é Mr Sam Tan Chin Siong (CEO, Business China and MP, Tanjong Pagar GRC) and Mr Koh Chin Yee (Exe. Dir. SingCham China) signing the MOU. Witnessing are: Mr Chua Thian Poh (Chairman, Business China, and President, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry), Minister Khaw Boon Wan, and Ms Dorothy Seet (Chairman, SingCham China) 通商中国总裁兼丹绒巴葛集选区国会议员陈振泉和中国新加坡商会执行总监许振义签署战略合作备忘录。后排见证人为：通商中国主席、新加坡中华总商会会长蔡天宝、卫生部长兼通商中国顾问许文远、中国新加坡商会会长薛宝金。

未来几年，成百上千的新加坡大学生将赴神州大地学习，并到新加坡在华主要企业中考察、实习、锻炼，亲身实地体验中国商务。

这些学生在毕业后，将逐渐发展为未来新加坡精通中国商务的骨干，汇聚为在华新加坡企业的人力资源宝库。

另一方面，新加坡在华工商界的资深企业家和高层管理人员也将在新加坡与有意进军中国市场的新加坡人分享经验和心得，为中、新双边商贸发展增砖添瓦。

这些发展项目将在通商中国和中国新加坡商会所建立的战略合作框架下逐渐成型。

在1月28日举行的新加坡春节团拜上，通商中国总裁陈振泉与中国新加坡商会执行总监许振义签署了谅解备忘录，正式建立战略合作框架，开展紧密合作。新加坡卫生部长兼通商中国顾问许文远、通商中国主席蔡天宝、中国新加坡商会会长薛宝金见证了签约仪式。

在起步阶段，双方将合办双边学生交流、浸濡和实习项目。这将为新加坡培养熟悉中国的下一代，反之亦然。

双方也将在文化、教育、社会经济、商务等方面进行信息交流，并合办一些能够促进了解中国文化和当前中国社会、经济、政治发展的活动，让新加坡人更加了解中国。

为了鼓励并促进中、新两国的商贸往来，通商中国与中国新加坡商会将合办一些双边经济活动，包括：商务交流会、论坛、讲座、商务考察等等。

背景资料

通商中国

中国经济迅速发展，逐渐在世界舞台扮演更加重要的角色。为了让新加坡人把握中国经济发展带来的无限商机，新加坡内阁资政李光耀倡议，凝聚政界、商界和民间力量，成立通商中国。

通过把握中国发展的机会，激发和鼓励新加坡年轻一代热爱中华文化，熟练使用华语，成为新加坡双语双文化的中流砥柱，未来，可以借助这个优势有效地开拓中国市场。

通商中国目前只对受邀人士开放入会。初期阶段，会员人数不超过300人，长远目标是希望造就2万到3万个能够有效地与中国保持联系和沟通的新加坡人。

为了达到这个目标，在成立阶段，通商中国网罗事业成功、能力强、经验丰富的人才，协助奠定稳固的基础和有效的商务网络；通商中国也吸引有特殊才华和资源的人，协助扩展组织规模。在举办各项活动时，广泛欢迎社会各界人士积极参与。

通过把握中国发展的机会，激发和鼓励新加坡年轻一代热爱中华文化，熟练使用华语，成为新加坡双语双文化的中流砥柱，未来，可以借助这个优势有效地开拓中国市场。

中国新加坡商会
    
中国新加坡商会于2001年底在中国民政部注册成立，是代表新加坡在华企业和个人的非盈利性、非政府团体。商会目前在北京、福建、广东、江苏、江西设有工作小组。

通过各种商务与经济讲座、投资考察、高尔夫球赛、商务交流酒会等高端活动，商会致力于促进中、新两国双边经济、贸易交流合作。通过这些活动，商会会员有机会进一步了解中国各地商务和社会经济情况、中国政策与法律法规，并与商业伙伴充分认识、交流。

为了加强各个在华新加坡社群的相互联系和合作，商会与新加坡南洋理工大学和新加坡国立大学地方校友会建立合作伙伴关系，共同推出诸如北京工作小组的“董事会系列”讲座及活动。同时，商会也开始与中国各地的新加坡人协会和俱乐部合作，例如，商会与上海新加坡人俱乐部合作，开始在上海举办商务活动。

中国新加坡商会目前在中国北京、福建、广东、江苏、江西、上海等六个省市有近千名会员。在未来一年，商会将把服务拓展到重庆、四川和天津等省市。

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Business China and SingCham China sign Strategic Partnership MOU

Corporate members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce & Industry in China (SingCham China) will soon have access to hundreds of Singaporean undergraduates heading for internship positions in China.

