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Catch a roundup from our China offices of the most important developments from the past week and a look forward to what's ahead.
USCBC recently submitted comments to the Bureau of Industry and Security on new export controls aimed at advanced chips and chipmaking equipment. To dig into what the new export controls are, why they matter, and what they mean for US companies, we’re chatting this week with Zach Tomatz, a business advisory services manager in our DC office who covers export controls and industrial policy.
- USCBC Comments Regarding Implementation of Additional Export Controls
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As we head into USCBC’s 50th year, we wanted to catch up with the organization’s president, Craig Allen, and get some reflections on the year behind us, the year ahead of us, and the next few decades.
- The State of USCBC As We Embark on Our 50th Year: A Note to Members from Craig Allen
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For many executives and businesspeople, it’s been a long time since they were able to visit China. Quarantine expectations, paperwork, and the process of finding flights all add up to a relatively large expense, both in time and finances. But still, visiting the country is important—be it to see friends and family, or to check […]
For the first time in three years, USCBC President Craig Allen is headed back to China. While there, he’ll be meeting with government interlocutors, member companies, and our hardworking staff in China. So before he boards the flight for Shanghai, we sat down with Craig to chat about his expectations for and thoughts about the […]
Starting October 16th, China will undergo its 20th Party Congress, a major political meeting that happens every five years to decide some of the personnel who will take key positions in the Party. To get a refresher on what a Party Congress is and what key personnel changes might mean for the business community, we’re […]
Some of our colleagues in China recently went to the International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan. To catch up on the trip, we’re on the line this week with our senior director in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Learn more about USCBC on our website
With the finalization of new cross-border data transfer rules in China, companies are looking at how they need to adapt their business models. To get an explanation of the new rules’ importance, we’re on the line this week with our senior vice president for China operations, Matt Margulies. Some related reading for USCBC members: China’s […]
As China’s COVID-19 situation evolves, our China offices have been putting together a benchmarking report on how companies have been affected by COVID control measures and how they are navigating the challenges around them. To get a roundup of that report and the latest from Beijing, we’re on the line this week with our senior […]
The past five years have seen significant developments in China’s data, privacy, and cybersecurity regimes, all aimed at protecting personal data and strengthening national security. These changes are analyzed in a recent report from USCBC, and today we’re chatting with Hannah Feldshuh, one of the authors, about how the changing environment is affecting companies. Read […]
The latest data on US exports to China paint a picture of extremes. In 2021, as global trade continued recovering from the pandemic, goods exports to China grew by 21 percent to an all-time high of $149.2 billion. On the other hand, in 2020, the latest year of services data available, services exports to China […]
We know that travelling to China is simultaneously important for company operations and also a bit of a logistical nightmare. To ease that a little bit, we’ve set up a fast track travel program to help members expedite the process of getting a PU letter. To chat about the program, we’re on the line this […]
This podcast can sometimes get a little into the weeds, we realize. This week, we wanted to step back and take in the broad view, so we’re on the line this week with our Senior Vice President for China Operations Matt Margulies for an on-the-ground check in of what’s going on in China. Learn more […]
China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded its annual meeting on Friday, and Premier Li Keqiang closed out the event with the presentation of the annual Government Work Report. To get a roundup of the main takeaways from the meetings and the report, we’re on the line with our senior director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. More […]
China is currently facing its largest outbreak of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. So what does this mean for China’s COVID-zero strategy? To discuss, we’re on the line this week with our senior director in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Learn more about USCBC on our website
About a month ago, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 33 Chinese companies to its Unverified List (UVL). Following that announcement, there was a lot of confusion about what inclusion on the list meant. So to get a bit of clarification, we’re on the line this week with Matt Margulies, our […]
