Shanghai Member Briefing: 2019 Board Delegation Briefing with USCBC President Craig Allen
The US-China Business Council hosted a lunch meeting where Craig Allen, President at the US-China Business Council, presented the outcomes of the upcoming USCBC Board Delegation Trip to China. During the trip, the delegation met with state leaders and ministers who are overseeing domestic economy and reform issues. As the November presidential summit is approaching, Craig also shared his perspectives on potential developments on the US-China trade negotiation.
What Will China's Economy Look Like in 2020?
On Friday, October 18th, S&P’s Global Chief Economist Paul Gruenwald along with his entire team of senior global economists offered their read on how China’s economy is performing and being managed amid escalating trade tensions and a slowing global economy. Will China choose to pursue high-quality growth or revert to its old model of chasing growth targets? How much pain have the tariffs brought to China’s economy, and will the Chinese government be able to stabilize its economy? How will China reconcile the costs of its industrial policy and subsidies with rising external pressure? From their participation in the International Monetary Fund’s annual meetings in October, Paul and his team discussed how the top economic policymakers in the world are thinking about these critical problems that lie ahead for China’s economy.
Lunch Debriefing on USCBC Board Delegation Visit in Beijing
USCBC hosted a lunch briefing with Jake Parker, Senior Vice President of the US-China Business Council. During the briefing Jake will presented outcomes and insights from USCBC Board Delegation Visit in Beijing on October 16-17th. Jake shared his perspective on the latest developments in US-China trade negotiations as well as potential outcomes. This event took place on Friday, October 18th, at the St. Regis Hotel in Beijing.
China Market Intelligence Live Conference Call
USCBC hosted its China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Thursday, October 10 at 8:00pm EDT/ Friday, October 11 at 8:00am for those based in China. Craig Allen, President, and Jake Parker, Senior Vice President, and Lipei Zhang, Deputy Director, Business Advisory Services and Government Affairs, gave updates on the trade negotiations happening this week.
How China's Tech Sector is Challenging the World
A decade ago, the idea that China might surpass the United States in terms of technological innovation seemed beyond belief. In recent years, however, many Chinese tech companies have established a name for themselves, with some taking a lead in sectors such as mobile payments, while others stake out competitive positions in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Even so, U.S. awareness of China’s tech industry as a whole is limited, and this oversight could ultimately prove costly to the U.S., if it persists.
In her new and timely book, Rebecca Fannin sets out to correct and update perceptions about China’s now booming technological sector. By chronicling its dramatic rise and zeroing in on the most striking success stories, Fannin lays out the players and their strategies as they trailblaze China’s technological quest. She also predicts what lies ahead for China’s innovative power in the next 10 years, and what China’s technological ascent means for the United States and its future global leadership.
Her remarks were followed by questions from the audience and commentaries from Craig Allen and David Dollar.
This event was co-hosted by the Brookings Institution and the US-China Business Council.
Strategies and Resources for Protecting IP in China with the USPTO
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) had a conversation on intellectual property rights protection in China with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) China team on October 1. The USPTO China team in Washington, DC, has recently gained two China IP experts. Mike Mangelson has returned to DC after several years in Shanghai where he served as IP Attaché at the US Department of Commerce. Mangelson will be able to share insights from his experience advocating US IP interests and assisting US businesses in China. Michael Diehl also recently joined USPTO’s China team, bringing extensive experience working on trade related innovation and intellectual property issues at the US Trade Representative and International Trade Commission. The next US IP Attaché in Guangzhou, Conrad Wong, will also join the session.
In addition to providing an update on the full spectrum of IP issues—from bad faith trademark flings, utility model patents, to pharmaceutical patents and plant variety protections—USPTO would also welcome the opportunity to hear from USCBC members on priority issues of concern. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with USPTO and help inform their outreach efforts in support of US companies on the ground in China.
This event is for USCBC members and invited guests only. Registration is required.
Reception and Dinner honoring His Excellency Wang Yi
In partnership with the National Committee on US-China Relations, USCBC hosted a dinner and reception for the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi. You can see his full remarks at the event below:
American Perceptions of China and the Impact on the US-China Relationship
Despite an escalation of trade tensions between the US and China over the past couple of years, survey data had not indicated that the views of average Americans toward China were hardening, but recent findings by the Pew Research Center shows that this may be changing. Their recent report shows that 60 percent of Americans now have an unfavorable view of China, a significant increase from 47 percent in 2018 and the highest level since Pew began collecting survey data on China’s public image.
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) hosted Laura Silver, Senior Researcher with the Pew Research Center, to discuss the findings. She was joined by Ryan Hass, fellow and Michael H. Armacost Chair at the Brookings Institution, who provided additional perspectives on what increasingly negative American perceptions of China might mean for the people-to-people relationship between the two countries, the broader US-China relationship, and US companies conducting business in China.
PRC Embassy Reception with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)
USCBC member companies attended a reception to welcome the MARA delegation into Washington for bilateral trade negotiations. Remarks were offered by Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission Li Kexin, MARA Vice Minister Han Jun, USCBC President Craig Allen, and President and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council Ryan LeGrand.
US-China Trade Relations: the View from the Ground with James McGregor
The US-China Business Council hosted a roundtable discussion with APCO’s Greater China Chairman, James McGregor. He shared his perspectives on the current state-of-play in Beijing, and how the trade relationship is affecting companies’ China operations.