Events Archive
Understanding Southeast Asia's Role in US-China Trade & Geopolitical Competition
Southeast Asia is playing an increasingly important role in US-China trade and geopolitical competition. Southeast Asian countries have benefitted in recent years from increased trade and investment from the United States and China, driven in part by tensions between the two countries which have encouraged the US and Chinese governments to strengthen their respective relationships in the region and encouraged companies to diversify their supply chains.
USCBC 2024 Member Survey Panel Discussion
Each year, USCBC surveys its membership to take the pulse of US companies doing business with China. This year’s survey highlights US-China relations, China’s macroeconomy, and rising competition from Chinese companies as top challenges facing USCBC member companies in China. The survey is USCBC’s flagship report and is used to formulate our advocacy strategies with both the Chinese and US governments.
Deep Dive into the Biden Administration’s Outbound Investment Security Program
On June 21, the Treasury Department released a highly anticipated proposed rule aimed at curbing US investments in sensitive, dual-use technologies in China. The rule, once enacted, will give Treasury the ability to prohibit or require industry to file notifications for a broad range of transactions in AI systems, semiconductors, and quantum computing. Treasury’s new system is novel in its objective and scope. It will require careful attention from industry for compliance planning purposes and to inform strategic investment decisions.
US Exports and Chinese FDI: Impact on US Jobs
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) held a virtual event on Wednesday, July 10, on the trends in US exports to China and Chinese investment in the United States.
China is a leading market for both US goods and services exports, which supported over 931,000 US jobs in 2022. After reaching a record high the year before, US goods exports to China dropped by 4.3 percent in 2023. Services exports to China increased slightly in 2022 but did not recover from COVID-19 travel restrictions.
China’s Counterespionage Law and National Security Regime: Enforcement Trends and Best Practices for Compliance
China’s revised Counterespionage Law and other recent developments to the country’s legal and regulatory regime for protecting national security have garnered significant attention from the foreign business community. Companies and individuals have questions regarding their obligations under the law as well as best practices for compliance.
Geopolitical Risk Series: China’s Military Modernization and Military-Civil Fusion Initiative
In recent years, China’s leaders have stressed the importance of strengthening the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into a “world-class” military by 2049. They have also set 2027 as a milestone for military modernization. With the world’s second largest defense budget, largest navy, and growing nuclear arsenal, China’s military modernization projects have become a key focus of policymakers in Washington and abroad.
Geopolitical Risk Series: China’s Maritime Territorial Disputes
The current dynamics in the South China Sea have created tensions and pose a risk of potential future conflict or crisis. In Fall 2023, China released its new official map ahead of the ASEAN Summit in Indonesia which now shows a 10-dash line, leading to official protest from Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and other countries in the region.
Pre-Two Sessions Macro-Economy and Business Strategy Briefing (Beijing, In-Person Only)
Prior to the annual Two Sessions Meetings in Beijing, US-China Business Council (USCBC) facilitated a discussion led by an expert panel that delved into the intricacies of the current situation in China. The exclusive session provided a comprehensive overview, addressing prevailing domestic trends shaping China's economic and policy landscape, and an overview of the geopolitical dynamics. Participants gained valuable insights into the focal points businesses should prioritize as we navigate the landscape leading up to the 2024 two sessions.