Speakers:
Christopher Yaluma, Minister, Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development, Zambia
Obert Moses Mpofu, Minister, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Zimbabwe
Nonofo E. Molefi, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Botswana
John Byabagambi, Minister of State, Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda
Xu Xiangchun, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vice President, China Metallurgical Group Corporation
Wang Hongqian, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
General Manager, China Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
Ma Tieshan, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Deputy General Manager, Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Ding Zhengguo, Assistant to Group President & President of Overseas Business Unit, Power Construction Corporation of China
Du Fei, Vice President, China Road and Bridge Corporation
Recent years have seen a growing demand of the burgeoning Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs) for infrastructure construction. Cooperation in this regard between China and PSCs is highly complementary and promising. Committed to economic and trade partnerships with PSCs, the Chinese government announced the launch of China-PSC Cooperation and Development Fund at 3rd ministerial meeting of China-PSC Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation in 2010, and proclaimed its eight new initiatives in support of PSC development at 4th ministerial meeting of the Forum in 2013. What are the ongoing and imminent key infrastructure construction projects in PSCs? How can enterprises from Mainland China and Macao seize the opportunity and work with PSCs on infrastructure construction? How can the enterprises use the Fund’s help in project running? Ministers and specialists from China and PSCs will conduct in-depth discussion on the above-mentioned topics.
Opening Ceremony
Official Welcome
Kang Wen, Deputy Director General, Department of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, China
Chen Jinghong, Director of Assistant Office, Secretariat of The Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao)
Seminar:
Moderator:
Yang Junwen, Chairman, Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center
Tian Dade, Head of Foreign Affairs and Exchange Department, The Macau Institution of Engineers
Speakers:
José António da Cruz Almeida, Minister of Ministry of Public Works, Construction and Urbanism, Guinea Bissau
João Osvaldo Moisés Machatine, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mozambique
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vitor Sereno, Consul-General, Portugal Consulate General in Macao & Hong Kong
Belmiro Peio, Deputy Consul-General, Angola Consulate General in Macao
Emilia Pires, Representitive from Timor-Leste
Jorge Lima Delgado Lopes, Representitive from Cape Verde
Liu Hao, President & CEO, China-Africa Development Fund
Wu Jianfeng, Chairman, The Macau Association of Banks
The rapid growth of international contracting business in China has sometimes led to disputes among Chinese enterprises, project owners and partners in host countries. More and more Chinese enterprises resort to international arbitration to settle disputes and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. This year’s forum will invite experts to offer great insight into some typical cases, and debate the process of international arbitration so as to enable stakeholders of overseas infrastructure projects to understand the detailed process of international arbitration and to master the formation of suitable dispute resolution strategies.
Moderators:
Ian Cocking, Partner (Hong Kong), Clyde & Co
Gilbert Kwok, Partner (Hong Kong), Clyde & Co
Speakers:
Kim Barton, Counsel (Hong Kong), Clyde & Co
Hsieh Ting-ya, Professor, Graduate Institute of Construction Engineering and Management, National Central University in Taiwan
Patrick J O'Neill, Director, ADR Partnership
Eugene Tan, Partner (Singapore & Malaysia), Clyde & Co
Patrick Zheng, Partner (Beijing), Clyde & Co
The China-US investment collaboration meets mutual strategic interest and brings economic and social benefits to both sides. The recent years have witnessed Chinese enterprises’ ever-increasing activeness of investing in the U.S. To facilitate the cooperation, China’s Ministry of Commerce has been promoting a cooperation mechanism at the provincial level between some Chinese provinces and the USA states. Guests from relevant states of U.S. will discuss with Chinese counterparts and other delegates the investment opportunities and policies in the U.S.0
Moderator:
Ma Tieshan, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association Vice General Manager, Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Speakers:
Scott Shaw, Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate General, Hong Kong
Michael Bergen, Executive Vice President, Industrial Info Resources
Alexander Borisoff, Partner, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
Huang Zhun, Global Sales Manager, Honghua International Co., Ltd.