The arrival of several cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in China has caused some supply chain snarls and increased control measures ahead of the Olympic games. To get a roundup, we’re on the line this week with our Beijing director, Lipei Zhang. Learn more about USCBC on our website
Travel to China remains a major area of concern for the business community. With some new variables in the mix—a fast track program on the plus side and omicron on the downside—where do we stand? To get an answer, we’re on the line this week with our director in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Learn more about […]
So as we’re just a few days into the new year, we figured it’d be good to get a read on what trends and events we should be watching this year. To get that list, we’re on the line this week with Matt Margulies, our vice president for China operations. Learn more about USCBC Some […]
Earlier this month, we held our annual Gala. Each year, we take some time in December to meet, celebrate the year behind us, and look to the year ahead. This year, we heard from US and Chinese government speakers, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and from our honoree for the evening, Ambassador Stapleton Roy. So this week, […]
There have recently been some updates to China’s Antimonopoly Law, so we wanted to get an update from our China offices on the topic. This week, we chat with our Director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. Learn more about USCBC on our website
USCBC recently led the drafting and delivery of an industry letter cosigned by about two dozen other associations to US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. In it, we made some suggestions for how the administration might pursue a more durable trade and economic strategy with China. To chat about the letter, […]
We recently launched our 2021 District Export Report, which takes a deep dive into goods and services export from the United States to China. In this report, we’ve got data from all 435 US congressional districts, as well as the district of Columbia. So to chat a bit about the report, today we’re joined by […]
Between the ongoing Evergrande saga and the launch of a new property tax pilot in China, real estate has been a huge topic lately. And that makes sense, given the size of China’s real estate market. To get a quick explainer on why the country’s property market is so important, we’re on the line this […]
One topic that has been dominating headlines out of China has been power shortages. Since our China offices are currently closed for the national holiday, today we’re chatting with Jack Kamensky, USCBC’s director of business advisory services, based here in Washington, DC. Need to get in touch about how power outages are affecting your company? […]
We have some personnel news here in Washington. Our new senior vice president recently started in our DC office, and we figured it would be good for members to be able to put a voice with a name. So this week, we chat with our new senior vice president, David Thomas. Have a question? Get […]
Common prosperity has become a real buzzword lately in Chinese media and government statements. But what exactly does the term represent, and what does it mean for companies? To dig into the topic, we chat with Lipei Zhang, our director in Beijing. More from USCBC: Will Common Prosperity Usher in China’s Progressive Era? Learn more […]
This week, we launched our latest report, looking at the challenges US companies face in China’s government procurement market and some of the strategies they use to overcome them. To get a quick rundown of the main points, this week we’re chatting with the author, Alison Schonberg, a business advisory services manager with USCBC in […]
China’s congress recently passed the Personal Information Protection Law, a piece of legislation that will significantly impact how foreign and Chinese companies collect, use, and transfer personal information. To get a rundown of what companies need to know about the law and its implementation, we’re on the line with Hannah Feldshuh, a business advisory services […]
China’s regulatory environment has seen some pretty significant developments lately, especially in data privacy, cybersecurity, and competition policy. To get a rundown of the most important changes, we’re on the line this week with our Vice President for China Operations, Matt Margulies. Related reading from USCBC: China Passes Personal Information Protection Law New Regulations on […]
The island of Hainan in southern China is a tropical destination that’s being developed as a free trade area by the Chinese government. A delegation from USCBC recently visited the province for a set of meetings. This week, to get a roundup of the meetings, we chat with our Chief Representative in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. […]
China’s massive ride-hailing app Didi has been in focus lately as Chinese government regulators have dealt several blows to the company, including an investigation and banning the company’s app from app stores. This week, we’re having a quick chat with Hannah Feldshuh, one of our BAS managers in Beijing who covers data issues and has […]
Our Shanghai office has recently been holding some meetings with company representatives and Chinese government officials as well, so we wanted to get an update from their on-the-ground work. To get that update, we’re on the line with our Chief Representative in Shanghai, Melinda Xu.
