Member Exclusive
Navigating US-China Competition Conference
Forecast 2025
12:00 PM Eastern Time
1:00 AM China Standard Time
Steptoe LLP, 1130 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Please join us on February 12 for USCBC Forecast 2025 – a premier annual conference covering China’s anticipated business and political environment for the year ahead. Download the latest agenda HERE.
USCBC members attending are invited to book lodging using our preferred rate. We have room blocks available at the Hilton Garden Inn (Booking Deadline: February 2).
Why Attend?
- Get Ahead: Gain valuable insights from top experts on China’s macroeconomic trends, domestic politics, current bilateral trade issues, and technology competition for the year ahead;
- Stay Informed: Discover how US-China relations will evolve under the new US administration and what it means for American businesses;
- Exclusive Networking: Meet with fellow business executives, thought leaders, US government and Chinese diplomats at the Welcome Reception for USCBC’s new President, Sean Stein, to be held immediately after the conference.
Agenda Overview
Registration and Networking Luncheon
Registration and networking luncheon will begin at 12:00 PM US ET. Formal program will begin at 1:00 PM US ET.
Welcome Remarks
China's Economic Outlook in 2025
China’s economy is facing considerable headwinds due to subdued domestic demand and the threat of more trade frictions with the United States, all while Chinese policymakers are attempting to guide economic growth along a more sustainable and high quality path.
Join us for a discussion with two leading economists who will unpack the latest economic data and policy shifts shaping China’s macroeconomy. The discussion will explore the trajectory of the Chinese economy in 2025, including key trends, policy priorities, and challenges and opportunities ahead. As China’s economy continues to evolve, the panel is designed to help USCBC member companies to navigate and strategize for year ahead.
Learn more about our respective speakers:
- Michael Hirson, Senior Managing Director, Head of China Research, 22V Research
- Meg Rithmire, James E. Robison Professor, Harvard Business School
- Moderated by Kyle Sullivan, Vice President, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
China's Domestic Politics: Navigating Challenges & Opportunities for US-China Relations
Learn more about our respective speakers:
- Neil Thomas, Fellow on Chinese Politics, Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute
- Jessica Chen Weiss, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
- Moderated by Sean Stein, President, USCBC
Technology Competition and Trade Controls
- Julia Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade, Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce
- Additional Speaker/s TBC
- Moderated by Zach Tomatz, Senior Manager, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
Trade and China Policy in the 119th Congress
Congress is poised to play an active role on trade policy over the next two years. We will be joined by trade experts from the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss what to expect on China and trade policy and how Congress will work with the Trump administration in these areas.
- Speaker/s TBC
Registration and Networking Luncheon
Registration and networking luncheon will begin at 12:00 PM US ET. Formal program will begin at 1:00 PM US ET.
Welcome Remarks
China's Economic Outlook in 2025
China’s economy is facing considerable headwinds due to subdued domestic demand and the threat of more trade frictions with the United States, all while Chinese policymakers are attempting to guide economic growth along a more sustainable and high quality path.
Join us for a discussion with two leading economists who will unpack the latest economic data and policy shifts shaping China’s macroeconomy. The discussion will explore the trajectory of the Chinese economy in 2025, including key trends, policy priorities, and challenges and opportunities ahead. As China’s economy continues to evolve, the panel is designed to help USCBC member companies to navigate and strategize for year ahead.
Learn more about our respective speakers:
- Michael Hirson, Senior Managing Director, Head of China Research, 22V Research
- Meg Rithmire, James E. Robison Professor, Harvard Business School
- Moderated by Kyle Sullivan, Vice President, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
China's Domestic Politics: Navigating Challenges & Opportunities for US-China Relations
Learn more about our respective speakers:
- Neil Thomas, Fellow on Chinese Politics, Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute
- Jessica Chen Weiss, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
- Moderated by Sean Stein, President, USCBC
Technology Competition and Trade Controls
- Julia Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade, Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce
- Additional Speaker/s TBC
- Moderated by Zach Tomatz, Senior Manager, Business Advisory Services, USCBC
Trade and China Policy in the 119th Congress
Congress is poised to play an active role on trade policy over the next two years. We will be joined by trade experts from the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss what to expect on China and trade policy and how Congress will work with the Trump administration in these areas.
- Speaker/s TBC
Partnership opportunities are available at the Ruby ($10,000) and Sapphire ($5,000) levels.
For any questions, please contact Yi Lin, Senior Programs Manager at [email protected].
Forecast 2025
