Forecast 2019
USCBC Forecast 2019
Mark your calendars for the US-China Business Council’s premier conference on China's business and political environment in the year ahead on January 31st. This annual event features top China policy experts, strategic analysis, and business professionals to discuss key intelligence, top challenges and opportunities coming up for China operations and bilateral relations.
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USCBC's Tribute to President George H. W. Bush
Then-Vice President George H. W. Bush Addresses National Council for US-China Trade (now USCBC) Annual Meeting, May 1985.
The US-China Business Council is saddened by the passing of President George H. W. Bush. As the country mourns the loss of a lifelong public servant today, we remember our 41st president as a man who believed in the importance of the relationship between the United States and China.
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USCBC Gala 2018
On December 5th, the US-China Business Council hosted its 45th Anniversary Gala, celebrating the important work that its members do in maintaining and strengthening the US-China relationship. Remarks were offered by USCBC President Craig Allen, Amb. Cui Tiankai, USCBC Chair Evan Greenberg, and Amb. Carla Hills. The event also celebrated the memory of President George H. W. Bush, who was an architect of the modern US-China relationship.
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Gallery: USCBC at CIIE in Shanghai
The Shanghai skyline
View a gallery of photos from USCBC President Craig Allen's recent trip to Shanghai to visit the China International Import Expo, where a number of USCBC member companies had their products on display! Full coverage of CIIE and the 2018 CHOPS Conference will be in the upcoming China Market Intelligence on November 29th.
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USCBC Holds its Shanghai China Operations Conference 2018
USCBC President Craig Allen speaks at Shanghai CHOPs 2018
The US-China Business Council finished up a great CHOPs program at the grounds of the China International Import Expo! The program featured remarks from USCBC President Craig Allen and panels moderated by Director of Business Advisory Services Anna Ashton and Vice President of China Operations Jake Parker.
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USCBC 2018 Member Survey
Three major themes dominated the US-China Business Council's 2018 member survey this year. First, US-China trade tensions are affecting American companies. Second, regulatory issues in China continue to be a significant challenge for foreign companies. Third, despite these challenges, China remains an important market for American companies. Read the full report for more details and insights!
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USCBC China Trade Recommendations
USCBC testified on how to improve intellectual property and technology protections in China at a Trump administration hearing on May 16. USCBC’s submission includes alternative approaches to the tariffs proposed by USTR under its Section 301 trade case against China.
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Forecast 2019
USCBC Forecast 2019
Mark your calendars for the US-China Business Council’s premier conference on China's business and political environment in the year ahead on January 31st. This annual event features top China policy experts, strategic analysis, and business professionals to discuss key intelligence, top challenges and opportunities coming up for China operations and bilateral relations.
Read More
USCBC's Tribute to President George H. W. Bush
Then-Vice President George H. W. Bush Addresses National Council for US-China Trade (now USCBC) Annual Meeting, May 1985.
The US-China Business Council is saddened by the passing of President George H. W. Bush. As the country mourns the loss of a lifelong public servant today, we remember our 41st president as a man who believed in the importance of the relationship between the United States and China.
Read More
USCBC Gala 2018
On December 5th, the US-China Business Council hosted its 45th Anniversary Gala, celebrating the important work that its members do in maintaining and strengthening the US-China relationship. Remarks were offered by USCBC President Craig Allen, Amb. Cui Tiankai, USCBC Chair Evan Greenberg, and Amb. Carla Hills. The event also celebrated the memory of President George H. W. Bush, who was an architect of the modern US-China relationship.
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