Events Archive
Roundtable Discussion on Current Human Resources Issues
For this event, USCBC worked with Ernst & Young to host a Human Resources Roundtable Event, featuring presentations from distinguished Ernst & Young Partners, Maureen Chio, Ben Fan
Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s B2B E-Commerce Platform
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. One tool that HKTDC provides for US companies is a special B2B e-commerce site with sourcing support that matches US suppliers with Hong Kong agents, distributors, and direct buyers.
Government Procurement Report Panel Discussion
The US-China Business Council hosted a panel discussion on our then-newly-launched Government Procurement Report. The report is the result of months of interviews with members across various sectors and reveals persistent challenges in China’s government procurement environment, including domestic substitution initiatives, unclear content requirements, and opaque security criteria.
Chinese Power Supply Volatility: Causes, Impacts, and Latest Developments
In recent weeks, electricity cuts have impacted companies in China across different sectors and provinces. Coal shortages, increased electricity demand, and the heavy-handed local implementation of central government energy efficiency targets have all contributed to power volatility.
FARA-Understanding Compliance & Enforcement Relevant to US-China Commerce
Last July, then-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.
50 States, 50 Stories: Opportunities in China’s Greater Bay Area
First mentioned in its 13th Five-Year Plan, China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) Plan is an initiative to integrate the economies of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions with nine cities in Guangdong Province to create a global mega-region. While the GBA is home to deep economic assets – financial and professional services in Hong Kong, technology in Shenzhen and manufacturing in Guangdong – an integrated development plan for the jurisdictions that are legally, commercially, and socially diverse requires subtle coordination and concrete planning.
The Future of Chinese Stock Market Listings in the US
On July 30, SEC Chair Gary Gensler placed new restrictions on China-based companies raising capital on US public equity markets. Prior to that decision, China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) also announced new requirements for Chinese companies with greater than 1 million users to pass a cybersecurity review before listing on overseas equity markets. The CAC announcement followed shortly after Chinese ride-hailing app Didi’s IPO in the US.
Data Governance Series: Understanding the Personal Information Protection Law
Recent passage of the landmark Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) will shape the privacy landscape in China for years to come. In the third event in the USCBC Data Governance Series, Jet Deng, Senior Partner at Dentons, and Jim Fitzsimmons, Principal in Cyber Consulting at Control Risks, offered insights on how PIPL compares to other international frameworks and what businesses should expect as PIPL approaches implementation.
Wolf Warrior Diplomacy: A Fireside Chat with Peter Martin
The rise of China from an isolated and impoverished state to a global superpower has been remarkable. China’s diplomats have been at the forefront of the transformation of China’s position on the world stage. In his book “China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy,” Peter Martin, political reporter for Bloomberg news, explores the rich accounts of China’s diplomats and skillfully provides a window to the inner workings of the Chinese government.
China Market Intelligence Live Conference Call
USCBC hosted a China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Monday, August 16 at 8:00pm ET (US) / Tuesday, August 17 at 8:00am for those based in China. Senior USCBC staff gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.