Events Archive
Prospects for US-China Commercial Relations: Shanghai Program with USCBC President
USCBC hosted a Shanghai breakfast program with President John Frisbie, who was in China to meet with member companies and for advocacy meetings with PRC government officials on investment, market access, and other regulatory concerns. Frisbie briefed members on current viewpoints in Washington, DC, and the latest developments in the US-China relationship following the June presidential summit and the July Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
Chinese Embassy Speaker Series with Counselor Li Bin
As part of its speaker series with key officials from the Chinese Embassy, USCBC hosted Counselor Li Bin, head of the Economic Affairs section, for a discussion with members. Counselor Li, who hails from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), discussed the economic section’s work as well as NDRC’s priority issues. He also answered questions from member company representatives.
US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty: Update on Negotiations and What it Means for Companies
At the 2013 US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, China’s government announced that it would use the US approach to bilateral investment treaty (BIT) negotiations, including market access on a “pre-establishment” basis and negotiations with a “negative list” approach. What do these developments mean for US companies?
Meeting with Jilin Province Delegation
The US-China Business Council invited members for a meeting with the Jilin Department of Commerce. The delegation was in Washington, DC after stops in Las Vegas and Los Angeles for business matchmaking events. A full delegation list is below.
The delegation consisted of:
Washington: US-China Innovation Dialogue Briefing
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and US-China Business Council hosted a debrief on the recent US-China Innovation Dialogue, led by Joan Rolf, assistant director for international relations at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), along with representatives from the US Department of Commerce, Office of the US Trade Representative, and other US government agencies.
Washington: Chinese Embassy Speaker Series with Minister Lu Kang
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) hosted the fourth program in our speaker series with key officials from the Chinese Embassy. This program featured Minister Lu Kang, who was recently named the new deputy chief of mission at the embassy. Minister Lu discussed the outcomes of the recent US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue and answered questions from USCBC members about their priority issues.
Washington Presentation: How the World Views the US and China
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) hosted a special presentation of Pew’s recent research on how the world views the US and China.
Washington: Dinner in Honor of the US-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) co-hosted a dinner following the conclusion of the fifth joint meeting of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) on July 10 and 11, 2013 in Washington, DC. The event commemorated the history and importance of the dialogue in facilitating bilateral discussions on a range of commercial and political issues at the heart of the US-China relationship.
Shanghai: China's Economic Stagnation? A Mid-Year Update and Forecast on China's Economy
What is China’s current economic picture and what can companies expect for the second half of 2013? At this program, Michael McDonough, an economist at Bloomberg LP, discussed the macroeconomic outlook, government plans, sectoral insights, and where China’s economy might end up by the close of 2013. McDonough focuses on emerging market economics, particularly in Asia. He provides in-depth analysis on macroeconomic data, policy, and trends, their impact on global markets, and the economic interdependencies between developed and emerging markets.
Washington: Obama-Xi Summit Briefing with National Security Council Officials
The US-China Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Coalition of Services Industries, and Financial Services Forum hosted a briefing with the National Security Council’s Evan Medeiros, director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, and Rory MacFarquhar, director for International Economic Affairs. Medeiros and MacFarquhar discussed the meeting in California between President Barack Obama and PRC President Xi Jinping.