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This week AmCham China released the 2024 American Business in China White Paper (White Paper). The new edition of the American Business in China White Paper explores the cross-cutting, industry-specific, national, and…
On April 19, AmCham China hosted an event exploring the key changes of the new Company Law. Through a panel of industry experts, attendees gained valuable insights into the practical implications of…
To foster the growth of the medical sector in Anhui Province and facilitate collaboration, AmCham China’s Healthcare Industry Group, in partnership with the Anhui Provincial Council for the Promotion of Trade, organized…
Expand your expertise, enrich your network, and position yourself as a future leader in the dynamic realm of US-China manufacturing and supply chain! We are excited to announce the launch of AmCham…
On March 28, the Southwest Chapter hosted the second edition of the “Invest in Southwest” series, with the official Southwest Chapter launch for the 2024 China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report followed…
During her six-day journey through China, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen participated in an exclusive AmCham China Townhall in Guangzhou on April 5th. Read on to check out the global media coverage…
On April 10, AmCham China’s Women Professional Committee hosted an insightful workshop aimed at addressing the challenges commonly faced by professional women in the workplace. The event focused on energy management strategies…
AmCham China’s Healthcare Industry Group: Facilitating Progress & Connection in China’s Healthcare Industry Explore the dynamic journey of AmCham China’s Healthcare Industry Group as it drives vital exchanges and collaboration between the…
During her six-day journey through China, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen participated in an exclusive AmCham China Townhall in Guangzhou on April 5. The event commenced with a luncheon attended by AmCham…
China’s Wellness Renaissance: Herbalife Seizes the Moment By Norris Tangen In China, Herbalife is leading the way in wellness innovation and commitment to holistic well-being. At the helm of Herbalife China, newly…
WPIC Perspectives: Exploring Social Commerce’s Impact on China’s E-commerce Sphere By Jacob Cooke In China’s dynamic e-commerce market, social commerce is a game-changer, as Chinese consumers drove over US$2 trillion in online…
Navigating the Impact of OpenAI’s Sora on China’s AI Industry By Giulia Interesse As the world grapples with the implications of OpenAI’s Sora, a groundbreaking text-to-video AI, anticipation and caution grip the…
Elevating Engagement: Sean Stein’s Vision as AmCham China’s New Chair As the newly elected Chair of AmCham China, Sean Stein brings a wealth of experience and a strategic vision to his leadership…
On March 30, AmCham China hosted an exciting start to the 2024 Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP program exposes emerging and existing community leaders to the issues facing businesses and US-China…
The AmCham China Quarterly magazine delivers high-quality, unique business and policy insights to the executives of our almost 1,000 member companies and the greater business community, including many government stakeholders. The Quarterly…
On March 20, the Southwest Chapter of AmCham China hosted a luncheon for members at the St. Regis Chengdu, marking the Embassy’s first stop in Sichuan for the month of March. David…
By: Lester Ross, Kenneth Zhou, and Tingting Liu On March 22, 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) promulgated the final version of the Provisions on the Promotion and Regulation of Cross-Border…
On March 25, members of AmCham China’s Chairman’s Circle gathered for a an exclusive discussion with Ambassador Kurt Tong, Managing Partner at The Asia Group. With a distinguished career spanning 30 years…
On March 21, the AmCham China HR Committee hosted an event at the Chamber’s Beijing offices, focusing on “Addressing Labor Relations and Mental Well-being at Work.” The gathering brought together HR professionals…
On March 22, the AmCham China Central China Chapter hosted a Member Mixer and Bowling Night at Kangba Bowling Alley. 20 members and guests joined us for a Friday evening full of…
The allure of Hollywood came alive at the 2024 AmCham China Northeast Hollywood Red Carpet Gala, held at the Four Seasons Hotel. From inspiring speeches to breathtaking performances, the event was a…
We are excited to introduce Dr. Richard Swann as the new Chair of AmCham Northeast Chapter’s Executive Committee. Dr. Swann joined the Dalian American International School in August 2022 and initially contributed…
Driven by a common objective to improve Tianjin’s foreign investment climate and advance healthcare services in the city, AmCham China’s Healthcare Industry Group, in collaboration with the Tianjin Investment Promotion Bureau, organized…
After the conclusion of the Two Sessions, AmCham China hosted two events to examine key takeaways and provide insights to members: an exclusive Policy+ session with Brunswick Group and a general membership…
AmCham China celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with two charity run events in Chengdu and Tianjin. In Tianjin, participants embraced the festive spirit at the ‘Go for Green Run’ alongside the kick-off meeting…
On March 7, AmCham China hosted its annual Women’s Summit: Women in Innovation, fittingly one day ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8. The annual Summit serves as a platform to…
On February 23, the AmCham China Southwest Chapter Young Leader Mixer, themed “Digital Transformations in Go Global Strategy,” was held at Chengdu Yintai City. The event saw the participation of 40 young…
On March 5, the AmCham China Southwest Chapter hoste co-hosted the “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” event to celebrate International Women’s Day with the British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China and the…
On March 5, AmCham China Tianjin celebrated International Women’s Day with 50 guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, marking the first the Tianjin Women Professionals Committee (WPC) event in 2024 Aligned with the…
The AmCham China Central China Chapter hosted the 8th American Business Dialogue with Wuhan Government & 2024 China Business Climate Survey Report Wuhan Launch at the New World Hotel on February 29.…
More than 200 senior government officials from the US and Chinese governments attended AmCham China’s 23rd Annual Appreciation Dinner on March 1, 2024, to celebrate the efforts made by both the US…
By Qian Zhou and Arendse Huld On Tuesday, March 5, the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s legislature, convened for its opening meeting of the annual Two Sessions. In the meeting, Premier Li…
On February 28, AmCham China joined the Beijing American Center (BAC) in celebrating the end of Black History Month with a Hip Hop Dance Party welcoming attendees from all backgrounds to immerse…
On February 27, the Legal Affairs Committee hosted an event regarding the recent amendments to China’s Company Law. The amended law, set to take effect on July 1, 2024, introduces significant regulatory…
On February 26, AmCham China’s leadership and selected member companies met in Beijing with a visiting delegation from the US Chamber of Commerce to discuss the current business environment in China for…
By Lucia Brancaccio Travel and consumption trends registered remarkable growth during the 2024 Chinese New Year holidays, giving hope for the positive trend to continue also in the year ahead. However, lingering…
On February 12, during the Chinese New Year Holidays, our members gathered across China to witness the thrilling showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. As a Chamber,…
The 26th annual AmCham China China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report once again served as a crucial barometer of American business sentiment in China, providing invaluable insights into the evolving dynamics of…
On February 1, AmCham China launched the 26th annual China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report. The report reveals that American companies in China are facing a complex outlook for the year ahead.…
On February 5 in Beijing, AmCham China hosted members for the 2024 Policy Priorities Townhall. This annual event serves as a crucial meeting to establish the foundational objectives of the Chamber’s policy,…
The demand for travel between the US and China is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by increased direct flights and simplified visa procedures. This trend was highlighted during the recent online event,…
AmCham China’s 26th annual China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report reveals that American companies in China are facing a complex outlook for the year ahead. While financial numbers have rebounded following the…
On the evening of December 20, the AmCham China Central China Chapter hosted a delightful Holiday Get-Together and Dinner at Chateau Begonia. We were privileged to welcome distinguished guests from the Consulate…
The Energy Transition Innovation Cooperation Outreach Trip, supported by the American Division of the Ministry of Commerce of China, was held in Shenzhen from January 10 to January 12, 2024. The Trade…
On January 24, the SME & Entrepreneurs Committee hosted their debut social event, a mixer at Eudora Station in Beijing. Attendees had a blast connecting with our new Co-Chairs James Nobles and…
From Iowa to Beijing: Gary Dvorchak’s Personal Journey with President Xi Jinping Embarking on the nuanced landscape of US-China relations, Gary Dvorchak, a finance professional based in China, unravels a unique narrative…
Cultivating Connections: Ladon Ghalili’s Impactful Leadership at AmCham China’s Northeast Chapter By Norris Tangen In the bustling city of Dalian, China, Ladon Ghalili has left an indelible mark during her tenure as…
Southwest Spotlight: Character-Driven Leadership at Chengdu International School Chengdu International School (CDIS) stands as a beacon of educational excellence in Chengdu, proudly holding the title of the city’s oldest international school. With…
Policy+ Breakdown: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Biden-Xi APEC Summit The Biden-Xi APEC Summit, a historic event held on November 15, 2023, at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco, served as a…
On January 12, AmCham China hosted a member-only Committee Leadership Mixer, held at the Conrad Hotels & Resorts Beijing’s Lobby Lounge. This exclusive gathering not only bid farewell to departing Co-Chairs but…
Take this important step towards becoming a future leader of the US-China business community! We are excited to announce that the application period for the 2024 AmCham China Leadership Development Program (LDP) is…
By Qian Zhou As of January 11, 2024, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has formally implemented five measures aimed at facilitating the arrival of foreign nationals in China. These measures encompass four…
On December 21, AmCham China hosted the 2023 US-China Energy Cooperation Meeting and the annual Energy Cooperation Program (ECP) Reception in Beijing. The meeting drew more than 150 influential participants from the…
It was another impactful year for AmCham China and our members! Amid the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the past year, the AmCham China community joyfully welcomed the resurgence of in-person events.…
Photo/Xinhua By Giulia Interesse China’s annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC), held on December 11-12, conveyed a clear message: economic growth is the top priority. The event ended with a 4,355-character outline…
AmCham China is pleased to announce that Sean Stein has been elected as Chair of the Board of Governors for 2024, while Roberta Lipson and Colm Rafferty have been elected as Vice…
On December 8, the AmCham China Education Committee organized a thought-provoking in-person workshop at the Chamber’s Beijing offices, bringing together a diverse group of educators and professionals. The focus of the event…
At AmCham China, our Committees play a vital role in driving advocacy, building industry relations, and fostering community development. With 26 Committees in Beijing, plus another dozen across our Chapters nationwide, we…
The Path to Sustainable Development: Insights from Recent ESG and Climate Change Events In recent years, sustainable development events have become crucial platforms for sharing insights, strategies, and best practices. Join us…
The inaugural AmCham China Tianjin 2023 HR Forum wrapped up on October 18, 2023, at the Shangri-La Tianjin, bringing together over 70 HR professionals to deliberate on the themes of “Integration between…
The AmCham China Central China Chapter hosted the Global Educators Unite Meeting: Charting a Course for International Schools in Wuhan at Wuhan Yangze International School on October 20, with nearly 20 delegates…
As the Thanksgiving season approached, the AmCham China Central China Chapter hosted a the annual Thanksgiving Potluck and-Family Gathering on the afternoon of November 18 at Aloha Restaurant. The event aimed to…
The AmCham China Central China Chapter hosted a Halloween Bowling Night at Kangba Bowling Alley on Friday, October. The event welcomed guests from diverse backgrounds to join in a friendly bowling competition.…
AmCham China, Tianjin, hosted its 2023 Annual General Meeting and Thanksgiving gathering on the night of Friday, November 24th, at The St. Regis Tianjin. This special event included the usual yearly reviews…
Following the conclusion of the Board of Governors Election, AmCham China is excited to announce the 2024 Board of Governors! Incumbents whose terms continue in 2024: Colm Rafferty, Vermeer Roberta Lipson, United…
The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Committee hosted an event on December 1 that discussed the complexities and opportunities within China’s manufacturing and transportation network. The event, “Winning Strategies in China for Manufacturing…
AmCham China, in collaboration with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), hosted the “Roundtable on Global Innovative Practice for Green Supply Chain” on the morning of November 29th.…
On November 14 AmCham China hosted a Healthcare Industry Intellectual Property Protection Workshop in Beijing. Co-organized by the Healthcare Industry Group and AmCham China’s Legal Affairs Committee, the workshop focused on the…
On November 24, the AmCham China’s Auto Committee visited Beijing E-Town’s High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone (BJHAD). Over the past 13 years, Beijing E-Town has been a hub for innovative products and…
On November 9, AmCham China’s HR Committee held an offline event at the Chamber’s Beijing offices that brought together officials and professionals for a policy briefing on Entry-Exit and Beijing Permanent Residence…
Following a Productive Meeting Between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, during which they affirmed their commitment to “work towards a significant further increase in scheduled passenger flights early next year,” AmCham…
On Tuesday, November 21, at the Opposite House Hotel in Beijing, AmCham China hosted an exclusive dinner featuring the Italian Ambassador to China, Massimo Ambrosetti. Members of the Board of Governors, along…
On November 22, AmCham China’s Financial Services and Insurance Committee hosted a closed-door dialogue with the US Foreign Commercial Service providing an exclusive opportunity for committee members and invited US insurance and…
The China World Summit Wing Hotel in Beijing set the stage for the 2023 AmCham China Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 16. The event, bustling with enthusiasm and energy, marked a…
On November 13th – ahead of the much-anticipated Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco – AmCham China hosted an exclusive discussion with Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and…
Photo credit: Kevin Lamarque, Reuters By Arendse Huld A long-anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping in San Francisco has led to commitments to increase bilateral cooperation in several…
On October 14, the 4th Annual Tianjin Treasure Hunt took participants on an exhilarating journey, filled with clues, missions, and excitement at the Kerry Center and along the Haihe River. Fifteen groups…
Over the past week, the leadership team of AmCham China has been on the ground in Shanghai, providing support and fostering engagement with our members at the China International Import Expo (CIIE).…
On November 2nd and 3rd, AmCham China’s US-China Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) co-hosted 9th Airline Operations Safety Symposium (AOSS) with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The Symposium focused on Continuous…
On the evening of October 26, AmCham China hosted an exciting membership mixer at which the 2024 Board of Governors candidates came together to share their unique experiences and visions for the…
In a significant move reflecting the strengthening of US-China business relations, the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) officially launched its Southwest Chapter on October 31, 2023. The grand event…
Over the past two weeks, AmCham China’s leadership has had multiple engagements with senior Chinese government officials to deliver the 2023 American Business in China White Paper (White Paper). On Thursday, October…
A Closer Look at the Progress of China’s Rural Revitalization China’s rural revitalization policies exemplify the nation’s commitment to fostering prosperity and sustainability in its countryside. From infrastructure development to healthcare and…
The AmCham China Quarterly magazine delivers high-quality, unique business and policy insights to the executives of our almost 1,000 member companies and the greater business community, including many government stakeholders. The Quarterly…
Navigating the Digital Economy: Insights from 2023’s Key Events The digital economy events held in June 2023 were important gatherings that brought together industry leaders, government representatives, and corporate stakeholders to address…
Navigating China’s Digital Economy Policy Landscape: A Review of Key Initiatives In the age of the digital economy, China stands at the forefront of innovation and transformation. The “Five-sphere Integrated Plan,” a…
On October 14th, AmCham China’s US-China Energy Cooperation Program (ECP) hosted the third “Energy and Charity Run” at Beijing’s Green Forest Central Park, bringing together more than 250 runners of all ages.…
Rural Revitalization Events: Transforming Lives and Communities AmCham China’s commitment to Rural Revitalization was evident in two pivotal events in April 2023. The first, a “Rural Revitalization Inspection Tour with MOFCOM”, took…
Evaluating China’s Sustainable Development Policies: A Comprehensive Review In its pursuit of a green, low-carbon, and circular economic system, China has undertaken significant measures to address resource, environmental, and ecological challenges. This…
It’s that time of year again when you get to decide the direction of AmCham China’s future by voting for the members of the AmCham China Board of Governors! The Board holds…
On October 11, Liao Min, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Finance, met with Colm Rafferty, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, and a delegation comprising representatives from several…
All primary members should have received an email on Thursday, October 19 from president@amchamchina.org. If you are the primary AmCham China representative for your company and did not receive this email, or…
On October 14th, the 5th Annual AmCham China AseanPlus Golf Tournament returned for another great event, bringing together golf enthusiasts for a day of spirited competition and camaraderie. Hosted at the Orient…
Sustainable Development in Action As China’s sustainable development landscape grows, AmCham China member companies are at the forefront of driving positive change. From the Sustainable Development Case Studies in the 2023 Social…
On September 24, AmCham China’s US-China Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) launched the third session of the China Aviation Culture & Education Accelerator Program in Anji Tianzihu General Aviation Airport, Zhejiang Province. The…
AmCham China’s Social Impact Initiative: Driving Positive Change in China In 2020, AmCham China launched the inaugural Social Impact Initiative (SII), a program aimed at driving real change in vital areas within…
The Board of Governors plays a critical role in driving strategic development of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and represents AmCham China in important advocacy, business, and community activities, especially…
AmCham China Northeast Chapter joined two significant events in Changchun, Jilin Province, on August 22-23, bringing together key players from various sectors. First, the Chair of the AmCham China Northeast Chapter, Ladon…
The AmCham China Northeast Chapter celebrated the new Dalian office opening on the evening of August 25th, with the picturesque backdrop of the 62Lounge Cafe at ST2 Eton International Tower. Attendees enjoyed…
The AmCham China Northeast Chapter and the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter co-hosted an inter-chamber dinner at Cafe Liao, Shangri-la Hotel on August 18th. The event successfully united members and partners from both…
AmCham China Tianjin, in partnership with the US Embassy in Beijing, proudly hosted the ‘Mental Health Forum: Harnessing Music’s Power for Youth and Parental Relationships’ in Tianjin on August 27. The event…
AmCham China Central China’s Chapter hosted a Welcome Back Party & Mid-Autumn Mixer at the New World Hotel in Wuhan on the evening of September 22, 2023. The event brought together 30…
On September 6th, AmCham China hosted the Healthcare Forum, a platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and exchange between the United States and China in the field of healthcare. The forum was titled…
In a world marked by three years of turbulence, one thing remains certain: organizations ready to embrace challenges are best positioned to serve their customers and stakeholders effectively. Against this backdrop, AmCham…
On September 8, AmCham China’s Visa Committee held an offline event at the Chamber’s Beijing offices that brought together professionals and stakeholders for a meaningful discussion on how to excel in the…
On September 8, AmCham China’s Media & Entertainment Committee and the Women’s Professional Committee joined forces to organize another installment of “Put a Fling on It: Frisbee Day.” Despite the less than…
Over the past week, AmCham China participated in three important engagements on behalf of our membership. First, President Michael Hart met with Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship…
Over the past week, AmCham China held three significant meetings with government officials, including Vice Minister Zhou Liang of the National Financial Regulation Administration and Vice Chairman Dr. Fang Xinghai of the…
On September 1, AmCham China’s Legal Affairs Committee hosted a sold-out event that offered a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities presented by the current anti-corruption landscape in China’s key industries.…
On August 31, the AmCham Young Professional Committee celebrated the end of the summer holidays with a lively Happy Hour at Goose Island Taproom in Solana. Attendees reconnected with old friends and…
AmCham China’s Sports Committee, in an exciting partnership with MLB, hit it out of the park with their latest event, “Hit A Home Run – Baseball Class!” On September 1, we brought…
On August 29, AmCham China Chairman’s Circle executives gathered for an End-of-Summer Cocktail Party at NBA’s newly opened lifestyle venue – The Box. The event brought together business leaders and professionals for…
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo just concluded a four-day visit to China this where she met with Premier Li Qiang, Vice Premier He Lifeng, MOFCOM Minister Wang Wentao, MCT Minister Hu Heping,…
On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the State Taxation Administration (STA) announced that the current preferential Individual Income Tax (IIT) policies for foreign individuals would be extended for…
AmCham China Hosts the 2023 Social Impact Summit On August 23, AmCham China hosted the 2023 Social Impact Summit at the China World Summit Wing in Beijing. Around 100 guests joined the…
On August 3, Marcus Williams, Chairman of AmCham China Tianjin attended the Tianjin Foreign Investment Dialogue Meeting. During the meeting, Marcus made four suggestions to Tianjin Government: Utilize the advantages of Tianjin’s…
AmCham China members gathered on August 17, to gain insights into the recent Executive Order signed by US President Biden. The Executive Order, issued on August 9, has far-reaching implications for outbound…
This week, Policy+ brought AmCham China members two exclusive events that delved into critical global issues. From deciphering trade dynamics with US and Australian economic officers to understanding Congress’s approach to China,…
On July 20, Ladon Ghalili, the Chair of AmCham China Northeast Chapter, attended the Liaoning Department of Commerce’s event, the “Opening Up & Investment Promotion Conference” in Shenyang. The conference’s theme focused…
Social Impact Initiative Seminar Series: Green Development On June 20, AmCham China held the 2022-2023 Social Impact Initiative – Green Development Working Session with representatives from the Policy Research Center for Environment…
AmCham China Roundtable with CAICT On June 21, AmCham China and CAICT co-hosted the 2022-2023 Social Impact Initiative – AmCham China and CAICT Roundtable Discussion at CAICT. AmCham China President Michael Hart…
On Friday, July 21, AmCham China hosted the “Promoting CSR: Empowering Change for a Sustainable Future” event at Tianjin TEDA. Around 70 attendees from member companies, AmCham China’s Leadership Development Program and…
On July 21, AmCham China had the honor of participating in a special policy interpretation roundtable meeting organized by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). The meeting aimed to address the concerns and…
On July 21 and 23, AmCham China’s US-China Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) launched the second session of the China Aviation Culture & Education Accelerator Program (the program), in collaboration with Boeing’s “Soaring…
Maximizing Opportunities, Minimizing Risks: Research Pitfalls for Multinationals in China By Frank Jiang, Jason Jia, Rachel Li, and Scott Yu The Chinese government has recently heightened its regulatory enforcement against research and…
Inside the 13th Annual China Business Conference The AmCham China Quarterly takes you inside the 13th Annual China Business Conference held in May in Washington, DC. Co-hosted by AmCham China and the…
View From the House: Rep. Mike Gallagher and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on US-China Cooperation, Competition, and Communication By Norris Tangen Navigating the turbulent waters of the current US-China relationship requires a multifaceted…
All Eyes on APEC: Fostering Dialogue in US-China Relations By Sihan Qu In May 2023, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) gathered in Detroit, Michigan, amid a…
Navigating China’s Economic Landscape: Insights from Ning Zhu, Senior Partner and Head of China at Brunswick Group By Norris Tangen Ning Zhu, Senior Partner and Head of China at Brunswick Group, sits…
Riding the ESG Wave to Global Success: How Chinese Ecommerce Brands Navigate Overseas Market Opportunities In recent years, buzzwords such as sustainable development, environmental protection and recycling have not only sparked discussions…
Lights, Camera, Empowerment: Warner Bros’ Gillian Zhao Shares Her Directorial Approach to Leadership Gillian Zhao, President of Warner Bros. Discovery China, takes center stage in an exclusive Q&A with the AmCham China…
Moving Forward: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits Beijing In February 2023, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Beijing was indefinitely postponed when a high-altitude balloon, equipped with Chinese…
From July 10-11 AmCham China’s Healthcare Industry Group led a delegation of member company representatives on a visit to Hefei in Anhui province. During the two day visit, the Chamber, together with…
AmCham China, Tianjin, celebrated the 247th year of American Independence with a Charity Family Day event attended by over 200 guests at the terrace of the new Pizza Bianca in Uni Park…
On June 15, AmCham China had the honor of being invited by the Dalian Municipal People’s Government to participate in the Dalian Opening Up & Investment Promotion Conference. During the event, AmCham…
On May 19, 2023, AmCham China Northeast Chapter hosted the Women in North: Celebrating Women’s Achievements event in Shenyang. The forum provided a platform for women leaders and women entrepreneurs to discuss…
On April 20, the AmCham China Northeast Chapter, in cooperation with the Dalian North Yellow Sea (NYS) Economic Development Zone, led a delegation of 10 member company representatives to visit the NYS…
On March 29th, the AmCham China Northeast Chapter visited the Health Commission of Dalian to discuss further cooperation and exchange questions and ideas regarding international healthcare resources in Dalian. The meeting began…
AmCham China Southwest Chapter celebrated the US Independence Day with Chengdu members and the expat community on July 4th at the Office Sports Bar and Grill. The event was met with enthusiasm…
On July 7, AmCham China had the honor of hosting a roundtable with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, other members of the Treasury department, and nearly…
On July 8, AmCham China hosted its annual Independence Day party with a backyard BBQ attended by over 200 guests at the Shangri-La Shougang Park. The outdoor event was the perfect day…
In recent weeks, AmCham China’s leadership has had multiple engagements with senior Chinese government officials to deliver the 2023 American Business in China White Paper (White Paper). These engagements included delegation meetings…
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration! Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, will mark America’s Independence Day. Join AmCham China as we bring you three amazing parties in Beijing, Chengdu, and Tianjin, commemorating the…
On June 16, AmCham China successfully hosted its 24th Annual Human Resources (HR) Conference, centered around the theme of “The Future of HR: Navigating Transformation and Innovation.” The annual signature event aimed…
AmCham China Central China Chapter, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Hubei, the Canadian Commercial Corporation Wuhan Representative Office, and the China UK Business Development Centre, organized the…
On June 19, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with a small group of US business leaders in Beijing to discuss the role private companies can play in supporting US-China…
On June 13, 2023, AmCham China’s Agriculture, Food, and Beverage Group, as well as the Healthcare Industry Group, along with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hosted separate industry roundtable discussions…
AmCham China and CCID Exchange Meeting On the morning of June 9, AmCham China hosted the 2022-2023 Social Impact Initiative – AmCham China and CCID Roundtable Discussion. The focus of the meeting…
On June 7, AmCham China and Meta co-hosted the first event of the “Cross-Border Business (CBB) Academy” in Chengdu in 2023. The CBB Academy aims to help Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises…
On June 6, the Legal Affairs Committee of AmCham China hosted the event titled “2023 Outlook on US Export Controls and Economic Sanctions.” The event featured speakers Scott J. Palmer, Partner and…
On May 24-25, AmCham China’s Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) co-hosted the 2nd International Aviation Logistics Safety and Security Forum with Shenzhen Airport Group and The Boeing Company. This year’s event theme was…
On June 2, AmCham China hosted “Touchdown ‘n Hustle: AmCham China Flag Football Day.” The Chamber, in partnership with a professional Flag football club, organized the event to provide participants with an…
The AmCham China 2023 Leadership Development Program (LDP) kicked off on Saturday, April 15. The program exposes emerging and existing community leaders to the issues that face business and US-China relations while…
AmCham China hosted its 2023 Tianjin Government Appreciation Reception on May 26 with the theme “Riding the Tide of Momentum with Open Innovation.” The event included an afternoon dialogue with the Tianjin…
On June 2, AmCham China, Tianjin hosted a debriefing on the recent 2023 AmCham China DC Doorknock at Four Seasons Hotel, Tianjin. We were delighted to have Senior Director of Marketing and…
By Allison Lapehn For the first time in three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an AmCham China DC Door Knock delegation, led by Chairman Colm Rafferty and President Michael…
Over the past week, AmCham China’s leadership has had multiple engagements with senior Chinese government officials. These engagements included a delegation meeting with Wang Shouwen, the Vice Minister of Commerce, a speech…
AmCham China’s Chairman’s Circle members attended an exclusive dinner in Beijing on Friday, May 19, featuring Ambassador Terry Branstad, the former US Ambassador to China and long-time Governor of the state of…
On May 22, AmCham China hosted a townhall in Chengdu for its members to meet with the US Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns. During the event, Ambassador Burns spoke on the main…
Working Session on Rural Revitalization On the afternoon of April 25th, AmCham China held the 2023 Social Impact Initiative–Rural Revitalization Working Session with participants from the China Rural Technology Development Center of…
Rural Revitalization Inspection Tour with MOFCOM Background: AmCham China was honored to be invited and assisted the Ministry of Commerce to convene member companies to participate in the rural revitalization inspection tour…
On May 15, AmCham China hosted a roundtable discussion and dinner reception at the DCM residence with Jason Hafemeister, Acting Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department…
Every year, AmCham China leads a delegation of China-based executives to Washington DC. Collectively our delegation represents hundreds of years of on-the-ground business experience in the Chinese market, sent to communicate the…
From May 10-12, AmCham China led a delegation of healthcare member companies including Abbott, Merck, and Edwards to participate in the 3rd BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) held at the…
On April 26, AmCham China hosted the 2023 Government Affairs Conference with nearly 100 GA professionals in attendance. The exclusive event was centered around the theme of “Reassessing Uncertainty: Leveraging the Strategic…
On April 26, AmCham China released a new Flash Survey alongside the 2023 American Business in China White Paper, this survey follows up on our 2023 Business Climate Survey Report (BCS) and…
This week AmCham China released a new Flash Survey alongside the 2023 American Business in China White Paper, this survey follows up on our 2023 Business Climate Survey Report (BCS) and provides…
Program Introduction Supporting women to develop and succeed in their careers has always been one of the missions of the Tianjin Women Professionals Committee (WPC). But with the competition for talent intensifying,…
On April 21 and April 22, AmCham China’s US-China Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) launched the China Aviation Culture & Education Accelerator Program (the program) in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, with nearly 200 attendees…
On April 17, AmCham China’s Healthcare Industry Group met with Xin Du, Deputy Director of the Beijing Healthcare Security Administration, and several other department personnel at the AmCham China offices in Beijing.…
On April 19 and 20, AmCham China’s US-China Healthcare Cooperation Program led a delegation to visit Jiangxi province, with a focus on the healthcare industry. While in the province, the delegation, led…
In the post-COVID era, finding suitable talent to help achieve business objectives and growth targets is a major challenge for companies in China. Knowing essential recruitment strategies can help businesses attract top-tier…
