Gala 2024
USCBC Co-Hosts US-China Circular Economy Forum with Delegations from Both Countries
BEIJING—September 6, 2024—The US-China Business Council (USCBC), a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of more than 270 American companies that do business in China, today co-hosted a series of meetings with representatives from the United States and China about how to better support the circular economy, including through reducing industrial emissions, enhancing recycling value, managing plastic waste, and improving the remanufacturing of used equipment.
The forum brought together senior government and business leaders to foster a robust dialogue on advancing circular economy practices and deepening bilateral cooperation. The event highlighted a shared commitment to addressing global environmental challenges through innovation and strategic partnerships.
Those who participated in the meetings include:
- US Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta
- US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns
- National Development and Reform Commission Vice Chairman Zhao Chenxin
- Chinese Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin
- Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng
- Former Chinese Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua
USCBC co-hosted the event with the China Association of Circular Economy.
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