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Featured 2005 Events

Luncheon with Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger

USCBC and AmCham-China cohosted a luncheon that featured California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Beijing, November 15)

China Operations Conference

At this year's China Operations Conference in Shanghai, USCBC Chair Michael Eskew gave the keynote address on how UPS views its growth opportunities in China. An official from the Shanghai Municipal Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission discussed foreign investment trends in Shanghai and future business opportunities for foreign firms, followed by Andy Rothman of CLSA Ltd., who analyzed the prospects for China's economy in 2006. USCBC President John Frisbie presented current trends in US-China trade relations and in Washington. James McGregor, author of the new bestseller One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of Doing Business in China, provided the luncheon address. The conference's afternoon session featured industry experts who led detailed best-practice sessions on key areas including distribution rights, treasury and cash management, customs, transfer pricing, and talent retention and compensation. (Shanghai, October 21)

Luncheon for PRC State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan

USCBC and the National Committee on US-China Relations co-hosted a luncheon in honor of PRC State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan. (Washington, DC, July 27)

Gala 2005

With nearly 400 guests in attendance, including corporate executives, academics, and US and PRC public officials, the USCBC Gala honored Xu Kuangdi, vice chair of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former mayor of Shanghai. The Gala featured USCBC Vice Chair Hon. Barbara H. Franklin, who is also president and CEO of Barbara Franklin Enterprises and former US Secretary of Commerce; and US Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez. (Washington, DC, June 8)

32nd Annual Membership Meeting

The USCBC's 32nd Annual Membership Meeting featured Michael Broomhead, international consultant at Watson Wyatt Worldwide; James Blakeney, country manager-China with Control Risks Group; Ed Gresser, director, Trade and Global Markets Project at the Progressive Policy Institute; former US Ambassador to China and Managing Director at Kissinger Associates, Inc. J. Stapleton Roy; and Senator Chuck Hagel. (Washington, DC, June 9)