On March 30, AmCham China Tianjin Chapter hosted a special breakfast briefing at the Conrad Hotel Tianjin to share key findings from the newly published China Business Climate Survey Report (BCS) and…
The CAAC-ACP Eighth Airline Operations Safety Symposium (AOSS), held on March 21-22, was co-hosted by AmCham China’s Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on Standardized and…
AmCham China Northeast Chapter hosted a Member Mixer event in Shenyang on February 24, which drew a crowd of over 40 attendees. The event offered new members a warm welcome to the…
The 2023 kick off meeting of AmCham China, Northeast’s HR Committee was a resounding success. Representatives from more than 10 companies actively participated in discussions and workshops, sharing and exchanging their ideas.…
Advocacy is one of the most important services that AmCham China delivers to our members. In recent weeks, we have been actively engaging with various government departments and business communities across China.…
On March 22, AmCham China, Tianjin hosted a Townhall-style event in Tianjin with US Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns. Mark Dreyer, AmCham China’s Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, kicked off proceedings…
The long-awaited Mardi Gras Ball finally took place in Dalian on the night of March 11th, and it was the biggest celebration of the season. The event was held at the stunning…
What’s Next for China’s Education Industry? Venture Education’s Top 10 Trends for 2023 By Julian Fisher and Zhubei Venture Education is a Beijing-based consultancy that provides market intelligence on K12 education in…
From US Diplomat to AmCham Vietnam: An Insider’s View of Vietnam’s Growth and Potential Mary Tarnowka, a former US diplomat and member of the Senior Foreign Service, and former Executive Director at…
From Innovation to Impact: Cargill’s Sustainable Development Journey By Norris Tangen Cargill’s commitment to sustainable development runs deep. In an exclusive interview with the AmCham China Quarterly as part of the first…
Empowerment and Entrepreneurship with Su Cheng Harris Simpson In each issue, the AmCham China Quarterly highlights an outstanding member of our community by featuring one of our Board of Governors or Committee…
Is China’s ‘Tech Crackdown’ Over? A 2023 Regulatory Outlook for the Sector By Giulia Interesse Beijing has issued several new regulations in the last two years covering areas from antitrust to data…
Breaking Down China’s 2023 Two Sessions: A Look at the Country’s Economic and Political Priorities By Allison Lapehn This year’s Two Sessions took place from March 4 to 13, 2023, and saw…
Amway China’s Frances Yu on Empowering Women and Driving Innovation By Norris Tangen Frances Yu, President of Amway China, is at the forefront of promoting innovation and empowering women in the company’s…
By Giulia Interesse As the discourse around AI-based chatbots has heated up after the public launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, we look at China’s reaction both from the angle of businesses and regulators. The…
Taking Flight: Trip.com CEO Jane Sun on China’s Reopening and Campaigning for Equality By Norris Tangen Jane Sun, the CEO of Trip.com Group, has defied gender stereotypes to become a leader in…
Beijing announced today that it would issue all categories of visa for foreigners starting from Wednesday, March 15, dropping the last barrier to cross-border travel imposed as part of the COVID-19 restrictions.…
On March 1, AmCham China launched the 25th annual China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report. The report highlighted a slightly pessimistic outlook for US companies in China, underpinned by the declining willingness…
On March 7, AmCham China hosted the Women’s Summit: Women of Tomorrow at the China World Hotel in Beijing. Around 150 guests joined this annual Signature Event as it made its long-awaited…
On March 3, AmCham China Tianjin held the 2023 kickoff celebration for its Women Professionals Committee (WPC) at the Victoria Garden of The Astor Hotel Tianjin. Approximately 40 guests attended the event…
The 25th annual China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report revealed that while AmCham China members still see China as a priority market, their willingness to increase investment and strategic priority is declining.…
On March 1, AmCham China launched the 25th annual China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report. The report highlighted a slightly pessimistic outlook for US companies in China, underpinned by the declining willingness…
On February 28, AmCham China’s SME and Entrepreneurs’ Committee hosted the event “Redefining Diplomacy: One Village at a Time”. The event’s keynote speaker was Brian Linden, Founder and President of the award-winning…
The American Chamber of Commerce in China held its 22nd Annual Appreciation Dinner on February 15, 2023, to celebrate the efforts made by both the US and Chinese governments, as well as…
AmCham China’s Social Impact Initiative (SII) recently hosted two webinars as part of our ESG Webinar Series. The dual webinars focused on important topics such as human capital and climate change. These…
On Friday, February 10, around 50 AmCham China members gathered together to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for the year ahead to help shape the upcoming 2023 Policy Priorities. The Chamber’s…
AmCham China celebrated Super Bowl Sunday 2023 with not one, but three watch parties held simultaneously in Beijing, Tianjin, and Chengdu. Members of the AmCham China community gathered early on Monday morning…
By Giulia Interesse From January 8, 2023, China has resumed the issuance of visas for foreign nationals. As the country continues to open up, we take a closer look at the 2023 Chinese…
Take this important step towards becoming a future leader of the US-China business community! We are excited to announce that the application period for the 2023 AmCham China Leadership Development Program (LDP)…
At AmCham China, our Committees play a vital role in driving advocacy, building industry relations, and fostering community development. With 26 Committees in Beijing, plus another dozen across our Chapters nationwide, we…
By Fuki Fu and Victoria Li As China downgrades COVID-19 to a Class B infectious disease, companies will need to update their employee management protocols to cope with the new situation. The…
AmCham China’s Social Impact Initiative (SII) recently hosted two webinars as part of our ESG Webinar Series. The dual webinars focused on important topics such as human capital and climate change. These…
AmCham China typically undertakes an annual trip to Washington, DC in early May to meet with administration and congressional officials, policymakers, and think tanks to exchange views on US-China trade relations. As…
UPMC’s Diagnosis: Heal US-China Relationship with Collaboration By Norris Tangen Over the last 30 years, UPMC, one of the largest academic medical institutions in the US, has expanded its global footprint to…
Family Ties in a Pandemic: Broken and Rebuilt By Mark Dreyer AmCham China’s Director of Marketing & Communications tells his personal pandemic story of how he and his family was initially stranded…
Marking 40 Years: Roberta Lipson and Tim Stratford Discuss their China Journeys For the past 40 years, Roberta Lipson and Tim Stratford have been two of the pillars of the expatriate business…
20th Party Congress: Leadership Changes and Policy Trajectory By Allison Lapehn On October 23, the 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress closed with the confirmation of Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third five-year…
Delivering Digitalization: Gotofreight’s Ecosystem Connects the World By Norris Tangen While the company Gotofreight Limited might not be a household name, the China-based logistics company is responsible for delivering much of the…
Top of the Class: Yew Chung and Yew Wah Education Network Marks 90 Years of Educational Excellence By Norris Tangen The Yew Chung and Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW) has established an…
CSIS’ Scott Kennedy on US-China Tech Competition As the tech competition between the US and China intensifies and with both countries working to shore up supply chains, it’s hard to know what…
China announced on Monday that it was dropping centralized quarantine and most of its COVID-19 testing for inbound travelers from January 8, 2023. AmCham China’s Chairman Colm Rafferty and President Michael Hart…
As we look forward to 2023, we are taking a look back at what has been an eventful 2022. Between our 24th Annual Business Climate Survey Report, American Business in China White Paper,…
Down to Business: Ambassador Burns on Navigating the World’s Most Important Bilateral Relationship In early March 2022, the new US Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Nicholas Burns, touched down in…
Jing Wu on the New Direction of the Business Sustainability Committee Continuing the AmCham China Quarterly magazine’s series profiling AmCham China’s Board of Governors members and Committee Co-chairs, we spoke to the…
What a year! The pandemic and US-China tensions have contributed to rising uncertainties over China’s business environment. However, these unprecedented times have only made AmCham China’s role in supporting US and foreign…
By Arendse Huld China is in the process of shifting from “zero-COVID” to “living with COVID” by removing mandatory centralized quarantine, compulsory testing, and sweeping lockdowns. The reopening of the economy has…
On the afternoon of November 19, AmCham China Northeast Chapter, NBSO, EUCCC, and Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals organized a family mixer in Dalian. Opening remarks were delivered by Carolina de Velde, Chief…
AmCham China is pleased to announce that Colm Rafferty has been re-elected as Chair of the Board of Governors for 2023. Gloria Xu has been re-elected as Vice Chair, with Roberta Lipson…
On November 22, the AmCham China Northeast Chapter hosted “Dual Carbon Goals – A dialogue and forum on decarbonization”. Later on, during the afternoon of the same day, the Northeast Chapter also…
Following the conclusion of the Board of Governors Election, AmCham China is excited to announce the 2023 Board of Governors! Incumbents whose terms continue in 2023: Gloria Xu, Albemarle Allan Gabor, Merck…
On December 2, AmCham China hosted a virtual town hall meeting for over 200 members on COVID and the business environment. AmCham China President Michael Hart led the meeting and was joined…
On November 24, AmCham China, Tianjin held its 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Thanksgiving Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin with 220 guests in attendance. The event featured a review…
Recently, AmCham China Chairman Colm Rafferty met with Ministry of Finance Vice Minister Liao Min and AmCham China President Michael Hart met with Deputy Governor Xuan Changneng of the People’s Bank of…
On November 17, AmCham China wrapped up the year and kicked off the holiday season with the 41st Annual General Meeting. The event was held at the Park Hyatt with a limited…
Photo: POTUS Instagram By Chris Devonshire-Ellis The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is set to visit Beijing following an apparently cordial meeting in Bali between US and China Presidents Biden and…
On November 13, AmCham China’s Women Professionals Committee hosted a UFC Fight Night watch party at Eudora Station. Attendees at the event watched former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion and the first ever…
On November 5, AmCham China Chairman Colm Rafferty spoke on a panel organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), as part of the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE).…
On October 27, AmCham China held the Rural Revitalization and Sustainability: Rural Charm Experience event at Beigou village, in the Huairou district, north of Beijing, with more than 50 members in attendance.…
As a member driven organization, AmCham China is always working to find new ways to deliver value to our members and improve our existing offerings. With that goal in mind, last month,…
On Tuesday, November 1 AmCham China hosted a mixer for our membership and the 2023 Board of Governors candidates at Beijing’s China World Hotel. This year’s candidate pool includes leaders of some…
AmCham China has held a series of high-level engagements with both the US and Chinese governments this year, continuing the Chamber’s vision of promoting constructive and sustainable US-China economic relations. Highlights in…
On October 28, AmCham China’s Sports Committee hosted a happy hour mixer at Bistro 108 in Beijing. The event was joined by Sports Committee Co-Chair and MLB China’s Managing Director Tony Qi…
On October 21, AmCham China, Northeast Chapter hosted an All Chambers networking event at the Shangri-La Hotel Shenyang. The mixer was jointly organized by AmCham China, HKCCLN, and EUCCC. Attendees included representatives…
On Saturday, October 15 AmCham China, Tianjin held the Third Tianjin Treasure Hunt at the Smoki & Co. and Wedadao. The day kicked off with speeches from Luan Jianzhang, Director General of…
AmCham China’s Central China Chapter hosted an End of Summer Inter-Chamber Networking event on August 19 at the Hotel Andi Wuhan. The event was hosted in collaboration with the Canadian Commercial Corporation…
It’s that time of year again when you get to decide the direction of AmCham China’s future by voting for the members of the AmCham China Board of Governors! The Board holds…
All primary members should have received an email on Wednesday, October 19 from president@amchamchina.org. If you are the primary AmCham China representative for your company and did not receive this email, or…
By Arendse Huld As the pending CPC nears, we look at the China’s previous Party Congress in 2017, which laid out a policy agenda for the country’s growth and development and set…
On September 29, AmCham China hosted the 2022 Technology and Innovation Summit at the Hilton Hotel in Beijing. The Summit provided a valuable platform for corporations to exchange cross-sector best practices and…
The Board of Governors plays a critical role in driving strategic development of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and represents AmCham China in important advocacy, business, and community activities, especially…
On September 19, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transportation, the Development Research Center of the State Council, and the Zhejiang Provincial…
On September 27, AmCham China invited senior executives from our Chairman’s Circle member companies to attend dinner with the UN Resident Coordinator in China Siddharth Chatterjee at the United Nations China headquarters.…
On Friday, September 23, AmCham China co-organized another All-Chambers networking event in Beijing. The mixer, held at China World Summit Wing, welcomed over 300 guests from 13 different international chambers. It was…
In the fall, there are plenty of different ways to experience a city’s sights and sounds but few are better than by cycling! On September 24, AmCham China’s Media and Entertainment Committee…
On September 25, AmCham China’s Education Committee hosted the first Autumn Family Day. Many of our education sector member companies – including, Otus, YCIS, YWIES, Ivy Academy, Daystar Academy, Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy,…
The Technology and Innovation Summit is an annual signature event launched in 2018 under AmCham China’s Technology and Innovation Initiative. The 2022 full-day conference will be held on September 29th at the…
On September 19, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transportation, the Development Research Center of the State Council, and the Zhejiang Provincial…
On April 27, AmCham China Central China Chapter hosted an offline training on coaching, leadership, and how to motivate employees with Scott Shaw. Jun Hu, of the AmCham China Central China Chapter…
On March 18, AmCham China Central China Chapter, together with the Canadian Commercial Corporation Wuhan Representative Office and the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Hubei hosted the “2022 International Business Organization…
On Saturday, August 27 AmCham China’s Sports Committee hosted “Put a Fling on It: Sports Committee Frisbee Day.” The event was led by coach Aiden Liu of Hilefit. Liu led attendees in…
AmCham China President Michael Hart joined Emily Ni on Phoenix TV’s “Talk with World Leaders” this week. During the interview Hart discussed the impact of US-China relations on American business including trade…
Meta and AmCham Jointly Launch the First Cross Border Business Academy On July 21st, the first training workshop of the Cross Border Business Academy co-organized by Meta, AmCham China and AmCham Shanghai…
On Saturday, September 3, AmCham China and AseanPlus held the 4th Annual Friendly Golf Tournament at the Oriental Pearl Golf Club. AseanPlus is a long-standing Beijing-based group of prominent executives and embassy…
On August 24, US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns met with the AmCham China Board of Governors, both in-person at the US Embassy in Beijing and online, for a constructive dialogue on…
On the afternoon of August 23, AmCham China Northeast Chapter’s Women Professional Committee in cooperation with doTERRA organized an afternoon-tea at Fraser Suites Dalian with the topic of Women Leadership Perspective on…
AmCham China Leadership Attends Symposium with Premier Li Keqiang on the 70th Anniversary of CCPIT This past spring, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hosted a roundtable briefing with foreign business group leaders to…
Lockdown Guidelines for Employers By Carol Zhu and Yinbing Chen In March 2022, Omicron outbreaks in some Chinese cities resulted in extended lockdown periods. While the pandemic control measures have been successful…
ECARX Realizes Fully Digital Operations By Phil Zhou The pandemic has forced companies across sectors to accelerate digital transformation. In this exclusive for the AmCham China Quarterly, Phil Zhou from automotive intelligence…
Key members of the AmCham China leadership group, including President Michael Hart, met with Chinese Ambassador to the US Qin Gang in Washington DC recently for a substantive discussion about US-China relations.…
Foreign Enterprises Investing Heavily in TEDA See Growing Momentum Tianjin, the largest costal city in North China, is the birthplace of China’s modern industry. The city is favored by foreign investors for…
Merck China Prepares for the Unexpected Through Teamwork and Trust By Norris Tangen The senior leaders from Merck China’s emergency response team share, in their own words, the lessons learned from the…
WPIC Helps Consumer Brands Capitalize on China’s COVID-Fueled E-Commerce Boom By Jacob Cooke Like other AmCham China member companies, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic created enormous uncertainty for WPIC Marketing +…
Accelerating into the Curve: Ford is Reinventing a More Sustainable Future from Sourcing to Customer By Francisco Arechiga Shockwaves from the pandemic shook virtually every aspect of Ford’s core business and operations…
Lester Ross Reflects on over 20 Years of Involvement with AmCham China Expanding on the AmCham China Quarterly magazine’s series profiling AmCham China’s Board of Governors (BOG) members, we spoke to former…
Standing Strong: 3M Overcomes COVID-19 Challenges By Norris Tangen With its China headquarters based in Shanghai, 3M was on the front lines of the recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the city. 3M’s Senior…
Lifelong Learning Benefits Both Businesses and Workforce By Norris Tangen With 52 million+ learners, 196,000+ courses and 712 million+ course enrollments in over 75 languages, Udemy is a global learning company that…
Confronting COVID: The UN’s Siddharth Chatterjee Calls for Global Cooperation By Norris Tangen As the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, Sidharth Chatterjee oversees a broad portfolio of issues. But, no issue…
How the Emergence of International Remote Work Will Transform the Global Workplace By Jian Lu In the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted not only the way we work,…
On Friday, July 29 AmCham China’s Real Estate and Development Committee hosted its “Starlight Tour: Mixer in MAHA Private Gardens”. The event was held at the MAHA Residential Gardens at No.8 Xiaoyunlu,…
The 1st SummitCamp of AmCham China Northeast Chapter turned out to be a great success. Morethan 30 participants from 9 companies were actively engaged in employeenetworking, sharing and career development. Summit Camp…
Meeting with President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Lin Songtian Meeting with Chinese Vice Minister of Science and Technology Zhang Guangjun AmCham China Meets with President of Chinese…
On Friday, July 22 AmCham China hosted an exclusive reception for senior executives from our Chairman’s Circle companies. Both the dinner and the following mixer were held at the Conrad Hotel in…
Pre-COVID-19 AmCham China typically undertook an annual trip to Washington DC in late April or early May to meet with administration and congressional officials, policymakers, and think tanks to exchange views on…
On July 18, AmCham China President Michael Hart traveled to Dalian to present the 2022 American Business in China White Paper (White Paper) and to engage with local government leaders and member…
On July 14, AmCham China hosted the 2022 Social Impact Summit. The virtual Summit welcomed over 100 attendees and featured speakers from Chinese government, international organizations, and multinational companies. As the pandemic…
On July 2, AmCham China, Central China and ISA International School Wuhan tamed up to hosted the 2022 AmCham China Central China Chapter Summer Family Picnic Day in Wuhan at ISA. During…
On July 2, AmCham China, Tianjin hosted the annual Independence Day party with not one but two parties! The celebration kicked off with a sunset party at Pizza Bianca (Riverside 66) and…
On July 5, AmCham China, Tianjin held its annual Tianjin Government Appreciation Dinner with the theme “Encourage New Dynamism of Foreign Investment, Enhance a Booming Manufacturing City.” The evening reception capped an…
On July 5, a delegation from AmCham China’s Healthcare Committee and US-China Healthcare Cooperation Program (HCP) visited Tianjin to meet with the Tianjin Medical Products Administration Bureau and the Tianjin Healthcare Security…
On July 2 and 3, AmCham China hosted our annual Independence Day party with a backyard BBQ at Eudora Station in Lidu. The event was held with reduced attendees over two days…
US companies in China continue to experience a range of negative impacts from pandemic-related restrictions, according to our latest AmCham China June Flash Survey. 98% of respondents reported an ongoing negative impact…
The release of this week’s June Flash Survey revealed US companies are still struggling with pandemic-related restrictions, despite slight improvements. 98% of respondents reported an ongoing negative impact from COVID-19 on their…
On June 23, AmCham China held the 2022 Government Affairs (GA) Conference. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the 8th annual Conference was held virtually with nearly 200 attendees. The annual GA Conference…
On Saturday, June 18 AmCham China’s Sports Committee hosted “Put a Fling on It: Sports Committee Frisbee Day.” The event was held at Beijing’s Jangfu Park and was led by professional coaches,…
From June 16-17, AmCham China hosted the 2022 Human Resources Conference. Due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, the 23rd annual Conference was held virtually with over 200 attendees joining over two days. This…
On June 16, AmCham China Chairman Colm Rafferty and AmCham China member company executives met virtually with Vice Minister Wang Shouwen of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). At the meeting, Rafferty introduced…
On June 9, Wang Xu, Vice Mayor of Tianjin Municipal People’s Government met with AmCham China, Tianjin member company representatives and AmCham China President Michael Hart who attended the meeting virtually. The…
AmCham China can confirm that China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is in the process of removing the requirement to obtain a PU letter before applying for certain types of visas at…
On June 2, AmCham China Chairman Colm Rafferty, President Michael Hart, and AmCham China member company executives met virtually with Vice Minister Long Guoqiang of the Development Research Center of the State…
On Wednesday, June 1, AmCham China hosted an exclusive virtual event for Policy+ subscribers with William Reinsch from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Reinsch previously served for 15 years…
On May 24, AmCham China President Michael Hart joined a webinar hosted by AmCham Hong Kong to present key findings and themes of the 2022 White Paper. At the webinar, Hart presented…
On May 17, AmCham China launched the 24th edition of the American Business in China White Paper (White Paper) which lays out in detail a number of policy recommendations – both cross-sector…
On May 19, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hosted a roundtable briefing at Diaoyutai in Beijing with foreign business group leaders to mark the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade…
On April 29, AmCham China, Tianjin’s Women Professionals Committee invited Han Lin, Founder of MOOSN Tianjin to conduct a workshop on professional image building for women in the workplace. At the event,…
On May 13, AmCham China hosted event showcasing the positive impact of Esports. The hybrid event was available both online and offline, with the offline event being held in “the Dome” at…
The release of last week’s Flash Survey saw US companies reporting a dire economic picture in China, following COVID-19 outbreaks that have spread across the country in recent weeks. The Survey, representing…
US companies reported a dire economic picture in China, following COVID-19 outbreaks that have spread across the country in recent weeks, according to our latest AmCham China Flash Survey. The foreign business…
On April 28, AmCham China and Guangdong Department of Commerce jointly host a briefing on the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. During the meeting, Deputy Director-General Chen Yuehua of Guangdong Commerce,…
Amid the recent COVID-19 outbreaks in China, AmCham China has been diligently working to advocate for our members and the wider foreign business community at large. Over the past few weeks, AmCham…
PPG Paints a Greener Future By Norris Tangen PPG is a global maker of paints, coatings, and specialty materials and are a recognized leader in innovation, color, and sustainability. With operations across…
BAM is Building the Future: Beauty is Key to Sustainability By Norris Tangen Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) is a groundbreaking multidisciplinary design firm with a refreshingly unique approach to design. The AmCham…
Tackling Twin Crises: The Paulson Institute’s Work Bridges US-China Divide By Norris Tangen Since establishing its China operations over a decade ago, the Paulson Institute has been facilitating meaningful mutually beneficial progress…
12th Annual China Business Conference Conducted virtually for the second time, the 12th annual China Business Conference spanned five days in March. The event brought together some of the top names from…
Human Resources is the Key to Unlock Digital Transformation By Vivian Liu In a piece for the AmCham China Quarterly, ECARX’s Chief Human Resources Officer and member of AmCham China’s Women’s Advisory…
ExxonMobil Outlines Ambitions for a Lower Carbon Future By Norris Tangen In January 2022, ExxonMobil unveiled plans to became a leader in energy transition, including its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions (Scope…
Put Down the Plastic: Elix Water Wants to Change the Way You Drink According to the International Bottled Water Association, global bottled water consumption is estimated to have surpassed 100 billion gallons…
China’s Bankruptcy Proceedings: Foreign Investors Face Risks and Rewards While there is a growing trend of foreign investment in Chinese corporate restructuring, many foreign firms are still sitting on the sidelines because…
Honeywell’s Commitment to Sustainability Reaps Rewards By Norris Tangen Honeywell China seems to have done the impossible, or at least, the improbable. The company has emerged not only comparatively unscathed from the…
Meet New AmCham China President Michael Hart We are delighted to welcome Michael Hart as the new President of AmCham China. Hart, who formerly served as the Chairman of AmCham China Tianjin,…
Virtual Wonders: Google Arts & Culture Makes Art Accessible to All By Norris Tangen As the world adjusts to a “new normal,” Google Arts & Culture is connecting people in a post-pandemic…
On April 28, AmCham China Chairman Colm Rafferty, Chairman Emeritus Greg Gilligan, President Michael Hart, and the Government Affairs and Policy Team met with Mr. Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council…
On April 14, AmCham China, Tianjin held a briefing on the business impact of the latest COVID-19 outbreak. The briefing was followed by a spring member mixer at the Four Seasons Hotel…
On April 21, AmCham China, Tianjin held its monthly Executive Breakfast Briefing at the Shangri-La Tianjin. The event also provided members with a 2022 Tianjin property market update. The property market update…
Lighting the Way: The Father of China’s Renewable Energy Law Dr. Junfeng Li By Zahrah Abdulrauf Dr. Junfeng Li is the President of the Sequoia China Carbon Neutrality Research Institute and Director…
On Monday, April 18, AmCham China Chairman Colm Rafferty and Vice Chair Gloria Xu attended an in-person roundtable with Minister Wang Wentao of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and his colleagues, where…
On April 14, 2022, AmCham China held the virtual launch of the 2022 Social Impact Reports. Over 100 representatives from member companies, think tanks, and relevant organizations joined the event, which marked…
From left to right: AmCham China Vice Chair Brent Young, AmCham China President Michael Hart, US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, AmCham China Chairman Colm Rafferty, and AmCham China Vice Chair Gloria…
On April 1, MOFCOM delegation led by Director General Lin Feng of the American and Oceania Affairs Department of MOFCOM was invited to AmCham China as regular discussion about foreign investment environment…
Common prosperity has emerged as one of the most important concepts guiding China’s policymaking over the last half year. The phrase emerged at a meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping in August 2021…
A new joint flash survey from AmCham China and AmCham Shanghai out today reveals 99% of respondents have been impacted by the recent COVID-19 outbreak in China. The survey focused on quantitative…
On Saturday March 26, AmCham China hosted the first session of the 2022 Leadership Development Program (LDP). Michael Hart, President of AmCham China and Gloria Xu, Vice Chair of AmCham China, China…
Over the past few months, AmCham China has been receiving increasing inquiries from members on travel and quarantine issues. To help keep our members up-to-date and informed, on March 23 we hosted…
On March 3, AmCham China hosted a dinner at the Kempinski Hotel for CEOs and executives from Chairman’s Circle member companies and David Meale, the Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) at the US Embassy…
On March 11, AmCham China hosted a member mixer at the Conrad Hotel Beijing to bid farewell to Alan Beebe after six years as President of the Chamber, and officially welcome our…
As my time with AmCham China comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of you for supporting the Chamber while helping me…
With hostilities underway in Ukraine, the United States and countries around the world are unveiling sanctions and other measures targeting Russia. Russian actions and the global response are already having a significant…
AmCham China President Alan Beebe appeared on CGTN’s Global Business earlier this week discuss the 50 year anniversary Joint Communiqué of the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China,…
With hostilities underway in Ukraine, the United States and countries around the world are unveiling sanctions and other measures targeting Russia. Russian actions and the global response could have a significant impact…
AmCham China is delighted to announce Marcus Williams has been selected as the new Chairman of the Executive Committee for the AmCham China Tianjin Chapter. He took up the new role in…
On Friday, February 4, an AmCham China delegation attended the opening ceremony of Beijing’s 2022 Winter Olympics at the iconic Bird’s Nest Stadium. We were honored to be invited by the Chinese…
As we welcomed 2022, unfortunately an outbreak of COVID-19 hit Tianjin. While the Tianjin government has responded swiftly with efforts to control the spread of the pandemic, member companies of AmCham China,…
We are delighted to announce that Michael Hart has been appointed by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) Board of Governors as the next President of AmCham China, beginning…
Intelligent Connection: Qualcomm Invests in the 5G Future By Norris Tangen Qualcomm has been collaborating with companies in China’s mobile ecosystem for over 25 years, helping them to expand both at home…
Amidst Global Uncertainty, China Eyes Economic Stability By Allison Lapehn The Central Economic Work Conference, held in Beijing between December 8-10, charted the course for the next year’s national economic priorities. The…
MLB At-bat in China By Norris Tangen Major League Baseball (MLB) first entered China in 2007. Since then, the league has been working steadily to popularize America’s pastime in China. The AmCham…
Let it Snow: Justin Downes Looks Beyond the Olympics Justin Downes has always seen opportunity in China’s snow industry. Since 2007, he’s been focused on cultivating China’s promising ski and snowboard industry…
AmCham China’s Policy Committee and Chinese Government Affairs Committee kicked off 2022 with a ‘Policy Priorities Townhall Meeting’ on January 20. Members representing roughly 40 companies attended the townhall to discuss their…
Burton China Readies to Reach New Heights By Norris Tangen In the span of 50 years, snowboarding evolved from fledgling subculture to world-class sport. And, since its inception, no snowboarding brand has…
A Look Inside the Shougang Olympic Park Last autumn, ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, AmCham China members were invited to an exclusive tour of the Olympic Park in Shougang. The…
Microsoft’s Alain Crozier Bids Farewell to China In the latest of AmCham China Quarterly magazine’s series profiling our Board of Governors (BOG) members, outgoing Board member Alain Crozier reflects on his time…
The AmCham China Diner’s Club got together for a night of fun and festivity on January, 13 to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Tiger. Attendees enjoyed a luxurious four-course meal at…
Following last week’s announcement of our new US-China Fast-Track Travel Channel Program (the “Program”) we hosted a webinar on January 12, 2021 to share more information with our members. The Program should…
We are pleased to announce the launch of our US-China Fast-Track Travel Channel Program (the “Program”), effective immediately. The Program should allow for business people and their families to more easily travel…
On December 31, 2021, a joint notice from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the State Administration of Taxation (STA) announced that the previous preferential policies related to the Individual Income Tax…
Going for Gold By Mark Dreyer Shaun White is not just the most well-known US snowboarder of his generation, he’s among the most famous Winter Olympians of all time. With three Olympic…
Going for Gold By Mark Dreyer Shaun White is not just the most well-known US snowboarder of his generation, he’s among the most famous Winter Olympians of all time. With three Olympic…
The AmCham China, Tianjin Chapter held its 2021 Annual General Meeting and Winter Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Shangri-la Tianjin. The event celebrated all of the chapter’s work…
What a year! The pandemic and US-China tensions have contributed to rising uncertainties over China’s business environment. However, these unprecedented times have only made AmCham China’s role in supporting US and foreign…
