Events Archive
Geopolitical Risk Series: Understanding Risks Around Hong Kong
Since the introduction of the National Security Law in Hong Kong in 2020, multinational companies have become increasingly concerned about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong. The US government issued a Hong Kong Business Advisory amid increasing “operational, financial, legal, and reputational risks” on the ground. At the same time, over the past three years, links between China and Hong Kong have deepened.
MacroChina: Unpacking China's Economic Outlook
Despite initial optimism for a post-COVID economic recovery this year, China’s economy has faced a host of challenges, from weakening domestic demand, to a beleaguered property sector, and to mounting local government debt.
UFLPA: Reflecting on Trends and Projections for the Future
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has entered its second year, and importers are still learning how to comply with its many requirements. On August 1, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) released its new UFLPA strategy, which provides us an opportunity to reflect on enforcement trends, compliance regulations, and other challenges US companies face while also looking forward.
2023 USCBC Member Survey Panel Discussion
Each year USCBC surveys its membership to take the pulse of US companies doing business in China. This year’s survey highlights US-China relations, China’s data security and privacy policies, and rising competition from Chinese companies as top challenges and features data visualizations that illustrate how these issues and others are impacting company performance, planning, and sentiment.
Expert Perspectives on China’s Response to US Export Controls
On September 14 at 8:00pm EST (September 15 at 8:00am Beijing time), USCBC held a webinar to tackle one big question: How is China responding to US export controls on high technology? Kendra Schaefer, Partner and Head of Tech at Trivium China, and AJ Cortese, Research Associate at MacroPolo joined us to discuss China’s self-sufficiency push, retaliatory toolbox, and recent technological breakthroughs.
Global Dynamics in Flux: Relationship Building Efforts of the United States and China
On September 6, USCBC held the third webinar in its geopolitical risk series. Amid rising tension between the United States and China, the two countries are shoring up their relationships with partners across Asia and globally. Our panelists discussed US and Chinese alliance building efforts and partnerships and unpacked what these dynamics mean for US-China relations, how companies can best navigate changing regional and global dynamics, and what to expect at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in India in September.
President Biden’s Executive Order on Outbound Investment: A Panel Discussion
On Thursday, August 17th USCBC held a panel discussion to dissect the Biden administration's recent executive order on outbound investment one week after its release. The event explored the implications of the order for the investment community and the broader business landscape.