Events Archive
FARA-Understanding Compliance & Enforcement Relevant to US-China Commerce
Last July, then-Attorney General Barr warned in a speech on US-China relations that America’s corporate leaders “should be alert to how you might be used, and how your efforts on behalf of a foreign company or government could implicate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).” Barr went on to note: “FARA does not prohibit any speech or conduct.
50 States, 50 Stories: Opportunities in China’s Greater Bay Area
First mentioned in its 13th Five-Year Plan, China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) Plan is an initiative to integrate the economies of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions with nine cities in Guangdong Province to create a global mega-region. While the GBA is home to deep economic assets – financial and professional services in Hong Kong, technology in Shenzhen and manufacturing in Guangdong – an integrated development plan for the jurisdictions that are legally, commercially, and socially diverse requires subtle coordination and concrete planning.
The Future of Chinese Stock Market Listings in the US
On July 30, SEC Chair Gary Gensler placed new restrictions on China-based companies raising capital on US public equity markets. Prior to that decision, China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) also announced new requirements for Chinese companies with greater than 1 million users to pass a cybersecurity review before listing on overseas equity markets. The CAC announcement followed shortly after Chinese ride-hailing app Didi’s IPO in the US.
Data Governance Series: Understanding the Personal Information Protection Law
Recent passage of the landmark Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) will shape the privacy landscape in China for years to come. In the third event in the USCBC Data Governance Series, Jet Deng, Senior Partner at Dentons, and Jim Fitzsimmons, Principal in Cyber Consulting at Control Risks, offered insights on how PIPL compares to other international frameworks and what businesses should expect as PIPL approaches implementation.
Wolf Warrior Diplomacy: A Fireside Chat with Peter Martin
The rise of China from an isolated and impoverished state to a global superpower has been remarkable. China’s diplomats have been at the forefront of the transformation of China’s position on the world stage. In his book “China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy,” Peter Martin, political reporter for Bloomberg news, explores the rich accounts of China’s diplomats and skillfully provides a window to the inner workings of the Chinese government.
Panel Discussion: USCBC's Annual Member Survey 2021
The US-China Business Council invited members to a panel discussion on our 2021 Annual Member Survey. Panelists included Amy Celico—Principal at Albright Stonebridge Group, James McGregor—Greater China Chairman at APCO Worldwide, and David Rank—Head of the China practice at The Cohen Group.
Data Governance Series: Will China’s Model go Global?
With the release of the Data Security Law, China’s vision of a state-centric data-privacy regime has come into sharper focus. With the United States lacking its own federal law on cybersecurity and data, questions remain on whether China’s data governance model will be imitated globally.
China's Changing Anti-Trust and M&A Environment
China’s merger review process and its potential politicization have elicited concern from foreign investors. Over the past three years, we’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of transactions that China’s regulators have rejected or allowed to elapse. In addition to M&A reviews, anti-trust activity has also received growing attention.
China Market Intelligence Live Conference Call
The USCBC hosted a China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Tuesday, July 6 at 8:00pm EDT/Wednesday, July 7 at 8:00am for those based in China. Craig Allen; President; Anna Ashton; Senior Director, Government Affairs; Jack Kamensky; Director of Business Advisory; Lipei Zhang, Director of Beijing Office; and Matt Margulies, Vice President of China Operations, gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.
USPTO Briefing on Recent China IP Trends and Developments
USCBC hosted a briefing with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China. Beijing has released a steady stream of legal amendments, judicial interpretations, and guiding opinions related to IP protection. The speakers discussed how these developments fit into the context of China’s Phase One commitments and larger reform efforts, what to expect in the near future, and how these developments may impact US companies’ ability to protect their IP in China.