国际贸易进出口实务fnew.pptVIP

国际贸易进出口实务Practical International Trade debbyyuan1@163.com Course Introduction Teaching focuses ： Fundamentals of international trade: basic concepts, principles in international trade, international rules and practices Practical knowledge: like establishing contract, arranging insurance, transportation, payment, inspection, etc Case study: through case study, detailed problems and tips will be discussed Homework and Exam Teaching arrangements Homework Formation of final score Final exam 60% Class performance 40% (homework 70%+class discussion 15% + attendance 15%) Knowledge about international trade Some figures about China’s international trade. 2004 total trading volume $ 1. 15 trillion 2007 total trading volume $ 2.17 trillion 2010 total trading volume $ 2.97trillion Biggest Trading Partners：EU, the U.S., Japan, ASEAN, Hong Kong Chapter 1：International Trade International Trade Reasons for international trade Benefits of international trade Problems in international trade International Trade Definition of International Trade International trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between nations. It is the exchange of goods and services produced in one country for goods and services produced in another country. Question Suppose that an American-based multinational company set up two subsidiaries in China. The parent company signed a sales contract with the subsidiaries, which stipulated that the parent company would make the delivery to the subsidiary in Shanghai, which would forward some of the goods to the subsidiary at Chengdu. Question: is the transaction between the parent company and the two subsidiaries considered international trade? Reasons for International Trade Resource reasons Economic reasons Political reasons Innovation and people’s need, political reasons Resource reasons Favorable climatic conditions and terrain Natural resources Skilled workers Capital resources Favorable geographical location and transport costs Insuffi