Events Archive
USCBC with US-China Series: Your Chinese Supply Chain – Complexities and Challenges
On September 10th, the US-China Business Council and US-China Series hosted an event on the future of the supply chain.
One in five global exports come from China. Doubling Vietnam’s export capability would hardly put a dent in this. This epitomizes the size and scale of the logistical problem facing US manufacturers.
The Foreign Agent Registration Act—What Companies Need to Know About the Law and Enforcement Developments Relevant to US-China Commerce
On July 17, 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.
Making Sense of a WeChat Ban: Compliance and Technology Policy Perspectives
WeChat is central to doing business in China—companies use it to communicate with customers and employees, process payments, conduct e-commerce, and market products. On August 6, President Trump issued an executive order that could all but ban WeChat due to national security concerns. The order is set to be implemented by the Department of Commerce by September 20, although many questions about the ban’s scope and implementation remain.
US Sanctions Policy and What It Means for Companies Operating in China
The US government has recently moved forward with sanctions on Chinese officials in response to the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy, and human rights concerns in Xinjiang. More sanctions could be on the horizon as the bilateral relationship continues on a downward trajectory. As Chinese officials and entities increasingly become targets of US sanctions, what are the legal and compliance issues US companies need to be aware of?
Understanding CCP Resilience: Surveying Chinese Public Opinion
China today is the world’s second largest economy and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has ruled for some seventy years. Yet long-term, publicly-available, and nationally-representative surveys in mainland China are so rare that it is difficult to know how ordinary Chinese citizens feel about their government and its services. The US-China Business Council hosted a presentation from Dr. Edward Cunningham, Dr.
China Market Intelligence Live Conference Call
The USCBC hosted a China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Monday, August 17 at 8:00pm EDT / Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00am for those based in China. Craig Allen, President; Jake Parker, Senior Vice President; Anna Ashton, Senior Director, Government Affairs; and Matt Margulies, Vice President of China Operations, gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.
Fireside Chat with House Ways and Means Republican Staff on the Future of US-China Trade
The USCBC hosted a conversation with Angela Ellard, Chief Trade Counsel, and Josh Snead, Trade Counsel, for the House Ways and Means Republicans, on the future of the US-China trade relationship. House Ways and Means concluded its annual trade agenda hearing with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in June.
Xinjiang Forced Labor—Understanding and Addressing Supply Chain Concerns
Late last month, more than 180 human rights groups launched the End Uyghur Forced Labour initiative, which calls on companies to cease sourcing textiles from Xinjiang and cut ties with Chinese suppliers tied to Uyghur forced labor.
Press Launch: USCBC 2020 Member Survey
The past year has been one of victories, pitfalls, and surprises in US-China relations. Several of the most defining moments took place in the trade sphere, having a profound impact on US companies that do business in China. Against this background, the US-China Business Council released the results of our 2020 Member Survey.
Joint Association Webinar With U.S. Government on Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory
The USCBC hosted a briefing with U.S. government officials jointly with AAFA, FLA, NRF, RBA, RILA and USCIB, on the recently issued Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory.
We were joined by officials from the Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Labor, J-TIP, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and USTR who provided an update on the Business Advisory and answered questions from call participants.