FORECAST 2024
To kick off the year, we invite you to join us for our virtual annual conference, Forecast 2024, on February 7 and 8, from 9:00 – 11:45 am (US ET) each day.
Join us to hear from top China policy experts, analysts, and business professionals as they discuss the key challenges and opportunities for China business operations and bilateral relations in 2024. Panel topics will include China’s economic outlook & political and domestic environment, bilateral trade policies, cross-border data flows, technology competition, and a US congressional update.
Details on partnership opportunities can be found here. View the preliminary agenda here.
For any questions regarding the conference, please contact Yi Lin ([email protected]) and Trenton Marsolek ([email protected]).
Agenda
Day 1: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
MACROChina: China's Economic and Policymaking Outlook for 2024
MACROChina is a program series that takes you behind the headlines for insightful analysis of the Chinese economy. Densely packed with highlights from the latest economic data and updates, this series aims to help prepare USCBC member companies for overarching economic developments and shifts in China’s economic policies. This panel will feature seasoned China economists to discuss the current state of the Chinese economy and what to expect as we move through 2024 and beyond.
Speakers:
- Michael Hirson, Head of China Research, 22V Research
- Dr. Dan WANG, Chief Economist, Hang Seng Bank
- Moderator: Kyle Sullivan, Vice President of Business Advisory Services, USCBC
Congress and the 2024 Campaign Trail: What to Expect on Trade and China Policy
Reggie Babin and James O’Brien recently left the offices of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the House Ways and Means Committee staff respectively. They will be joined by Politico’s Gavin Bade for a conversation on what, if anything, Congress can accomplish on trade and China legislation this year. The panel will also dive into how the 2024 election season could impact China and trade policy.
Speakers:
- Gavin Bade, Trade Reporter, POLITICO
- Reggie Babin, Senior Counsel, Akin
- James O'Brien, Director, Invariant
- Moderator: Rory Murphy, Vice President of Government Affairs, USCBC
China’s Data Security Regime: Challenges and Best Practices for Managing Cross-border Data Transfer
The Chinese government has promulgated a complicated framework of rules and regulations that govern how companies can collect, process, and transfer data. Companies are more concerned about China’s data policies than ever before, citing rising compliance challenges, particularly around cross-border data transfer. The Chinese government late last year responded by publishing draft rules aimed at clarifying compliance requirements for cross-border data transfer, but companies are still searching for answers as the rules get finalized. This panel will examine the compliance challenges that companies face and offer best practices for navigating China’s unique data governance regime.
Speakers:
- Hannah Feldshuh, Associate, The Cohen Group
- Lester Ross, Partner, Beijing, WilmerHale
- Moderator: Dr. Kenneth J. DeWoskin, Senior Advisor and Eminence Fellow, China Research and Insight, Deloitte
Day 2: Thursday, February 8, 2024
US-China Diplomatic & Security Concerns: Fireside Chat with Da Wei and Rick Waters
After enduring considerable ups and downs in 2023, the US-China relationship appears to have landed on a more stable path following the meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi at APEC last November. Since then, the two governments have launched more than a dozen bilateral dialogues on a wide range of policy issues, including re-establishing senior-level military-to-military talks in January following a two-year hiatus. Despite increased bilateral engagements, significant security flash points remain over Taiwan and the South China Sea. This panel will examine the current state of the US-China bilateral relationship, major risks in 2024, and the implications for US investment in China.
Speakers:
- Dr. DA Wei, Director, CISS and Professor, School of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University
- Rick Waters, Managing Director, Eurasia Group
- Moderator: Craig Allen, President, USCBC
Inside the US-China Race for Technological Supremacy
Competition over science and technology has emerged as one of the most contentious aspects of the US-China relationship. This panel will discuss the current state of bilateral technology competition and assess the policy trajectories in both countries. The panel will explore how governments use industrial policy and export controls to protect national security and promote technological development. The panel will also analyze how these policies affect US companies that do business in China.
Speakers:
- Jeannette Chu, Vice President, National Security Policy, National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC)
- Jimmy Goodrich, Senior Advisor, Technology Analysis, RAND Corporation
- Paul Triolo, Associate Partner, China and Technology Lead, Dentons Global Advisors
- Moderator: Zach Tomatz, Senior Manager, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
Shaping Global Trade: The Biden Administration's Economic Agenda with China
This panel will bring together key officials from the Biden administration to discuss the evolving dynamics of the US-China trade and economic relationship. This event promises a unique opportunity to uncover insights into the administration's latest engagements and future strategies with China.
