The first WBAA global conference for business angel networks leaders was organized in coordination with China Business Angels Association – CBAA and The Western Returned Scholars Association – WRSA in Beijing, China from December 5th to 8th 2009. The global event provided with the opportunity to build angel investing in China, one of the most fast growing early stage business market in the world and develop new cross-border investment links. The event saw the participation of business angel investors from over 20 countries, including UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, South America and continental Europe. A press release of the event can be found here Overseas guests attending the opening of the Eighth Overseas Investment Strategy Forum at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on December 6th 2009