Second Online Summit of APOZ was Held
Token Communities (OTC:TKCM) hosted its second online APOZ (Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone) summit on September 5, 2025, focusing on opportunities for Asian enterprises in the U.S. market. The summit highlighted APOZ's unique dual-status as both a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ-171) and Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) business park located in Greater Houston, Texas.
The event featured expert presentations on cross-border investment, tax planning, legal compliance, and IP protection. APOZ aims to help manufacturers reduce tariff burdens through FTZ benefits while offering capital gain tax savings under the QOZ Act. The project is strategically located 45 minutes from Port of Houston, focusing on renewable energy, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and cross-border logistics.
The initiative is positioned as a solution to U.S.-China trade tensions, promising to create local jobs and generate tax revenue while helping Asian manufacturers enter the U.S. market.Token Communities (OTC:TKCM) ha organizzato il suo secondo summit APOZ (Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone) online il 5 settembre 2025, concentrandosi sulle opportunità per le imprese asiatiche nel mercato statunitense. Il meeting ha messo in luce lo status duale unico di APOZ, come Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ-171) e Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ), situato nel Greater Houston, in Texas. L'evento ha incluso interventi di esperti su investimenti transfrontalieri, pianificazione fiscale, conformità legale e protezione della proprietà intellettuale. APOZ mira ad aiutare i produttori a ridurre i dazi tramite i benefici FTZ, offrendo al contempo risparmi sull'imposta sui capital gains ai sensi del QOZ Act. Il progetto è strategicamente situato a 45 minuti dal Porto di Houston, con focus su energie rinnovabili, semiconduttori, manifattura avanzata e logistica transfrontaliera. L'iniziativa è presentata come una soluzione alle tensioni commerciali tra Stati Uniti e Cina, con la promessa di creare posti di lavoro locali e generare entrate fiscali, facilitando l'ingresso delle aziende asiatiche nel mercato statunitense.
Token Communities (OTC:TKCM) organizó su segunda cumbre online APOZ (Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone) el 5 de septiembre de 2025, centrada en las oportunidades para las empresas asiáticas en el mercado estadounidense. El encuentro destacó el estatus dual único de APOZ como Zona de Comercio Exterior (FTZ-171) y Zona de Oportunidad Calificada (QOZ), un parque empresarial ubicado en el Gran Houston, Texas. El evento incluyó presentaciones de expertos sobre inversión transfronteriza, planificación fiscal, cumplimiento legal y protección de la propiedad intelectual. APOZ busca ayudar a los fabricantes a reducir las cargas arancelarias mediante los beneficios FTZ, al tiempo que ofrece ahorros en impuestos sobre ganancias de capital bajo la Ley QOZ. El proyecto se ubica estratégicamente a 45 minutos del Puerto de Houston, con foco en energía renovable, semiconductores, manufactura avanzada y logística transfronteriza. La iniciativa se posiciona como una solución a las tensiones comerciales entre EE. UU. y China, con promesas de crear empleo local y generar ingresos fiscales mientras ayuda a las empresas asiáticas a ingresar al mercado estadounidense.
Token Communities (OTC:TKCM)는 2025년 9월 5일 온라인으로 열린 두 번째 APOZ(아시아태평양 기회 구역) 정상회의를 개최하며 미국 시장에서의 아시아 기업 기회에 초점을 맞췄습니다. 본 행사는 APOZ의 독특한 이중 지위인 외국무역지대(FTZ-171)와 자격 기회 구역(QOZ)이 동시에 적용되는 비즈니스 파크로서의 위치를 강조했습니다. 텍사스주 휴스턴 대도시권에 위치해 있습니다. 행사에서는 국경 간 투자, 세금 계획, 법적 준수 및 지적 재산권 보호에 관한 전문가 발표가 이어졌습니다. APOZ는 FTZ 혜택을 통해 관세 부담을 줄이고, QOZ 법에 따른 자본 이득세 절감 혜택을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 프로젝트는 휴스턴 항구에서 차로 45분 거리에 strategic하게 위치하며 재생에너지, 반도체, 첨단 제조, 국경 간 물류에 집중합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 미중 간 무역 긴장을 해소하는 솔루션으로 제시되며, 지역 일자리 창출과 세수 증대를 약속하면서 아시아 제조업체의 미국 시장 진출을 돕습니다.
