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The World Bank conducts procurement by the rules of international competitive bidding
through Chinese tendering organizations; nonetheless, successful bidding requires close
coordination with the Chinese Government entity responsible for developing a project at
the consulting stage when specifications are being established. The World Bank has a
local office in China. The website can be viewed at: www.worldbank.org/.
As a member of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has
become increasingly active in China. It is mandated to assist joint venture and share
holding companies with substantial non-state ownership to raise capital in the
international markets. The IFC takes equity positions in these companies. The projects
have anticipated cash flows that can cover repayments to lenders and dividends to
shareholders. They do not enjoy a government guarantee. The IFC can be contacted
through its Washington, D.C. Headquarters at (202) 473-0631 or its Beijing office, Tel:
(86 10) 5860-3000, Fax: (86 10) 5860-3100. Website: www.ifc.org.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development finance institution,
based in Manila, which is dedicated to reducing poverty in the Asia and Pacific region
through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional
integration. Established in 1966, it is owned by 67 members. The ADB extends loans
and provides technical assistance to its developing member countries for a broad range
of development projects and programs. It also promotes and facilitates investment of
public and private capital for economic and social development.
Once a project is initially approved by the ADB and the Chinese Government, it is
included in a monthly publication called "ADB Business Opportunities" which is available
by subscription from the Publications Unit, Information Office, ADB, P.O. Box 789,
Manila, Philippines, Fax: (632) 632-5122 or 632-5841. The Commerce Department has
established a Multilateral Development Bank Operations Office (Fax: (202) 273-0927),
which publishes information to assist companies in winning such contracts. The ADB
Resident Mission in China is located in Beijing. Tel: (86 10) 6642-6601, Fax: (86 10)
6642-6606. Website: www.adb.org.
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Export-Import Bank of the United States: http://www.exim.gov
Country Limitation Schedule: http://www.exim.gov/tools/country/country_limits.html
OPIC: http://www.opic.gov
Trade and Development Agency: http://www.tda.gov/
SBA's Office of International Trade: http://www.sba.gov/oit/
USDA Commodity Credit Corporation: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ccc/default.htm
U.S. Agency for International Development: http://www.usaid.gov
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