The biggest news in the past week out of China has probably been the passage of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law. To get a rundown of the law, we’re on the line this week with our Vice President for China Operations, Matt Margulies. Relevant links: China’s New Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law Creates Further Uncertainty for US Companies […]
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He has recently met with both USTR Katherine Tai and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This week, to get a debrief on how the Chinese government and media is looking at the meetings, we’re on the line with our chief representative in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Get in touch with Melinda Have questions […]
Recently, a group from our Beijing office headed to Shanxi province in central China for some forums and some private meetings. To get a roundup from the meetings, we’re on the line with our vice president for China operations, Matt Margulies. Get in touch with Matt about upcoming meetings Learn more about USCBC on our […]
This week, a few milestones. Today is our hundredth episode of the China Business Minute. It’s been quite a journey since April of 2019 when we released our first episode. Thank you so much for listening throughout those two years. As you might have noticed, to celebrate this milestone, we’ve refreshed the cover art for […]
About a week after the end of the May Day holiday in China, we’ve got a better picture of travel levels, tourism spending, and some other domestic drives to promote consumption.
As Chinese day trippers and travelers took 56 million trips this past Saturday and over a million people visited tourist destinations in Beijing for the May Day holiday, travel is on the mind. So to get an update on US-China travel, we’re on the line with our vice president for China operations, Matt Margulies. Learn […]
This week we wanted to get a quick update on some recent news in the US-China bilateral relationship and take a look ahead at China’s legislative plans for the upcoming year, so we’re on the line with our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. Get the latest policy updates on our website See upcoming policy briefing […]
After the US climate envoy John Kerry’s visit to China, it’s clear that combating climate change is one place where the United States and China are going to try to find some common ground and common interests. To get a readout on the meeting and China’s climate plans for the future, we’re on the line […]
The automotive sector, among other industries, is still coping with a shortage of chips. Not only is this impacting companies and their employees, it has also become a problem for the US government at the federal, state, and local level. Does Biden’s infrastructure plan present a long-term solution? How does China come into play? This […]
Our Beijing office recently finished up its first in-person event since the start of the pandemic last year. This week, to get some of the highlights from the event we’re on the line with our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. Forecast Beijing 2021 Learn more on our website
Our Shanghai office recently hosted a cybersecurity workshop for companies that touched on some shared concerns and best practices. This week, to dig into some of the regulatory challenges that companies face on the ground, we’re on the line with our Chief Representative in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Learn more about USCBC on our website!
Last week, representatives from the United States and China held the first major bilateral meetings under the Biden administration. By all accounts, tensions were pretty high, but the meetings still yielded some results and items for companies to pay attention to. This week, we get the latest from our Vice President of China Operations Matt […]
As China’s legislative sessions have come to a close, focus is now on the document that will offer guidelines and targets for the coming five years, the aptly-named Five-Year Plan. Today, to get a brief roundup of what’s in that document, we’re on the line with our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. Full analysis: China […]
Last week, we saw the start of China’s main legislative meetings for the year, referred to as the “two sessions.” So to get an update on the meetings and some of the primary takeaways, this week we’re on the line with our Director in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Read USCBC’s analysis of the meetings thus far: […]
China’s parliamentary “two sessions” start this week. What can we expect to be on the agenda and what should companies be paying special attention to? We get our update this week from our Vice President for China Operations Matt Margulies. Learn more about USCBC on our website Interested in the provincial level “two sessions?” Listen […]
Sorry there was no podcast in your feed last week, we were off as our China offices were closed to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Now that they’re back though, so is the podcast—this week, we’re on the line with our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang to discuss consumption data, the upcoming 14th Five Year […]
In the past few weeks, provinces in China have been holding their two major annual political meetings, reviewing economic and social development in the past year and planning for the next. To get an overview of what’s being covered and what it might tell us about the national “two sessions,” we’re on the line with […]
It is a little later in the week for the podcast than usual, and that’s because we had our Forecast 2021 conference this week. It was a great event with a lot of interesting insights. We wanted to get a few takeaways from one of the panels, so we’re on the line with our VP […]
We’re approaching Chinese New Year, but at the moment, we’re still facing the threat of COVID-19. So to get an update from Beijing of what things look like on the ground in preparation for the big holiday, we’re on the line with our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. Learn more about USCBC on our website.