Token Communities (OTC:TKCM) a organisé son deuxième sommet APOZ (Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone) en ligne le 5 septembre 2025, axé sur les opportunités pour les entreprises asiatiques sur le marché américain. Le sommet a mis en évidence le statut unique d'APOZ en tant que zone franche (FTZ-171) et zone d'opportunité qualifiée (QOZ), un parc d’activités situé dans la Greater Houston, au Texas. L’événement a présenté des exposés d’experts sur l’investissement transfrontalier, la planification fiscale, la conformité juridique et la protection de la propriété intellectuelle. APOZ vise à aider les fabricants à réduire les droits de douane grâce aux avantages FTZ tout en offrant des économies d’impôt sur les gains en capital dans le cadre de la loi QOZ. Le projet est stratégiquement situé à 45 minutes du port de Houston, avec un focus sur les énergies renouvelables, les semi-conducteurs, la fabrication avancée et la logistique transfrontalière. L’initiative est présentée comme une solution aux tensions commerciales entre les États‑Unis et la Chine, avec la promesse de créer des emplois locaux et de générer des recettes fiscales tout en aidant les fabricants asiatiques à pénétrer le marché américain.
Token Communities (OTC:TKCM) veranstaltete am 5. September 2025 seinen zweiten Online-Gipfel APOZ (Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone) und konzentrierte sich auf Chancen für asiatische Unternehmen auf dem US-Markt. Der Gipfel hob den einzigartigen Doppelstatus von APOZ als Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ-171) und Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) hervor, einen Geschäftspark im Großraum Houston, Texas. Die Veranstaltung umfasste Expertenvorträge zu grenzüberschreitenden Investitionen, Steuerplanung, rechtlicher Compliance und Schutz geistigen Eigentums. APOZ zielt darauf ab, Herstellern zu helfen, Zölle durch FTZ-Vorteile zu senken, während gleichzeitig Steuerersparnisse auf Kapitalgewinne gemäß dem QOZ-Gesetz angeboten werden. Das Projekt liegt strategisch 45 Minuten vom Hafen von Houston entfernt und fokussiert sich auf erneuerbare Energien, Halbleiter, fortschrittliche Fertigung und grenzüberschreitende Logistik. Die Initiative wird als Lösung für die Handelskonflikte zwischen den USA und China positioniert, mit dem Versprechen, lokale Arbeitsplätze zu schaffen und Steuereinnahmen zu generieren, während asiatischen Herstellern der Marktzugang in die USA erleichtert wird.
Token Communities (OTC:TKCM) عقدت قمتها الثانية عبر الإنترنت لـ APOZ (منطقة الفرصة في آسيا والمحيط الهادئ) في 5 سبتمبر 2025، مع التركيز على الفرص أمام المؤسسات الآسيوية في السوق الأمريكية. وقد أبرزت القمة الوضع المزدوج الفريد لـ APOZ كمنطقة تجارة حرة FTZ-171 ومنطقة فرصة مؤهلة QOZ، وهي حديقة أعمال تقع في منطقة هيوستن الكبرى بولاية تكساس. تضمنت الفعالية عروض خبراء حول الاستثمار عبر الحدود، التخطيط الضريبي، الامتثال القانوني، وحماية الملكية الفكرية. يهدف APOZ إلى مساعدة الشركات المصنعة في تقليل أعباء الرسوم الجمركية من خلال مزايا FTZ مع توفير وفورات ضريبية على أرباح رأس المال بموجب قانون QOZ. يقع المشروع على بعد 45 دقيقة من ميناء هيوستن، ويركز على الطاقة المتجددة، وأشباه الموصلات، والتصنيع المتقدم، واللوجستيات عبر الحدود. تُوَصَّف المبادرة كحل للتوترات التجارية بين الولايات المتحدة والصين، مع وعد بخلق فرص عمل محلية وتوليد إيرادات ضريبية ومساعدة الشركات الآسيوية على دخول السوق الأمريكية.
