Events Archive
Scenario Planning: Preparing for a Possible Storm
As the potential for more friction in US-China trade relations are likely to continue due to actions taken by Beijing and Washington, it will be essential for companies to begin “scenario planning” to understand how operations, supply chains, IP, personnel and market share may be impacted if bilateral relations continue to deteriorate.
Martin+Crumpton Group briefed us on the following topics:
Making Sense of China's Tech Crackdown
As China faces an economic slowdown due to COVID-19, the Chinese government has indicated it would ease its crackdown on the tech industry—a crackdown which included the cancelation of DiDi’s IPO over cyber and data security concerns, as well as massive fines on Alibaba and Meituan for anti-monopoly violations. Despite recent statements indicating the easing of the tech crackdown, other rhetoric from the government has underscored the importance of common prosperity and the need to regulate capital.
USCBC at a Glance: Townhall Meeting with Members
USCBC leadership hosted brief presentations on the state of the organization and our recent activities in the United States and in China. This was followed by a townhall Q&A with members.
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CMI Live: Member Update Call
USCBC held a China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Monday, June 13 at 8:30 pm ET (US) / Tuesday, June 14 at 8:30 am for those based in China. Senior USCBC gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.
How American Companies are Approaching China's Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Regime
On Thursday, May 26, the US-China Business Council’s Beijing office hosted the latest webinar in the Data Governance Series, entitled “How American Companies are Approaching China's Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Regime.” Moderated by Matt Margulies, Senior Vice President of China operations, the event featured insights from Graham Webster, research scholar and editor in chief of the DigiChina Project at the Stanford University Cyber Policy Center and a China digital economy fellow at New America, and Hannah Feldshuh, Business Advisory Services Manager specializing in cyber and data issue
Georgia Exports to China: 2022 USCBC Exports Report Highlights
Each year, the US-China Business Council tracks the latest trends in US goods and services exports to China, looking at how trade policy and other developments impact the commercial relationship. This report features detailed overviews of every state and congressional district’s unique export relationship with China, as well as the number of American jobs that are supported by those exports.
Tracking Congressional Sentiment on China
Over the past year and a half, the United States Congress has introduced just over 400 China-related bills and resolutions, including a landmark package to recalibrate the US-China relationship toward strategic competition called the Bipartisan Innovation Act. While most of these bills will not pass, the sheer amount of legislation reflects lawmakers’ urgency to confront and counter a rising China.
CMI Live: Member Update Call
USCBC held a China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Monday, May 16 at 8:30pm ET (US) / Tuesday, May 17 at 8:30am for those based in China. Senior USCBC gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.
American Northwest Exports to China: 2022 Export Report Highlights
The US-China Business Council (USCBC), Washington State China Relations Council, Mansfield Center, Northwest China Council, Business Oregon, and US Commercial Service (Seattle, Portland, and Boise Offices) hosted a virtual event on USCBC’s 2022 US Export Report.
The China Business Environment for US Small & Medium Enterprises
Total 2021 bilateral trade with China increased 17.6% over the previous year, as the American economy recovered from COVID shock and despite increasing political tensions between the United States and China.