USCBC Leads CEO Delegation, Ministerial Meetings in Beijing

This March, USCBC President Sean Stein visited China to participate in a series of meetings and activities, including the China Development Forum (CDF) in Beijing. Hosted by the Development Research Center of the State Council and organized by the China Development Research Foundation, CDF is a critical platform that convenes global business leaders, international organizations, and scholars to engage with top government leaders in China.

On the sidelines of CDF, USCBC facilitated dialogue between member company executives and key Chinese officials. These engagements provided members with direct access to senior policymakers, allowing for the exchange of business insights and the advancement of industry-specific priorities.

Top-level engagement: CEO delegation

From March 22 to 23, USCBC convened a group of global member company CEOs to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and with Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao in Beijing.

Ministerial engagement

From March 20 to 26, Sean visited key central government ministries, with discussion topics spanning healthcare, market regulation, finance, technology, agriculture, and people-to-people exchange. Most of these meetings included USCBC’s China-based member executives. Below is the full list of meetings:

• On March 20, Sean met with Lei Haichao, minister of the National Health Commission.
• On March 20, Sean and USCBC member companies met with Li Tao, deputy commissioner of the National Healthcare Security Administration.
• On March 20, Sean and USCBC member companies met with Zhou Haibing, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission.
• On March 23, Sean and USCBC member companies met with Luo Wen, minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation.
• On March 23, Sean and USCBC member companies met with Xiong Jijun, vice minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
• On March 23, Sean met with Liao Min, vice minister of finance.
• On March 24, Sean met with Wu Ken, president of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs.
• On March 26, Sean met with Liu Haixing, minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.
• On March 26, Sean and USCBC member companies met with Li Yunze, minister of the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
• On March 26, Sean and USCBC member companies met with Zhang Zhili, vice minister of agriculture and rural affairs.

2026 CHOPS and reception

At the end of Sean’s visit, on March 27, USCBC’s Beijing office held its flagship China Operations Conference (CHOPs) and an evening reception themed “Charting a Course for Constructive Engagement.” Attended by representatives from over 120 member companies, the conference featured distinguished experts who provided insights into bilateral relations, China’s economic outlook, and strategies for building resilient value chains.

During the reception, which was attended by senior officials from both the Chinese and US governments, USCBC announced its formal participation in the Young Envoys Scholarship Program, underscoring its commitment to people-to-people exchange. Reception speakers included Li Chenggang, China international trade representative (minister’s level) and vice minister of commerce; Cai Wei, assistant minister of foreign affairs; Gregory C. May, deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in Beijing; Li Xingqian, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade; and Tang Wenhong, vice mayor of Beijing.

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