Events Archive
AmCham Shanghai Suzhou Center General Managers Network- Half-year Review: China's Bumpy Road to the First Centennial Goal (2021) and Businesses Implications
What is the impact of the epidemic on China's realization of 2021 targets? What did China do differently and what implications might this have for China business operations? What policies and measure might we expect for the future and how could these impact foreign enterprises in China?
The USCBC and AmCham Shanghai Suzhou Center co-hosted a half year review on China in 2020 and an overview of challenges and solutions for business leaders compared to other markets on July 24, from 2:00-4:00pm.
The talk featured the following topics:
Rising to the China Challenge
Many in Washington believe the United States and China are locked in strategic competition over the future of the Indo-Pacific. At stake are competing visions for the rules, norms, and institutions that will govern international relations in the decades to come.
Senior Executive Lunch with Consul General Sean Stein
USCBC Shanghai Office organized a senior executive lunch with Consul General (CG) Sean Stein in Shanghai. The lunch began with general candid remarks from CG Stein on the state of US-China relations followed by a Q&A.
Meeting with Ning Jizhe
USCBC Beijing Office led a delegation of 8 C-Suite company representatives to meet virtually with the Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Ning Jizhe. Ning commented on US-China relations and addressed each companies’ questions.
China Market Intelligence Live Conference Call
The USCBC hosted China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Monday, July 20 at 8:00pm EDT / Tuesday, July 21 at 8:00am for those based in China. Craig Allen, President; Jake Parker, Senior Vice President; Anna Ashton, Senior Director, Government Affairs; and Lipei Zhang, Director, Beijing Office, gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.
2020 Election Update and Scenario Forecast
The US-China Business Council hosted a discussion with Ed Mills, managing director, and Chris Meekins, Director, Research Analyst - Washington Health Policy at Raymond James to discuss the prospects and issues influencing the 2020 election. A deteriorating bilateral relationship, COVID-19, nationwide protests, and other key issues has shaken up the election landscape and impacted key polling data. Ed and Chris provided an update on the bank's latest thinking on the presidential, senate, and house races and analysis on what the potential market impact of different scenarios will be.
USCBC leads delegation to meet with government officials Jiangsu Province
Last week, representatives from USCBC’s Shanghai office led by Melinda Xu, head of Shanghai government affairs, hosted a delegation of USCBC member companies to visit with Jiangsu provincial government stakeholders in Nanjing. The delegation met with heads and deputies and other officials from 8 departments:
Meeting with Jiangsu Provincial Departments
USCBC Shanghai Office led a delegation to meet with Jiangsu Provincial Departments, including the Jiangsu CCPIT, Commerce Department, Foreign Affairs Office, IIT, IP Office, Administration of Market Regulation, High People’s Court IP Tribunal, Department of Ecology and Environment
China Market Intelligence Live Conference Call
The USCBC hosted China Market Intelligence Live conference call on Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00pm EDT / Thursday, July 2 at 8:00am for those based in China. Craig Allen, President; Jake Parker, Senior Vice President; Anna Ashton, Senior Director, Government Affairs; and Lipei Zhang, Director, Beijing Office, gave updates on the bilateral trade relationship.