On December 20, 2021, AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan was invited to attend 2021 Jiangxi and Multinational Corporations Roundtable. Gilligan joined Vice Governor Yin Meigen of Jiangxi Province and Vice Chairman Zhang…
AmCham China is pleased to announce that Colm Rafferty has been elected as Chair of the Board of Governors for 2022, with Gloria Xu and Brent Young elected as Vice Chairs. All…
On November 24, 2021, AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan led a delegation of 10 financial services institution executives to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and met with its Vice Chairman Fang…
Take this important step towards becoming a future leader of the US-China business community! We are excited to announce that the application period for the 2022 AmCham China Leadership Development Program (LDP)…
On November 30th, AmCham China hosted a webinar on “Private Sector Engagement in Global Collaboration to Fight Climate Change”. Around 70 member companies in attendance had the opportunity to hear from keynote…
China’s tax incentives are preferential tax policies offered by its local and/or central governments to incentivize or encourage a particular economic activity or to support disadvantaged business owners or individuals. From the…
On November 18, AmCham China hosted the 40th Annual General Meeting in Beijing. The event was held at the Hilton Hotel with a limited number of guests attending in-person due to ongoing…
AmCham China President Alan Beebe appeared on CGTN’s Global Business earlier this week to discuss, among other topics, the Biden-Xi virtual meeting. Beebe said that President Biden’s remarks that the US is…
On November 2nd, AmCham China’s Social Impact Initiative hosted a working session on “Opportunities and Innovative Practices of Multinational Companies in Dual Carbon Goals”. The highly interactive event was joined by 16…
The AmCham China, Tianjin’s Women Professionals Committee (WPC) held its October luncheon on October 27th at the Shangri-la Hotel Tianjin talking about women professionals’ career developments. Justine Qian, the 2021 Tianjin WPC…
Tom Tong Anbin is acting as the General Manager to T&J Technology LCC, a Wuhan based US company, providing glass making tech service and manufacturing solutions to glass making industry from 2017…
AmCham China President Alan Beebe and Hainan Governor Feng Fei discuss the policy environment and investment opportunities presented by the Hainan Free Trade Port. From October 25 to 27, 2021 AmCham China…
For the first time, this year’s fourth annual Technology & Innovation Summit was held completely online. Following the Summit, AmCham China spoke with one of the Summit’s keynote speakers, Yan Han, Founder…
How Strong Digital Foundations Pave the Way to Success By Joe Bao In an exclusive piece for the AmCham China Quarterly, Joe Bao, President of Microsoft China, shares his insights on the…
The Importance of Diversity, Inclusion, and Female Empowerment Join AmCham China in a fireside chat with Bill Arnold, President at ConocoPhillips China and Male Ally of the Year, presented by the 2021…
Past Is Prologue: Evaluating the US-China Tech war Through the Lens of Time The AmCham China Quarterly spoke to Nina Xiang, author of “China: US-China Tech War: What Chinese Tech History Reveals…
Crackdown or Reform? Analyzing the Recent Upheaval in China’s Tech Sector By Mark Dreyer In recent months, China has cracked down on several areas of the tech sector, with giants Alibaba, Tencent,…
How Global Brands Should Harness Data to Compete in China’s New Consumer Goods Landscape By Jacob Cooke Recent consumer habits reveal a growing number of strong local brands gaining traction in the…
Cooperation in Technology and Innovation for a Shared Global Recovery AmCham China President Alan Beebe speaking at the 2021 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen. …
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Walmart’s China CEO on the Future of Retail By Norris Tangen Retail giant Walmart Inc. has a storied history with five decades of operational success across the globe. The…
October 28, 2021 – We’ve been hearing from member companies throughout the year that one of their biggest challenges concerns restrictions related to global travel, which is why this issue has been…
Duan Yun A joins the AmCham China Northeast Executive Committee as the new Vice Chair. Yun A is currently the Managing Director of Northeast Region of Canada AKD International Education Group, and…
On October 20-21, the Shenzhen Airport Group, AmCham China’s Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP), and Boeing hosted the International Aviation Logistics Safety Forum in Shenzhen, China. The event welcomed over 200 attendees from…
The third annual AmCham AseanPlus Friendly Golf Tournament took place at the Beijing Country Golf Club on Saturday October, 16. AseanPlus is a long-standing Beijing-based group of prominent executives and embassy officials…
The AmCham China Women Professionals Committee (WPC) held its August luncheon on August 12 at the Shangri-la Hotel Tianjin. The event marked the first time in the Tianjin Chapter’s history that male…
On September 25, AmCham China, Tianjin held our annual “Healthy Life” event – the 2nd annual Tianjin Treasure Hunt at the St. Regis Tianjin. Over 100 members of the Tianjin community including…
On September 16, AmCham China, Tianjin was joined by over 50 members and friends for the Autumn Get-Together at the Anglican Art Center. Michael Hart, Chairman of AmCham China Tianjin, welcomed guests to…
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All primary members should have received an email on Thursday, October 14 from alan.beebe@amchamchina.org. If you are the primary AmCham China representative for your company and did not receive this email, or…
Employee Number One: Facebook’s Jayne Leung on a Decade of Tech Teachings By Mark Dreyer Jayne Leung is the Vice President and Head of Greater China at Facebook. Based in Hong Kong,…
China Individual Income Tax Policy Changes Impacting Foreign Employees/their employer’ Tax Liabilities from 2022 AmCham China Northeast chapter kicked off its first executive breakfast briefing on October 13th at the Dalian Shangri-la Hotel.…
Over September 27 and 28, AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan attended the 2021 Annual Conference on Multinational Corporations Investment in Guangdong. On September 27, Gilligan attended the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government welcome…
On September 23, AmCham China hosted a dinner with the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Beijing, David Meale. During the dinner, guests heard CDA Meale’s perspectives on the U.S.-China relationship…
The Board of Governors plays a critical role in driving strategic development of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and represents AmCham China in important advocacy, business, and community activities, especially…
On September 16, AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan attended the main forum of the the 1st SME International Cooperation Summit to deliver a keynote speech on “Supporting China’s SMEs to Integrate into the…
On Monday, September 6, AmCham China President Alan Beebe attended the 2021 China International Fair for Trade Services (CIFTIS) to moderate an expert panel on the China Bond Market and China’s “Double…
Following the release of the latest AmCham Flash Survey on Phase One, tariffs, and trade, AmCham Chairman Greg Gilligan spoke to Bloomberg TV’s David Ingles on Bloomberg Markets China Open about the…
A new flash survey from AmCham China shows nearly two-thirds of respondents want the US and the Chinese governments to restore regular visa services and travel channels for business executives and their…
2021 T&I Summit Speaker Spotlight: Alain Benichou Alain Benichou, CEO of IBM Greater China, will join the 4th annual Online Tech & Innovation Summit on September 24 & 25. Ahead of the…
The Role of Environmental Laws and Policies in Fostering a Green China Photo courtesy of RMI Over the past several years, the Chinese government has made important efforts to strengthen environmental…
On Tuesday, August 17, AmCham China held the Fourth All Member Standing Call on vaccine and travel status in China. The event, held virtually due to Beijing’s current COVID restrictions, brought together…
On August 20, 2021, AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan attended the Shandong Dialogue with Foreign Chambers of Commerce. At the virtual event, Gilligan spoke to the Shandong Province Party Secretary Liu Jiayi…
Dr. Zhang Wenhong on COVID-19 and the Future of China’s Public Health System By Yaxian Xiong Dr. Zhang Wenhong is a Professor and head of the Center for Infectious Disease at Fudan…
On August 13th, 2021, AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan and President Alan Beebe visited China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and met with its Vice Chairman Mr. Fang Xinghai. Mr. Gilligan and Mr.…
Alain Crozier on What Makes an Effective Male Ally AmCham China spoke to one of the featured speakers of the 2021 Women’s Economy Summit, Alain Crozier, Corporate Vice President, Chairman and CEO…
Bird’s Eye View: Terry Townshend on the Biodiversity Crisis By Norris Tangen Terry Townshend is a Beijing-based biodiversity and climate change expert with expertise on legislation, wildlife conservation, and China. He runs…
Businesses are assessing their risks following the passing of China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, as political and economic tensions between China and a number of foreign countries rise. We examine the scope of…
Li Ye Shares her Three Most Important Leadership Lessons AmCham China spoke to one of the female trailblazers speaking at the 2021 WES, Li Ye, Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs…
Johnson & Johnson Shares Best Practices to Empower Women AmCham China spoke to Catherine Zheng, Talent Acquisition Head at Johnson & Johnson China, winner of the Best Company (MNC) for the Advancement…
Chang Liu joins the AmCham China Northeast Executive Committee as the new executive member. Chang is a Director of Automation for Intel Semiconductor Ltd. located in Dalian, China. In his role, he is…
Eyes on the Skies: Boeing’s Sherry Carbary on the Future of Aviation in China In the latest in our series profiling current Board members, Sherry Carbary discusses her role within the AmCham…
The unprecedented flooding in Henan province in July has caused widespread damage to the region, causing significant fatalities and displacing millions of people from their homes. Over the past few weeks alone,…
Protein Innovation Plants the Seeds of Collaboration Jennifer Lee is founding Executive Director of the Agriculture and Food Partnership (AFP), based at AmCham China. AFP is a private-public partnership (PPP) for food…
Climate change remains one of the bright spots in an otherwise challenging bilateral relationship. Fan Dai, Director of the California-China Climate Institute, outlines the similarities between the US and China’s climate goals,…
Throughout the month of July, AmCham China has hosted a number of successful outreach meetings with the Chinese Government. Among these, the Chamber has had three White Paper delivery meetings, and one…
The latest issue of the AmCham China Quarterly explores a wide array of issues around the topic of sustainability and the environment. For AmCham China, climate change represents not only an increasingly…
Trella Urban Forestry Technology (“Trella”) is a US-based, China-operated nature-based solutions company providing tree-based solutions to meet China’s environmental initiatives and needs. AmCham China spoke with Trella founder Jonathan Krane about the…
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On July 4, AmCham China hosted its annual Independence Day party with a backyard BBQ attended by over 300 guests at Kempinski Hotel’s beautiful East Garden. The outdoor event was the perfect…
AmCham China kicked off the 2021 July 4 holiday weekend with a bang with AmCham China, Tianjin’s annual Independence Day party on July 3. The party invited the AmCham China Tianjin community,…
This Sunday, July 4, AmCham China is celebrating the 245th Independence Day of the United States of America. We’re marking America’s Independence Day with a backyard BBQ party at Beijing’s beautiful Kempinski…
On June 24, AmCham China hosted its 22nd Annual HR Conference. The Chamber’s longest running Signature Event returned with fresh perspectives from knowledgeable speakers and engaging discussions that expanded beyond HR implications.…
Following the Women’s Empowerment Summit, the Women’s Advisory Council, with support from AmCham China and SCHSAsia, hosted its newest initiative, the first ever Women Empowerment Awards in China. The Awards recognize trailblazing…
On June 18th, AmCham China and SCHSAsia hosted the 5th Women’s Economy Summit in Beijing. More than 300 attendees joined for a day of empowerment and collaboration at the Renaissance Beijing Capitol…
要点直击 HPE承诺在2022年之前以基于订制、按用付费和消费驱动的即服务模式交付所有的产品组合，这一努力正在帮助客户取得可持续的成效。 HPE始终致力于成为模范企业公民，不仅在环境保护方面处于领先地位，还注重提升道德、包容性和多元化水平，这些努力已经成为HPE在市场中的竞争优势。 HPE为客户和社区提供支持，帮助他们应对疫情期间前所未有的挑战。 本年度ESG报告显示，HPE以“即服务”为核心的战略正在推动可持续的数字化转型 6月3日，HPE公布了2020年《美好生活计划报告》。报告显示，HPE将继续致力于帮助客户推动数字化转型、减少碳足迹、在价值链中的各个环节维护相关方权益，并帮助客户和社区应对新冠肺炎疫情带来的巨大挑战。HPE总裁兼首席执行官安东尼奥·奈里表示:“2020年是史无前例的一年，它清晰地表明了，像HPE这样的企业有责任推动变革，并回馈我们的世界。2020年的挑战促使我们一定要履行合力向善的承诺，利用科技改进人们生活和工作的方式。” 以“即服务”战略为核心，推动客户实现可持续转型 HPE在应对气候危机方面所做出的最大贡献是帮助客户减少IT基础架构有关的碳排放。公司承诺在2022年之前以基于订制、按用付费和消费驱动的即服务模式交付整体产品组合， 这一努力正在帮助客户取得可持续的成效。HPE GreenLake即服务产品组合采用高效能的硬件和解决方案，减少了过度配置，可以帮助客户在五年内平均节省30%的能源。 与环境可持续性直接相关的业务销售额比2019财年增长了44%，达到 8.47 亿美元。一个典型的例子是，HPE与LyondellBassell公司签署了迄今为止最大一笔HPE GreenLake云服务订单，帮助这家世界大型塑料、化学品和炼油公司推动数字化转型，同时提高环境效率。 此外，HPE 有50%的产品组合具有可持续和高效能属性——自2015年以来，其产品组合的能效性提升了300%。例如，HPE SimpliVity服务器为客户节约了70%的能耗，公司有78款超级计算机入选2020年11月绿色超级计算机500强(Green 500)榜单。与此同时，HPE技术再生中心（HPE’s Technology Renewal Centers）回收了300多万件资产——包含报废或弃用的IT设备，而且品牌不限，其中87%的设备经过翻新之后重新焕发了生机。 树立包容和负责任的文化 HPE一直致力于成为模范企业公民，我们不仅大力倡导环境保护，还注重提升道德、包容性和多元化水平，这些努力已经成为我们在市场中的竞争优势。长期以来，HPE非常重视供应链中的劳务问题，参照KnowTheChain针对ICT行业制定的标杆，HPE在劳动力管理方面排名第一，在企业员工权力测评中排名第二。HPE在开发、部署和使用人工智能的过程中，一直将伦理标准视为首要条件——2020 年，HPE制定了一套AI道德准则，指导公司在使用AI相关技术时防范风险和不利影响。HPE还承诺在2050年之前实现全价值链碳中和。与2016年相比，HPE去年由运营产生的温室气体(GHG)排放量减少了62%，提前5年实现了减排55%的科学基础目标。HPE的运营用电有44%来自可再生能源，并且通过持续加强与供应商的合作，帮助他们制定科学的减排目标，在采购、运输物流和制造环节上实现供应链的节能减排。 HPE长期以来一直倡导包容性和多元化，2020年在美国爆发的种族不公现象，促使HPE与社会一起要求变革。为履行公司无条件包容的文化承诺，首席执行官安东尼奥·奈里组建了公司的“包容性与多元化理事会”，由其担任主席，参与公司内部跨群体互动，并就多样性、平等和包容性等议题设定了远大目标。 HPE董事会是业内最多元化的董事会之一，54%的董事都带有一个或多个多元化背景。2020年，女性员工数量在HPE全球各层级包括技术岗位和管理岗位均有增长。与科技行业基准相比，在全球性别表征以及美国族裔多元化两个类别中，HPE的表现都处于领先地位。 在纷扰的一年中，我们对客户和社区的支持显得尤为重要 合力向善 在纷扰的一年中，我们对客户和社区的支持显得尤为重要。新冠疫情使社会陷入停滞并阻碍了世界经济的发展，值此危难之际，HPE金融服务率先行动，提供了20亿美元的融资，帮助因疫情而陷入困境的公司渡过难关，同时应对因突然采用远程办公方式在连接和其他基础架构方面出现的新需求。随着疫情的蔓延，世界许多地区的数字化能力差异突显，为此，HPE向学校、医院和其他机构捐赠了价值2600万美元的Aruba网络工具包，并且改造了南亚的数十所电子医疗中心，扩大了针对偏远地区的检测和远程医疗服务。 此外，HPE还将自有技术和创新成果投入抗疫之中。HPE向“新冠病毒高性能计算联盟”（COVID-19 Supercomputing…
Ahead of the 22nd AmCham China Annual Human Resources Conference on June 24, AmCham China caught up briefly with keynote speaker, Prof Qinghua Zhang, Professor at the Department of Applied Economics in…
Ahead of the 22nd AmCham China Annual Human Resources Conference on June 24, AmCham China caught up briefly with keynote speaker, Wei Wei, Former Founder & CEO of McKinsey Academy at McKinsey…
With AI and high-tech industries dominating China’s plans for future growth, it comes as no surprise that related sectors have seen a huge influx of capital in recent years. But with special…
AmCham China hosted its first mixer of the summer season on Thursday, June 10. The mixer, held at the Hilton Beijing Hotel, had a special US University Alumni theme to connect US…
Every year, as part of its advocacy work, AmCham China polls member companies to identify regional areas of interest in China to further explore new economic opportunities and partners for business development.…
By Jihuan (Henry) Liang, Jinlong (Eason) Wan, and Linyu Wang We see three macro trends. First, on the industrial level, the growth rate of the financial industry has slowed down. McKinsey’s Global…
On May 25, AmCham China Tianjin Chapter held its annual Tianjin Government Appreciation Dinner, capping an afternoon of activities that included a dialogue with the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government. To kick things…
This year’s Government Affairs Conference centered on fundamental shifts in the US-China relationship, China’s economic outlook, and the challenges facing multinational companies (MNCs) in China. Amidst deteriorating US-China relations, dialogues highlighted both…
Future pandemic preparedness The healthcare and economic challenges posed by COVID-19 throughout the world are unique in the last century. Through the extraordinary commitment of health officials, providers, HCPs and their partners…
China’s census 2021 data reveal anticipated trends, such as slowing population growth, but also offer clear insights for foreign investors interested in the Chinese market. China’s demographic profile is distinct from any…
With COVID-19 disrupting every aspect of life, it’s more important than ever to keep potential outbreaks under control, help economies recover as quickly as possible, support the roll-out of vaccines, and safely…
With the development of COVID-19 vaccines, the Chinese government is adopting measures to ensure that employers are providing vaccination plans to their employees, an important step to ensure a successful fight against…
With several vaccines already in the market and dozens more in development around the world, there are many questions about the ever-changing state of the vaccine market and how it will develop…
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In the latest in our series profiling current Board members, Alain Benichou discusses his role within the AmCham China community – both in his native France as well as in China –…
Following the release of the AmCham China 2021 American Business in China White Paper, AmCham Chairman Greg Gilligan spoke to Bloomberg TV’s David Ingles on Bloomberg Markets China Open about the White…
China’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – collectively known as the Two Sessions – convened this year in an atmosphere of guarded…
AmCham China sat down with Will Song, Global Senior Vice President and China Chairman for Johnson & Johnson, to reflect on the last year, take stock of the company’s strategies and priorities…
Pierre Gaudreault is China Regional President for Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group. He is a well-respected corporate executive and thought leader in the pharmaceutical industry, and a highly experienced professional with more than 25…
On Friday, April 16th, AmCham China Tianjin was pleased to have Jackie Zhang, Partner at Gaopeng & Partners, share her insights on the implications of the Civil Code of the People’s Republic…
On the morning of April 15, Mr. Chen Shaowang, the Mayor of Dalian Municipal Government, greeted the Vice Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) Colm Rafferty at…
On April 12, AmCham China held the first of many AmCham China Vaccination Days, where, in partnership with United Family Healthcare, we arranged for free COVID-19 vaccinations for all foreign nationals in…
From March 23rd to 24th, AmCham China had a successful visit to Wuhan to commemorate the “Cherry Blossoms Appreciation” Trade Fair. The event was hosted by the Central China Chapter of the…
Greg Gilligan, Chairman of AmCham China, shared a message with members on vaccinations for foreign nationals in China. With featured stories on Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and more, the theme running throughout…
AmCham China, Tianjin was pleased to welcome William H. Klein, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires and Minister Counselor for Political Affairs, and Gregory Harris, Counsellor of the Commercial Section. Mr. Klein shared opening…
On March 24, AmCham China Northeast Chapter hosted the Empowering Women in Tech Panel, together with the U.S. Consulate Shenyang, French Consulate Shenyang, Australian Consulate Shenyang and the Netherlands Business Support Office…
On March 25, AmCham hosted the very first Social Impact Summit at the Hilton Hotel in Beijing to celebrate and review the 6-month effort to drive real change in China’s micro-, small-,…
On March 11, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AmCham China’s Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) co-hosted a webinar on runway surface condition assessments and teporting.…
Approaching the Chinese New Year, AmCham China, Tianjin hosted a special edition monthly breakfast briefing to celebrate teh Super Bowl. This watch party was co-hosted with Hard Rock Cafe, Tianjin. AmCham China,…
On March 5th, the AmCham China Women Professionals Committee (Tianjin) met at the Executive Center to celebrate International Women’s Day, a well-deserved holiday for appreciating female excellence, devotion, and achievement. Catering to…
On March 17, AmCham China,Tianjin painted Tianjin green for St. Patrick’s Day 2021. Attendees arrived decked out in the greenest greens vying for the chance to be named the evening’s “Best Dressed…
The authors of this article are from the law firm Covington & Burling LLP.: Timothy P. Stratford, Robert K. Kelner, Brian D. Smith, and Alexandra Langton Attorney General Barr warned last year…
On March 9, 2021, Greg Gilligan, Chairman of AmCham China, spoke to Bloomberg TV about the company’s Annual Business Climate Survey and the outlook for U.S. firms operating in China. What…
AmCham China recently launched a new Member Portal, and we want to make sure you’re maximizing the benefits of your membership! Registration on the new portal (see details below) takes just 2-3 minutes. If…
With unique circumstances this year creating an environment that is ripe for innovation and change, the CEO of Microsoft Greater China details how his company has embraced partnerships to drive forward business…
Broad reskilling around tech will define the future of work, argues LinkedIn China President Jian Lu, but presents opportunities for a wide spectrum of talent, and still offers certain advantages for multinationals…
On December 22, AmCham China Central China Chapter held the 7th American Business Dialogue with Wuhan Government & The First Annual General Meeting in Wuhan New World Hotel. Alan Beebe, President of…
From February 8–11, AmCham China is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to organize the 2021 China Business Conference (Winter Edition). This four-day event will be held online, providing our China-based members…
In the latest in our series profiling current Board members, Brent Young discusses his role within the AmCham China community, reflects on his COVID-19 relief efforts, and analyzes the development of technology…
On January 29, the Chamber’s Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) – one of the four Cooperation Programs under the AmCham China umbrella – co-hosted a dialogue with the Civil Aviation Administration of China…
High-level representatives from AmCham China’s premier member companies shared their 2021 priorities and heard from Gavekal’s Arthur Kroeber and the U.S. Embassy in China’s Chargé D’Affaires Robert Forden. On January 14, CEOs…
With the global economy enduring a tough year following widespread pandemic-related shutdowns, China’s growth has never been more important. The AmCham China Quarterly spoke to Steve Barnett, Senior Resident Representative for China…
James McGregor, the recipient of the most recent AmCham China Pioneer award, spoke to the AmCham China Quarterly about what it means to him to receive the award, his involvement in AmCham China over…
On January 21, 2021, Greg Gilligan, Chairman of AmCham China, spoke to Bloomberg TV about what we can expect from the Biden Administration on US-China commercial relations. For a summary of the…
With all eyes focused on what actions a new US administration might take with respect to China, the AmCham China Quarterly spoke to Wendy Cutler, Vice President at the Asia Society Policy…
Dear Fellow Members, Happy New Year and best wishes for health and happiness in 2021. We are all extremely grateful to have arrived at the end of this last challenging year. But…
On Friday January 8, 2021, AmCham China hosted an all-member Townhall meeting to discuss AmCham China’s 2021 Policy Priorities, advocacy, and messaging. Attended in person by nearly 80 participants representing a wide…
The third working session of AmCham China’s Social Impact Initiative (SII) public health track was held on November 13, 2020, and was attended by over 40 stakeholders from the public health ecosystem…
AmCham China announced a partnership agreement with Phoenix TV, strengthening the links between the Chamber and the media industry in the process. AmCham China officially announced a partnership agreement with Phoenix TV…
Dr. Zhang Wenhong, one of China’s foremost infectious disease experts, has played a critical role in China’s management of COVID-19. Followed by tens of millions of people on Chinese social media platforms,…
AmCham China Tianjin held its 2020 Annual General Meeting and Winter Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 15th at the charming The Tianjin Juilliard School. The grand event featured yearly review and awards,…
Following the conclusion of the 2021 Board of Governors Election and the subsequent election of the Officers, AmCham China is delighted to announce that Greg Gilligan (Fidelis Investments) will return as Chair in 2020,…
The city of Dalian was alight on December 5th as Grand Hyatt Dalian in conjunction with AmCham China, Northeast Chapter held the 12th annual Winter Ball. Taking place at the stunning Grand Hyatt Dalian,…
This Thursday, December 10, Greg Gilligan, Chairman of AmCham China and Dr. Zhang Wenhong, Professor and Head of the Center for Infectious Disease at Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, discussed the current global fight against…
The 2021 AmCham China Business Climate Survey (BCS) has come to a close and we are delighted to announce the prize winners, selected from those member companies who completed the survey. This year, we…
Having worked for ConocoPhillips during an accomplished 34-year career, ConocoPhillips China (COPC) President Bill Arnold has served in a variety of roles across the world, with stints in multiple locations in the…
On November 12, 2020, AmCham China brought together a diverse line-up of panelists, which featured Greg Gilligan, Chairman of AmCham China, Randal Phillips, Managing Partner Asia at Mintz Group, Paul Gruenwald, Chief…
How did you first got involved with AmCham China? What made you decide you wanted to get more involved and eventually run for the board? Gloria Xu: I started to get involved…
On Sunday, November 22nd, 23 kids and their parents attended “Curious Kids”, a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) pilot class organized by Amcham and DMECC (Dalian Mother’s Education Consulting Co), and hosted…
Tesfu Solomon joins the AmCham China Northeast Executive Committee as the new Vice Chair. Tesfu Solomon is a technical supplier manager for Intel semiconductor (Dalian), Ltd. in Dalian. He arrived in 2019…
On November 19, 2020, AmCham China held another successful, sold-out Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the China World Hotel in Beijing. The event featured speeches from the AmCham China President and Chairman,…
China’s dual circulation strategy (DCS) seeks to spur China’s domestic demand while simultaneously developing conditions to facilitate foreign investment and boost production for exports. The two-pronged strategy refers to the parallel emphasis…
On November 11, 2020, China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission’s (CBIRC) Vice Chairman Zhou Liang met with the AmCham China Chairman, Greg Gilligan, along with representatives from member companies Goldman Sachs, State…
On November 9, 2020, President of AmCham China, Alan Beebe, led a delegation of member representatives to meet with Vice Minister Tian Shihong, as well as seven other senior officials in charge…
The Chinese economy appears destined for failure, the financial bubble forever in peril of popping. And yet, the coming collapse of China is always coming, never arriving. In his latest book, “China:…
It's that time of year again when you get to decide the direction of AmCham China's future by voting for the members of the AmCham China Board of Governors! The Board holds…
Campaign Statement Dear AmCham Voters – I have been privileged to work for The Boeing Company for over 31 years, and I have been traveling to China for nearly 20 years doing…
Campaign Statement Fellow AmCham China Members, Please vote for me to re-join the 2021 Board of Governors. I currently serve as 2020 AmCham-China Chairman, having served in 2019 as Vice-Chairman. In fact,…
Campaign Statement The coming year will be one of unprecedented importance with respect to repairing the serious damage which has been done to the U.S.-China relationship. I am proud to have spent…
Campaign Statement Fellow AmCham China Members, I am running for a seat on the 2021 AmCham Board of Governors and would like to ask for your support and your vote. My name…
Campaign Statement I would like to ask for your support in the upcoming AmCham China election. This year I am running for election to the Board of Governors. If elected to the…
Campaign Statement Dear Fellow AmCham Member – My name is Travis Tanner, Senior Vice President at GreenPoint Group, a boutique U.S.-China strategic advisory firm that serves as a trusted China advisor to…
Campaign Statement Dear Fellow AmCham China Members, It is my great honor to run for the 2020 AmCham Board of Governors, as the only representative from the higher education sector. In the…
Campaign Statement My name is Erin Zhang and I am currently an Executive Director in the Office of Government Affairs at Goldman Sachs, based in Beijing. I would be honored to receive…
Campaign Statement I am Kenneth Zhou, a partner in the law firm of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. I am running for election to AmCham’s Board of Governors 2021 and…
The nominations for the Women Empowerment Awards in China are now open! Please apply by completing the form here. There is no cost to submitting an application. All applications must be done…
2020 has been a year of unprecedented difficulty for the airline industry as the coronavirus pandemic has brought international travel to a standstill. Passenger traffic for the year is forecast to decline…
We are fast approaching the most momentous US Presidential Election in memory, and one in which the US-China relationship sits squarely at the center. It is natural to think about what the…
To seize the last moment and enjoy the fine autumn weather, AmCham China, Tianjin organized its "Healthy" Life Treasure Hunt at Tianjin Hard Rock Cafe and areas around Luneng CC Plaza on Saturday,…
On October 29, candidates for the 2021 & 2022 AmCham China, Tianjin Executive Committee kicked off the voting process with a referendum as part of the monthly executive breakfast meeting at the…
On October 13, AmCham China and the US-China Education Trust (USCET) co-hosted a webinar entitled “America’s New Normal? Populist Nationalism and Polarization in the US” as part of their “Presidential Election Series.” This…
Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, the President of the US-China Education Trust (USCET) was a keynote speaker at AmCham's 21st annual HR Conference on October 16. Below is Chang Bloch's entire speech on…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first Women Empowerment Awards in China and the opening of the nominations for the very first time! The Women Empowerment Awards in China were created…
CEO & Executive, Tianjin Juilliard School Biography Alexander Brose has over 20 years of experience working in classical music performance and education in the United States and China. Named the inaugural Executive Director…
City Head- Tianjin, Expansion Director- China The Executive (Tianjin) Business Consultancy Co., Ltd Biography I have been working for commercial real estate industry for 15+ years after I graduated from Tianjin…
General Manager, Tianjin Pher Food Beverage Management CO. LTD Biography I’ve worked in hospitality industry over 30 years, bring my passion for excellence and creativity to a series of increasingly challenging executive positions,…
Chief Medical Officer, United Family Hospital Biography I am the CMO of United Family Hospital in Tianjin China.My first employment in China was under the United Nations with the World Health Organization to…
Customer Support Director, Boeing Tianjin Composites Co., Ltd. Biography Marcus joined Boeing Tianjin Composites in July 2016. He is currently the Director of Customer Support. Marcus has over 35 years of…
Managing Director, Griffin Business Management Biography I came to Asia in 1996 and spent six years in Taiwan and the last 18 in mainland China. For the last 14 years, my family and…
General Manager, Airtech Asia Biography I have been working in China for 40 years, especially in manufacturing and teaching management for US and Chinese universities, living in Tianjin over 20 years. I like…
CEO, Minsky Co., Limited (DBA WE Brewery) Biography Steve Wang is the owner of WE Brewery in Tianjin,and the CEO of Minsky Co.in Hong Kong. where he provides comprehensive marketing strategies for companies…
Founder & CEO, Farragut (Tianjin) Education Consulting Ltd. Biography A Tianjin native, I was born and raised in Heping District. After spending 18 years of my life in this city I left home…
Alan Beebe: Ambassador Baucus, what are some of your favorite memories from Beijing? Ambassador Baucus: I have several recollections of the Great Wall, including when President Clinton visited China, and I was…
On October 16, AmCham China’s 21st Annual HR Conference took an in-depth look at the role of HR in this year 2020’s public health crisis, which has had a profound effect on…
The 2021 AmCham China Business Climate Survey (BCS) is now open! The BCS is part of our annual effort to better understand the impact of the current environment on your 2020 China business operations…
“I think there is an expectation that women need to take on more responsibilities when it comes to taking care of the family and the kids. This responsibility poses greater pressure and…
“We all know that COVID-19 has changed the world, but economic globalization, the increasing international competitiveness, outsourcing of operations, generational shifts in the workplace, and the rate of technological change had already changed…
The Board of Governors plays a critical role in driving strategic development of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and represents AmCham China in important advocacy, business, and community activities, especially…
中国美国商会为感谢湖北省武汉市职能部门在过去8个月中对商会会员企业复工及华中办公室工作的支持与帮助，携手华中执委和商会会员 于9月25日圆满的举办了“国庆答谢酒会”。本次活动是华中分会自1月后的首次线下活动，省市职能部门及商会会员代表60余人出席本次活动。 中国美国商会总裁毕艾伦和华中执委主席卡腾龙分别致辞。两位的发言中充满了对湖北武汉政府及会员的感谢之情，并对湖北武汉经济恢复和加速发展充满了信心。湖北省商务厅副厅长胡中海、省贸促会副会长梁君君、市贸促会副会长任健、市商务局副局长蔡东霞以及相关部门领导出席答谢酒会。 在随后的商务交流环节中，省市政府领导和商会总裁、会员代表相谈甚欢，新朋老友欢聚一堂，共叙友情，期许进一步的合作共赢！
2020 has seen an unprecedented public health crisis that continues to threaten the global economy, with key supply chain centers from multinational companies deeply rooted in China among the first to be…
“While overall talent shortage and competing for talent are still key trends, there is an increasing focus on the skills economy,” says Horace Chow, Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft China, and a…
For the past couple of months, our Northeast Chapter Executive Committee and member companies have been focusing on bringing their foreign executives back to China. On September 17th’s online information sharing session, Blair Lee, Head…
Dalian Golf Association and Dalian Changxing Island Golf Resort Co. Ltd. joined together with AmCham China Northeast Chapter, Dalian Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Dalian Korean Chamber of Commerce, Dalian Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce,…
On September 19, the Canadian International School of Shenyang hosted the 2020 Charity International Exchange jointly with the American Chamber of Commerce in China Northeast Chapter, the European Union Chamber of Commerce,…
AmCham China, together with USCBC and USITO, held a farewell lunch for Ambassador Terry Branstad on Thursday September 24, ahead of his impending return to the US state of Iowa.
