US-China Cybersecurity Regimes: Recent Developments and National Security Implications
The US-China Business Council hosted a discussion with Edward McNicholas, Partner and co-leader of Sidley’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, and Stephenie Gosnell Handler, Senior Associate in Hogan Lovells’ Cybersecurity and International Trade and Investment practices. The event covered the evolving US-China cybersecurity landscape, recent regulatory developments, and how national security concerns are impacting the US-China commercial relationship.
China started rolling out cyber and data protection reforms in 2017, with the most recent set of rules outlining the government’s broad supervision and inspection authorities going into effect November 1. The US has recently moved to strengthen government review of foreign investment through the CFIUS process and export control procedures with an increasing focus on critical technologies, data protection, and cybersecurity. In the context of on-going trade tensions, the panel spoke about what these regulatory reforms mean for US businesses, what some of the main pitfalls are, and how companies should ensure compliance and prevent risk.
Mavis Tan from Control Risks on Fraud Investigations in China
The US-China Business Council hosted Mavis Tan, Senior Partner and lead for Control Risks’ forensic practice covering Greater China and North Asia, for a roundtable on October 12th. Ms. Tan shared her insights on dealing with complex investigations and effectively navigating the Chinese business environment.
This event was for members and invited guests of USCBC only.
S&P Global Report on US-China Trade Scenario
In a recent report, S&P Global discussed the impact of the trade war on US and China’s economies and the harmful effects of tariffs for US consumers and export dependent industries. S&P Global’s Chief Economist Paul Gruenwald provided USCBC members with insights into those findings, and China’s policy toolkit for managing the trade war and the issues of evaluating trade strictly through trade deficit. Mr. Gruenwald was also joined by Josh Green, co-founder of Panjiva, who gave his take on the data trends in global supply chains.
Hong Kong Economic Trade Office - US-China Business Council Luncheon
HKETO – USCBC Luncheon
In Honor of Edward Yau Tang-wah,
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development,
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Washington, DC
This was an opportunity for USCBC member companies to meet with Hong Kong officials and business leaders to informally discuss commercial opportunities in Hong Kong.
Government Affairs Roundtable – Section 301 Tariffs and Tariff Exclusions
The US-China trade tensions recently escalated with the US announcement of its decision to impose additional tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports and China’s response of imposing retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion of US goods. Compared to the first two rounds of tariffs under Section 301, the third round of tariffs, which took effect on September 24, affect a much wider range of US industries. USCBC hosted an event with member companies to discuss the implications of the tariffs for businesses and share views of the US tariff exclusion process. Speakers of the event included Eric Emerson, Partner at Steptoe & Johnson, and Brenda Jacobs, Counsel at Sidley Austin, who offered their expertise on these issues.
Luncheon to Welcome USCBC President, Craig Allen
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) was pleased to host USCBC Chairman Evan Greenberg, Ambassador Cui and ranking PRCE Officials, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Patrick Murphy, and other USCBC members and invited guests at a luncheon to welcome new USCBC President Craig Allen. The luncheon was hosted at USCBC member Jones Day in Washington, DC.
In case you were unable to make it to the luncheon, you can read Craig Allen and Evan Greenberg's remarks here:
USCBC President Craig Allen's Remarks
CEO of Chubb and Board Chair of USCBC Evan Greenberg's Remarks
Special thanks to Chubb
for underwriting this event
USCBC Agriculture Roundtable with US State Department
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) was pleased to invite members in the agriculture sector and related sectors to a roundtable discussion with the US Department of State and other interagency experts on August 22. The discussion involved the following representatives from the various involved government agencies:
- Lisa Anderson, Office of Agricultural Affairs, US Trade Representative
- Samuel Crowell, Agricultural Advisor, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, US Department of State
- Patrick Dunn, Economic Bureau, US Department of State
- Bon Fleming, Economic Unit Deputy Chief, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs, US Department of State
- Eric Frater, Economic Unit Chief, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs, US Department of State
- Marcella Szymanski, Deputy Director, Agricultural Policy Office, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, US Department of State
Shanghai: Reception with USCBC President, Craig Allen
The US-China Business Council's Shanghai office was pleased to host a cocktail reception to welcome new USCBC president, Mr. Craig Allen, during his August 2018 China trip. Mr. Allen was eager to meet with USCBC Shanghai-based members and share his priorities for the upcoming year.
Beijing: Reception with USCBC President, Craig Allen
The US-China Business Council's Beijing office was pleased to host a cocktail reception to welcome new USCBC president, Mr. Craig Allen, during his China trip. Mr. Allen was eager to meet with USCBC China-based members and share his priorities for the upcoming year.
USCBC IPR Roundtable with Shanghai Courts
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) hosted a roundtable with Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (SIPC) and Intellectual Property Tribunal of Shanghai High People's Court (SHPC) on August 9 to discuss the most recent IP court cases and Shanghai IPR priorities, especially issues related to patent.
This was an exclusive opportunity for members to hear directly from officials and senior judges from SIPC and SHPC. This event provided an opportunity for an open discussion with Shanghai Courts’ IPR officials and senior judges to learn about new IPR policy developments and how companies faced with IP infringements can work with the courts.