Events

As China’s cybersecurity and data governance regime continues to evolve amid broader geopolitical tensions, US companies operating in China face growing operational, legal, and security risks. While difficulties around cross-border data transfers (CBDT) have been significantly relaxed for some sectors, a few standout issues remain. Notably, regulators appear to be pursuing stricter cyber and network security practices that are posed to affect enterprises going forward.

Join us for a timely discussion featuring Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Qiu Wenxing at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, as part of our Embassy Speaker Series. Minister Qiu will provide an update on the latest developments in the US-China bilateral commercial relationship.

As China begins its year as APEC host, join industry leaders and policy experts for a briefing on APEC 2026’s evolving agenda, with a focus on implications for American business.

What should we expect from President Trump’s upcoming visit to China? How will China boost its economy in the first year of the 15th Five-Year-Plan (FYP)? Join us for a timely briefing on recent developments in US-China relations and China’s macroeconomic trends. As policy dynamics evolve in both Washington and Beijing and China’s economy continues to rebalance, this program will provide business leaders with insights into the geopolitical landscape, regulatory direction, and key economic indicators shaping the operating environment. The discussion will explore what these developments mean for American companies in China and how businesses can position themselves strategically in the year ahead.

China’s annual “Two Sessions” meetings provide the clearest official window into Beijing’s economic priorities and political direction. As policymakers begin shaping the 15th Five-Year Plan, this year’s meetings offer important signals about how leaders are balancing growth pressures, industrial upgrading, and domestic stability — and how those priorities may shape China’s international engagement in the lead-up to APEC 2026.

USCBC’s China Operations Conference (CHOPs) is our flagship policy and business forum in Beijing. The conference will be followed by a networking reception.

Trade and geopolitical developments over the past year have marked a new normal for trade compliance in China. No longer confined to traditional imports and exports, compliance considerations now extend to technological flows, supply chain planning, and cross-border M&A. At the same time, customs and trade enforcement is no longer business as usual, with enforcement priorities, methodologies, and outcomes increasingly shaped by geopolitical considerations.

This exclusive annual conference will bring together top China experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to tackle the most pressing political, economic and operational issues affecting US businesses in China today.

Join us for candid discussions, practical takeaways, and valuable connections as we dive into:

• How USCBC companies can stay competitive in China
• Smart approaches for working with Washington on China issues
• Consumer sentiment and managing your brand in China

Join us on June 17 in Washington, DC, for an evening with leaders shaping the US–China commercial relationship.

GALA 2026 is our signature annual gathering bringing together senior leaders from business, government, academia, and the diplomatic community for an evening of connection, recognition, and invaluable networking.