AmCham China's full-day Technology & Innovation Summit successfully combined online and offline elements to create a valuable platform for members to exchange cross-sector best practices and innovative solutions for the business application…
On September 18, 2020, in a first meeting of its kind, AmCham Northeast Chapter met with the Liaoning Foreign Affairs Office in Shenyang. AmCham Northeast Chapter Chairperson, Ladon Ghalili, and Executive Committee member…
AmCham China’s American Business in China White Paper (White Paper) is a comprehensive analysis of China’s economic policies and practices impacting foreign trade and investment from the American business community in China.…
“COVID-19 has made us realize that technology gives us opportunities to work in different ways, and will probably have a real and profound impact on the way we organize ourselves – even…
2020年9月18日 – 昨天，中国美国商会2020年科技创新峰会在北京希尔顿酒店顺利召开。本次峰会上25位来自微软、慧与、领英等科技公司和智库的从业专家、学者分别就当前最流行的科技话题，如企业数字化转型、新基建、科技脱钩等进行了深入探讨，峰会线上和到场嘉宾共达200余人。 在首个主题演讲中，微软亚洲区副总裁Antony Cook与我们分享了在经济复苏时期的技术关注重点。Cook提到疫情给我们的日常生活和商业都带来了数字转型 ，这其中包括在家办公、在线教育，还有数字化医疗。然而，“对于微软来说，我们思考得更多的是技术在我们的企业社会责任中扮演着什么角色、我们如何提供帮助。” Cook说道。微软所付诸的行动包括建立新冠肺炎病毒洞察网站、远程医疗平台、为中小企业提供数字化解决方案，再到疫情期间运用基于云的销售系统，维护了斯里兰卡有 150 年历史之久的茶业，等等。除了技术创新，为了应对日益扩大的技能差距，微软还计划到2020年底将数字领域的技能带给全球2500万人。 慧与中国区董事总经理朱海翔随后在第二个主题演讲中介绍了慧与是如何通过转型以适应新环境、获得成长，最终建立起一个包含所有利益相关者的科技生态系统、为社会带来积极影响的。朱海翔首先指出，企业必须采用数字化商业模式才能获取竞争优势。他随即提到，如今社会对“企业应该带头应对社会发展中的挑战”的呼声越来越高。因此，以数字化为核心、以实现利益相关者的价值为目标正变得越来越重要。然后，他详细阐述了慧与如何完成自身的数字化转型，并通过提供慧与 “GreenLake” ，一种灵活的即用服务产品，来更有效地支持客户的数字化转型的。最后，朱海翔还向大家介绍了慧与落实“在中国、为中国”战略的一些例子。 领英中国总裁陆坚随即与大家分享了从领英平台中获得的最新工作、技能要求上的趋势。陆坚表示，最有前景的工作与颠覆性技术密切相关。“更值得注意的是，” 陆说，“技术将主宰未来的工作趋势，但以人为本的技能将更有价值。” 在第四个主题演讲中，美国半导体行业协会全球政策副总裁Jimmy Goodrich和大家分享了在紧张的双边关系下半导体供应链的现状。在向大家介绍完半导体产业的发展历史和中国在该产业发展中的作用之后，Jimmy阐明了政策制定者在维护供应链和维持创新方面可以采取的一些举措，包括取消关税、加强监管、促进创新等等。 主题演讲结束之后，微软大中华区副总裁包嘉峰、普华永道中国合伙人周星、英特尔副总裁Brent Young和36氪高级副总裁周韡韡聚集一堂，就新常态下的5G和新基建展开了第一个专题探讨。4位嘉宾对这一新领域的国际投资前景、国内企业和跨国公司可以展开的合作方向，以及新基建将如何改变人们的生活等话题展开了热烈探讨。 在第二个专题讨论里，来自强生JLABS上海的负责人Sharon Chan和3 家杰出的医疗行业初创公司CEO向大家介绍了他们在不同医疗领域正在从事的一些创新工作，其中包括如何运用技术平台更好地协助药物研发、创新心理健康解决方案以及协助医生为患者提供更好的手术方案。这些介绍帮助我们更清楚地了解了医疗健康技术是如何转型的。然后，4位企业家讨论了人工智能在医疗保健中的应用、疫情对其工作产生的影响，以及医疗保健行业的初创企业应如何武装自己、更好地应对如今环境中的不确定性。 峰会下午会员专享的环节中， 来自朝亚首席执行官Oliver Jones、默克中国创新中心创新孵化投资总监李翊、中国美国商会总裁毕艾伦、贝恩公司合伙人Velu Sinha、韩礼士基金会研究员Alex Capri、清华大学中国科技政策研究中心研究员董洁林、合一资本创始合伙人许亮进一步就当前最热门的科技话题交换了意见，包括中美技术脱钩、数据治理的影响、数据中心开发等等。 欲了解更多独家会员信息，请联系中国美国商会Yaxian Xiong, yxxiong@amchamchina.org.
87 passengers make the trip from San Francisco to China’s capital Successful flight is culmination of months of advocacy efforts from across the Chamber History was made on Sunday as AmCham China’s…
AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan met with Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua and other senior Chinese government officials on Tuesday this week at a symposium with foreign business associations in Beijing, which…
“COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed all of our lives and brought much of the world to a standstill,” says Sharon Chan, Head, JLABS @ Shanghai, Johnson & Johnson, “but it has also brought…
“There is a wide variety of jobs rising in demand globally, but disruptive technology has an outsized impact on new jobs and changes in the new economy,” says Jian Lu, President at LinkedIn…
“Today we see increasing demand for digital transformation in the enterprise market,” says Michael Zhu, HPE Global VP, Managing Director of China and keynote speaker at the upcoming 2020 Tech and Innovation…
Please outline your career to date. Albert Xie: I come from fairly humble beginnings. I started my career as an instructor at the Civil Aviation University in Tianjin, then worked at GE…
Despite the optimism surrounding the signing of the Phase One trade agreement between the US and China earlier this year, serious disputes remain unresolved. These tensions have been further aggravated by COVID-19,…
Since the summer of 2018, the US and China have dialed up their aggressive rhetoric and actions. To better understand the current state of the US-China relationship, some observers have drawn on…
With the pandemic complicating global economic opportunities, Gavekal's Arthur Kroeber says it will be important in the long run for China to assess its economic position and interface with other countries. Since…
On March 26, China issued a notice – implemented two days later – that prevented foreign nationals from entering China except in very limited circumstances. With thousands of members and their families…
AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan appeared on Bloomberg TV this week in wide-ranging interview, where he discussed the current state of the Phase One trade deal, global travel disruption, and the wider…
AmCham China is working to arrange a charter flight from the US for both foreign and Chinese employees of our member companies who are seeking to return to China. With the support…
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Superpower Showdown is the tale of how relations between these superpowers have unraveled, darkening prospects for global peace and prosperity, as told by two Wall Street Journal reporters. Bob Davis is based in…
In this unprecedented time with the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, securing food safety by leveraging new technologies is more crucial than ever for food supply chains. On June 17th, 2020,…
Last Friday, AmCham China had a successful and pragmatic conference call with Wang Shouwen, Vice Minister at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). The call was co-led by Chairman Greg Gilligan and…
Ranked last year as the world’s number one direct selling business, Amway remains a family-owned business but recently broke with 60 years of tradition by installing Indian executive Milind Pant as CEO. Pant…
A wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) is a common investment vehicle for foreign investors wishing to operate in China’s manufacturing, trading, or service sector. This corporate structure offers foreign investors full ownership and…
Towards the end of March 2020, China was turning the corner on its effort to bring the COVID-19 epidemic under control. Having significantly invested in combatting a COVID-19 outbreak within its borders…
The following message from AmCham Chairman Greg Gilligan originally appeared in the AmCham China Quarterly magazine As China moved from its front-line pandemic response to a full focus on revitalizing the economy,…
To paint a fuller picture of the American business community in China, we've delved even further into the 2020 China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report data to create 16 tailored industry-focused reports (产业报告) – free for…
Summary Overview While China remains a top-priority market for AmCham China member companies from the automotive & transportation vehicles industry, this industry is also the most pessimistic about their prospects for future…
Summary Overview 2019 was a difficult year for AmCham China member companies in the agribusiness industry. Deteriorating US-China relations and increasing competitive pressures made for an especially challenging business environment. However, agribusiness…
Summary Overview AmCham China members from the consumer products industry had a strong 2019 and express optimism that the business environment in China will continue growing friendlier to foreign companies in the…
Summary Overview China continues to be a top priority for AmCham China members in the education industry, despite persistent human resources and market access challenges. 67% of industry respondents report that China is…
Summary Overview AmCham China's membership from the oil & gas/energy industry reports a higher percentage of profitability in 2019 than all other industries surveyed. 90% of oil & gas/energy respondents characterize their…
Summary Overview While 89% of AmCham China member companies in the financial services industry expect some level of market growth in 2020 vs. 2019, when assessing their 2020 plans at the end…
Summary Overview Of all 21 industries represented in the 2020 China Business Climate Survey results, AmCham China members from the healthcare products (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices) industry report the second-highest level of…
Summary Overview The theme for 2020 and beyond for AmCham China members from the hospitality and travel & leisure industry will be recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic and the government restrictions that followed…
Summary Overview Of all 21 industries surveyed, media and entertainment industry respondents are most likely to report unfair treatment vs. local companies. While just 37% of the general AmCham China membership report…
Summary Overview AmCham China member companies from the machinery, equipment, systems & controls industry express higher levels of concern, compared with other industries, regarding China’s investment environment. 38% say the investment environment…
Summary Overview AmCham China members in the “other industrial” industry primarily represents companies in chemicals, mining, paper & packaging, textiles, and engineering sectors. These companies have generally fared well in China but…
Summary Overview AmCham China’s membership from the other services industry includes companies in law, human resources, accounting, marketing, and consulting. Of all industries surveyed, “other services” was the most hesitant about investment…
Summary Overview 2019 was a strong year for AmCham China membership from the real estate & development industry. 73% of real estate & development respondents report that their 2019 revenues exceeded 2018…
Summary Overview AmCham China members from the technology/telecommunications (hardware) industry rely on innovation and R&D to drive growth. 100% of industry respondents say that innovation and R&D is important to their business…
Summary Overview AmCham China's membership from the technology/telecommunications (services) industry relies heavily upon innovation and R&D. 45% of respondents indicate that innovation and R&D is their company’s first business priority, while 100% …
Summary Overview When surveyed in late 2019, AmCham China membership from the retail & distribution industry expressed confidence about their future market growth in China but concern about increasing competitive pressures. 90%…
“Voting your pocketbook” – to vote in a way that will benefit you most financially – is something of an American truism. But given the unpredictability of these unprecedented times, the outcome…
Dual track Initiative will focus on supporting Chinese public health reform and the MSME ecosystem. More than a dozen Fortune 500 companies have signed up, with additional backing from key government stakeholders.…
This year’s Government Affairs Annual Conference centered on the US-China relationship, globalization, and the role of multi-national corporations against the backdrop of a spreading pandemic and a deteriorating bilateral relationship. The conference…
AmCham China’s Central China Chapter, in coordination with Hubei Province’s Department of Commerce, held an event focused on facilitating and continuing foreign investment in the economic ecosystem of Hubei. The province was…
The U.S.-China (Beijing) Gas Industry Cooperation Workshop was successfully held in Beijing from June 9-10, 2020. This workshop was jointly hosted by China's National Energy Administration (NEA), the U.S. Trade and Development…
Introduction AmCham China typically undertakes an annual trip to Washington DC in late April or early May to meet with administration and congressional officials, policymakers, and think tanks to exchange views on…
This evolving page will be regularly updated with all the essential information relevant to member companies and their employees affected by the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak, including government alerts, links to news…
AmCham China Chairman Greg Gilligan appeared on Bloomberg TV this week in wide-ranging interview, where he discussed the current state of the Phase One trade deal, global travel disruption, and the wider…
2020 has been very challenging for everyone. Due to COVID-19, many things have changed, including the education system. Because of efforts to keep everyone safe and to limit the spread of the…
By Tu Le & Chris Baker The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on people’s lives and has inflicted serious pain on many country’s economies. The ‘retail apocalypse’ that started when companies like…
Recommendations for American Business From Foreign Companies Operating on the Front Line in China Since late January, our community of member companies in China have been navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Now…
Fourth monthly Flash Survey on business impact of COVID-19 also highlights HR hurdles as China settles into post-pandemic era. One-fifth preparing for a 10-25% decrease in China revenue this year, with Consumer…
As reported in our most recent Flash Survey, global travel disruptions remain the top concern for American companies in China, with 90% of respondents stating such disruptions have impacted their business operations. Included…
On April 23rd, AmCham China launched the Social Impact Initiative (SII), focusing on two main issues that are critical to China in the aftermath of COVID-19: Public Health, and China’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem. …
An AmCham China delegation led by Chairman Greg Gilligan and President Alan Beebe met with Ministry of Finance (MOF) Vice Minister Liao Min at the MOF offices in Beijing this week, during…
An AmCham China delegation led by Chairman Greg Gilligan and President Alan Beebe met with Ministry of Finance (MOF) Vice Minister Liao Min at the MOF offices in Beijing this week, during…
On May 8, AmCham China and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) jointly held a senior business executive roundtable, co-hosted by Greg Gilligan, Chairman of AmCham China, and…
Since late January, our community of member companies in China have been navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Now a pandemic, the global business community can draw on the real experiences…
On April 30, AmCham China’s Chairman Greg Gilligan, Vice Chair Gloria Xu, and President Alan Beebe attended a conference call with officials from the Hubei government and the China Council for the…
The Indian Ambassador to China, Mr. Vikram Misri (pictured above, center), hosted AmCham China’s Chairman Greg Gilligan (pictured above, second from left) and President Alan Beebe (pictured above, second from right) for a working…
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic spreads rapidly, countries and businesses around the world have been caught facing a monumental challenge with little preparation or relevant past experience. Simultaneously, China-based businesses…
This week, AmCham China's Central China Chapter, located in Wuhan, hit the road for their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. This operational milestone is a welcome signal…
Last Saturday, Wenhong Zhang, the leader of the Shanghai New Crown Pneumonia Medical Treatment Expert Team; Greg Gilligan, Chairman of AmCham China; and Xuefeng Qian, Founding Partner and Chairman of New Access…
From China to the US: Best Business Practice Sharing amid the COVID-19 Pandemic “20 Tips for Businesses in the US During COVID-19” – March 27, 2020 Background Since late January 2020, foreign…
To contain the impact of COVID-19, authorities at all levels of government have been rolling out policies aimed at bringing Chinese society and economy back to normal. The various policies include fiscal support…
On March 6th, 8:30am Beijing time, AmCham China Northeast Chapter met in a teleconference with Nancy Abella, Consul General of the United States Consulate General in Shenyang. CG Abella updated the community…
Dear fellow AmCham China Members, So many of you recently provided such generous care, support, and aid to China in her time of need fighting the COVID-19 battle. The situation, as you know, has…
中文 For more than 100 years, the American Chamber of Commerce in China has become a globally respected business and policy organization, and is widely recognized as the bridge to help American…
EN 百年多来，中国美国商会已成为一个广受赞誉的商业社团和政策洞察力机构，并协助美国企业和包括各地方商务外资主管部门、开发区、工业园区、投资发展公司和投资促进中心等地方政府机构和投资平台建立了广泛和深入的交流平台与合作伙伴关系。近年来，我们颇有成效的合作伙伴包括了山东省商务厅、天津泰达经济技术开发区、北京经济技术开发区和中国各地的产业园区。 中国美国商会在北京、天津、大连、沈阳和武汉均设有办事处，深入地方，服务我们在各地的会员。我们为超过900家会员企业与当地政府合作伙伴搭建了交流平台，为地方政府各级和各部门领导和企业高管就行业发展、市场开发等问题进行广泛而深入的对话创造机会，通过共同举办不同规模的会议和活动，致力于相互之间分享地方产业发展和商业经营最佳实践，并进一步维护与发展双方长期的交流与良性互动。这些成功案例包括： 2017年 “山东-美国商务周” 中国美国商会（天津泰达开发区）安全生产文化研讨会 常州国家高新区重点产业推介会 2018年中国美国人力资源会议- 高速发展的地方经济与人才吸引讨论环节（天津泰达投促局局长及烟台市商务局副局长代表发言） 近期，顺应当下最紧要的政府和企业工作重点，为了应对新型冠状病毒疫情对中国地方经济发展的影响，中国美国商会希望加大力度支持地方政府在稳定外资、稳定就业、稳住外资相关的重要供应链环节、进一步开拓新的产业提升成长机遇等具体工作，在会员企业重新评估未来三到五年的中短期计划中重新评估其在华投资策略、调整供应链结构和重新规划业务重点这一关键时间点，促进地方政府和企业之间的对话，化危机为机遇，进一步促进地方经济和产业的发展机会，重振企业对于各地市场的信心。 为此，中国美国商会诚挚地邀请有兴趣的地方政府、园区和机构加入我们的“地方政府合作伙伴计划”，通过定制化的品牌宣传及活动，为地方政府重塑地方产业和经济活力，为外资企业提供更多发展和合作机遇。。 针对不同的合作需求，我们的“地方政府合作伙伴计划”包括一系列的品牌宣传， 包括定制的线上和线下交流活动，并在我们的活动、网站、杂志出版物、会议室等显著位置展示地方政府与合作机构的品牌和相关内容，并在商会办公室展示宣传资料。 两种合作方式包括： 方式一：人民币15万元/年 会员交流活动 一次量身定制的招商活动； 与政府合作伙伴共同策划举办一次行业议题交流活动； 商会在线活动前播放1分钟宣传视频； …
On March 12, Wang Shouwen, Vice Minister of China’s Commerce Ministry, held a conference call with AmCham China to answer questions from member companies about the difficulties they were experiencing during the…
Since the very beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, AmCham China has done its best to provide support to members, from assisting and enabling donation channels to securing much-needed equipment, and helping member…
We want a productive workforce, especially during an economic slowdown. But neglecting employee wellbeing at this crucial time can create backlash for companies’ bottom line. Rather, focusing on a long term and…
In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, AmCham China conducted a flash survey to assess the effects the epidemic is having on our membership's operations. Thanks to the participation of nearly one-quarter of…
Last week, AmCham China hosted a successful webinar discussing how our member companies are dealing with the COVID-19 situation. We were honored to be joined by an incredible panel of guests from…
Beijing, February 27, 2020 – The American Chamber of Commerce in China (“AmCham China”) today released the results of a flash survey that measures the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on its member…
中文 The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus has presented unprecedented challenges for many of us, but the US business community has responded magnificently. To date, our member companies have made donations…
AmCham Chairman Greg Gilligan met with Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang on February 18 to discuss the efforts of the Chamber’s member companies in the Wuhan relief efforts. It was Zheng’s first…
大家好！我是中国美国商会主席葛国瑞。 2020农历新年到来之际，中国爆发了新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情。在这里，我谨代表中国美国商会及我本人，向所有失去亲人的家庭致以诚挚的慰问，并祝愿所有患者早日恢复健康。同时，向奋战在抗击疫情前线的所有工作人员，致以最崇高的敬意和感谢！ 美商会扎根中国百年，我们与中国人民休戚相关、荣辱与共。自疫情爆发以来，商会和会员企业一直密切关注事态发展，并第一时间组织力量与中美政府和社会组织联系，积极投身抗击疫情的救助工作。截至2020年2月12日，我们已收到100多家会员企业的捐赠信息，各项物资和现金总额达大约 3.6 亿人民币，这个数字依然在不断增长而且因为收集的信息不全，只能代表我们一少部分会员企业的捐赠。 没有一个冬天不可逾越，没有一个春天不会来临！我们赞赏中国政府面对疫情的迅速反应和果断措施。我坚信，在中国政府的领导下，依靠中国人民的勤劳与智慧，以及国际社会的共同努力，一定能战胜疫情！ 武汉加油！中国加油！ ——葛国瑞
Mission The Taskforce aims to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through the timely procurement, delivery, and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) from China to much-needed locations in the US. Objectives …
AmCham China is collecting and consolidating lists of in-kind and cash contributions from member companies. We will keep the information as an internal reference and will share it with relevant Chinese ministries…
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The list of participants for the 2020 AmCham China Leadership Development Program has been announced. All those listed below will take part in the 10-month program, which is designed to train young professionals as…
AmCham China Central China Chapter, together with the Canadian Commercial Corporation Wuhan Representative Office (CCC), the China-Britain Business Council Wuhan (CBBC), Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) and the Hong Kong Chamber of…
AmCham China is pleased to announce that Greg Gilligan has been elected as Chair of the Board of Governors for 2020, while Gloria Xu and William Zarit have been elected as Vice Chairs.…
Ladon Ghalili joins the AmCham China Northeast Executive Committee as the new Chairman. Ghalili is Co-founder and Director of Epoch International, a high-tech design and manufacturing services company established in 1993, with design and…
The city of Dalian was alight on December 7th as The Castle Hotel, a Luxury Collection, Dalian in conjunction with AmCham China, Northeast Chapter and the International Club of Dalian held the…
中文 AmCham China Holds 20th Annual Appreciation Dinner & 100th Anniversary Celebration Chinese Vice Premier Hu and US Ambassador Branstad Deliver Keynote Speeches The American Chamber of Commerce in China held its 20th…
AmCham China is pleased to announce the successful election of the 2020 Board of Governors. The following 7 individuals have been elected for two-year terms, to serve on the 2020 and 2021…
On November 6, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the Catalogue for Guiding Industry Restructuring (2019 version), which will take effect January 1, 2020. The upgraded Catalogue is aimed at adjusting and…
AmCham China, Tianjin organized its grand Annual General Meeting and Winter Holiday Party for the year 2019 at Shangri-La hotel on November 27, 2019. The event kicked off with the Annual General…
AmCham China held a sold-out Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the St Regis Hotel in Beijing on November 21. At the event, an array of AmCham China members and Forums & Committees…
China’s draft implementations regulations for the new Foreign Investment Law provide working guidelines ahead of its coming into effect in January 2020. The draft regulations focus on clarifying provisions on investment promotion,…
The AmCham China Leadership Development Program is designed to train young professionals as future leaders of the US-China business community and enhance the leadership development skills of program participants. Each year, the…
Abstract In July 1992, the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court accepted the first case about bankruptcy of a foreign-funded enterprise in China, namely, the case under which the Shenzhen Youyi Textile Firm applied…
Despite an unprecedented gap between consecutive plenums, China’s Fourth Plenum last week produced little to interest economic reform watchers, settling instead for managing the status quo. It appears that concrete reforms may…
No one wants to have a medical accident. However, when someone is suffering from a doctor's medical mistake, with the damage resulted, he or she may feel angry, frustrated, and bewildered. This…
Despite the general nature and the vague wording of the new Foreign Investment Law (FIL), foreign investors with operations in China or planning to enter the Chinese market should review the legislation carefully. By understanding what the FIL says…
On December 11, 2001, the global economy changed forever with China’s accession into the World Trade Organization (WTO). This was a historic event, bringing China into the fold of international trade, furthering…
The 21st edition of AmCham China’s American Business in China White Paper (White Paper) monitors, analyzes, and offers recommendations to improve China’s business environment. The White Paper is nearly 400 pages in length. In an…
It's that time of year again when you get to decide the direction of AmCham China's future by voting for the members of the AmCham China Board of Governors! The Board holds…
Established in 2014, the AmCham China, Tianjin Environmental & Sustainability Committee was formed to provide a platform for members, companies, and the community to get together and create activities that can have…
中文 The 2020 AmCham China Business Climate Survey (BCS) is now open! The BCS is part of our annual effort to better understand the impact of the current environment on your 2019…
EN 中国美国商会2020年度《中国商务环境调查报告》的问卷收集工作正式开始！问卷调查结果将用于更好地了解商会会员企业如何看待2019年国内的营商环境和来年的投资计划。问卷调查涉及话题包括监管环境、人力资源、科技创新以及知识产权。 让政府相关部门、学术界、商界、媒体听到您的声音 参与规模最大、权威性最高的关于外企在华营商环境的问卷调查 帮助中国美国商会为您在改善营商环境方面更好地发声 如果主会员没有收到邮件，或有任何疑问，请发送邮件至 bcs@amchamchina.org，我们会尽量在一个工作日内回复。 奖品 参与问卷调查并且完成的会员将有机会获得以下奖品： 一张2019年答谢晚宴个人票（此奖品抽奖已于11月5日结束，奖品由华纳兄弟Claudia女士获得 与商会会长毕艾伦先生进行关于2020年中国商务环境报告数据的电话会议机会（仅限于所有在11月8日前完成调查问卷的会员） 2020年中国商务环境调查报告发布会的门票优惠 Policy+ 高端订阅服务两个月体验（问卷必须于11月8日之前提交才有机会进入抽奖环节，仅有两家企业可以获得该奖） FAQ 什么是《中国商务环境调查报告》？ 《中国商务环境调查报告》是中国美国商会最有效的政策建言工具之一。它帮助中美两方政府了解会员企业对中国的监管和政策环境以及日常商业挑战方面的实际感受。另外，它在帮助我们的会员衡量他们在华运营以及比较商业前景和策略方面起到很好的参考作用。 中国美国商会将会如何运用问卷调查的结果？ 《中国商务环境调查报告》有很多用处。首先，它帮助我们在拜会政府官员的时候更好地为您发声，反映您公司以及所在行业的诉求。它也能帮助我们确定每年建言献策的重点及目标。 我们的问卷调查结果也会通过不同的传媒渠道发表。事实上，在过去一年内平均每一天都有境内外的媒体引用我们的数据。除了出现在世界贸易组织的听证会和中美政府相关吹风会上，政府高级官员也曾在演讲中引用我们的问卷调查结果。 谁应该来完成此问卷调查？ 由于《中国商务环境调查报告》的问卷调查涉及诸多商业运营的方方面面，高层管理者或区域分管主席是最为合适的人选。各个公司的主会员应该已经收到了一封含有链接的邮件告知如何完成问卷调查。 这份问卷调查需要多长时间来完成？ 这份问卷调查含有大约55个问题，需要30分钟左右的时间完成。主会员可以随时保存回答以便继续完成。 为方便主会员在公司内部征求意见，首页可以下载电子版问卷清单，您也可以发送邮件至 bcs@amchamchina.org申请一份电子版问题清单。请注意，贵公司最后仍需要通过调查问卷平台提交最终回答。 作为主会员，我尚未收到邀请我参加问卷调查的邮件。怎么办？ 首先请您先查看一下您的垃圾邮件并确保Qualtrics没有被系统拦截。如果您还是无法找到这封邮件，请写信至bcs@amchamchina.org。 截止日期是什么时候？ 截止日期为2019年11月15日（星期五）。 问卷调查能用中文回答吗？ 可以。…
Stephon Marbury was recognized as the AmCham China 2018 Pioneer Award winner for his significant contributions to the US-China relationship, both through exemplary leadership on the basketball court, and through a range…
On October 12, AmCham China Central China Chapter, together with China Engaged Culture Protectors (CECP), successfully held the second "Historical Highlights Walking Tour" to unveil the legends of Tanhualin. Around 20 participants…
With the Asia Pacific region accounting for more than 60% of the world’s population, hotels are increasingly directing their strategy towards Asian tourists – and Chinese in particular. Under the direction of…
The state of China’s economy is more precarious than at any time since the 2008 financial crisis. With China experiencing a long-term deceleration in economic growth and embroiled in a trade war with the…
2019年10月24日下午，中国美国商会华中办公室携手武汉市贸促会、安永企业税务武汉分所专业人士在安永华明会计师事务所武汉分所举办了就“深化改革中的企业如何充分利用减税降费政策”为议题的讲座。本次活动非常荣幸地邀请到安永华明会计师事务所中国政府和公共事业税务服务主管合伙人诸斌先生，税务与商务咨询部总监刘玲女士，以及税务与商务咨询税务量化服务总监陈川舟先生，为超过40家来自各行各业的企业的员工带来了一场生动有趣的税务讲座。 会议伊始，诸斌先生从宏观经济发展趋势的角度，围绕本月新鲜出炉的税务政策与所有参会者进行了一个有趣的背景知识索引互动和热身环节。诸先生指出，减税降费无论是从个人、企业还是整个城市来说都是一个具有巨大意义的举措。对个人而言，减税降费可以极大地减低个人税负，以拉动我们最主要的消费引擎；针对企业而言，减税降费会把企业最重的负担予以降低，特别是研发和生产环节；进一步激发市场活力和社会创造力。 随后陈川舟先生向企业介绍了从2015年至今“减税降费”涵盖的政策红利和法规变革进程，并对重要税务法规进行了细致解读。期间，陈先生特别指出，近年来的政策调整为科技创新类企业带来了更大的机遇，但同时也带来了更严厉的税务审核挑战。税务机关及其他政府部门将对科技创新类企业的研发和生产环节采取更为严格的把控，规范了行业发展的同时也提高了对该类企业的税务核查力度。对此，陈先生将税务机关通常采取的核查方法和流程分为六个步骤并逐一为大家解说，同时提出了企业可采取的应对措施。 短暂的茶歇会后，刘玲女士借助《2019年减税降费政策答复汇编》为在场的财务人员介绍最新的优惠政策方向，并归纳总结了本次政策调整对公司财务实际操作的影响，其中包括：增值税税率调整，加计抵减政策等等。随后进行的互动问答环节，来自各行各业的财务人员积极地参与到讨论之中。 本次讲座中国美国商会荣幸地邀请到安永团队，安永的以其资深行业经验和丰富的专业知识切实地帮助在汉企业理解减税降费有关政策，有效解决遇到的涉税问题，从而引导并帮助在汉企业在国家有利的政策下得到更好的发展。会后所有参会者给予了积极肯定的反馈。
An effective employee retention strategy is becoming increasingly important in China’s volatile job market where a shrinking workforce and aging demography is driving up the competition for talent. The best employee retention…
The Board of Governors plays a critical role in driving strategic development of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and represents AmCham China in important advocacy, business, and community activities, especially…
Patrick Powers’ tenure with international businesses in China has involved mounting challenging odds to solve problems and led him to his current position as the Head of Government Affairs for Rockwell Automation…
AmCham China scored an advocacy win earlier this year after successfully lobbying the government to “reset the clock” – effective as of January 1, 2019 – for the new six-year rule under which…
Shanghai’s local government is the first to introduce regulatory guidelines for implementing the Foreign Investment Law (FIL) in China. The guidelines identify respective local authorities to enforce provisions of the FIL. Investors…
Often dubbed China’s “Silicon Valley”, Shenzhen is China’s fastest-growing city. It is ranked by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences as the mainland’s top city for “overall economic competitiveness” and is China’s premier Special Economic Zone (SEZ)…
On September 9, 2019, AmCham China had the honor of hosting the Honorable Kevin Rudd, Australia’s 26th Prime Minister (2007-10, 2013), former Australian Foreign Minister (2010-12), and current President of the Asia…
2019年9月19日下午，中国美国商会华中办公室携手德勤中国关务与贸易团队在武汉德勤华永会计师事务所开展了一场专业、细致的关于对美加征关税商品排除申请的讲座。商会荣幸的邀请到德勤中国税务及商务咨询高级经理屈郡小姐，以及德勤中国税务及商务咨询高级顾问俞元泰先生作为主讲人。会议主要包括三个方面：中美贸易情况和排除清单的背景及进展，申请排除工作的流程说明，以及申请排除常见问题和注意事项。 会议伊始，屈小姐以生动有趣的“疯狂的大豆”的故事为在座的来宾娓娓道来中美贸易站的简要背景，并以互动的方式和与会嘉宾讨论了中美贸易摩擦的发展和对中国企业的主要影响。同时，屈小姐强调了“原产地的判定”作为是否加征关税商品的重要性，并以实际的案例给嘉宾做了详细的说明。在分析企业应如何面对关税问题上，屈小姐建议企业要对自己进行全面的综合评估，并给出了六条行之有效的建议方便企业层层排查自己所涉及的进口商品属性和企业税务工作，再来决定企业最终是否需要进行对于关税排除的申请。 随后，俞先生以重要的时间节点及中美贸易摩擦时期的主要事件，并结合中方回应加征关税的法律依据为现场嘉宾解读了中方为应对美国加征关税的“反制”措施，以此引出了排除清单的背景和进展，并按批次解析了加征关税商品情况。在充分了解排除商品清单的背景、进展和内容之后，屈小姐讲解了如何申请排除关税工作的总流程，并给出了一个全面且细致的申请流程表。相比企业自身申请排除关税，屈小姐表示鼓励企业利用行业协会，比如通过中国美国商会或第三方社会机构去促进关税排除的申请，以争取最优化的结果。最后，俞先生又针对关税排除申请流程中所需注意的事项分七点进行了补充说明，并分享了德勤中国为其客户做关税排除申请时遇到的常见问题及详细解答。 中国美国商会华中办公室此次和德勤中国团队携手，旨在为企业申请关税排除提供一个便利的沟通和服务平台，本场讲座德勤团队以其资深行业经验和专业知识为所有参会者提供了最新、最全面的关税知识，以及对美关税排除申请的详细申请方法。会后所有参会者给予了积极肯定的反馈。
Following Guangdong province’s notice on preferential policies for overseas talents working in nines cities in Greater Bay Area (GBA) – Guangzhou as one of the target cities – has released a detailed implementation regulation to grant individual income tax (IIT) subsidies to…
"The startup economy is not new, but it’s entering into a new era," explains Peter Xu, CEO of Plug and Play China and keynote speaker at the upcoming 2019 Tech and Innovation Summit. "Today,…
China Briefing identifies the notable policy changes in Beijing’s Three-Year Action Plan for its service sector, which aims to create wider opportunities for foreign investment. Key sectors that will be liberalized include value-added…
"We are experiencing a paradigm shift," explains Alain Crozier, Microsoft Greater China CEO and keynote speaker at the upcoming 2019 Tech and Innovation Summit. "Localized computing with connective cloud is making possible what never was…
On May 13, 2019, China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council released the Trial Measures on the Exclusion Work for US Products Subject to Additional Tariffs in Announcement [2019] No.2. On a trial basis,…
“What has allowed [Merck] to thrive over these 350 years has been our emphasis on the importance of entrepreneurship, responsibility, technology, and innovation,” explains Sophie Sun, Managing Director for Merck China’s Innovation Hub…
The Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone is expanding to include Lingang New Area. It will offer businesses tax cuts, duty exemptions, and access to other beneficial policies to attract greater talent settlement.…
Key Takeaways The transformation of China towards a Western-style, consumption-based capitalist experience is an unbelievable thing for the world. 5G is the most mission critical thing for the US – a quantum move in…
Entry into the Chinese market is regulated by the country’s negative lists and encouraged catalogue for foreign investment, which stipulate restricted or prohibited sectors and sectors open to foreign investors, respectively. The…
AmCham China is delighted to announce the launch of the brand-new AmCham China Quarterly magazine. The Quarterly is designed to deliver high-quality, unique business and policy insights to the executives of our 900 member companies…
