AdvaMed Solidifies Its Presence In China-thegraysheet: AdvaMed has received approval by the Chinese authorities to open a representative office in Shanghai, a move that the organization expects will enhance its ability to advocate for issues with local officials and other stakeholders. Many AdvaMed members have their China headquarters in Shanghai. The association expects that China's official recognition of the Shanghai office will make it easier to establish partnerships with Chinese authorities and other stakeholders, and provide its members more opportunities to engage on important policy topics in “one of the world’s fastest growing markets for medical technology.”