Token Communities (OTC:TKCM) 于 2025 年 9 月 5 日举办了第二届线上 APOZ（亚太机会区）峰会，聚焦美国市场中亚太企业的机会。峰会突出 APOZ 的双重独特身份，即位于德州休斯顿大都会区的外贸区 FTZ-171 与合格机会区 QOZ 的结合。活动包含关于跨境投资、税务规划、合规与知识产权保护的专家演讲。APOZ 旨在通过 FTZ 的福利帮助制造商降低关税负担，同时依据 QOZ 法案提供资本利得税减免。该项目距休斯顿港口约 45 分钟，重点发展可再生能源、半导体、先进制造与跨境物流。该倡议被定位为缓解美中贸易紧张关系的解决方案，承诺创造本地就业并增加税收，同时帮助亚洲制造商进入美国市场。
- Unique dual-status as both Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ-171) and Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) offering tax and tariff benefits
- Strategic location 45 minutes from Port of Houston in the U.S. Energy & Petrochemical Corridor
- Multiple revenue potential through rental income, land appreciation, and exit strategies via REITs, IPOs, SPACs, and M&A
- Project expected to create hundreds of local jobs and generate new tax revenue
- Project still in early stages with no concrete manufacturer commitments mentioned
- Success dependent on complex U.S.-China trade relations and policy environment
- Significant regulatory compliance requirements for participating companies
The Only FTZ & QOZ Business Park in the U.S. is Receiving Growing Attentions globally to create Win-Win Solutions
BRADENTON, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / ASC Global Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Token Communities ( OTC ID / Stock Symbol:TKCM ) held another successful online summit on Zoom for its APOZ ( Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone ) project on September 5th.
As per Mr. David Champ who is the President & CEO of Token Communities, and the Founder of APOZ ( Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone ) Project that now more and more people are realizing this rare and unique FTZ + QOZ dual-status master planned development project is the answer to the present tariff war era as it can create an ideal and harmonious solution to the U.S. economy growth and oversea manufacturers. The Foreign Trade Zone benefits can reduce the tariff burdens for the manufacturers by setting up their final-assembly plants at APOZ, in addition to the capital gain tax savings under the new Qualified Opportunity Zone ( OBBBA ) Act. APOZ will attract dozens of international manufacturers to invest and set up their operations at APOZ, creating hundreds of new local job opportunities, generating new tax revenue and brings prosperity into the area, a true win-win solution to the present tariff war era.
Here is the Highlights of this Summit -
This online Summit was hosted by ASC Global Inc. , APOZ Steering Committee, and participated by Skytower Group Inc., Sinoaccess Group, HTL Certified Public Accountants, Yingke Law Firm, NI, WANG & MASSAND, PLLC, TransGlobal Financial, George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, and The Carter Center's U.S.-China Program, the online seminar "Opportunities and Strategies for Asian Enterprises Going Global" was successfully held on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM (U.S. Central Time).
The seminar brought together experts and executives from the fields of industry, capital markets, taxation, legal compliance, and cross-border investment to explore how Chinese and Asian companies can seize the next wave of global expansion opportunities amid supply chain restructuring, trade policy shifts, and emerging market trends.
Global Trade Restructuring: Challenges and Opportunities
As U.S.-China trade tensions intensify and global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges and transformation pressures. At the same time, significant opportunities are emerging from U.S. re-industrialization policies, clean energy investments, and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
The seminar highlighted APOZ Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone in Greater Houston, Texas, as a strategic gateway for Asian manufacturing companies entering the U.S. market. Leveraging the dual status and policy advantages of Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ-171), APOZ provides comprehensive support from local manufacturing and supply chain integration to tax optimization and investment exit strategies.