A recent spike of COVID cases in China, solid trade surplus growth in December, and some personnel changes are all up on the docket this week. To get the latest on this, we’ll be on the line with our new Chief Representative in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Oxford Economics and USCBC: The US-China Economic Relationship Learn […]
One big piece of news from China over the weekend was the announcement of new rules on extraterritorial application of foreign laws in China. These rules could possibly have significant impacts for US companies operating in the country, so to get an update on what we know, we’re on the line with Matt Margulies, our […]
Welcome to 2021! Last year was certainly an incredibly busy one in US-China affairs and it’s a relatively safe bet that that won’t be changing in the coming year. So to start the year off, we’re checking in with our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. This week, we chat about the recently finalized EU-China investment […]
With the news today that China’s economic numbers are showing a continued broad recovery, we’re on the line with our Shanghai Director Owen Haacke to get the latest on-the-ground insights from China and updates on some of the challenges companies are facing. Learn more about USCBC’s work on our website.
Our Shanghai office recently wrapped up its annual China Operations Conference, or CHOPS, and our Beijing director Lipei Zhang was there for a visit. On the way, she also attended the World Internet Conference, so this week we’re on the line with her to get the details from the trip. Craig Allen’s Remarks to the […]
Over the past two years, tariffs and uncertainty in the business environment have prompted precipitous declines in US exports to China. This week, we walk through some of the numbers in our recently released District Export Report. USCBC: 2020 District Export Report USCBC: Full districts data document
Even though China policy isn’t going to be the biggest issue on the new administration’s plate, it’s still a deeply important one. This week, we chat with USCBC Senior Vice President Jake Parker about the potential future for China policy under the Biden administration. Learn more about USCBC on our website Read more: The Road Ahead […]
China’s Communist Party Central Committee has recently wrapped up its Fifth Plenum. To dive into the outcomes from the meeting and what to watch, we’re on the line with our Shanghai director, Owen Haacke. More coverage: China Releases Priorities for the Next Five-Year Plan at Annual Party Meeting Learn more about USCBC on our website. Questions? […]
Though it would normally be held in person, this year’s board trip to China was held virtually. Nonetheless, it was a productive exchange and we’re on the line with our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang, to get a readout on what was discussed. Learn more about USCBC on our website.
China is currently gearing up for its major import expo next month, which will take place under new COVID-19 protocols. In the meantime, the United States updated export controls that might cause some trouble for US companies that work with Huawei. To get a read on this and more, we’re on the line with our […]
After the Golden Week holiday in China, people are returning to the office and getting back to work, including our own office in Beijing. This week, we get a catchup from our director in the capital, Lipei Zhang. Learn more
Over the weekend, China’s Ministry of Commerce published the final Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List, laying out the details of how companies might end up on the list and what it would mean if they do. To get an
The past week or so has had a few major developments, including updates to China’s export control catalogue, new regulations on trade secret protections, and a new China-led initiative on global data security. For the update on this and more,
This week’s catchup is a bit of a mixed bag, with some news on tariff exclusions, a look at some standardization of China’s social credit system, and a status update on air travel to China. We get the details from
After some confusion about whether talks were going to happen at all, Liu He, Robert Lighthizer, and Steve Mnuchin held a call about the Phase One deal. To get an update on this and the response from the Chinese side,
This week, two major news headlines are in focus—the upcoming 14th Five-Year Plan, and a potential ban on WeChat. So, to get the download on both of these items, we’re on the line with our Shanghai director, Owen Haacke. Got
Although a private measure of China’s factory activity jumped last month to its highest level since 2011, the Chinese economy is still dealing with the fallout from COVID-19. This is at least in part due to depressed global demand, curtailing
The big story of the past week in US-China relations has been the tit for tat shuttering of consulates in Houston and Chengdu. So, to get the latest on what the closures mean for the business community and the bilateral
Although there has been some coverage in US media about the floods currently wreaking havoc in China, we figured it would be useful to get some on-the-ground perspective and info from our director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang. Relevant links: Learn
At this point, employees of a range of companies are trying to get back to China for work. But that process is fairly involved, especially if you’re not a Chinese national. Our Vice President for China Operations Matt Margulies recently
Last month, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce released their annual update to China’s Negative List for Foreign Investment and Free Trade Zone Negative List. The national list formalized openings in f
Last Friday, China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee released a spate of draft laws for public comment. Three of these laws are of particular interest to US companies operating in China: the second draft of the revised Patent Law, the
With a “new infrastructure” initiative in the works and some details on travel to and from China, we’ve got our Shanghai director, Owen Haacke, on the line for a quick roundup of what you need to know this week. Relevant
Did anything come out of the meeting between Mike Pompeo and Yang Jiechi? For this, and an update on the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing, we get the latest from our director there, Lipei Zhang. Relevant links: Stay up to
This week, we’re expecting to see a meeting between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and China’s top diplomat, Yang Jiechi. Trade isn’t expected to be a topic of conversation, but some other issues that are affecting companies possibly will.