China’s healthcare industry is facing an onset of new challenges due to its rapidly ageing population. There is now an ostensible gap between the medical resources available and the current health needs…
中文 Due to increasing requests from members, AmCham China will now extend the deadline for a month. This is the deadline for member companies that intend to apply via AmCham China and…
Key Takeaways The market of Haikou will complete its rule of law reform by 2025. Haikou will become a leading free trade zone worldwide by 2035. In light of current geopolitical uncertainty,…
Key Takeaways Both the US and China need to modify negotiation positions to resume constructive talks. Years after China's WTO accession, the grand bargain that had undergirded the US-China relationship has totally collapsed.…
AmCham China was proud to host NFL running back and 2012 league MVP Adrian Peterson for the second installment of the Sports Committee’s “In Conversation With…” series, which brings distinguished professionals in…
On June 4, AmCham China, Tianjin, together with Caterpillar Tianjin Ltd. (CTL) embarked on an exclusive company tour of Caterpillar that featured a comprehensive lecture on automation & lean manufacturing. This event…
AmCham China Tianjin celebrated the 243rd year of American Independence with over 250 attendees at the Tianjin Golden Metropolitan Polo Club. The US Independence Day Celebration kicked off with cold beverages, live…
Key Takeaways Innovation must live beyond R&D and exist at the forefront of leadership and employees' minds. International successs stems from integration into local startup, acedemic, and business ecoysystems The scope of…
AmCham China celebrated the 243rd Independence Day in style on Saturday July 6th, with a fun and relaxing party at the JW Marriott Hotel in Beijing. Attended by close to 400 people,…
AmCham China, Central China Chapter held its sixth Independence Day Celebration, featuring a Hawaiian theme at Wuhan New World Hotel on June 29, 2019. This year, the annual event attracted over 220…
The Growing Uncertainty in the US and China's Regulatory Environments “Latest Anti-Corruption Actions and Tips for MNCs on Internal Investigations” – June 18, 2019 Executive Summary In order to protect national security…
One June 25, just three days before the start of the G20, AmCham China Chairman Tim Stratford led a member delegation to meet with Zhang Xiaoqiang, Permanent Vice Chairman of the China…
How did you arrive at Korn Ferry and can you describe your career to date? Michael Distefano: I joined Korn Ferry 18 years ago in March 2001. I was in Silicon…
Former USTR Charlene Barshefsky, Anthony Scaramucci, and Jim Mcgreggor were among the elite speakers at the 10th Annual China Business Conference, hosted at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. The 10th…
Campaign Statement I have spent my professional life advocating for U.S. business, including over 20 years while working in the US Department of Commerce, and for four years as Vice Chairman and…
Campaign Statement My candidacy for the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in China is based on a simple desire: to remain actively engaged in issues of concern to…
Campaign Statement My campaign focus is simple: Continue to Voice the Interests and Needs of American companies operating in 2nd and 3rd Tier cities of China. AmCham China will benefit from an…
Campaign Statement Fellow AmCham China Members, I am running for the 2020 AmCham Board of Governors and would like to ask for your support and your vote. Technology, innovation, and collaboration are…
Campaign Statement I was appointed as CEO of IBM Greater China Group in April 2019. IBM has more than 20000 employees in China and is a key technology contributor to most of…
Campaign Statement I would like to ask for your vote and support in the 2020 AmCham Board of Governors election. I have participated in the AmCham China community almost continuously since the…
Campaign Statement Dear AmCham China colleagues and friends, My name is Fernando Vallina, and I am running for a seat on the 2020 AmCham China Board of Governors. I would like to…
Campaign Statement I am Alain Crozier, and I am running for election to AmCham’s 2020 Board of Governors. I would be honored to receive your vote in this important position guiding the…
AmCham China, Central China Chapter held its sixth Independence Day Celebration with a Hawaiian theme at Wuhan New World Hotel on 29th June 2019. This year, this annual event attracted over 220…
Beijing, June 28, 2019 – Foreign-invested enterprises total fewer than 3% of China’s total number of registered enterprises, but create nearly 10% of China’s employment. This productive workforce also drives close to…
On June 10, 2019, AmCham China Chairman Timothy Stratford led a delegation of 13 AmCham China members and staff to a meeting with the Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC)…
To paint a more full picture of the American business community in China, we've delved even further into the 2019 China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report data to create 13 tailored industry-focused reports (产业报告). These…
AmCham China’s 30+ Forums and Committees – which range from Automotive, Cosmetics & Nutrition, and Food & Beverage, to Healthcare, and Information & Communications Technology – represent our vast membership to advocate…
Summary Overview The 2019 survey responses from education industry members reveal positive trends, points of tension, and potential causes for concern as China remains highly important for this industry. A majority of…
Summary Overview AmCham China member companies in the oil and gas/energy industry expressed mixed feelings about their China operations in the current business climate. For a majority of these industry respondents, China…
Summary Overview 2018 was a robust year for the financial services industry. 85% of financial service member companies reported higher forecasted revenues for 2018 than in 2017, and more than half of…
Summary Overview The year 2018 revealed fewer positive trends for the healthcare products industry. Although most members predict an increase in 2018 revenue, China is expected to account for no more than…
Summary Overview AmCham China member companies in the hospitality industry reported a mix of positive and negative attitudes regarding 2018 performance and outlook heading into 2019, though China remains highly important for…
Summary Overview Member companies in the machinery, equipment, systems and controls (“machinery”) industry report a combination of both negative and positive prospects for 2019. Most member companies projected an increase in revenue…
Summary Overview Member companies identifying as “other industrial” sectors (e.g., Chemicals, Mining, Paper & Packaging) report a largely profitable or break even financial performance in 2018. Respondents additionally express pessimism regarding the…
Summary Overview While about half of professional services respondents expected revenue increases in China in 2018, China is expected to only represent no more than 10% of expected global revenue for 61%…
Summary Overview The year 2018 was generally positive for our member companies belonging to the real estate and development industry. Indeed, almost all member companies in this industry predicted an increase in…
Summary Overview While a majority of member companies in the technology hardware sector remained profitable in 2018, China accounted for no more than 35% of respondents’ global revenue. Additionally, about half of…
Summary Overview China is expected to account for at least half of global revenues for 42% of member companies in the technology services industry. Additionally, an increasing number of companies characterized their…
For the 20th Annual HR Conference, AmCham China is proud to host Michael Distefano, President Asia Pacific at Korn Ferry, as one of our esteemed keynote speakers, where he will explore the…
Key Takeaways Plug and Play's accelerator empire inlcudes nearly 10,000 startups, over 300 corporate partnerships, and 280 VC partners. Some of Amidi's first investments include PayPal, Dropbox, Google, and Android. 8 of Plug…
Summary Overview Compared with the general AmCham China membership, member companies in the automotive industry report greater pessimism towards future Chinese market growth, with 39% of respondents forecasting lower revenue in 2018.…
Summary Overview 61% of survey respondents from the consumer products industry forecast an increase in China operations revenue in 2018. However, more than half of companies reported lower China operation EBIT (earnings before…
中文 Many members of the American business community in China, myself included, have dedicated not just our careers, but indeed much of our lives working for a healthy, constructive US-China relationship.…
This article was originally published in the first edition of the AmCham China Quarterly, an executive-targeted periodical focused on policy, business, and technology, driven by C-suite perspectives and insights. To subscribe or contribute to the Quarterly,…
On May 24th, 2019, AmCham China and Technology and Innovation Initiative Digital Circle Partner PwC co-hosted an event discussing new retail and value chain digitization. This event explored China’s market trends in…
Foreign-invested enterprises, while counting for less than 3% of China’s total number of registered enterprises have created nearly 10% of China’s employment. This productive workforce is also driving almost 50% of China’s…
On May 29th, 2019, AmCham China Vice Chair Colm Rafferty was invited to join and speak on behalf of AmCham China at the Wuhan International Conference on Economic & Trade Exchange. The Conference…
This article was originally published in the first edition of the AmCham China Quarterly, an executive-targeted periodical focused on policy, business, and technology, driven by C-suite perspectives and insights. To subscribe or contribute to the Quarterly,…
More people in China now live in urban areas than in rural parts of the country, with these expanding cities bringing many and varied benefits to their residents, including resilient infrastructure, economic opportunity,…
AmCham China’s “Expanding the Conversation” series continued on April 10 with a fascinating and detailed look at women’s issues within the economy. A packed afternoon of keynote speeches, panel sessions, and workshops…
On May 23, AmCham China, Tianjin invited Vice Mayor Jin Xiangjun for a discussion with an AmCham China member company delegation about how current levels of engagement and support can be strengthened…
This article was originally published in the first edition of the AmCham China Quarterly, an executive-targeted periodical focused on policy, business, and technology, driven by C-suite perspectives and insights. To subscribe or contribute to the…
The second annual AmCham AseanPlus Friendly Golf Tournament took place at the Beijing Country Golf Club on Saturday May 18. AseanPlus is a long-standing Beijing-based group of prominent executives and embassy officials from…
Mission Accomplished! “To go where no AmCham China member has gone before,” was the motto for the 2019 American Ball: Mission to Mars where nearly 500 guests came to the China World…
China’s electricity prices for industrial consumers depend upon the category of industry, type of electricity usage, and region where it is located. China Briefing briefly offers a rundown of how the power rates…
On May 9, the awards ceremony for the 2019 Tianjin Recycling Educational Challenge (TReC) was held at the Himalaya Tianta. This was the TreC program’s 4th year, continuing on its tradition as…
Michael Anderson joins the AmCham China Northeast Executive Committee as the new Chairman. Anderson is a Finance Controller for Intel Semiconductor Ltd. located in Dalian, China. In his role, he is responsible for…
On April 18, AmCham China hosted the fifth annual Government Affairs Conference, which was combined with the official launch of the 2019 American Business in China White Paper. The Chamber was proud…
AmCham China Central China Chapter was delighted to host Scott Shaw, Director at LDi Training Wuhan office, to hold a comprehensive training session at Wuhan Shui Onland where 10 leaders from the…
AmCham China’s special anniversary wine was unveiled at a special launch event marking the Chamber’s 100 years of heritage in China. In partnership with Napa-based winemaker Penrose Hill and their China distributors,…
"To go where no AmCham China member has gone before." Do you have The Right Stuff to join the Galactic Fleet Academy? Come and explore the galaxies beyond the Milky Way, experience…
What does a German tour guide, a Portuguese stay-at-home mom, and an Irish special needs care provider have in common? No, this isn’t the set-up for a joke. They are all highly…
On April 11, 2019, AmCham China, Yale Club of Beijing, and Yale Center Beijing were thrilled to co-host a panel discussion regarding current collaboration trends between large corporations and tech startups. As…
Following the announcements made in the annual Work Report delivered at the Two Sessions, the Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, and General Administration of Customs have jointly issued a series of new policies on…
AmCham China's 2019 American Business in China White Paper provides: A comprehensive list of specific recommendations provided for both the US and Chinese governments 2019 policy priorities announced for first time This week saw…
On March 7th 2019, AmCham China and Microsoft China, one of the Digital Circle partners of AmCham China, cohosted the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Forum on AI and Big Data in Connected…
Recently, AmCham China’s Young Professionals Committee held an executive lunch featuring Jones Lange Lasalle Executive Director Eric Hirsch to explore personal development and the intricacies of navigating career opportunities in China. Hirsch,…
On April 10, AmCham China hosted the third annual Women Economy Summit, the largest gathering of women leaders in the AmCham China community, with a mission to raise awareness of the key…
AmCham China successfully launched the 2019 China Business Climate Survey Report and the Signing Ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation with Wuhan China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)…
More than 100 executives from the wider US-China business environment packed into the St Regis Hotel ballroom in downtown Beijing on March 25 to discuss the most pressing issue of the day:…
Foreign companies entering the Chinese market need to navigate its complex trademark regime, which facilitates protections but imposes certain unique limitations that brands must work around. China Briefing breaks down key aspects…
The annual Women Economy Summit is the largest gathering of women leaders in the AmCham China community, with a mission to raise awareness of the key role women play in global economic…
With the aid of unfavorable banking and anti-competition policies that hinder private firms, SOEs have displaced private Chinese companies in the market. However, SOEs remain relatively inefficient, unproductive, and stagnant. In a…
中国美国商会华中办公室致力于为会员企业提供服务，于3月22日下午携手武汉市贸促会，联合武汉市税务局国际税收处和安永会计师事务所武汉分所向会员企业进行“个税”和“企业科技创新税收”优惠政策两个主题的宣讲和解析。 活动当天，60多位会员企业和往来单位前往安永公司会议室参加税务讲座。武汉市税务局国际税收处朱文静处长就个税新政的框架与亮点，非居民个人的个税问题、热点、优惠待遇和管理展望进了讲解。其中对居民和非居民的认定举出了实例，特别是对“住所”的界定进行了明确的讲解，随后对外籍个人符合居民个人条件的是否可以享受扣专项扣除也作了详解。 简短的茶歇后，安永会计师事务所税务总监刘玲女士和负责税务管理与信息科技咨询的高级经理黄彧先生围绕“科技创新最新税收发展”和 “ 国际税务及税收风险管理”进行了详细的宣讲。刘玲女士介绍到“科技创新税收优惠相关政策”体现了国家加强科技创新的支持力度，并对科技创新税收优惠相关政策，研究开发费用税前加计扣除、高新技术企业亏损结转年限等当下企业关心的热点话题进行解析。随后，黄彧先生针对研发计费用系统、解码数字化税务及税务风险信息化管理这三个部分进行宣讲。 在活动最后的提问环节中，参会人员向专家咨询了各自企业实际操作中遇到的问题，并就解决方法进行商讨。随后的回访中，参会人员纷纷表示从税务讲座中获益良多。 在此，我们感谢武汉市贸促会、武汉市税务局和安永会计师事务所武汉分所对活动的大力支持！
Enacted on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) covers a series of issues, such as personal data protection, balancing the rights of data subjects, management of data controller, and…
This week, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration (STA) announced some new adjustments to the Individual Income Tax (IIT) law for foreigners residing in China. One such change, for…
With various reports saying that the US and China are moving closer together in their bid to resolve trade differences, the world is now wondering exactly when Presidents Trump and Xi might…
On April 10, AmCham China will proudly host Elisabeth Martin, Boeing China Vice President of Research and Technology, as one of the featured speakers at the 3rd annual Women Economy Summit, the…
While the American Ball is the social event of the year for hundreds of attendees, it’s equally important for improving the lives of thousands of people in communities throughout China. Since 2003,…
AmCham China, Tianjin painted Tianjin green for St. Patrick’s Day 2019. The Hard Rock Café, Tianjin rolled out the emerald carpet Friday, March 15th, for over 50 members of AmCham China, Tianjin’s…
In the lead up to the 2019 Women Economy Summit, the G8 Inter-Chamber Series exemplifies the values, perspectives, and insights the Summit embodies. To register for the Summit and continue the conversation,…
The list of participants for the 2019 AmCham China Leadership Development Program has been announced. All those listed below will take part in the 10-month program, which is designed to train young professionals as…
AmCham China NE member Rochelle Mathias has a vision. The Founder of Mother’s English, a Dalian volunteer group serving as linguistic role models for Chinese primary students, sees a day when the…
AmCham China’s “Expanding the Conversation” series kicked off with close to 100 members and friends discussing how food safety concerns cut across global borders, and exploring ways for the US-China business community…
AmCham China’s 21st China Business Climate Survey Report (BCS) launched to more fanfare than ever last week, with the Chamber’s annual pulse check serving to provide members, government officials, media, and other…
Over 30 guests from AmCham member company and Wuhan Foreign Affairs Office have participated in the first-ever Historical Highlights Walking Tour which were successful held by Central China Chapter on the morning…
Stay up to date with Hainan reforms, sign up for the B.I.O. Trip below “Hainan Business and Investment Outreach (B.I.O.) Trip” – May 20 to 22, 2019 Executive Summary On April 13,…
Major cities in two of China’s strongest manufacturing regions struggled to hit their growth targets in 2018, as the country felt the impacts of a decelerating economy and trade tensions with the US.…
As a multinational life sciences company with a history spanning more than 150 years, it might be easy to misconstrue Bayer as an MNC routinely working in a traditional industry. This, however,…
Looking Beyond the 90-day US-China Negotiation Period “US-China Trade Tension Update: What progress can be made in 90 days?” January 24, 2019 Executive Summary As part of AmCham China’s continued series of…
The AmCham China Young Professionals Committee (YPC) held its second installment in the Beers with Behemoths (BwB) series, giving young professionals an amazing opportunity to connect with an industry elite in a…
AmCham China Women’s Professional Committee and VIVA Women’s Professional Network were thrilled to host the “Women in STEM Professions Panel Discussion” featuring Lily D'Angelo, Global R&D/QA Executive in Food/Beverage and Ingredient Industries;…
A lively gathering of AmCham China members filled the WeWork Sanlitun space on January 24, as attendees were joined by US Embassy representatives to kick off the 2019 Engagement Series, a year-long series…
AmCham China’s Intellectual Property Rights Forum was pleased to host Duanzhi She, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs at Greater China at Nike Sports (China) Co. Ltd.; Randal Phillips, Managing Partner…
Announcement on a Cooperation Agreement between the American Chamber of Commerce in People’s Republic of China and the U.S. Embassy in the People’s Republic of China. The American Chamber of Commerce in…
Introduction The AmCham China Leadership Development Program is designed to train young professionals as future leaders of the US-China business community and enhance the leadership development skills of program participants. Each year,…
Anna Fang is the CEO and Partner of ZhenFund, a seed fund of $1 billion that looks to invest in the most promising innovators and has been ranked as the top early-stage…
On December 4, 2018, several Chinese industry leaders and senior executives from leading multinational companies in China gathered at a CXO Roundtable co-hosted by AmCham China and AmCham China’s Digital Circle partner…
For this year’s penultimate CMO Breakfast, the AmCham China Marketing, Advertising, and PR Committee was excited to host Li Yang, Associate Professor of Marketing at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, and…
On October 31, Australia ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), triggering the agreement to come into force by the end of this year. In conjunction with the Regional…
AmCham China is pleased to announce that Tim Stratford has been elected as Chair of the Board of Governors for 2019, while Greg Gilligan and Colm Rafferty have been elected as Vice…
The AmCham China Young Professionals Committee (YPC) recently held the first in a new series of events geared towards enhancing and engaging our burgeoning YPC community. This new series of events is…
AmCham China, Tianjin, in partnership with Air Canada, held its 2018 Annual General Meeting & Winter Holiday Party on December 6 at the Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel. After welcoming all members with warm…
AmCham China is pleased to announce the successful election of the 2019 Board of Governors. Voting saw a record high participation for the most competitive board election in years, demonstrating unprecedented member…
First premiered at the 2018 AmCham China Appreciation Dinner, this video marks 40 years of China’s “Reform and Opening Up.” It pays tribute to the important and substantial progress China has made…
AmCham China is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commerce Department of Shandong Province, with the intention of jointly supporting the establishment of a Shandong…
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) first began in 1956 at Dartmouth College, when the term was originally coined by computer scientist John McCarthy at the very first AI conference. It was…
AmCham China, Tianjin, together with the European Chamber and German Chamber in Tianjin went on an exclusive company tour of the TEDA Automotive Industrial Park on Tuesday, November 27. This was the…
A pioneer during the dot com era, Richard Robinson has been living in China for over 22 years. Robinson’s eye for promising tech companies has found him leading three such startups to…
Election season in the US may have just about wrapped up, but here at AmCham China it’s still in full swing! 12 of the 21 candidates running for the Board of Governors…
As a world leader in consumer and enterprise technology, Microsoft has played a pivotal role in the digital transformation of multinational companies from every industry. In China, such transformation presents particular challenges…
The 2018 Tianjin Environmental CSR Challenge/Conference (TECC) was successfully held this November 9 in Yujiapu at the recently opened Intercontinental Hotel and Convention Center. Five companies took part in the TECC challenge…
Ask any selection of people what they know about Mars, and the answers will almost certainly revolve around candy: the eponymous Mars bar, of course, plus traditional treats such as Skittles, M&Ms,…
AmCham China is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Awards, which will be officially presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 21. This year’s recipients have all shone…
AmCham China’s 37th Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday night in Beijing at the iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel, site of the Ming Dynasty Xianliang Temple, with a packed house celebrating the…
The automotive sector is in the early stages of reinventing itself, with incredible changes being driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs). At the same…
War, as the saying goes, is politics by other means. After years of Washington hoping that Chinese companies would eventually bend to the rules of the American-led world order, Washington’s trade war…
It's that time of year again when you get to decide the direction of AmCham China's future by voting for the members of the AmCham China Board of Governors! The Board holds…
Can vague legal criteria for personal information protection spark innovation? Based on the event “Understanding China’s Emerging Data Protection Regime” on September 26, 2018 Executive Summary As some of the first major…
This month, Tianjin Chapter's Monthly Executive Breakfast Briefing focused on the recently enacted Individual Income Tax Law《中华人民共和国个人所得税法》reforms set to take full effect on January 1st, 2019. The amendment represents a watershed moment…
Attempting to stimulate spending and align with international standards “Preparing for Upcoming Changes to China’s Individual Income Tax Law” – September 27, 2018 Overview The amendment to China’s existing IIT Law, the…
The AmCham China Outbound Investment Forum is honored to have hosted three esteemed White & Case LLP lawyers, Farhad Jalinous, Gregory Pryor, and Stacia Sowerby, to provide the AmCham China business community…
Global biopharma leader Gilead Sciences officially opened its new Beijing office. Terry Branstad, United States Ambassador to China, joined the celebration in Gilead’s new office and addressed the audience. The Ambassador acknowledged…
Co-founder of 3QU Media Campaign Statement I have served on the Board during the past year and would be honored to again serve the American Community on the Board with a…
Senior Consultant of PRI Campaign Statement Jim Cooper is running as an incumbent Governor and solicits your 2019 VOTE! A vote for Jim Cooper will advance the mission of AmCham China…
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PGA TOUR Vice President; Greater China Managing Director Campaign Statement Biography Greg Gilligan joined the PGA TOUR in late 2013 as Vice President and is the lead executive in China serving…
Founder and CEO of SCHSAsia Campaign Statement My name is Su Cheng Harris-Simpson, this year I am most honored to be elected by you to serve on the Board, thank you.…
Executive Director for Jones Lang LaSalle Campaign Statement With the intent of carrying on AmCham China’s mission and the opportunity to continue serving the American business community, I am seeking re-election…
Global Executive Vice President,and President of Greater China at Dell Technologies Campaign Statement Esteemed AmCham China voting members, as President of Dell Technologies in Greater China, I seek your vote for…
Morgan Stanley China Chief Operating Officer for China Campaign Statement US-China relations are at an inflection point, and the work of the American Chamber of Commerce is more important than ever. …
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Director of Government Affairs at Rockwell Automation Campaign Statement This is my 4th year running for the Board of Governors, and I very much appreciate the support all of you have…
Vice President – Asia Pacific for Vermeer Corporation and Chairman of Vermeer China Limited Campaign Statement I would like to ask for your support in the upcoming AmCham China election. This…
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Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Greater China, Nike Sports (China) Co. Ltd. Campaign Statement Hi everyone, as someone who has been involved in AmCham and US-China commercial relations for…
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Vice President, Intel Corporation, Director, China Corporate Strategy Office Campaign Statement Dear fellow AmCham members, I am running for AmCham’s 2019 Board of Governors and would be very honored…
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AmCham China, Tianjin is currently holding a referendum for Tianjin members to elect the new Executive Committee. As with all AmCham China elections, the Tianjin Chapter referendum is fully democratic. All eligible…
Quality Director at Caterpillar Inc. Biography Education Graduate from Clayton State University, Morrow GA with a Bachelors in Design Technology. Work Experience I’ve worked with Caterpillar Inc. for 19 years and…
Business Development Manager at Taylor Printing Company (Tianjin) Limited Biography Sean is presently an acting member of the Tianjin Executive Committee, seeking reelection in 2019. As a reelected Executive Committee Member, Sean…
Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle Tianjin Biography I came to Asia in 1996 and spent six years in Taiwan and the last 16 in mainland China. For the last 12…
General Manager at Tianjin Custom Wood Processing Co., Ltd Biography My first visit to China and to Tianjin was in 1996 and I relocated here from northern California in September, 2005.…
General Manager at Fresh Farm Plus Biography Resident of Tianjin for 15 years, and a member of Amcham for the greater part of that, serving on the Executive Committee and as…
General Manager at Tianjin Pher Food Beverage Management CO. LTD Biography I’ve worked in hospitality industry over 30 years, bring my passion for excellence and creativity to a series of increasingly challenging…
Customer Support Director at Boeing Tianjin Biography Marcus joined Boeing Tianjin Composites in July 2016. He is currently the Director of Customer Support. Marcus has over 32 years of aerospace experience…
Managing Director, Greater China at Schneider Logisitics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Biography Schneider Logistics Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schneider National and a premier provider of logistics solutions that delivers measurable…
On September 20, 2018, nearly 200 executives from multinational companies, technology startups, and nonprofit organizations converged at the inaugural AmCham China Technology and Innovation Summit (T&I Summit) at the InterContinental Hotel Sanlitun…
The Board of Governors is critical to drive strategic development of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and represent AmCham China in important advocacy, business, and community activities, especially with regard…
AmCham China, Tianjin hosted its first Annual "Healthy Life" Back to School BBQ and Games on Saturday, September 15. Despite grey clouds and strong winds threatening to dampen the day's events in…
In 1978, the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee was held in Beijing. The meeting was so pivotal that it shifted the focus of the Party's work to socialist modernization…
The 2018 Fortune 500 Dialogue with Hubei kicked off in Wuhan, Hubei on September 11. Guests from around the world gathered by the Yangtze river to seek cooperation and share development opportunities.…
When tightened foreign investment becomes the "new normal" “CFIUS Update and What FIRRMA Means for Industry" – September, 2018 Executive Summary In mid-August this year, US President Trump signed into law a $717…
In our endeavors to improve and to adopt the best practices of Chambers of Commerce globally, AmCham China has recently passed a variety of amendments to its constitution and by-laws to improve…
For the 2018 Tech and Innovation Summit, our roster of industry-leading speakers, including Kai-fu Lee, CEO of Sinovation Ventures, and Xu Mingqiang, CTO at Microsoft Greater China, are set to unpack the…
Joining our cast of industry elites, AmCham China is very excited to host Dr. Xu Mingqiang, CTO of One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Greater China, as one of our expert speakers at the…
