June Xu
Manager, Government Affairs and Business Advisory Services
Beijing
Manager, Government Affairs and Business Advisory Services
Beijing
June works as a government affairs and business advisory services manager at the USCBC Beijing office, covering IP and healthcare issues. Before joining the council, she worked at the International Finance Forum (IFF) and the City of London Corporation, focusing on planning and executing strategic regulatory and market engagement in the financial services sector and managing projects related to green and sustainable development.
June enjoys reading, traveling, and cycling. She holds a master’s degree in Global Governance and Ethics from University College London and a BA in Communications from Beijing Jiaotong University.
On September 8, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) reviewed the draft amendment to the existing Foreign Trade Law (FTL), which proposes expanding the law’s legislative objectives to include “safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests.” The amendment also introduces provisions affirming that foreign trade should serve China’s broader economic and social development goals.
On May 14, China’s National People’s Congress and State Council released their legislative plans for 2025, offering a window into economic and social priorities. Included are a landmark law to guide macroeconomic development planning, stricter regulation of financial markets, and legal tools to respond to foreign sanctions.
China has seen several high-level personnel changes at the central and provincial levels over the last few months. On April 16, Li Chenggang (李成钢) was appointed vice minister and international trade representative of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), succeeding Wang Shouwen (王受文).