Houston Chinatown News

Tuesday, 10/25/05 marked the start of the 19th World Chinese Banking Amity Conference held at the Intercontinental Houston Hotel. The conference is a biennial gathering of bankers devoted to promoting Chinese commerce and finance worldwide. Over 150 people will attend this years conference representing countries like Australia, Canada, Indonesia, and U.S.

Established in 1967, the World Chinese Banking Amity Conference promotes interchange and networking among Chinese bankers from around the world in regional development and for building economic cooperation. Major achievements include establishment of United World Chinese Commercial Bank and the Overseas Chinese Credit Guarantee Fund.

Houston Asian Banking Community including Metro Bank, Texas First National Bank, American First National Bank, Central United Bank, Southwestern National Bank sponsored the event.