For the 2018 Technology and Innovation Summit, AmCham China is excited to host Kai-fu Lee as one of our esteemed keynote speakers. Lee is a noted technologist, venture capitalist, artificial intelligence (AI)…
Steal our slides! AmCham China has created a Powerpoint timeline designed to help you keep track of key events in the US-China trade dispute including: Tariffs Announcments and Dates US and…
中文 Engagement is key during this special time “Managing Tariffs | Customs, USTR Exclusion Filing, Supply Chain and Sourcing” – July 17, 2018 “US and China Customs and Tariff Regulation Updates” –…
AmCham China Central China Chapter, in cooperation with the China-Britain Business Council Wuhan Office, Canadian Commercial Corporation Wuhan Representative Office, and Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Wuhan successfully held the Inter-Chamber…
Ben Fullmer joins the AmCham China Northeast Executive Committee as the new Chairman. Ben Fullmer is the Supply Chain Director for Intel Semiconductor Ltd. located in Dalian, China. In his role, he…
In today's health-conscious society, innovations in biotechnology come in a large range of interesting forms. Every day, new industries are being created, branded, and rebranded by leveraging both cutting-edge, and tried and…
中文 William Zarit, Chairman at American Chamber of Commerce in China, discusses the impact of President Donald Trump's China trade tariffs and the politics of doing business in China. He speaks with…
The Internet of Things (IoT) can be an elusive, almost cryptic phrase to many people, but what it entails surrounds us every day, and is a significant part of what makes our…
Ministry of Ecology and Environment AmCham China had its first meeting with The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) on July 6, 2018 under the lead of Vice Chairman Patrick Powers. Deputy…
Steal our slides! AmCham China's Tech and Innovation Initative has produced Powerpoint slides presenting important information about biotechnology and its development in China to follow up with the Biotech 101 article from…
Ministry of Finance On June 26, 2018, AmCham China Chairman William Zarit and President Alan Beebe led a delegation of member company representatives from the automotive, food and beverage, energy, and financial…
National security as a focal point in US-China High Tech Trade “Recent Developments on US and China Export Control Issues” – June 20, 2018 Executive Summary This explainer serves to introduce members…
As the US-China trade frictions intensify, the Section 232 and 301 investigations are critical factors that underpin the bilateral, and global dialogue. Both investigations have drawn particular speculation from business leaders around…
AmCham China, Tianjin celebrated the 242nd year of American independence with its 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament followed by a Hawaiian inspired luau dinner with nearly 300 attendees. The tournament, held at the…
At the 19th annual Human Resources Conference, Rosaline Chow Koo, Founder and CEO of CXA Group, delivered a riveting keynote speech on the effects of Big Data and AI on employee experience. Following her keynote,…
On June 14, AmCham China’s Marketing, Advertising, and PR Committee was delighted to host Sun Lijun, along with a group of marketing leaders from the AmCham China community, to join the third…
On Saturday, June 23, over 220 guests of the AmCham China Central China community came together for the 5th year of American Independence Day Celebration at 6F outdoor garden of New World…
AmCham China kicked off its 2018 White Paper delivery process by meeting with Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC) Vice Minister (VM) Long Guoqiang on June 14, and with Ministry of Commerce…
The invisible hand vs. the iron-fist in the Chinese capital market “Re-writing China’s Securities Law and Possibilities for “Rule of Law” Capital Markets in the PRC” – June 13, 2018 Executive Summary The…
On June 13, AmCham China’s Financial Services Forum proudly hosted Nicholas Calcina Howson of Michigan Law School for “Rewriting China’s Securities Law and Possibilities for ‘Rule of Law’ Capital Markets in the…
On June 7, AmCham China, Tianjin hosted its Annual Government Appreciation Reception, where members express their appreciation to delegates from the Chinese and US governments for their efforts to improve the environment…
In the ever-expanding world of disruptive technology, there is an overflow of possibility. The technological boom that continues to rivet multiple industries is continuing forward with momentum. At AmCham China, the Technology…
On June 11, AmCham China hosted “Managing US-China Trade Uncertainties II: Prospects of Chinese Investment to the US,” an event designed by AmCham China’s Outbound Investment Forum. The presentation and audience-interactive panel…
On June 8, AmCham China took a new look at human resources, bringing distinct insights and a nuanced approach to the ways we think about and perceive of HR. The theme of…
Building off of the successful launch of the Technology and Innovation (T&I) Initiative, AmCham China is committed to engaging and facilitating its member companies in the continued exploration of disruptive technologies and…
中文 Ambiguity remains a common concern “Managing China’s Cybersecurity Law Updates” – May 18, 2018 Executive Summary Although China has now established a relatively comprehensive regulatory regime for cybersecurity following passage of…
Over the years, the subject of diversity and inclusion (D&I) has evolved greatly, leading to drastic shifts in perspectives and approaches to the topic. From a corporate perspective, what was once a…
At May's Monthly Executive Breakfast Briefing, Johnny Browaeys, Director of International Business at GREENMENT Environment, warned of a coming “environmental storm” from newly centralized regulations designed to ensure every company, foreign or domestic, complies…
On May 22, AmCham China’s Real Estate and Development Forum hosted “Trump – Implications for Property Markets”, an event dedicated to discussing the impact of the current Trump administration on the real…
On May 24, AmCham China Central China Chapter led a commercial delegation comprised of 15 representatives from 11 companies to Xiangyang, Hubei Province for a two-day city trip. Participating companies included John…
AmCham Northeast Chapter was honored to welcome Alan Beebe, president of AmCham China, to present the results of AmCham’s 2018 Business Climate Survey. The two events, held in Dalian on March 15…
On May 18, AmCham China, Tianjin along with Alex Scilla and Daniel D’urso, Co-Chairs of the Tianjin Chapter’s Environmental and Sustainability Committee, celebrated the success of the 2018 Tianjin Recycling/educational Challenge (TReC). TReC…
On May 15, the American Chamber of Commerce in China led a delegation comprised of fourteen representatives from eight companies to Sichuan province for a four-day Business and Investment Outreach (BIO) trip.…
On May 9, AmCham China’s Supply Chain Forum and Food and Beverage Forum co-hosted an event entitled Block Chain: The Next Revolution in Food Industry. 40 members from ICT, agriculture, food and…
On May 11, AmCham China, Tianjin hosted a seminar for young professionals designed to teach them how to excel at every step of the interview process. Daniel Konold, director at Culturalbility, and…
The AmCham China Sports Committee is honored to have hosted Victor Cui, CEO, International at ONE Championship, to share his experience in running a billion-dollar sports media company and provide insight on…
On April 19, AmCham China launched its new Technology and Innovation Initiative with an expert discussion highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced by multinational corporations (MNCs) in China in the era of…
As the trade frictions between the US and China continue to simmer, it’s ever more important that AmCham China provides its members with insights into the changing business landscape, as well as…
Steal our slides! AmCham China has updated our Powerpoint slides designed to help you explain the key trends in the US-China economic relationship, including: Trade Investment Public Opinion Recent Developments …
On April 21, members of the AmCham China, Tianjin and German Chamber of Commerce Tianjin community enjoyed a walking tour of the city led by Michael Hart, Managing Director of JLL. The…
We would like to welcome Marina Chen as the newest member of the Central China Executive Committee. A Wuhan University graduate, she began her career as a Clerk at Hubei Provincial Auto…
This month’s Tianjin Monthly Executive Breakfast Briefing saw the return of Michael Hart, Managing Director of JLL to give an updated look at the real estate market not just in Tianjin, but…
19 April, 2018 AmCham China’s 2018 Government Affairs Conference By Yongjia Chen On April 19, AmCham China held its fourth annual Government Affairs Conference. The theme for this year’s conference…
Fellow members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, Our membership has indicated its need for a level playing field and reciprocal treatment to improve market access in China. The recent…
AmCham China Central China Chapter, in cooperation with China-Britain Business Council, Hong Kong Chamber Wuhan, Canadian Trade Office in Wuhan, the Netherlands Business Support Office, and Business France successfully held the “Inter-Chamber…
中文 AmCham China is excited to announce the launch of our new Technology and Innovation (T&I) Initiative, an “insight and collaboration” platform designed to help our members and their organizations navigate and…
中文 With global competition increasing, there are those in the US who have made it their goal to transform, revolutionize, and revitalize the US innovation environment. One such person is Notre Dame’s…
More than 100 students got expert advice and the chance to share their resumes with top international employers at AmCham China’s first Career and Development Fair in mid-March. It was also a…
Hosting any type of event is hard work – there are often multiple stakeholders to manage, complex problems to solve, and things rarely go according to plan. While many of us have…
On Friday, March 16, AmCham China, Tianjin invited members to The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin for an off-the-record look at Tianjin’s regional results in AmCham China’s 20th Business Climate Survey Report. As a widely-read policy…
In the lead-up to her talk at the coming 2018 Women Economy Summit, Helen Ye visited the AmCham China office to give her insight on career development for young women, and discuss…
中文 AmCham China and Microsoft partnered to co-host a high-level event on The Future of Cars in China: Intelligent Connected Vehicles. Over 50 senior executives from AmCham China’s Automotive Forum and Information…
naked Hub is Asia’s leading premium co-working brand, founded by naked Group, the luxury resort brand behind the renowned naked Stables and naked Castle in Moganshan. From unique resorts to creative workspaces,…
Sophie Guerin is the Head of Diversity & Inclusion, APJC at Dell Inc., a noted author for her book Silicon Valley: A Look at Diversity Data Transparency, and widely regarded as an…
AmCham China's famous silent auction and live auction returns with an incredible array of luxury, home, travel, fashion and dining bargains at the American Ball 2018 on Saturday, May 19. At this year’s ball, over…
Discussion of work-life balance assumes a neat distinction between the two – a distinction which rarely exists in the real world. New research* from China sheds more light on the complicated relationship…
Janet Yang is an award-winning Hollywood producer most well-known for her production of The Joy Luck Club and work on Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun. She is a Queens, New York…
From the iconic CCTV Tower (中央电视台总部大楼) erected in 2012 to the under-construction 108-story CITIC Tower (中国尊), it’s no secret that Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) is undergoing rapid, large-scale development. When completed,…
Katie Beck, AmCham China’s Senior Manager for Policy Initiatives, has sifted through the data from the 2018 Business Climate Survey and condensed it into six key points. Even the busiest executive can…
By Dan Redford This year’s 3×3 Men’s Basketball Tournament ended in a dramatic overtime final victory for a newcomer over last year’s champions. Held Feb. 3 at Beijing City International School, this…
By Antonio Douglas On Feb. 2, AmCham China, Tianjin invited Alan Beebe, President of AmCham China to be the speaker for this month’s Monthly Executive Briefing. The briefing saw the launch of…
Steal our slides! AmCham China has produced Powerpoint slides presenting the highlights from this year's Business Climate Survey of AmCham China members. Highlights in the slides include: GDP growth forecast Sector growth…
AmCham Central China Chapter held its 2018 Kickoff Networking in the Club Lounge of New World International Trade Tower on the evening of Jan. 29. Present were Central China Chapter Chairman Steve…
By Chen Jing and Yang Ting The Internet era is one for innovations not only related to products, technologies and services but also business models. In China nowadays, Internet tycoons engage in…
Where is your hometown? I was born in Dandong and moved to Dalian to pursue my undergraduate study in English language. How did you arrive in your current position at Cheniere Energy?…
China’s National Development and Reform Commission this week thanked AmCham China for its support during the past year. At a meeting between NDRC Department of Foreign Capital and Overseas Investment Deputy Counsel Liu Hongkuan…
By Michael Gu and Charles Xiang Long-awaited amendments to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) took effect Jan. 1 that will particularly affect business taking place online. This is the first time the…
AmCham China will be moving its headquarters at the end of the month from our current location in Beijing’s CBD area to a dedicated space in naked Hub’s Sanlitun location. The move…
You grew up in Connecticut before coming to China and joining Alibaba one of the earliest employees. What brought you here in the first place and what made you stay? I…
The China Business Climate Survey is the leading source of information about the operating environment for foreign companies in China. Based on the responses from hundreds of AmCham China member companies, the…
By Antonio Douglas This week, AmCham China – Tianjin invited a panel of industry experts to the Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin to address member concerns regarding government audits, tax law for expats in China,…
The end of 2017 is a time for celebrating AmCham China’s achievements over the past 12 months, as well as a time to reflect on how we will work to do even…
Steal our slides! AmCham China has produced Powerpoint slides designed to help you explain the key trends in the US-China economic relationship, including: Trade Investment Public Opinion Recent Developments Download the slides…
By Antonio Douglas Earlier this week, AmCham China – Tianjin hosted US Ambassador Terry Bradstad for an exclusive member luncheon at the St. Regis Hotel. Tianjin Chapter Chairman, Martin Winchell, led a…
The American Chamber of Commerce in China Leadership Development Program is designed to train professionals to become future leaders of the US-China business community and enhance the leadership development skills of program…
By Bryan Bachner On Tuesday, AmCham China’s conference room was transformed from a center for business conversations to a center for sports conversations, reflection, and good fun as the Sports Committee’s programming…
By Antonio Douglas Last week, AmCham China – Tianjin, in partnership with Air Canada, invited its members to the Hyatt Regency Tianjin East for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Appreciation Reception.…
By Tim Klatte, Partner, Forensic Advisory Services For any organization with investments in China, whether it be through operations, suppliers, buyers, or other business partners, it is absolutely critical to conduct viable due diligence…
By Alex Marshall On November 27, a delegation from the United States Embassy held a debriefing event at AmCham China’s office for member companies regarding President Trump’s trip to China earlier in…
On November 22, AmCham China – Northeast Chapter held a Thanksgiving dinner at Consul General Gregory May’s residence at the Shenyang US Consulate. Members and friends from various industries came together to celebrate…
On November 15, representatives from eight different chambers of commerce gathered together at the AmCham China offices for a joint lunch meeting to discuss collaboration plans for 2018. The discussion focused on…
Just because we make decisions every day doesn’t mean we make the right, or even rational, choices. In fact, making decisions is so prone to error that Daniel Kahneman earned himself the…
GOAL/MISSION The mission of the HR Forum is to serve and support our members and broader HR community in China with opportunities to: EXCHANGE ideas and share experiences around critical HR topics.…
MISSION The Women’s Professional Committee’s objective is to foster and support the professional development of women through networking and information sharing. The committee implements a series programs of events and activities throughout…
GOAL/MISSION The goal of the ICT Forum is to share and influence ICT related technical policies with industries, empowering members to maximize the benefits of technology that facilitates business in China and…
GOAL/MISSION The purpose of the Agriculture Forum is to establish a platform for members interested in agriculture to meet regularly to discuss industry issues, challenges, and opportunities. The Forum also helps facilitate…
GOAL/MISSION The Automotive Working Group serves as a platform to form synergies and share information among the interested members that covers the whole value chain of the auto industry, from auto manufacturers…
GOAL/MISSION 2017 sees opportunities to rebuild the Clean Tech Forum focusing on promoting policy-driven market opportunities in areas such as water, land / brownfield remediation, commercial building and industrial energy efficiency and…
GOAL/MISSION The Cosmetics and Nutrition Forum is heavily focused on advocacy and offers AmCham China members an opportunity to meet on a regular basis to discuss industry developments and issues. Forum members…
GOAL/MISSION The F&B forum is AmCham’s one of the vigorous forums within the community. The forum is advocacy focused and this year is the 3rd consecutive year for the forum to publish…
GOAL/MISSION The primary purpose of the Real Estate and Development Forum is to promote transparency and create awareness in the fields of real estate, construction, engineering, land use rights and administration. Land…
1. Where is your hometown? I was born in Australia in a coastal area called Port Campbell which is famous for the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles tourist attraction. I…
By Antonio Douglas On November 4, 2017 AmCham China – Tianjin held its inaugural Tianjin Environmental CSR Challenge (TECC) Awards Ceremony. TECC is an energy conservation initiative started by Alex Scilla and…
By Junni Ogborne and Ma Jiawen Over the past decade, consumer brands and retailers in China have faced growing challenges from “professional complainers” that seek out defective products for compensation. While the…
The 4th Real Estate Globalization and Overseas Investment Summit, hosted by the China Real Estate Association and organized by the Henry Group, will be convened in Beijing’s China World Hotel in November…
After the publication of the 2017 White Paper, AmCham China organized and executed over 20 White Paper delivery meetings with Chinese ministries. These meetings contributed to the chamber’s advocacy efforts to address…
By Antonio Douglas For its 18th company tour, AmCham China-Tianjin partnered with the German Chamber to give members a behind-the-scenes look at Volkswagen Automatic Transmission’s facilities. Upon arrival, members were treated to…
We would like to welcome Hongbin Ma as the newest member of the Central China Executive Committee. He began working for Cummins in 2006. During the past 11 and half years, he…
Company: Illumina Position: VP & General Manager (Greater China) Hometown: Jincheng City, Shanxi Province How did you arrive in your current position at Illumina? 20 years ago, I went to America to…
On Oct. 30, AmCham China hosted Professor Yao Yang of Peking University to discuss the outcomes of the 19th Party Congress and the possible implications for foreign enterprises in China. The professor…
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By Shanne Gooi The AmCham China Sporting Committee and AseanPlus introduced our first AmCham China – AseanPlus Friendly Golf Tournament on October 21. AseanPlus is a long-standing Beijing-based group of prominent executives and…
What you should have already received: On October 23, AmCham China sent out a unique link to the 2018 Business Climate Survey to our participants. If you are the designated respondent for…
AmCham China launched the 2018 Business Climate Survey project on Monday, inviting each of its member companies to participate in the annual survey. “Last year was a record-setting year for our Business…
By Antonio Douglas Download a copy of the presentation slides and notes from this Executive Breakfast Briefing here. “Big Data” has become a buzz-word within the tech industry, and learning how to…
By Aaron Kruse and Evan Schmitt The past decade’s explosive growth of mobile devices connected to the internet, such as smart phones, has permanently altered the digital landscape. In 2007, the year…
On October 13, AmCham China – Central China Chapter hosted an official welcome dinner in Wuhan in honor of the new U.S. Consul General, Jamie Fouss. Steve Carpenter, Chair of the Central…
Senior Counselor of the Cohen Group Running for: Chair Campaign Statement “MAKE AMCHAM CHINA EVEN GREATER” Over the past year, thanks to our active membership and talented staff, AmCham China advocated superbly for US…
We hold an election every year to ensure that the members of the AmCham China Board of Governors reflect the most current dynamics, industry and community needs, and diversity of our membership! …
Regional Director of Jones Lang LaSalle Running for: Vice Chair or Governor Campaign Statement With the intent of carrying on AmCham China’s mission and the opportunity to continue serving the American business…
Senior Consultant with PRI (Pacific Resources, Inc.) Running for: Governor Campaign Statement I’m running to help represent the 2nd & 3rd-tier cities of Amcham membership interests; my manufacturing experience in China for over 25…
Head of Government Affairs, APAC Rockwell Automation Running for: Vice Chair or Governor Campaign Statement Many of you know me from the time I ran the US-China Business Council in China…
Partner, Asia Corporate Practice Group WilmerHale Running for: Governor Campaign Statement I have been working closely with US and China business communities for the past 15 years. I have served for a…
Co-founder of 3QU Media Running for: Governor Campaign Statement I have served on the Board during the past year and would be honored to again serve the American Community on the…
Founder and CEO of SCHSAsia Running for: Governor Campaign Statement My name is Su Cheng Harris-Simpson and I am running for governor on the AmCham Board of Governors and I humbly…
Senior Vice President of Dell, and President of Dell Greater China Running for: Governor Campaign Statement Esteemed AmCham China voting members, as President of Dell Technologies in Greater China, I seek your…
Morgan Stanley China Chief Operating Officer Running for: Governor Campaign Statement The American Chamber of Commerce in China is at an inflection point. Not only is the business environment in China more challenging…
Vice President of Asia Pacific for Vermeer Corporation, and Chairman of Vermeer China Limited Running for: Governor Campaign Statement I have lived in Beijing for the past 14 years, and lead the Asia…
Senior Director, Public Affairs Oracle Running for: Governor Campaign Statement Getting the US-China relationship right is one of the greatest challenges our generation faces. It impacts our economies, societies, environment and…
Co-Founder and CEO of EventBank Running for: Governor Campaign Statement Key Propositions I served on the Board of Governors this past year and seek your vote for re-election. If elected, I…
President of ConocoPhillips China Running for: Governor Campaign Statement Esteemed AmCham-China voting members, as President of ConocoPhillips China, and as a current Governor on AmCham China’s Board of Governors, I seek your…
Vice President, Public Policy and Government Relations General Motors, China Running for: Governor Campaign Statement Thanks for your trust and support, and, I’m honored to serve as the governor of Amcham…
Group Country Manager of Visa Greater China Running for: Governor Campaign Statement AmCham plays a vital role in promoting U.S. business interests in support of a competitive China that embraces foreign…
By William Zarit In Beijing the summer months have usually meant “slowing down” for our business community. AmCham China, however, has not lost a step, advocating on behalf of our membership throughout…
By Maddalena Di Tommaso Photos by Fengxin Li and Haichi Gan The 8th Annual Charity Golf tournament for AmCham China’s Northeast Chapter, held on Septmeber 23 at the prestigious Golden Pebble Beach…
Company: Marubeni (China) Co., Ltd. Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Position: Manager of Economic Research How did you first become involved with Marubeni? Before joining Marubeni, I worked for several think tanks and banks all around the…
On Monday, AmCham China hosted a private breakfast meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, and US Ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, in Beijing. The delegation from AmCham China was…
By Isaac Yao AmCham China led a delegation consisting of 7 member companies to visit the city of Yangling in Shaanxi province from September 6 to 8. The trip began with a…
By Antonio Douglas On September 16, AmCham China – Tianjin and Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Tianjin celebrated the end of summer with the 3rd Annual Joint Chamber Golf Tournament. Building…
By Luo Keran Agriculture is one of the major industries for Shandong, the No. 1 exporter of agricultural produce in China. Its strength in this area was reflected in the composition of…
By Luo Keran Real estate management firm JLL recently celebrated 10 years of operations in Shandong, starting with the establishment of a branch in the coastal city of Qingdao. Since then, the…
By Luo Keran Senior representatives from more than 30 AmCham China members recently attended a high-level engagement with Shandong provincial leaders, including Shandong Provincial Party Secretary Liu Jiayi and Governor Gong Zheng.…
2018 Board of Governors Official Nomination Though the world changes all too quickly, what does not change is our belief that the leadership of a member-driven organization such as AmCham China should…
The foreign business community welcomed Ambassador Terry Branstad to Beijing with a formal luncheon in his honor Sept. 12. Moving an entire family from the US to Beijing for a new job…
On September 7, Ye Wei, Deputy Director General of the Department of Foreign Investment Administration in the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), delivered remarks at AmCham China’s office in Beijing. Ye’s presentation focused…
Big Success at AmCham China Inaugural Tennis Tournament On September 9, the AmCham Sports Committee hosted the first-ever AmCham Tennis Tournament. With support from the European and British Chambers, 20 members from…
AmCham China, in collaboration with the United States Information Technology Office (USITO), held an event last week on the development and future trends of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in China and the US.…
By Liu Zhenghe and Samuel Yang The unilateral termination legal system for employers affects employees’ rights of labor, employment stability and development, employers’ ability to operate autonomously, and the reasonable and orderly mobility…
Alan Beebe, President of AmCham China, led over 60 attendees of AmCham China’s 4th Dialogue with the Wuhan Municipal Government at Wuhan Howard Johnson Pearl Hotel on August 30. Deputy Secretary-General Chen…
The amount of data generated by internet-connected devices is increasing exponentially, from a global tally of internet traffic amounting to just 100 gigabytes of data per hour in 1997, reaching more than…
By Bai Yang This week, AmCham China President Alan Beebe led a delegation of AmCham China members to meet with Xusheng Qiu, Chief of Foreigners’ Working Management Division of the State Administration…
Steal our slides! AmCham China has produced Powerpoint slides designed to help you explain the key trends and strategic issues to comply with legal developments in China regarding data and privacy. Download…
Shandong Vice Governor Ren Airong and a delegation from the Department of Commerce of Shandong province met in Beijing on Tuesday with members of the AmCham China Board of Governors and other…
By Evan Schmitt In the wake of Trump’s executive memorandum directing the office of the United States Trade Representative to determine if an investigation into China’s intellectual property (IP) practices is necessary…
By Arthur Dong and Darren Mayberry In the past 20 years the Chinese arbitration system has matured in many aspects, to the extent that foreign parties often favor arbitration clauses in their…
By Leon C.G. Liu, Jared T. Nelson, Vincent Schroder, and Romain Perray Three Key Trends for Companies Operating in China China is currently undergoing an unprecedented period of swift changes and developments…
By Jeffrey Towson I think we are officially at the end of Phase One of China’s bike-sharing and bike-rental phenomenon. There are a couple of clear leaders – Mobike and Ofo. The…
China and the United States are first and second in the world for electricity production from renewable sources, according to international statistics from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). One of the…
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By Gabriel Wong Few people could have envisaged what the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative entailed when President Xi Jinping first proposed the concept back in 2013. However, four years later,…
By Jack Kamensky AmCham China regularly submits comments on drafts of various laws and regulations that affect the operations of member companies. One Chinese government office that is deeply involved in the…
Where is your hometown? I was born in Beijing, China but have also lived in Hong Kong and the US. How did you arrive in your position at GlobalFoundries? I have been…
By Vanessa Gomez and Aaron Kruse Computer programs have previously defeated humans at their own games, but the feat was accomplished by mapping out every possible move and, in each situation, selecting…
Joint Announcement by The American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China and The Department of Commerce of Shandong Province to Hold the Shandong-U.S. Business Partnership Week High-Level Dialogue in September, 2017…
作为美国企业在华的重要市场及投资目的地，山东省长期以来与美国企业在贸易、投资、技术合作以及人才交流等各方面保持了良好的合作。为了更进一步保持和发展共同的经济合作成果，同时在未来为山东省和美国企业对话与交流提供更坚实的支持性平台，山东省商务厅和中国美国商会决定自今年起共同展开以下工作： 共同宣传山东省第十一次党代会报告中所提出的“加快新旧动能转换”重大工程，协助中国美国商会会员企业继续加强在山东省的投资，引导商会会员企业同山东省地方产业更紧密地融合，并支持商会会员企业通过参与山东省传统产业改造提升以及新型产业形成，获取在华经营新的战略增长动力； 依据山东省“新旧动能转换”的具体要求和商会的会员结构，重点相互推介以下产业：现代化农业、化工、信息技术产业、海洋经济产业、城镇化与与基础设施产业、能源原材料产业、现代金融服务业、文化和旅游业和营养与健康产业； 在商会会员企业中展开问卷调查和重点企业访谈，了解会员企业在山东的经营与合作具体需求，总结会员企业需要的在山东现有经营地方政策执行层面的支持与服务，探讨会员企业将来开拓以“新旧动能转换”重大项目的可行性； 于今年九月下旬在济南举办“美国商务周”高层交流活动，共同探讨山东省新旧动能转换的政策规划以及会员企业面临的宏观机遇，解读山东省新旧动能转换的具体任务，商讨在地方政策执行层面如何协助会员企业解决经营过程中遇到的实际困难，并支持会员企业参与“新旧动能转换”重大项目； 在论坛期间，举办领导层闭门对话，邀请山东省主要领导及有关部门负责人同中国美国商会董事会成员和主要企业负责人针对2017年度《美国企业在中国》和《中国商务环境调查报告》开展小范围对话，并为将来双方定期交流与合作设定目标与机制，通过经常性的交流与合作，促进山东经济的对外开放以及优质营商环境的打造； 通过活动现场展示和实地考察，宣传山东省新旧动能转换规划和商会会员企业在山东的项目成果。 中国美国商会将协同山东省商务厅协调会员企业参与上述活动，欢迎垂询洽商具体安排，我们也将在七至九月期间通过一系列电子邮件和活动发布具体的筹备情况，收集会员企业的具体需求。 联络人：中国美国商会会员运营总监谭纬 电话+86（10）8519 0856 电子邮件：htan@amchamchina.org
