Events Archive
Briefing on the Implementation of the US-China Phase One Agreement
The US-China Business Council was pleased to host an off-the-record conference call with Jeffrey Gerrish, Deputy USTR for Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Industrial Competitiveness. Ambassador Gerrish provided a timely update on the status of Phase One implementation before opening up to Q&A with members.
USCBC on the Hill: A Virtual Fireside Chat with Congressman Rick Larsen
The US-China Business Council President, Craig Allen, hosted a virtual fireside chat with 10-term Congressman, Rick Larsen (D-WA), co-chair of the House US-China Working Group, and member of the committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services. Congressman Larsen shared his views on the Hill’s mood toward China, and the outlook for US-China relations in the wake of COVID-19 and in the midst of an election year.
A Discussion on the IP Action Plan
The US-China Business Council hosted an off-the-record briefing with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on recent Intellectual Property (IP) developments in China. The briefing touched on the recent 2020-2021 Plan for Implementing the “Opinions on Strengthening IP Protection” released by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The speakers discussed how this plan and other recent IP developments in China may impact USCBC member’s ability to protect and enforce their IP rights in China.
A Pew Research Center Update on US Public Opinion of China
According to new findings from the Pew Research Center, about two-thirds of Americans now report having an unfavorable view of China, a 20 percentage point increase since the beginning of the Trump administration, and the most negative rating since Pew began polling on this question 15 years ago. While Republican views of China are more negative than those of Democrats, Americans of both political persuasions are disenchanted.
China Market Intelligence Live Conference Call
USCBC hosted a China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Thursday, May 7 at 8:00pm EDT / Friday May 8 at 8:00am for those based in China. Craig Allen, President, and Jake Parker, Senior Vice President, and Lipei Zhang, Director, Beijing Office, gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.
USCBC Webinar with WilmerHale on Privacy and Data
The US-China Business Council was pleased to co-host a webinar with the law firm of WilmerHale. Lester Ross, Partner-in-Charge of the Beijing Office, and Partner Kenneth Zhou, member of the AmCham China Board of Governors, covered Balancing Privacy Protection, Trade Secrets Protection, and the Drive for Societal Control in light of the release of the latest draft of the Personal Information Security Specification.
The Phase One Agreement and Its Implementation
Former high-ranking US government officials and one of China’s leading experts on IP law discussed the Phase 1 Trade Agreement between the US and China. Among the issues that were discussed: To what extent will the Agreement improve US and Chinese trade relations? On IP specifically, what does the Agreement offer to US companies? Will China wholeheartedly implement the Agreement.
USCBC on the Hill: A Virtual Fireside Chat with Congressman Darin LaHood
The US-China Business Council President, Craig Allen, hosted a virtual fireside chat with Congressman, Darin LaHood (R-IL), co-chair of the House US-China Working Group, and member of the House Ways & Means Committee and Joint Economic Committee. Congressman LaHood shared his views on the Hill’s mood toward China, and the likely outlook for US-China relations in the wake of COVID-19.
New Export Control Restrictions with Deputy Assistant Secretary Borman
The US-China Business Council hosted a briefing with Matthew Borman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, who discussed recent export control actions to prevent efforts by entities in China, Russia, and Venezuela to acquire U.S. technology that could be used in development of weapons, military aircraft, or surveillance technology through civilian supply chains, or under civilian-use pretenses, for military end uses and military end-users.
China’s COVID-19 Fiscal Stimulus, Forecasting the Months Ahead
As American companies began to resume operations in China, many executives have been grappling with supply chains disruptions and the resumption of normal operations. The US-China Business Council hosted a discussion with Ryan Morgan, Senior Associate Director at APCO Worldwide to discuss what fiscal stimulus measures companies can expect in the months ahead. The questions in the discussion included: What economic policy measures can we expect the Chinese government to take in the coming months?