Plans for the new Hainan free trade port have been all over Chinese state media lately, so this week we get the latest from our Beijing director, Lipei Zhang, on the plans for the free trade zone. Relevant links USCBC:
As the National People’s Congress came to a close last week, the main point of attention was the national security legislation on Hong Kong. For the latest on that, as well as a look at some current supply chain issues
At the moment, the National People’s Congress is working its way through the legislative session, so we’re getting the latest from Lipei Zhang, our Beijing director, on the meeting. Relevant links: USCBC: China Abandons GDP Growth Target, Promises
On May 15, the US Commerce Department announced new rules that will restrict Huawei and its suppliers from using American inputs. The changes have major implications for both Huawei itself and US companies as well. We also talk about the
US-China relations have been making headlines lately, and not all for good reasons. Amid increasing tensions, we’ll see if we can find a few silver linings. This week, it’s the latest from our Beijing director, Lipei Zhang. Relevant links Need
After a delay caused by COVID-19, China is getting ready for its major legislative session for the year, the National People’s Congress. To get the latest, we talk with our Shanghai Director, Owen Haacke. Relevant Links: Need to get in
Faulty testing kits, backlogged medical exports, and accusations of hoarding have been in the news lately in regards to China’s actions around PPE shipments. It can be difficult to sort out the relevant and accurate information, so this week, we’ve
Official economic data came out last Friday and the news was not good. The combined effects of COVID-19, and declines in exports, consumer retail, and investment caused a 6.8% GDP decline in the first quarter. We talk with our Director
Many provinces and cities in China have started to loosen restrictions on going outside for residents, though lots of people are still wary of heading back into public spaces. This week, we chat with our Beijing director about her experience
Just as Chinese manufacturers are coming back online, the economic downturn of the rest of the global economy is tanking demand for those very factories. And as they come back online, what’s in store for environmental enforcement? This week, we
Some Chinese companies are opening back up, but the restarting of the economy isn’t the same for all industries. And after a week of US-China tensions, Presidents Trump and Xi got on the phone. This week, we get this and
Need a business visa or work permit for China? We’ve got bad news for you, unfortunately. We’re also seeing new Chinese policies on investment around the foreign investment negative list. For this and more, we get the latest this week
China has now set mandatory group quarantines for incoming travelers, amid fears of a resurgence of COVID-19 from imported cases. This comes alongside dire economic numbers for the first two months of the year. This week, we get the latest
With new quarantine rules in China for travelers coming through certain countries, you may want to double check your itineraries before heading out. Our Shanghai office also held a meeting with the city’s Vice Mayor and a new draft policy
New data and stricter measures for travelers coming to Beijing are filling in the picture of the economic impact of COVID19 in China. The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index fell to 26.5 in February, down from 51.8 in January. Simultaneousl
Coronavirus isn’t going away any time soon, so we shouldn’t be expecting a return to the status quo in China just yet. As recorded cases of COVID-19 have continued spreading outside of China, from South Korea to Italy, companies are
Coronavirus remains a major point of concern and we’re starting to a form a picture of the implementation of the Phase One agreement. This week, we get the latest from our Deputy Director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang! Be sure to
With some offices returning to work this week and China announcing the reduction of some tariffs, there’s plenty of ground to cover. This week, we get the roundup from Owen Haacke, our Chief Representative in Shanghai. Relevant Links: Coronavirus:
This week has seen the number of coronavirus cases rise to 20,000, the completion of a new 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan, and contributions and donations from a number of companies to help fight the virus. We get the latest on
As the novel coronavirus affects communities in Wuhan and the rest of China, we take a few minutes to speak with Matt Margulies, our Vice President for China Operations about the logistical and business impacts of the virus. USCBC is
After a signing ceremony at the White House with President Trump and Vice Premier Liu He, the text of the Phase One trade deal was released. We chat with our Shanghai Chief Representative, Owen Haacke to have a look at
This week, US and Chinese negotiators are scheduled to sign the “phase one” trade deal that’s been in the works for months. Once the ink is dried, what’s next for US-China bilateral relations? Where do we go from here? This