When US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the 100-day deal in early May, he heralded the agreement as a “Herculean accomplishment.” If progress on the rest of the trade relationship follows…
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By Aaron Kruse and Joseph Good D During times of substantial economic innovation, new skills become the basis of growth and opportunity. According to a 2016 report from Brookings, traditional models of…
By Jack Kamensky The financial sector in China has been very dynamic over the past year, with both challenges and opportunities for foreign businesses such as stringent capital controls, new cybersecurity regulations,…
At the early-April meeting in Mar-a-Lago between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump, the two leaders agreed to advance US-China economic cooperation with a 100-day plan intended to make progress on key issues.…
By Michael Stewart Every country has its day. China has its Golden Week, Canada has Canada Day, Australia has Australia day, and of course, America has Independence Day, which was also celebrated…
Company: Frederick W. Hong Law Offices Position: Attorney, Founder and Principal of Frederick W. Hong Law Offices Hometown: Los Angeles, US Where is your hometown? My hometown is Los Angeles, a gateway…
After 14 years of hard work the ban on US beef imports into China has been lifted. On June 30, after a lengthy hiatus, US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and US…
By Johnny Yu We are living through a time of profound change, one where technological development is forcing us to question what our place will be in the world—and what role humans…
Last weekend, the AmCham China – Central China Chapter celebrated US Independence Day with more than 270 guests at Renaissance Wuhan Hotel. Acting Consul General, Terry Mobley, representing the US Consulate General in…
By Antonio Douglas In September 2016, China’s State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs (SAFEA) announced new policies intended to streamline the work permit application process for foreigners. These new rules combine the…
By Aaron Kruse and Joseph Good During times of substantial economic innovation, new skills become the basis of growth and opportunity. According to a 2016 report from Brookings, traditional models of education…
By Antonio Douglas On June 15, AmCham China – Tianjin Chapter held its monthly Executive Breakfast Briefing at the Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel. Presenter Mark Wheeler, President of Conoco Phillips China, talked…
By Maddalena Di Tommaso On Saturday, June 3, AmCham China – Northeast Chapter held its annual Summer Music Festival. This tremendous event attracted a diverse crowd with over 1,000 attendees, including Dalian…
By Antonio Douglas On Friday, June 9, AmCham China and the German Chamber of Commerce – Tianjin Chapter, kicked off the summer with a joint chamber mixer in Qing Wang Fu. Unlike…
By Aaron Kruse and Henry Prinz For any company entering a foreign market, the task of localizing a good or service is often an endeavor critical for success. While some firms face…
Company: Raffles Medical Position: General Manager for China Hometown: Singapore How did you arrive in your position at Raffles Medical? After a 5 year stint in an operational and clinical role with…
By Tom Rafferty Supply-side structural reform (SSSR) dominates the economic policymaking landscape in China. In place since late 2015, the policy shapes everything from the government’s efforts to reduce excess industrial capacity…
By Christopher Hannegan, Partner, Employee Engagement, Brunswick Group RSS feeds. Real-time news alerts. Social media. These are just a few of the ways in which employees – nearly all of whom now…
By Paul D. McKenzie June 1, 2017 marks an important milestone, with the coming into effect of China’s new Cyber Security Law (网络安全法; the “CSL”). Promulgated on November 7, 2016, the CSL…
On May 21, the American Chamber of Commerce in China hosted a delegation of 21 executives on a trip to the United States. Attendees visited Washington DC and Omaha, Nebraska as part…
By Stephen Shih [Editor's note: Stephen Shih will be discussing these research results in greater detail at the 2017 AmCham China HR Conference – see his bio and the full list of…
The American Ball 2017 welcomed the honorable Lords and Ladies to The 8th Kingdom on Saturday, May 13th at the China World Hotel. As guests crossed through the castle gate, there was…
By Michael Stewart Each spring, AmCham China sends a delegation of business executives and chamber leaders to meet with prominent members of congress and leading officials in the presidential administration for our…
Twelve months ago, China’s civil society was packed with more than 7,000 international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), according to some estimates. These organizations operated in a number of often-neglected issue areas, such as…
Tickets are still available! Buy it now. Entry Car Drop-off and Pick-up The China World Hotel upper driveway entrance (South) is open, but no parking on that level is available. We…
Children pose in their favorite NFL team jerseys at an NFL China event. Photo Credit: NFL China By Bryan Bachner This is the second article in a series by Bryan on the…
On April 28th at the Westin Tianjin, an award ceremony was held for the 2017 Tianjin Recycling Educational Challenge (TReC). Now in its second year, the TReC event is a program run…
The American Ball – May 13, 2017 Buy Your Ticket Now! Are you a power player like Cersei Lannister, a diplomat like Tyrion or a heroic warrior like Jon Snow? Join us…
By David Fu Gender equality and diversity is in Walmart’s DNA. One of our four core beliefs that we follow, “respect for the individual,” captures that feeling. Over 60 percent of Walmart…
Beijing, Wednesday 3rd May 2017. 30 British, American and Chinese companies were honored on Wednesday night for their commitment to developing a fairer and more equal society within China at the…
By Maddalena Di Tommaso Christopher Smith joins the Dalian Executive Committee as the new Chairman. Christopher Smith is the Finance Director for Intel Semiconductor (Dalian), Ltd., in Dalian, China. In this role,…
These weeks are busy ones for the chamber. In April, we released our annual White Paper, the chamber’s flagship product and an invaluable reference for policymakers in both the US and China…
On April 21, AmCham China, Tianjin and the German Chamber in Tianjin hosted an Iconic Sites Tour at the Astor Hotel. Almost 40 members of the local business and student communities gathered…
The first major sports event hosted by AmCham Sports Committee in 2017, the AmCham Corporate Badminton Cup, was a resounding success. Held at Beijing City International School (BCIS) fieldhouse on April 15,…
By: Jacob Hannah AmCham China announced two leadership changes in the Executive Committee of the Central China Chapter, recently approved by the Board of Governors. Steve Carpenter will be replacing John Ford…
The upcoming American Ball hosted by AmCham China will continue its legacy of generous support for improving the lives of thousands of families in China. Since 2003, AmCham China has raised over…
By Egidio Zarrella As tech innovations unfold, China is quickly becoming one of the world’s leading tech epicenters. A recent KPMG survey of tech business leaders highlighted the country’s huge potential in…
By Jack Kamensky This year was the third year that AmCham China held its annual Government Affairs Conference, and the first time that it was combined with the launch of its American…
AmCham China has prepared "Stealable Slides" on the 2016 Cybersecurity Law. Click here to download the slides. For background information, read our article about the 2016 Cybersecurity Law.
Just a few weeks away from the June 1 start date for enforcement of China’s Cybersecurity Law, many companies are still oblivious to how the law will affect their operations. “We didn’t…
By Shen Jinzhong The Environmental Protection Tax Law passed last December starts a process of environmental protection fee reform by incorporating them into tax measures, which will become the main economic incentives…
What brought you China? I had the opportunity to visit China when I was 13 with my father and his friend, a doctor from Hong Kong, who was working in Yunnan. While…
The 2008 Summer Olympics are a hallmark moment in the growth and development of modern China. Many view the games as a moment where Beijing was able to overcome criticism of a…
After a week of spring cleaning and redecorating, the AmCham China offices were finally prepared for the first ever Open Day. Given free reign over the decorations, AmCham China’s dynamic designer duo…
The 2017 American Ball is now only a few weeks away, and AmCham China is almost ready for the inevitable revelry. This year our theme is the “8th Kingdom” – watch the…
Things change fast in China, and those actively doing business on the ground develop a unique understanding about the Chinese economy, government and society. For this reason, AmCham China leads a delegation…
As most foreigners working in Beijing can testify, work permit renewal headaches and a few weeks without your passport are annual reminders of China’s cumbersome administrative regulations regarding work permits. While reports…
By Jacob Hannah Virginia Tan, a feature panelist at the upcoming 女 Economy Summit, first moved to Beijing in 2013. Her career as a lawyer, specializing in finance and internaitonal trade, brought…
By Maddalena Di Tommaso The Vice Mayor of Dalian City, Mr. Lu Lin, together with Mr. Xia Deli (Deputy Director General), Mr. Wei Wei, and Mr. Li Xiang (Foreign Liaison Office II, Deputy Division…
By Antonio Douglas Resting alongside the Haihe River in the heart of Tianjin is The Astor Hotel. As a longtime AmCham China member, The Astor Hotel has played an important role in…
At AmCham China, we rarely need an excuse to throw a party, but it is always better to have a reason. Since 2003, one of our most popular signature events, the American…
By Celine Liu The 19th annual AmCham China Business Climate Survey, the 2017 Business Climate Survey Report Shenyang Member Launch took place on March 10th. The Chairman of AmCham China, Bill Zarit,…
Find out how a best-selling book, praised for decades by top executives, can foster your own highly effective habits by joining our training and developing the seven habits of highly effective people. For…
On March 8, 2016, a group of men climbed a mountain in southern China wearing dresses and heels in order to “experience the hardship of being a woman nowadays.” While there is…
Chinese children practice soccer at CF Reus, a club in Barcelona, Spain. Photo credit: CF Reus. The professionalization of China’s domestic sports industry could hardly be described as an easy 1-2-3 inning.…
By Donny Huang* Intersted in the article? Why not attend the next training with the author? Donny Huang is also a regular trainer at the chamber. If you would like to know…
On February 21, members of the AmCham China Board of Governors met with a delegation of three former US Senators who were visiting China to meet with various Chinese government agencies. The…
As anyone who has studied economics knows, discrimination is expensive. But even in those countries that have done the most to make their work places fairer, women still don’t enjoy the same…
By Antonio Douglas AmCham China, Tianjin’s Monthly Executive Briefing this February focused on a timely topic that is important to all of our members – the policy direction of the Trump administration…
By Aaron Kruse, Beata Cichocka, and Joe Mazur Prescription Problems For foreign pharmaceutical companies, China’s enormous market has long been an enticing target. Driven by China’s rapidly aging population, increasing rates of…
By Antonio Douglas Valentine’s Day went down a treat among the AmCham China – Tianjin community thanks to some mixological magic. As dusk set on this special holiday, approximately 40 seasoned members…
By Bill Zarit Our members get the chance to express their views on the operating environment each year in our Business Climate Survey, and this year’s results are sobering. The survey, professionally…
Katie Beck, AmCham China’s Senior Manager for Policy Initiatives, has sifted through the data from the 2017 Business Climate Survey and condensed it into five key points. Even the busiest executive can…
We sat down with the Mark Passmore, the general manager of The Opposite House, and discussed how he maintains their famous standard of service at the pioneering boutique hotel in Beijing Company:…
By Dr. Michael Couturie My office shares a wall with a pediatrician’s office, so the sound of crying coming from my left is pretty routine. This time, though, the tears were coming…
On the heels of the 2017 Business Climate Survey release, and in the midst of the new adminitration's first few weeks in office, AmCham China's new Chairman William Zarit shares his thoughts…
Last Friday, more than 40 members of the foreign business community gathered in the historic Astor Hotel to hear the results of this year’s AmCham China Business Climate Survey. The survey is…
To buy tickets or for more information click here. In the mythical splendor of the 8th Kingdom, an epic battle between good and evil rages within the medieval castle walls. Join the knights…
By Casey Sullivan Here at AmCham we take our work, and our travel, very seriously. This year our staff is spreading their wings and flying, biking, hiking, and even sailing a collective…
Harold Pradal and Cindy Cheng are no strangers to the challenges of doing business in China. After Harold’s success as GM of International SOS in China, he has expanded the scope of…
I caught up with Dr. Neil Hawkins, the Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Vice President for Environment, Health, and Safety for The Dow Chemical Company, after his presentation to AmCham Members on…
By Jonathan Davis Against a backdrop of volatile and unprecedented election drama, President-elect Donald Trump is set to become President Trump on the 20th of January. While there are still a number…
By Beata Cichocka On Jan. 10, 2017 AmCham China held a farewell luncheon in honor of Ambassador Max Baucus, the outgoing US ambassador to China, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Beijing. The…
Editor’s Note: As part of the new “Global Distinguished Speaker” series, AmCham China will be hosting Dr. Neil C. Hawkins, Corporate Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Dow Chemical Company…
By Maddalena Di Tommaso AmCham Northeast China Chapter’s annual Winter Charity Ball has become a signature event for Dalian and a major source of good for the community. Now in its eighth…
By Peter Zysk In 2016, China surpassed all other countries in cross-border M&A and Chinese outbound investment hit an all-time high. During the past few years, slower economic growth and the shift…
Ambassador Max Baucus has long been a supporter of rules-based trade and international commerce in China. While serving on the Senate Committee on Finance during his tenure as a Senator from Montana,…
The Tianjin Chapter of AmCham China recently held an election for its executive committee. The seven winners subsequently voted for a chairman and vice chairman. The new executive committee will be: Chair…
In Beijing and 21 other cities in China, new pollution regulations came into effect as a “red alert” was declared. The red alert forces heavily polluting factories to shut down, halts some…
By Dr. Michael Couturie Here we are again. A little more than a year since the Paris Climate Conference and Beijing’s first ever air quality “Red Alert,” Beijing has again been hit…
To help shed light on the complicated changes taking place in US politics, China’s economy, and the US-China relationship, AmCham China is launching a new online feature – “Trump in Transition.” This…
Ian Bremmer and Evan Medeiros share their unique insights on the new Trump administration and the changes that the administration will bring to US-China relations in this podcast. Bremmer and Medeiros, founder…
Click here to take our short survey (5 minutes) and be entered to win one of several great prizes. Your responses will be confidential and removed of any personally identifying information. This…
By Arthur Dong and Darren Mayberry When a foreign company receives a Notice of Arbitration from a Chinese arbitration institution, notifying them they are listed as a respondent in a case, they…
The Art of Cyberwar For most of the day on a recent Friday, internet users in the US could get a taste of what life is like for their compatriots living in…
By Wei Chen After issuing three drafts for public comments during the previous two years, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress approved the Cybersecurity Law on Nov. 7, 2016, and…
Ian Bremmer: Ok, I’ll start by just saying that Trump is a very clear rejection of Americanization equaling globalization. I mean, America First, if you are an ally of the United…
Jeffrey Towson, Professor of Investment at Peking University Guanghua School of Management and co-author of the One Hour China book Of the 19 million students in Chinese universities in 2009, over…
By: Beata Cichocka Cybersecurity is not just a technology issue that affects a narrow range of technical businesses; it’s a critical business concern that affects corporate reputation, says Eric Schmidt of EventBank.…
By Cindy Jensen We are so quick to label our perceptions of generations in China. It is often assumed the youngest generation, the Millennials or Gen Y, are narcissistic, lack loyalty to their…
By: Beata Cichocka Nov. 11, once a minor holiday celebrating single life, has morphed into China’s version of Black Friday and an unofficial shopping holiday. Since 2009, Alibaba has intensively marketed the…
刘燕 ／ Yan Liu Johnson Hometown: Shanghai Occupation: Chairwoman and CEO of Wuxi AnyHealth Technology Co., Ltd Tell me about your career path, and how you…
On Nov. 16, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), a review body mandated by Congress to monitor and report on national security implications of the US-China trade and economic…
On November 29, 2016, all Chinese individuals carrying maximum validity (10-year) B1/B2, B1, and B2 visas in passports issued by the People’s Republic of China must have a valid EVUS enrollment in…
By Bridget Riley After Silicon Valley, which tech hub can be considered No. 2? Brett Krause, Managing Partner of angel and early stage venture capital (VC) firm PurpleSky makes a convincing…
The current and former chairpersons of AmCham China gathered at John Watkins’ home (“Ironstone”) at Mutianyu on November 12 to offer their insights and support for incoming and presumptive 2017 chairperson, Bill…
By Bridget Riley and Lillian Nguyen Acclaimed prosecutor Melodee Hanes enthralled a packed room in the US Embassy on Sept. 23 with stories from her years fighting for abused children in courtrooms…
The AmCham China, Tianjin is currently holding a referendum for Tianjin members to elect the new Executive Committee. As with all AmCham China elections, the Tianjin Chapter referendum is fully democratic. All…
By Jennifer Sukawaty and Peter Zysk The unprecedented nature of this election has communication implications for companies across the globe, and especially for China. The country is a frequent topic in presidential…
By Aaron Kruse The AmCham China Policy Team has opened the annual Business Climate Survey (BCS), marking the 19th year of the survey. Last year over 496 businesses participated in the survey,…
General Manager Tianjin Fresh Farm Plus Agricultural Technology Ltd. Resident of Tianjin for over a decade, a member of Amcham for the greater part of that, serving on the executive committee for…
Head of Government Affairs and Market Access, Greater China Sanofi China Cathy joined Sanofi from 2012 and takes the role of Vice-President in Sanofi China. Cathy has more than 26 years…
Chief Medical Officer, Family Medicine Physician Tianjin United Family Hospital Dr. Park received his Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1988. He was later awarded…
Vice President Halliburton Energy Services (China) Limited I am currently serving Halliburton’s Country Vice President for China, responsible for growing Halliburton’s overall business in China, with a special emphasis on developing a…
Customer Support Director Boeing Tianjin Composites Co., Ltd. Marcus Williams is currently the Director of Customer Support for Boeing Tianjin Composites (BTC) responsible for business development, production scheduling and contract. Prior to…
Managing Director, Greater China Schneider Logistics Inc. Martin Winchell is the Managing Director-Greater China for Schneider Logistics Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schneider National and a premier provider of logistics solutions…
Managing Director Jones Lang LaSalle Tianjin I came to Asia in 1996 and spent six years in Taiwan and the last 14 in mainland China. For the last 10 tears, my family…
General Manager Tianjin Airtech Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. Started in China as a coordinator for transfer of Technology Work as VP of International Business Development for transfer technology Worked as a president,…
Business Development Manager Taylor Printing Company (Tianjin) Limited Sean has called Tianjin home for the past 9 years, and is the China Business Development Manager at Taylor Printing Company (Tianjin) Limited, offering…
By Melody Song AmCham China Northeast China Chapter hosted its 7th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 17, raising money for the Wang Dajia Nursing Home for Elderly. This year members headed…
By Chen Yifan The Central Economic Working Conference commencing on Dec. 18, 2015, determined the policies for combating overcapacity for the year of 2016, among which, the iron and steel industry, with…
By Curt Gaines When visiting agricultural facilities around China, I met two women with advanced university degrees. They work for a customer of ours, called the Haisheng Company, the world's biggest apple…
Good news for the next time you’re facing a massive line at Chinese immigration: Z visa holders (for foreigners working in China) can now use the e-channel to zip past the queue.…
Many Chinese view the US political system and the election process – including the recent raucous televised debate – as confirmation that American-styled democracy is corrupt and scandalous, and would never work…
With tremendous support from sponsors, Tianjin’s Second Joint Chamber Golf Tournament was successfully held at Tianjin Panshan Golf Club on Oct. 15. This was the second golf tournament organized together by AmCham…
By Becky Xia, Iris Zhang and Ariel Hui Wang The Foreign Expert Bureau has revolutionized the current Work Authorization applications practices with the recent release of the Foreign Employee Work Authorizations Pilot Scheme…
In 2016, AmCham China celebrates its 35 year anniversary since re-establishing itself in the PRC in 1981. To commemorate this milestone, the chamber put together a package of stories that share AmCham…
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) prides itself on preparing students to become bilingual in both English and Chinese, but how does it prepare students to navigate the digital language?…
Su Cheng Harris-Simpson has owned her own business for seven years now, yet for a long time, she shied away from the label “entrepreneur.” Now she’s found a title she’s comfortable with…
This year’s US presidential election pits populist Republican Donald Trump against the more conventional Democrat Hillary Clinton. To discuss the potential impact of either a Trump or Clinton presidency to US-China relations,…
Cheers and laughs erupted throughout the crowd of 100 as they watched Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump duke it out during the first US Presidential Debate Tuesday morning in Beijing. In a…
By Breeze Wang To explore business opportunities in food and technology, AmCham China led a delegation of 15 member companies to visit Xiamen and Fuzhou from Sept. 7 to 9. The trip…
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“Defense!” It was the last 60 seconds of the final match of the AmCham China 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Players and fans cheered on the sidelines as the Nike team and the NBA…
Chinese tourists destined for the US are contributing billions of dollars to the North American economy, which translates into more American jobs. In 2008, 493,000 Chinese tourists visited the US. This number…
Senior Counselor of Cohen Group Running for: Chair or Vice Chair Campaign Statement I advocated for U.S. business for over 20 years during my career with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and over…
Running for: Vice Chair or Governor Top 3 issues Speaking out persuasively and convincingly to have a level playing field for all companies in China including U.S. companies. Support the acceleration of China’s…
Partner Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom’s Beijing office Running for: Vice Chair or Governor Campaign Statement I have served on the Board of AmCham China during the past year, and would…
Director of Government Affairs Rockwell Automation Running for: Vice Chair or Governor Campaign Statement Many of you know me from the time I ran the US-China Business Council in China during…
Vice President, Asia Pacific Vermeer Corporation Chairman Vermeer China Limited Running for: Vice Chair Campaign Statement I am Colm Rafferty, Vice President – Asia Pacific for Vermeer Corporation and Chairman of Vermeer China. …
In the 35th year since the Chamber’s founding, you have a chance to influence the important decisions being made in the most vibrant foreign business community in China. AmCham China’s Board of…
Foreign law firms operating in China are feeling squeezed. This year’s Business Climate Survey reveals that nearly 60 percent of respondents in the legal field were experiencing lower earnings than the year…
Regional Director Jones Lang LaSalle Running for: Vice Chair or Governor Campaign Statement With the intent of carrying on AmCham China’s mission and the opportunity to continue serving the American business community,…
CEO and Co-Founder EventBank Running for: Governor Campaign Statement I am running for the Board of Governors to help all American companies succeed in China and ensure members fully maximize the benefits AmCham…
Managing Partner, Beijing office Covington & Burling LLP. Running for: Governor Campaign Statement I have been actively involved in AmCham China since the organization was first established informally in the early 1980s,…
President ConocoPhillips China Running for: Governor Campaign Statement Esteemed AmCham China voting members, as President of ConocoPhillips China, and as a current Governor on AmCham China’s Board of Governors, I seek your…
Vice President, Public Policy and Government Relations General Motors Running for: Governor Campaign Statement I have been a speaker and panelist to many of AmCham China’s government affairs events, facilitating key dialogues with…
Partner-in-Charge Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP Running for: Governor Enhancing AmCham China’s voice on behalf of its members with respect to the governments of China and the U.S. and…
When one of the founding members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China describes early chamber meetings, it sounds more like a group therapy session than a…
AmCham China Tianjin Chapter, in its series of advanced manufacturing company tours, took members to Tianjin Custom Wood (TCW) this month get a glimpse at the highly technical processes involved in making…
During his opening speech at the recently concluded G20 summit in Hangzhou, President Xi Jinping called upon the world’s top economies to foster a climate of openness in the sphere of international…
By Matt Conger and James Flanagan Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming. But, most of us can't really explain what AI really is. Here is a starting point to using AI in your…
Editor’s note: AmCham China will host a G20 debriefing with four US Embassy officials on Sept. 12. AmCham China members played prominent roles in the talks at the B20 (Business 20) Hangzhou…
How will you spend your upcoming holiday time? Mid-Autumn Festival (Sept.15-17) and National Holiday (Oct. 1-7) are a great time to pick up a book that can change the way you do…
Buoyed by the rise of China's middle class and service industry, foreign tourism companies in China are feeling bullish. In the 2016 AmCham China Business Climate Survey, 50 percent of member companies…
The US and China share one unique trait: an unabashed desire to be No. 1. In Olympic swimming races or taxi app battles, the similarity breeds competitiveness. But in building up new…
Overall, AmCham China members in the Telecommunication (TC) Hardware industry are in-line with the general market outlook of foreign business in other sectors. About half of industry respondents forecasted increases in the…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Telecommunication Services industry are in-line with the general market outlook of foreign business in other sectors. Slightly over half of Telecommunication service providers report comparable…
By Catherine Conway Editor’s note: US citizens abroad are urged to fill out requests for absentee ballots as soon as possible. With Donald Trump threatening a trade war and Hillary Clinton indicating…
When a country's economy falters, it often tightens controls on exports and import. And thus, as China's economy slows, Sabine Hoppe's job is getting tougher. Hoppe is the Senior Vice President and…
By Rina Joosten-Rabou A workforce of 800 million people. Seven million graduates every year. Raising labor costs and intensifying competition. Foreign and Chinese companies operating in China competing for the best talent.…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Machinery, Equipment, Systems & Controls (MESC) industry are more pessimistic than foreign business in other sectors. A majority of member companies reported declines in revenue…
This industry-specific report includes data from Manufacturing and Engineering companies that are not in the aerospace; clean tech; machinery, equipment, system & controls or automotive and transportation sectors. Overall, companies in the…
By Henri Tan In the 35th year since the Chamber’s founding, you have a chance to influence the important decisions being made in the most vibrant foreign business community in China. The…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry are significantly more optimistic in their assessment of the current business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors.…
"In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy,” superstar investor Warren Buffett once said. “And if they don't have the first, the other two will…
At AmCham China’s HR Conference on June 28, audience members at the Women in Leadership panel learned a startling statistic: women hold 51 percent of senior positions in China, the highest rate…
Nominations are now open for the 2017 AmCham China Board of Governors In the 35th year since the Chamber’s founding, you have a chance to influence the important decisions being made in…
Dear Lin, How can I participate in small talk with unfamiliar colleagues or at networking events with strangers? Is there any secret formula for making myself less anxious about it? We’ve all…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the consumer products industry are more optimistic than foreign business in other sectors. 70 percent of survey respondents forecast positive revenue for their China operations in…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Retail & Distribution industry share the assessment of the business climate in China with foreign business in other sectors. When asked to compare forecasted revenue…
