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12:00 PM Eastern Time


1:00 AM China Standard Time

Steptoe LLP, 1330 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Cost In-person USCBC Member Tickets $450; Virtual $250

Please join us on February 12 for USCBC Forecast 2025 – a premier annual conference covering China’s anticipated business and political environment for the year ahead. Download the latest agenda HERE.

Why Attend?

  • Get Ahead: Gain valuable insights from top experts on China’s macroeconomic trends, domestic politics, current bilateral trade issues, and technology competition for the year ahead;
  • Stay Informed: Discover how US-China relations will evolve under the new US administration and what it means for American businesses;
  • Exclusive Networking: Meet with fellow business executives, thought leaders, US government and Chinese diplomats at the Welcome Reception for USCBC’s new President, Sean Stein, to be held immediately after the conference.

Agenda Overview

Registration and Networking Luncheon | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Registration and networking luncheon will begin at 12:00 PM US ET. Formal program will begin at 1:00 PM US ET.

Welcome Remarks | 12:45 PM

 

USCBC President Sean Stein will give welcome remarks.

China's Economic Outlook for 2025 | 1:00 - 1:55 PM

 

China’s economy is facing considerable headwinds due to subdued domestic demand and the threat of more trade frictions with the United States, all while Chinese policymakers are attempting to guide economic growth along a more sustainable and high quality path.

Join us for a discussion with two leading economists who will unpack the latest economic data and policy shifts shaping China’s macroeconomy. The discussion will explore the trajectory of the Chinese economy in 2025, including key trends, policy priorities, and challenges and opportunities ahead. As China’s economy continues to evolve, the panel is designed to help USCBC member companies to navigate and strategize for year ahead.

Learn more about our respective speakers:

  • Michael Hirson, Senior Managing Director, Head of China Research, 22V Research
  • Meg Rithmire, James E. Robison Professor, Harvard Business School – virtual participation
  • Moderated by Kyle Sullivan, Vice President, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
China's Domestic Politics: Navigating Challenges & Opportunities for US-China Relations | 1:55 - 2:50 PM

As US-China relations unfold against the backdrop of shifting global economic and geopolitical dynamics, understanding China’s internal political landscape is more crucial than ever. This panel brings together leading experts to explore how China’s domestic politics – ranging from leadership and governance strategies to public sentiment and domestic policy priorities – shape US-China commercial relations and areas for constructive cooperation amid evolving challenges.

Learn more about our respective speakers:

  • Neil Thomas, Fellow on Chinese Politics, Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute
  • Jessica Chen Weiss, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
  • Moderated by Sean Stein, President, USCBC
Coffee Break | 2:50 - 3:00 PM

Brief coffee break for all guests and speakers.

Reflections and Predictions for Technology Competition and Trade Compliance | 3:00 - 3:55 PM

 

The new year heralds not just a change in administration, but a new phase in technology competition. This panel will explore the bevy of policy tools created by the Biden administration, that now belong to President Trump, and discuss what they mean for trade compliance. Panelists will also unpack China’s reformed response functions and how both sides’ tools may play into the bilateral relationship going forward.

Learn more about our respective speakers:

  • Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, Center for Strategic & International Studies
  • Opher Shweiki, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
  • Moderated by Zach Tomatz, Senior Manager, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
Trade and China Policy in the 119th Congress | 3:55 - 4:50 PM

Congress is poised to play an active role on trade policy over the next two years. We will be joined by trade policy experts to discuss what to expect on China and trade policy and how Congress will work with the Trump administration in these areas.

Learn more about our respective speakers:

Closing Remarks | 4:50 - 4:55 PM

USCBC Senior Vice President, David Thomas will give closing remarks.

Pre-Reception | 4:55 - 5:25 PM

Transition to Welcome Reception for USCBC President; Conference attendees move to pre-reception to enjoy light refreshments and networking.

Welcome Reception for USCBC President Sean Stein | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Partnership opportunities are available at the Ruby ($10,000) and Sapphire ($5,000) levels.

Deadline for cancellation and full refund is by Friday, January 31.

For any questions, please contact Yi Lin, Senior Programs Manager at [email protected].

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