Chairman: China Still Finding its Place in Asia
American and Chinese companies see the value proposition of investing in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes an overall population of 4.2 billion people (60 percent of the world) and a GDP of…
First US-Central China Business Summit Draws 100+
The US Consulate General in Wuhan hosted the inaugural US-Central China Business Summit in Wuhan on March 22-23. AmCham China supported the event as a co-organizer, and President Alan Beebe had a…
Photo Gallery: The China CSR Awards 2016
At the opening of the inaugural China CSR Awards, keynote speaker Carma Elliot, Director China of the British Council, said she was initially asked for 30 minutes of her time to judge…
Want to Keep Employees? Keep Them Healthy.
Just before Ruby Gao, a local Emergency Room Nurse who works night shifts at Beijing United Family Hospital, crossed the finish line of the 2015 Beijing International Marathon, her body was starting…
Catherine Simmons: Financial Links Strong in Asia
While some make their careers as China hands, Catherine Simmons has established herself as an Asia hand. She has taken on roles in government, such as a diplomat at the Australian Embassy…
What’s Next for VC Funding in China?
By Irene Chu and Lyndon Fung Global investment into venture capital-backed companies hit a record high of $128.5 billion in 2015, with China deals accounting for more than one-fifth of the world…
Photo Gallery: Networking Night with the New Pres
Members new and old got to shake hands with AmCham China's new President Alan Beebe on March 15 at Aria. Beebe has a long history of involvement with the American business community,…
The US in the New Asian Order
By Evan A. Feigenbaum Asia is changing dramatically but the US, notwithstanding its “pivot” or “rebalance” to Asia, is losing the plot. This is a function of three important trends – all…
Asia Begins to Invest in India
By Pramit Pal Chaudhuri Independent India has historically been economically closest to the West, at least in terms of formal trade and investment. The past decade has seen India’s trade shift increasingly…
Celebrating Members who Work to Lift up Women
To honor International Women's Day, AmCham China and Viva hosted a panel discussion between four professionals whose work creates new opportunities for women. The panelists – Cindy Jensen of Boldmoves China, Fiona…