Events Archive
A Strategic Framework For Competing With China
In a recent report published by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the 2020s are projected to be the decisive decade for the great-power competition between the United States and China. As China becomes the world’s largest market, its largest supplier, toughest competitor, and the West’s main geopolitical rival, America needs a systematic response that addresses each of these four dimensions.
Global Perspectives of the US: Surveying Consumer Sentiment
USCBC hosted an online briefing with researchers from the Pew Research Center and The Brunswick Group to walk us through recent findings from their respective research on global opinions on the US.
How China Government Interventions Shape Sino-US Production Competition
As policymakers debate the resilience of supply chains and the impact of China’s manufacturing capacity on American jobs, questions remain about how the rise of China’s manufacturing has impacted the American industrial base.
Exploring the Widening Tech Divide: What’s Next in the Looming Tech Cold War Between the US and China
Almost daily either the US or Chinese government announce new restrictions on technology transfers. This rapidly changing environment poses a challenge to companies—both US and Chinese—as they attempt to navigate national technology policies and geopolitical tensions. In this webinar, we will examine some of the actions that led to today’s looming tech cold war, highlight the current state of play regarding tech transfers, and discuss the implications of the widening technological divide for companies.
China’s Post COVID-19 Economy and the “Dual Circulation” Strategy
Following an intense lockdown period, China has managed to control the spread of COVID-19 domestically and become one of the first major economies to return to economic growth. At the same time, China has begun seeking ways to insulate its economy from external shocks amidst the continued global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and trade tensions with the United States.
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.