As the new year arrives, what are the key areas to watch in China? This week, we have a special episode. First, we get the latest from Owen Haacke on the trade deal and other news, then we take a
After months of negotiations, the United States and China have come to a preliminary deal. What all is in it? Reporting indicates that the deal is broken into seven chapters and covers a range of issues from intellectual property rights
Negotiators are still hashing out whether or not we’ll be seeing a new tranche of tariffs go into effect on the 15th, but both sides have been messaging progress. In a more weedsy segment, we also take a look at
After the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, China responded by suspending visits of US warships to Hong Kong and imposing sanctions on several NGOs. Will these actions spill over into the trade negotiations? We get
Officials from both the US and China are holding out hope on the possibility of a ‘phase one’ deal, though the cancellation of the APEC summit has left a void about when and if state leaders might meet. Meanwhile, a
Has there been any progress towards a trade deal? This week, we chat with Lipei Zhang, USCBC’s Deputy Director in Beijing. First we get the latest on US-China negotiations and then we turn to some legislative updates from China on
After the conclusion of our annual China Operations Conference (CHOPS) in Shanghai, we took a few minutes to chat with Matt Margulies, USCBC’s VP for China Operations. The main takeaways were on positive company sentiment towards the China market,
Progress continues on a possible Phase One deal with talk of the US reducing tariffs and some goodwill gestures from the Chinese side. The China International Import Expo (CIIE) saw broader US participation this year and the opportunity for some
Last week, China’s Fourth Plenum, a meeting of the Central Committee of the CCP, came to a conclusion. This has been the first plenum since February of last year, a longer gap than usual. To get the latest, we go
There’s been some progress on a Phase One trade deal that could possibly be signed by Presidents Trump and Xi at the APEC Summit in Chile and USTR is accepting tariff exclusion requests for Chinese imports on List 4 A.
Last week, USCBC’s Chairman and President led a delegation to Beijing to meet with a Premier Li Keqiang, other Chinese officials, and CEOs of major Chinese companies. This week, Lipei Zhang has the wrapup of the event. After covering the
Last week, a Chinese delegation visited the US and there was talk of a “phase one” deal being struck, but some onlookers and participants are confused as to what exactly took place. What actually happened? This week, we get the
Hi there! Due to the Golden Week holiday in China and a few other scheduling items in our DC office, we’re going to be taking the week off. In the meantime, check out some of our other podcasts and publications,
As China gets ready to kick off celebrations for its 70th anniversary, we catch up with Lipei Zhang, USCBC’s Deputy Director in Beijing. We get up to date on the latest in the bilateral relationship and take a look at
After a freshly concluded round of trade talks here in Washington, we figured we’d take a short detour and get the view from the US this week. We chat with USCBC Senior Vice President Jake Parker about what happened during
This week, Shanghai is on the line. We speak with USCBC’s Chief Representative in the city, Owen Haacke, to get up to speed on the latest developments. First, a note on tariff delays until October 15, then a quick look
This week, we have USCBC’s Deputy Director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang on the line. First up is the ever-evolving latest news on the bilateral relationship. What can we expect before scheduled trade talks in October? Then, a short highlight reel
This week has been busy! Today, a somewhat longer than usual download from Owen Haacke, our Shanghai head. On the docket are the latest tariffs, updates on the social credit score system, provincial updates, new info on local environmental enforcement,
After a busy weekend, we’re getting the latest view from Beijing on where we stand, from details on the new list of Chinese tariffs to Liu He’s comments on China’s growth and stability. USCBC members can read more exclusive coverage
This week, we’re on the line with Owen Haacke, our Chief Representative in Shanghai. First we get the lowdown on the latest US-China interactions and tariffs, then we get a quick update on what’s new at the local government level
This week, we talk with Lipei Zhang, USCBC’s Deputy Director in Beijing. First up, some on-the-ground details from the trade negotiations that went sour in Shanghai two weeks ago. After that, we talk about new measures aimed at improving the
Biggest impact is that it is unclear now if the Chinese delegation will go to the US in September for the 12th round of talks. China has been quite affirmative the increase in tariffs will not help with future talks or the agricultural purchases.