These students, when graduated in the near future, will be a ready pool of China business human resource and will grow to form the backbone of the next generation of Singaporean China business experts.

On the other hand, Singaporeans who are interested in China business will get to tap on the expertise and knowledge of SingCham members, mainly veteren businessmen and senior executives, who will share their personal encounter and experience at forums and seminars held in Singapore.

These are made possible with a strategic partnership between Business China and SingCham China.

For a start, Business China and SingCham China will jointly organise bilateral student exchange, immersion and internship programmes. This will groom the next generation of Singaporeans who are familiar with China, and vice versa.

Both organisations will exchange information in the fields of culture, education, socio-economic and business and jointly organise programmes aimed to promote Singaporeans' understanding of China's culture and the on-going changes in the social, economic and political conditions of China.

To encourage and facilitate business flow between Singapore and China, both organisations will jointly organise bilateral economic events such as business networking, seminars, talks, forums and business visits.

The Menmorendum of Understanding for the strategic partnership was signed by Mr Sam Tan Chin Siong, CEO of Business China and Mr Koh Chin Yee, Executive Director of SingCham China on January 28 and is in force immediately. Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for Health and Advisor for Business China, Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman of Business China, and Ms Dorothy Seet, Chairman of SingCham China, witnessed the signing of the MOU.

Background information

Business China

China's phenomenal economic growth has greatly enhanced its global influence. In order to leverage on the boundless business opportunities arising from China's economic development, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew initiated the idea for setting up Business China in order to leverage on the boundless business opportunities arising from China's economic development.

Business China's mission is to nurture an inclusive bilingual and bi-cultural group of Singaporeans through extensive use of the Chinese language as the medium of communication, so as to sustain our multi-cultural heritage, and to develop a cultural and economic bridge linking the world and China.

Membership of Business China is by invitation only; 300 members will be recruited during the first stage of recruitment. The long-term target is to groom around 20,000 to 30,000 bilingual and bi-cultural Singaporeans with the ability to communicate effectively in the China market.

During its initial phase of establishment, Business China will recruit successful, capable, experienced and talented individuals as core members to form a firm foundation and create an effective business network. Business China is also keen on involving individuals with special skills and resources to support its organisational framework. Members of the public are welcome to participate in activities organised by Business China.

Centering on the opportunities generated by China's burgeoning economic development, Business China aims to establish a widespread acceptance and acceptance of the Chinese language and culture among young Singaporeans. This Chinese language proficiency would provide them with the competitive edge and facility, going forward, to engage effectively in business ventures in China

Singapore Chamber of Commerce & Industry in China (SingCham China)
    
The Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (SingCham China) is a non-government, non-profit organisation representing Singapore's business interests in China. SingCham China is officially registered with the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs in 2001 and now has representations in Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Jiangxi.

SingCham China aims to promote bilateral economic and commercial ties by educating, connecting and informing the members. To do these, we run events comprising talks and seminars on economic and business issues, business visits, golf tournaments, and business networking sessions. These events aim to help our members understand better the local business environment as well as appreciate policy shifts and economic trends, while at the same time provide opportunities to link up and network with potential business partners.

To further strengthen ties between the various Singapore communities in China, SingCham formed partnerships with the local alumni of Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore through joint events and programmes such as SingCham Beijing's Board Room Series. We also started collaboration with local Singaporean associations and clubs such as Shanghai Singapore Business Association-Singapore Club Shanghai to introduce local-based business events.

SingCham China now has approximately 1,000 members mainly in six Provinces/Municipalities , i.e. Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Shanghai. SingCham will extend its reach to other Provinces/Municipalities such as Chongqing, Sichuan and Tianjin.