Expert Insights | Key Highlights
1. Risk Management & Compliance Strategy
David Champ, Founder of APOZ, emphasized:
" Asian and Chinese enterprises seeking global expansion must plan for critical compliance areas such as anti-dumping regulations, CFIUS reviews, FTC compliance, and technology export controls to mitigate policy risks. Additionally, companies should leverage QOZ tax incentives to optimize capital gains and maximize investment returns. APOZ provides a one-stop platform integrating policy, compliance, industry, and capital to support enterprises building sustainable growth strategies in the U.S."
2. Investment Opportunities in the U.S.
Eric Fang, COO and Co-Founder of APOZ , stated:
"The U.S. is undergoing a historic industrial transformation, particularly in renewable energy, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and life sciences. By leveraging APOZ's QOZ and FTZ policy advantages, enterprises can quickly establish local production facilities and sales networks, achieving successful implementation of a 'Made in USA' strategy."
3. Cross-Border Tax Planning & Wealth Management
Philip Hu, CEO of TransGlobal Financial, highlighted:
"In today's rapidly changing trade and investment environment, high-net-worth clients and cross-border enterprises must proactively plan global asset allocation and wealth management. By utilizing QOZ tax benefits, family trusts, and cross-border tax strategies, companies and individuals can optimize tax efficiency while protecting and transferring wealth. TransGlobal provides one-stop cross-border tax and wealth management solutions to achieve these goals."
4. Tax Compliance & Business Localization
Jason Liu, Founder & CEO of HTL Certified Public Accountants, advised:
"An increasing number of Chinese companies are establishing factories, R&D centers, and sales networks in the U.S., but without proper tax planning and financial compliance, they may face significant tax and regulatory burdens. HTL offers one-stop solutions, from company formation, cross-border tax planning, audits, and transfer pricing compliance to IPO and SPAC advisory services. We help clients design optimal capital structures to reduce tax risks and maximize profits when entering the U.S. market."
5. Cross-Border Legal & IP Protection
Attorney Ms. Sherry Zhang, Partner at Ying Ke Law Group , noted:
"As Chinese companies expand globally, intellectual property protection and legal compliance must be integrated into business strategies. Enterprises need to proactively safeguard patents, trademarks, copyrights, and data privacy to secure their competitive advantages. Yingke provides one-stop cross-border legal services, from entity formation, M&A compliance, and transaction structuring to IP protection and dispute resolution."
Attorney Mr. Jin Tong, at NI, WANG & MASSAND, PLLC, added:
"With accelerating outbound investment, cross-border compliance and intellectual property protection have become critical challenges for Chinese enterprises entering the U.S. Companies should implement IP strategies early to avoid risks in global markets. Our firm offers comprehensive legal solutions, including company registration, contract compliance, IP filings, enforcement, and cross-border investment support."
APOZ Asia-Pacific Opportunity Zone : The Strategic Landing Platform
Strategic Location : Situated in the U.S. Energy & Petrochemical Corridor, just 45 minutes from Port of Houston
Policy Advantages : Combines QOZ tax incentives and FTZ-171 duty-free processing and re-exports
Industrial Ecosystem : Focus on renewable energy, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and cross-border logistics
Investment Returns : Stable rental income, land appreciation, and diversified exit strategies via REITs, IPOs, SPACs, and M&A
The seminar concluded that the ongoing global trade realignment is creating unprecedented opportunities for Chinese enterprises. Asia-Pacific Opportunity Zone will continue to integrate policy incentives, industrial ecosystems, and capital resources, offering one-stop U.S. landing solutions to help Chinese and Asia-Pacific companies navigate compliance, optimize taxation, and scale globally.
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SOURCE: Token Communities Ltd.
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