Li Zheng, Director of International Business Development, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co.
Zhang Xiaofang, Partner in-Charge/US-China Practice, KPMG
As active key players in the sphere of international contracting, Chinese and Korean international contractors enjoy relative advantages that complement each other. Once joining hands, they can expand market scale, improve development and realize mutual benefits and a win-win situation. In line with the macro situation of international market, the roundtable will develop around market development, cooperation mode and other topics, so as to understand future collaboration between Chinese and Korean international contractors.
Moderator:
Kim Hyo Won, Executive Managing Director, International Contractors Association of Korea
Wang He, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Speakers:
Shin Sam Sup, Head of Market Research Division 1, International Contractors Association of Korea
Cho Yong Ho, Chief Representative, Hong Kong Branch Office, SK E&C
Kim Chang Mo, Managing Director, Hong Kong Branch Office, Sambo E&C
Kim Sung Hwan, Vice President, KunHwa ENG.
Yeom Tai Young, Chief Representative, Beijing Branch Office, Hyundai E&C
Kim Yong Wan, Chief Representative, China Branch Office, Korea Rail Network Authority
Jung Sang Moo, Vice President of Overseas Business Division, Dohwa ENG
Chun Yong Soo, Managing Director, Korea Engineering Consultants Corp. (KECC)
Bian Jiajun, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Vice President, Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Chen Zhigong, Executive President of Overseas Business Department, China Railway Group Limited
Ding Zhengguo, Assistant to Group President & President of Overseas Business Unit, Power Construction Corporation of China
Chen Wenjian, General Manager of Overseas Business Department, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited
Xu Yongjie, Head of Overseas Engineering Management Department, China Metallurgical Group Corporation
Ma Chuanfu, Deputy General Manager, CITIC Construction Co., Ltd.
Yu Qiang, Vice Chief Engineer, China International Water & Electric Corporation
Hang Tian, Deputy General Manager, China Merchants Holding (International) Company Limited
In line with the development trend of international infrastructure cooperation, the Roundtable shall probe into, among others, the improvement of the Joint Action Plan for International Infrastructure Cooperation, the enhancement of relationship between international industry associations, and the promotion of mutually beneficial cooperation among their member companies.
Moderator:
Yu Xiaohong, Secretary General, China International Contractors Association
Present Associations:
Roger Fiszelson, Director General, Confederation of International Contractors' Associations (CICA)
Matthew Tee Kai Woon, President, Master Builders Association of Malaysia (MBAM)
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association (CHINCA)
Joseph Ebo Hewton, President, Association of Road Contractors, Ghana (ASROC)
Makhbal Batbold, Board Member, Mongolian National Construction Association (MNCA)
Brig Madura Wijeyewickrema, CEO, National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL)
Miranda Lui, Senior Vice-Chair of China Region, Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)
Norberto Feldman, Chairman, Asociación Argentina De Amistad Con El Pueblo De China (AAACHI)
Wu Chen, Director of China Outbound, China-Britain Business Council (CBBC)
Sergey Sanakoev, President, Russian-Chinese Center
Chen Hwang-Ming, President, Taiwan General Contractors Association (TGCA)
Tang Hon Cheong, Forest, Council-President, Macau Construction Association (MCA)
Relevant authorities or institutions from CELAC countries will be invited to introduce to investors and contractors their latest infrastructure plans and projects, so as to effectively connect project owners with investors and contractors.
Moderator:
Xin Xiuming, Assistant Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Speakers：
Gerson Martinez, Minister, Ministry of Public Works, Transport, Housing and Urban Development, EL Salvador
Colin Higgs, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Bahamas
Paul Oquist Kelley, Minister and Private Secretary of Citizen's Power for National Policies, Executive Secretary of Nicaragua Grand Canal Commission, Nicaragua