Speakers:
- Mirea Lynton Grotz, Director, Office of Trade and Investment Policy, US Department of the Treasury
- Terrence J. McCartin, Assistant US Trade Representative for China, Mongolia, and Taiwan Affairs, Office of the United States Trade Representative
- J. Wade Sheppard, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Trade Policy and Geographic Affairs, Foreign Agricultural Service, US Department of Agriculture
- Scott Tatlock, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, US Department of Commerce
- Moderator: Craig Allen, President, USCBC
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USCBC's annual virtual conference, Forecast 2024, was held on February 7 and 8. Members heard from top China policy experts, analysts, and business professionals as they discussed the key challenges and opportunities for China business operations and bilateral relations in 2024. Panel topics included China’s economic outlook and political and domestic environment, bilateral trade policies, cross-border data flows, technology competition, and a US congressional update.
Agenda
Day 1: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
MACROChina: China's Economic and Policymaking Outlook for 2024
MACROChina is a program series that takes you behind the headlines for insightful analysis of the Chinese economy. Densely packed with highlights from the latest economic data and updates, this series aims to help prepare USCBC member companies for overarching economic developments and shifts in China’s economic policies. This panel will feature seasoned China economists to discuss the current state of the Chinese economy and what to expect as we move through 2024 and beyond.
Speakers:
- Michael Hirson, Head of China Research, 22V Research
- Dr. Dan WANG, Chief Economist, Hang Seng Bank
- Moderator: Kyle Sullivan, Vice President of Business Advisory Services, USCBC
Congress and the 2024 Campaign Trail: What to Expect on Trade and China Policy
Reggie Babin and James O’Brien recently left the offices of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the House Ways and Means Committee staff respectively. They will be joined by Politico’s Gavin Bade for a conversation on what, if anything, Congress can accomplish on trade and China legislation this year. The panel will also dive into how the 2024 election season could impact China and trade policy.
Speakers:
- Gavin Bade, Trade Reporter, POLITICO
- Reggie Babin, Senior Counsel, Akin
- James O'Brien, Director, Invariant
- Moderator: Rory Murphy, Vice President of Government Affairs, USCBC
China’s Data Security Regime: Challenges and Best Practices for Managing Cross-border Data Transfer
The Chinese government has promulgated a complicated framework of rules and regulations that govern how companies can collect, process, and transfer data. Companies are more concerned about China’s data policies than ever before, citing rising compliance challenges, particularly around cross-border data transfer. The Chinese government late last year responded by publishing draft rules aimed at clarifying compliance requirements for cross-border data transfer, but companies are still searching for answers as the rules get finalized. This panel will examine the compliance challenges that companies face and offer best practices for navigating China’s unique data governance regime.
Speakers:
- Hannah Feldshuh, Associate, The Cohen Group
- Lester Ross, Partner, Beijing, WilmerHale
- Moderator: Dr. Kenneth J. DeWoskin, Senior Advisor and Eminence Fellow, China Research and Insight, Deloitte
Day 2: Thursday, February 8, 2024
US-China Diplomatic & Security Concerns: Fireside Chat with Da Wei and Rick Waters
After enduring considerable ups and downs in 2023, the US-China relationship appears to have landed on a more stable path following the meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi at APEC last November. Since then, the two governments have launched more than a dozen bilateral dialogues on a wide range of policy issues, including re-establishing senior-level military-to-military talks in January following a two-year hiatus. Despite increased bilateral engagements, significant security flash points remain over Taiwan and the South China Sea. This panel will examine the current state of the US-China bilateral relationship, major risks in 2024, and the implications for US investment in China.
Speakers:
- Dr. DA Wei, Director, CISS and Professor, School of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University
- Rick Waters, Managing Director, Eurasia Group
- Moderator: Craig Allen, President, USCBC
Inside the US-China Race for Technological Supremacy
Competition over science and technology has emerged as one of the most contentious aspects of the US-China relationship. This panel will discuss the current state of bilateral technology competition and assess the policy trajectories in both countries. The panel will explore how governments use industrial policy and export controls to protect national security and promote technological development. The panel will also analyze how these policies affect US companies that do business in China.
Speakers:
- Jeannette Chu, Vice President, National Security Policy, National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC)
- Jimmy Goodrich, Senior Advisor, Technology Analysis, RAND Corporation
- Paul Triolo, Associate Partner, China and Technology Lead, Dentons Global Advisors
- Moderator: Zach Tomatz, Senior Manager, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
Shaping Global Trade: The Biden Administration's Economic Agenda with China
This panel will bring together key officials from the Biden administration to discuss the evolving dynamics of the US-China trade and economic relationship. This event promises a unique opportunity to uncover insights into the administration's latest engagements and future strategies with China.
Speakers:
- Mirea Lynton Grotz, Director, Office of Trade and Investment Policy, US Department of the Treasury
- Terrence J. McCartin, Assistant US Trade Representative for China, Mongolia, and Taiwan Affairs, Office of the United States Trade Representative
- J. Wade Sheppard, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Trade Policy and Geographic Affairs, Foreign Agricultural Service, US Department of Agriculture
- Scott Tatlock, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, US Department of Commerce
- Moderator: Craig Allen, President, USCBC
Thank You to Our Partners
Jubilee Level Sponsors
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Ruby Level Sponsors
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