This year, the [CIIE] exhibition space has been increased to more than 300,000 square meters and it creates a platform for companies to launch their new products, technologies, and services.
This week, we’re headed to Shanghai. We’ve got Owen Haacke, USCBC’s Chief Representative in Shanghai, on the line. Three topics to cover; first the latest from US-China trade negotiations. Second, what to make of new data on the Chinese
This week, we’re catching the latest from Beijing, but from someone new! As our VP for China Operations Jake Parker is headed stateside, we have Lipei Zhang, USCBC’s Deputy Director in Beijing on the line. First, we talk the NDRC’s
We’re back on the line with Jake Parker in Beijing this week. First, we get the important parts from Li Keqiang’s recent speech, then we break down the classifications within the new draft of the Encryption Law, and last, we
After the G20 summit in Osaka, we catch up with Jake Parker, our Vice President for China Operations in Beijing. First we cover the major developments from the G20 that are most important for foreign companies, then we get into
This week we have our Shanghai Chief Owen Haacke on the line. First, we cover the upcoming G20 meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, including Chinese government tone around the summit. Next, we get up to speed with USCBC’s recent
This week, we chat with Jake Parker in Beijing to get an update on a range of issues. Up first, a spate of drafts are available for comments on cybersecurity and personal information transfer and you can find links below.
This week, due to some unforeseen technical difficulties, we skip the trip to China and stay in Washington instead. We have a quick catchup with Erin Ennis, the Senior Vice President of the US-China Business Council to get the latest
This week, USCBC’s VP for China Operations Jake Parker is in Washington, so we aren’t headed to China at all! While he’s in the office, we grabbed him to talk about the new Unreliable Entities List, a new white paper
This week we catch up with Jake Parker, our head of operations in Beijing. Three main topics on the table; a negative change in tone in Chinese state media, Beijing’s response to the new list of tariffs on $300 billion
This week, we talk with Owen Haacke, USCBC’s head in Shanghai. First, we get an update on the trade talks between the US and China that closed last Friday, then we dig into some of the consequences–negative impacts on companies,
This week we talk with our Beijing head and VP of China Operations, Jake Parker. First up, China’s banking and insurance regulator has 12 new measures on opening up the country’s financial sector. Next, the President has been tweeting, throwi
This week we sit down with USCBC’s Shanghai chief Owen Haacke to talk about a range of issues. First up, some details on the business environment and USCBC’s engagement with provincial governments. Next up is the potential of a Trump-Xi
This week, we have a chat with Jake Parker, head of the Beijing office of USCBC. First on the docket is China’s Q1 economic data; why did growth slightly beat expectations? Next up is enforcement; in a final trade deal
This week, we catch up with Owen Haacke, our Chief Representative in Shanghai. The US-China Business Council led a delegation of its member companies to meet with the Governor of Zhejiang Province, Yuan Jiajun. Environmental enforcement has also been a