PORTLAND – The Maine International Trade Center is offering a seminar on Doing Business in China, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at The Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch in Auburn.

In this seminar, representatives from CANLink, a Canadian company specializing in trade with Asia, and the U.S. Eastern Trade Council will offer key China insights and steps to success, tips on conducting business and negotiating with the Chinese. There will also be information on taking advantage of Maine’s involvement in the council to make connections and participate in matchmaking in China.

The cost of this seminar is $30 for trade center members and $60 for nonmembers. Maine State legislators may attend free of charge. For more information on the program or to register, visit www.mitc.com/ProgramList.html or contact Ashleigh Arledge at [email protected] or phone (207) 541-7455.

The registration deadline is Jan. 10. No refunds on cancellations will be made after this deadline.