USCBC Beijing 2024 China Operations Conference & Reception

USCBC China Operations Conference (CHOPs) is an annual flagship event hosted by the USCBC’s Beijing Office. Each year, we unite leading experts, academics, executives, and policy makers to exchange insights on pivotal developments shaping business in China. In addition to themed expert panels covering China’s foreign policy, economic landscape, and decarbonization efforts, this year’s CHOPs will also feature a reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of the establishment US-China diplomatic relations. We are honored to gather a group of distinguished government officials, executives and key opinion leaders for this momentous occasion.

Conference Agenda (Updating)

2:30 – 5:30 pm – CHOPs

Debriefing on USCBC Activities and Initiatives

• Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council

Moderator: Noah Fraser, Senior Vice President, China Operations, US-China Business Council

Navigating New Driving Forces in China’s Economy

• XU Qiyuan, Senior Fellow, and Deputy Director of the Institute of World Economy and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
• ZHU Haibin, Managing Director, Chief China Economist and Head of Greater China Economic Research, J.P. Morgan

Moderator: ZHANG Lipei, Vice President, Beijing Office, US-China Business Council

Fireside Chat: China’s Ambitions and Challenges in a Changing World

• ZHA Daojiong, Professor of International Political Economy, School of International Studies, Peking University

Moderator: Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council

Panel Discussion: Bridging Local and Global Leadership Strategies Amidst Geopolitical Flux

• Gloria Xu, China Country Manager and Vice President, External Affairs, Albemarle
• Simon Webb, Senior Vice President, Ogilvy Beijing
• Lester Ross, Partner, WilmerHale

Moderator: Noah Fraser, Senior Vice President, China Operations, US-China Business Council

Next Steps in the Sunnylands Agreement

• CHEN Zhihua, Deputy Director General of Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC) (To be confirmed)
• LV Wenbin, Director General of the Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) (To be confirmed)

Moderator: YAN Yu, Director and Head of Government Affairs, Beijing Office, US-China Business Council

6:30 – 8:00 pm – Post-CHOPs Reception

Reception commemorating the 45th Anniversary of US-China Relations

• We will feature senior representatives from the Chinese government and US Embassy.