Participation at CIIE shows commitment to the China market
At CIIE, USCBC VP for China Operations Matt Margulies spoke to the staying power of the China market for foreign firms. "Despite the near-term frictions, they are committed to being here and selling to the China market. Our companies are in China to serve China, so I think participation in this conference (CIIE) really underscores that point," Margulies said.
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Minister Li Kexin Leads Latest Embassy Speaker Series Event
USCBC recently hosted its latest installment of the Embassy Speakers Series with Deputy Chief of Mission Li Kexin! An excellent session with remarks from Minister Li and questions from USCBC members. Many thanks to BakerHostetler for hosting the event.
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Craig Allen meets with CAC Vice Minister Liu Liehong
On the sidelines of the World Internet Conference, USCBC President Craig Allen led a small delegation to meet with the Cyberspace Administration of China's Vice Minister Liu Liehong for the second year. This meeting was attended by representatives of foreign and domestic companies and several director generals of CAC. Last year, Craig also led a small delegation to meet with Minister Liu and other officials from CAC.
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Evan Greenberg meets with Premier Li Keqiang
USCBC Chairman Evan Greenberg led a delegation to meet with Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday. The two leaders discussed the development of the US-China relationship and seeing the concerns about bilateral trade and investment addressed in order to establish a fair, balanced, and sustainable economic relationship.
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USCBC and CCPIT Host US-China CEO Roundtable
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), along with the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) today co-hosted a CEO Dialogue between senior Chinese and American leaders in Beijing on October 17th. Bank of China Chairman Liu Lian’ge and USCBC Board Chair Evan Greenberg co-chaired the dialogue.
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USCBC delegation meets with Shandong Governor Gong Zheng
On a recent trip to Shandong province, USCBC President Craig Allen led a delegation of country executives that met with the province’s governor, Gong Zheng as part of the Qingdao Multinationals Summit. Allen also gave a keynote address on winning global strategies at the Forbes’ Leadership Summit, part of the Qingdao Summit.
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Gala 2019 - Reflecting on 40 Years of US-China Relations
USCBC's Annual Gala in Washington, DC, is a celebration of the organization and its membership’s leadership, achievements, and partnerships in support of an expanded US-China commercial relationship. It is also an important fundraising effort that strengthens USCBC's ability to serve its member companies. At the Gala, USCBC honors senior US government officials, members of Congress, PRC government officials, and other entities involved in constructive work to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
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Participation at CIIE shows commitment to the China market
At CIIE, USCBC VP for China Operations Matt Margulies spoke to the staying power of the China market for foreign firms. "Despite the near-term frictions, they are committed to being here and selling to the China market. Our companies are in China to serve China, so I think participation in this conference (CIIE) really underscores that point," Margulies said.
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Minister Li Kexin Leads Latest Embassy Speaker Series Event
USCBC recently hosted its latest installment of the Embassy Speakers Series with Deputy Chief of Mission Li Kexin! An excellent session with remarks from Minister Li and questions from USCBC members. Many thanks to BakerHostetler for hosting the event.
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Craig Allen meets with CAC Vice Minister Liu Liehong
On the sidelines of the World Internet Conference, USCBC President Craig Allen led a small delegation to meet with the Cyberspace Administration of China's Vice Minister Liu Liehong for the second year. This meeting was attended by representatives of foreign and domestic companies and several director generals of CAC. Last year, Craig also led a small delegation to meet with Minister Liu and other officials from CAC.
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