By Stephen Shih As China’s economic growth decelerates, multinationals in China are looking to innovation for the next wave of growth. More than 90 percent of member companies in this year’s Business…
This Services sector report includes data from human resources, accounting, consulting and public relations firms, among others. Overall, companies in this industry are more optimistic in their assessment of the business climate…
In 2015, members in the Financial Services & Investing industry had a profitable year: 66 percent of respondents made a profit, and 72 percent reported an increase in revenue in 2015 compared…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Legal Services industry are slightly less optimistic than foreign business in other sectors. Market access barriers, regulatory challenges, and other policies that disproportionately disadvantage non-PRC…
Watching last week's Democratic National Convention, it was hard to miss the anti-TPP signs in the crowd. During this presidential election season, both candidates have spoken out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or…
The first objective in the chamber’s constitution is to “enhance the business environment in China.” Over the years, as well as providing a place for the foreign business community to gather, the…
Name: Zhou Ximing Title: President, Implant Aircraft Co., Ltd. Hometown: Beijing, China What's the story behind your career and your company? Thirty years ago, I was in Harvard Medical School learning biomechanics,…
A high-flying executive is hand-picked for a plum overseas assignment with a set of challenging objectives. Full of confidence, she sets off with her family on the exciting adventure that she expects…
Editor's note: AmCham China is offering a one-day training program on Leading Millennials through Coaching next month, Aug. 29. Over the past five years, we have witnessed a progressive trend in China,…
By Robert Nicholson Can a country become innovative if it wants to? China is out to prove it can be done. The development of advanced technology has become the government’s top priority,…
Technology and innovation influences the values of a society by changing expectations, choices and realities of technological innovations. The implementation of technology and innovative ideas is also influenced by values. Without a value…
By Gary Li Cross-border e-commerce has been the surprising success story of the past few years in China. Since 2010, trade volumes have jumped from RMB 1.3 trillion to more than RMB…
By Bridget Riley and Doug Strub As companies build up technology that can allow cars to drive themselves, there's a big question – who will give up the wheel first? A recent…
Burgers, beer and giant inflatable playgrounds – AmCham China ensured all the essentials for a memorable American Independence Day were in place on July 2 at the Nuo Hotel. Upstairs, kids ran…
Overall, the Aerospace industry is significantly more optimistic in its assessment of the business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors. No industry respondents reported revenue losses for 2015 as…
Overall, the Agriculture industry is slightly more negative in its assessment of the business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors. More industry respondents report losses in their company’s financial…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Automotive & Transportation Vehicles industry are significantly more pessimistic about the current business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors. Half of respondents…
Overall, AmCham China members companies in the chemicals industry are significantly less optimistic in their assessment of the business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors. Only about a quarter…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Oil, Gas, and Energy industry are less optimistic in their assessment of the business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors. Nearly two-thirds…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure industry are slightly more optimistic in their assessment of the current business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors.…
Overall, the Transportation and Logistics (T&L) industry is significantly more optimistic in its assessment of the business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors. 80 percent of respondents forecasted increases…
AmCham China President Alan Beebe (pronounced "BEE-bee") may have grown up as a sheltered kid in Nebraska, but he's no country bumpkin. In fact, he's quick to mention fellow Nebraskan Warren Buffett,…
More than 270 guests joined AmCham China's Central China Chapter for its Independence Day Celebration at Renaissance Wuhan Hotel on June 25. Public Affairs Officer Jamie Dragon, representing US Consulate General in…
Overall, the Healthcare industry is significantly more positive in its assessment of the business climate in China than foreign business in other sectors. Only three percent of healthcare industry respondents report a…
Overall, the Education industry is reporting few changes year-on-year in its revenue calculations, overall performance and EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) margins in China for 2016. Inconsistent or unclear laws and…
Overall, AmCham China member companies in the Real Estate & Development industry are slightly more optimistic than foreign businesses in other sectors regarding the current business climate in China. Industry respondents report…
AmCham China Tianjin celebrated the 240th year of American independence with its 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament as well as a banquet for almost 300 guests. The tournament, held at the Tianjin…
AmCham China unites a broad network of members, new and old, with monthly networking nights. At the June 30 edition, 30 members met up at Aroma, a french bistro inside The Ritz-Carlton,…
By Nathasha Soon and Catherine Conway Update: The election is now less than 30 days away. It's time to take action. Registered but haven't received your ballot? If you are registered to…
By Lachlan Wolfers On May 1, 2016, the final stage of the Chinese government’s major tax reform initiative took effect, which saw Business Tax (BT) fully replaced by a Value Added Tax…
For the second time in its 35-year history, AmCham China brought a group of members to Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region to learn about the investment environment. On this trip, the progress of…
What if your first interview with a company was with a bot? IBM is already testing out this technology with its human resources (HR), said to Vice President of HR and Research…
In the 16th stop in AmCham China Tianjin’s series of company tours introducing our members to the world of advanced manufacturing, almost 30 participants paid a visit to Archer Daniels Midland Bio-Science…
By Doug Strub This year’s annual Spring Festival Gala in China, a massive multi-city variety show held on the eve of the lunar New Year that regularly draws hundreds of millions of…
By Ma Jianjun Since the beginning of this year, the most heated discussion in the legal profession has been around whether or not the Labor Contract Law should be amended. Scholars, judges,…
Once again, the AmCham China Northeast Chapter has put on a booming celebration of American Independence that united the Dalian community. The half-day event, falling on June 11 this year, provides a…
By Breeze Wang On June 14, an AmCham China delegation, led by President Alan Beebe, met with the State Intellectual Property Office Deputy Commissioner He Zhimin to deliver the 2016 White Paper.…
On June 7, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) organized a round table discussion with multinational companies about the development of service industry in China. AmCham China members Walmart, Yew Chung…
By Jack Dunkelman and Nathasha Soon In just one year, China has become the top issuer of green bonds in the world. According to a report from Moody’s, Chinese institutions issued $7.9…
Christine Wong Occupation: Executive Director and Board Member of ImmerQi Hometown: Sydney, AU Member Since: February 2016 Could you tell me about your career path and how you wound up in Beijing?…
In a country famous for its Great Firewall, it's not surprising that almost four in five member companies report that their business is negatively impacted by internet controls. In the 2016 Business…
By Yang Dongning It's become a mainstream practice in business to create Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports. But the contents of CSR reports are highly diversified and how much they can serve…
AmCham China invited the European Union Chamber for a day out on the links for Memorial Day on May 27. The two-ball scramble of 18 holes at Hua Tang International Golf Club…
By Paul Gillis At the recent Boao Forum, Premier Li Keqiang welcomed and encouraged more participation from overseas enterprises in its economic transition. These were encouraging words for multinational corporations (MNCs) that…
Did you know that AmCham China is a member of the B20 Trade and Investment Taskforce? All five B20 (Business 20) taskforces met this week in Paris at the B20 China Second…
AmCham China's training program extends beyond Beijing into chapter cities, as well. In May, the Central China Chapter and LDi Training conducted a stress management workshop for senior leaders from AmCham China…
A delegation of AmCham China members led by Chairman James Zimmerman on May 24 visited Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy China International Trade Representative at the Ministry of Commerce, to deliver this year’s White…
On May 24, representatives from AmCham China commented on the current foreign investment environment during a round table discussion with Mr. Wei Jianguo, Vice Chairman of China Center for International Economic…
Almost 7,000 miles separate Beijing from Washington, DC, and at times the distance between the two governments has seemed much more. But ever since American businesspeople established a chamber of commerce in…
The Foreign NGO Management Law ([境外非政府组织境内活动管理法]) that passed in April has left many with questions. Foreign NGOs and other organizations doing CSR work in China are eager to learn how this new…
Nearly 40 members and friends gathered at the Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin on May 19 to listen to Michael Hart, Managing Director for Jones Lang LaSalle in Tianjin, give his top-10 trends in the…
By Howard Wang Multinational companies in China are no strangers to employee and third-party malfeasance, and often use significant resources investigating it. However, rather than solving problems, traditional investigative approaches increasingly backfire,…
By Lin Gao and Haiying Yuan For years, when people thought about China, they thought about the word guanxi, which means “relationships.” And when they thought about doing business in China, they…
On May 12, AmCham China Tianjin Chapter embarked on a full day of government outreach, industry tours and a government appreciation reception with 150-plus guests, including prominent officials from local authorities. The…
By Olalla Pruneda and Kelly Gao This year’s National People’s Congress, China’s legislature, ratified the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP), the country’s highest-level policy planning document and the first developed under President Xi…
More than 300 came out to support charity at this year's American Ball. The 2016 charities of choice were the 100,000 Strong Foundation (AmCham China's choice), Yao Foundation (platinum sponsor NBA's pick)…
This year, AmCham China’s Board of Governors has started to reflect upon a number of legacy milestones for our unique history in China. AmCham traces its roots to 1919, when the organization…
Over 180 hospital leaders, physicians and healthcare industry experts gathered at Peking Union Medical College last month for US-China Patient Day. The event, which was co-hosted by the US-China Healthcare Cooperation Program…
Editor's note: AmCham China is hosting an event about the Foreign NGO Management Law on May 19, featuring speakers from the Ford Foundation, the Conference Board, Wilmer Hale, and moderated by Jim…
By Larry Sussman, Matthew Erramouspe and Wei Qian China is now on track to overtake the US as the world’s largest film market in the next few years. The global box office…
Michael Bloomberg, Owner and CEO of Bloomberg and former Mayor of New York, and Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State, were among the elite speakers at the 7th Annual China Business Conference,…
Few know China's NGOs as well as Elizabeth Knup. As the Ford Foundation's China Representative, she leads a team of 17 that in the past year directed $16 million in grants to…
By Jonathan Sykes Virtually hidden in the Fix America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST), signed in December 2015, is the new 7345 section to the Internal Revenue Code. This new provision gives the…
The China Five-Year Tax Rule threshold and its application is a pertinent and often misunderstood issue that affects all expatriates (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwanese nationals) residing in the PRC. In…
Our event on Women's Health Matters went so well (read more below) that we’re going to expand it into a series. But we need your help. We have created a survey on…
Editor's note: AmCham China will host a lunchtime event (in Chinese only) on April 25, 2016, about changes to regulations on work permits for foreigners. Register today. By Becky Xia, Jenny Wang…
By Kiran Patel Editor's note: Kiran Patel will speak further on this topic at the Beijing event “Generating Return on Investment Through Effective Event Marketing” on April 25, 2016. Events can be…
The draft of a foreign NGO law that caused concern for many in the sector remains a draft – a modest victory, according to Scott Kennedy, moderator of the APCAC panel on…
Kit Kwok, Partner at DLA Piper, drew out the expertise of the panel on crisis management by presenting a hypotehtical crisis and asking them to respond. In the example case, a company's…
The 2016 APCAC Business Conference brought together 29 American chambers of commerce from around the region as well as other 300 business, policy, diplomatic, government and media leaders. Highlights included Gary Gensler’s…
Gary Gensler fielded questions ranging from commodity futures to the 2016 presidential campaign. Gensler is uniquely qualified to answer these, as he was Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under President…
Moderated by China-Britain Business Council Chief Executive Stephen Phillips, this panel discussed renminbi internationalization, how established financial centers are positioning themselves to benefit from this, and what this means for the strength…
At the DTZ/Cushman & Wakefield Panel on the State of the Asian Economy, Sean Wang, Vice President of Greater China at DTZ/Cushman & Wakefield guided the group through questions on domestic and…
Moderated by Patrick Santillo, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce, China, US Department of Commerce, and sponsored by United Airlines, this panel discussed China’s Silk Road initiative and the implications of the new…
Trade agreements such as TPP and the US-China BIT are promising, though prolonged, opportunities for the US in Asia. Philippa Jones, Managing Director of China Policy, brought together a panel of experts…
By Stephen Shih A quarter of company respondents in the 2016 China Business Climate Survey are either planning to move capacity outside of China or have already moved capacity outside of China…
Matthew Brennan, Co-founder of China Channel, specializes in demystifying the world of WeChat. The Tencent-owned app has become essential for business in China, and now has about 697 million active users monthly,…
Note: Before filing taxes, contact a licensed professional. Find one you can trust in the AmCham China membership directory. Tax day this year comes on April 18 for US citizens. For those…
Kate Chang Hometown: Guilin Current role: Regional Director of China for the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board Tell us about your career path and what you like about the tourism…
Alan Beebe addressed the Northeast China Chapter for the first time as President of AmCham China on March 16, as part of the 2016 Business Climate Survey official release in Dalian. But…
By Zhang Yichi China’s financial leasing industry has developed rapidly in recent years, especially after the General Office of the State Council issued its Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Jennifer Prescott Hometown: Fremantle, Australia Occupation: President and General Manager, Dalian Riviera Development Co., Ltd. Tell me about your career path, and how you wound up in Dalian. I have a background…
Jose Garza thrives in situations of great change. After growing up in a small town in Texas near the Mexican border, he seized an opportunity to move to Germany while working for…
Your vote counts, even in Beijing! According to the US Embassy in Beijing, many elections for the house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots…
Note: The Lianghui – the annual meeting of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress – begins this week. To brief members on what’s in store, Kiran Patel, Marketing…
During a period of economic slowdown in China, human capital challenges continue to be at the very top of the list of pressures facing US companies operating in China, according to the…
When speaking to a room of executives during the Jan. 11 AmCham China event “Secrets of Successful Investors,” Dennis Unkovic said he hates joint ventures. But one person in the audience, a…
How’s business? We’re very happy with our performance in the current market conditions. It has been a bumpy year, but Hilton as a company is exploding at the moment. We have an…
The massive chemical fire of Aug. 12, 2015, shook the Binhai and TEDA communities of Tianjin. The horrific industrial accident impacted many lives: people working the nightshift, children at home in nearby…
Review by Dan Harris Unmade in China was written from the perspective of an entrepreneur who for nearly 20 years has sourced products from and sold things to China. This micro perspective both…
Editor's note: As AmCham China gets ready to host the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce, we're producing a series of stories called Asia in Focus that look at regional…
祝您新春快乐，万事通达！ 中国美国商会的春节休息时间为2月6日-14日，敬请计划前来办事的朋友留意。 We wish you a happy Chinese Lunar year! The AmCham China office will be closed from Feb. 6 to 14 – See you soon in the Year of the Monkey.
On Jan. 29, almost 40 participants from various industries attended the AmCham China, Tianjin launch of the Business Climate Survey at the Hyatt Regency Tianjin East. This is the 18th year the…
By Liu Qian and Dan Wang Since Chinese outbound direct investment (ODI) took off in 2005, annual outflows have grown at an average of 35 percent per year, reaching $123 billion in…
By Lin Gao On Jan. 14, AmCham China celebrated Mark Duval's accomplishments over the last two years as President and wished him luck at Terex. Duval had long been deeply involved in…
Restructuring presents risks for any company in China, and those within the manufacturing industry are no different. In this podcast, Sean Molloy and Nick Hu from Control Risks talk about the latest…
Jonathan Elkind, Assistant Secretary for the Office of International Affairs with the U.S. Department of Energy, shared his thoughts on the Paris Climate Conference with an audience of business leaders in Beijing…
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement has been a lynchpin of the Obama Administration’s rebalancing policy towards the Asia-Pacific. Announced Oct. 5, 2015, the agreement aims to "promote economic growth; support the creation…
AmCham China Northeast Chapter brought 30 representatives to the Dalian Euro-USA Enterprises Forum, hosted by Dalian Municipal People’s Government on Jan. 18. Vice Mayor Lin Lu listened to all the comments from…
To help you find the key points for your own industry, AmCham China Senior Manager for Policy Initiatives and DC Liaison Ian Curtiss recorded a walk-through video of the just-launched 2016 Business…
Tami Overby has TPP on the brain. She has for eight years now, seven of which have been as Vice President of Asia for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ask her what…
Editor's note: This article is part of our "Asia in Focus" series, which takes a look at the broader regional trends of Asia. In April, AmCham China will welcome experts from around…
On Tuesday, Jan. 19, representatives from AmCham China met with Wang Xu, Deputy Director General of MOFCOM's Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs, to discuss the findings of AmCham China's 2016…
By Michael Couturie The same week as the Paris Climate Conference in November 2015, Beijing issued its first ever air quality Red Alert, causing schools to close and car use to be…
2015 was a big year for the renminbi (RMB). The 100 yuan note got a new look in the fall, with anti-counterfeiting updates to the 2005 bill such as extra embossing and…
Made in China 2025 is arguably President Xi’s most decisive attempt to boost domestic industries. This is the blueprint for the nation’s industrial upgrading and intelligent manufacturing over the next decade with…
Over 80 businesspeople attended AmCham China’s 3rd Dialogue with the Wuhan Municipal Government at Wuhan Jin Jiang International Hotel Jan. 13. Members took full advantage of the opportunity to meet local government…
2016 is set to be the year of the redback, but not for the reasons many China-watchers expected. This was supposed to be the year that the renminbi (RMB) would triumphantly enter…
Hand in hand with China’s efforts to extend the reach of its currency around the world, the Chinese leadership launched the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2013, which is viewed as…
By Zaizai Huang and Rubing Han In China, “PPP” was a major buzzword of 2015. The abbreviation of Public-Private Partnership, PPP has been adopted broadly in Western countries as a method for…
By Emily Jones New pollution monitoring platforms and devices have placed a great amount of power in the palms of haze-beleaguered Beijingers. Gadgets that measure air quality indexes, once wielded only by…
By Jiang Junlu and Liu Chang The employment relationship between car booking service providers and the drivers who use online car reservation platforms is being discussed all over the world. With the…
By Emily Jones To close out the year, AmCham China held a seminar on how to execute annual strategic planning. Held Dec. 17, the seminar featured AmCham China President Mark Duval, who…
By the Tianjin Environmental & Sustainability Committee Established in 2014, the AmCham China Tianjin Environmental & Sustainability Committee was formed to provide a platform for members, companies and the community to get…
The media frequently refers to China’s New Economic Silk Road but the references are usually only about segments of the project and one does not realize that this project will eventually involve…
By Lin Gao Dear Lin, Working in a multinational company means I often have meetings with colleagues from overseas. My boss has given me the feedback that I don’t speak up about…
A 1926 advertisement in the Chicago Tribune is attributed as the source of the familiar aphorism: “There are three things that matter in property: location, location, location.” This old expression still holds…
By Preston Kuo General Manager of International SOS (China), elected board member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Chine and nominated Foreign Trade Advisor by French Republic, Harold Pradal needs to…
Tianjin Chapter celebrated the past year – one of great challenges and great leadership – at its Annual General Meeting and Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 3. In recognition of the great work…
The Annual Beijing Vice Mayor Dialogue, co-hosted by the Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau, AmCham China, the European Union Chamber of Commerce, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and the Hong Kong Chamber of…
By the AmCham China Visa Committee Starting Jan. 1, 2016, the US Department of State will no longer add visa pages into American passports. Previously, US passport holders could pay for the…
One key component of China’s rapid economic growth over the past three decades has been the implementation of special economic zones. In the past, these designated areas successfully pilot-tested the market economy…
Editor's note: Check out a video of the gala's glitter and charity auction. Now seven years running, AmCham China Northeast China Chapter’s annual Winter Charity Ball has become a signature event for…
To all the foreign companies now eyeing China's e-commerce platforms after seeing the headlines light up with $14.3 billion in Single's Day sales, Ernie Diaz offers one stern reminder: “It's called Singles…
Two years ago, three allies for breast cancer control gathered at the AmCham China Conference Center and brainstormed new ways of bringing care to the migrant workers of Beijing. Migrant women in…
Last month, Chinese police made the largest bust of illegal foreign-exchange transactions ever, cracking a ring of currency smugglers involving 370 people and RMB 410 billion ($64 billion). This was the latest…
American and British intellectual property (IP) interests closely align, said Tom Duke, the UK's Intellectual Property Attaché at the British Embassy in Beijing. Since taking on the post in 2011, he has…
A top food safety official delivered an exclusive policy debriefing to members from both AmCham China and the European Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 18. Director General Lin Wei from the Bureau…
Most analyses of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative tend to focus on two core aspects of President Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision of a more interconnected Europe, Asia and Africa: the…
By Erica He On Nov. 5, AmCham China's Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) made a strong step in its commitment to supporting China's continued strong growth in aviation. ACP Co-Chair Ian Thomas and…
Name: Jonathan Sykes Occupation: Partner at Premium Finance Group Hometown: Cambridge, UK Member since: August 2015 Could you tell me about you career path, and how you wound up in China? I…
Erwan Rambourg begins his exploration of the Chinese luxury market in The Bling Dynasty where he first encountered it – Hong Kong. The dizzying array of labels, property developments in Tsim Sha…
By Oliver Chase Since Chinese President Xi Jinping initially announced the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative in 2013, it has become a source of significant curiosity and discussion to understand what…
Q: I work in a company where I have two bosses: my solid line manager is based in China and my dotted line manager is based in the US. Sometimes I find…
Intel just reached an important landmark – 30 years in China. Leading the company into its next decade is Rupal Shah, Vice President, Sales & Marketing and General Manager of Intel China.…
The Whisky Experience Center of Beijing features floor-to-ceiling shelves of premium single malt whiskies. It serves as one of the latest tributes to China’s growing love affair with whisky, and a select…
On March 5, 2015, Premier Li Keqiang announced the "Made in China 2025”concept, emphasizing the integration of manufacturing and Internet Plus. It is estimated that the speed of China's industrial internet development…
By Wilson Wei Huo In the Chinese mainland, the slowed economy has profoundly influenced banking and financing investments and the resolution of relevant disputes. On one hand, the speed of economic development…
By Eduardo Morcillo For the past eight years, domestic and state-owned companies have been the driving force behind China’s merger and acquisitions (M&A) industry. Given the domestic nature of many M&A transactions,…
AmCham China made its first official trip to Guangzhou on a Business Investment Outreach (BIO) trip last month. A delegation of 21 members, led by President Mark Duval, visited the capital city…
When facing adversity, it makes sense to draw on the experience of history, and with 5,000 years to review, China’s leaders have no shortage of comparisons to make with the current era.…
AmCham China’s Human Resources Conference brought together 120 HR professionals this year. The event, held Oct. 29 at the JW Marriott, focused on “Navigating the Change – Human Capital Management in an…
China is becoming an increasingly popular country for new university graduates and young professionals to begin their careers or add value to their current résumé. Knowing how to act in a business…
AmCham China's Chinese Government Affairs Committee (CGAC) highlighted the significant challenges and achievements that were addressed in Xi's September visit to the US during the first in a new breakfast series. Dr.…
Cars are the ultimate mobile device. And changes in mobile purchasing and big data have changed the way consumers interact with cars, with taxi hailing apps as the most vivid example. Bill…
By Chen Jian At present, the PRC Arbitration Law doesn't recognize ad hoc arbitration conducted in China. Article 16 of the law expressly states that an arbitration agreement must designate an arbitration…
AmCham China is happy to announce the addition of Christopher Boobier as a new member of Tianjin’s Executive Committee. Boobier, who currently leads the Business Development Office at Wellington College International Tianjin,…
“We’ve been spending a lot of efforts in China-US political-related issues, while paying much less attention to the people connection between these two countries,” said Peter Shiao, Founder of the US-China Film…
As part of an AmCham China series on innovation in education, Nicole Pu, Director of Development at Teach For China, discussed the current state of education inequality in China during the Oct.…
Most of AmCham China’s members live within driving distance of one of the chamber’s offices, enjoying the chance to meet regularly with old friends and extend their local networks. But for Michael…
By Andy Clayton China represents an attractive market for overseas manufacturers. Many are drawn by the opportunity and set up an entity or appoint an agent to be able to supply the…
The US Embassy in Beijing shared outcomes of President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to the US with at an Oct. 13 debriefing for AmCham China members. The delegation of eight officials…
Bob Boyce, founder of Blue Frog Bar and Grill, came to China over 20 years ago to study Chinese in Beijing. Now Blue Frog spans almost every major city in China, with…
By Lydia Zhou With the increasing globalization of the world economy and the greater internationalization of corporations, the topic of workforce diversity has received significant attention from researchers as well as companies.…
By Doug Strub AmCham China’s Central China Chapter in Wuhan has recently added Li Jie as a member of its Executive Committee. Regional Director and Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Wuhan…
Dear Lin: Are business conferences still valuable? I feel like I have easy access to industry information and that the value of these events isn't what it used to be. What's so…
In gauging the upheaval that China’s economy has gone through over the past few decades, there can be few worse measures than the unemployment rate. Since 2002, despite the enormous generation of…
Hometown: Romford, England Member since: July 2015 What's been your career path? I initially worked as a Risk analyst for Barclays Investment Bank in London for two years, and then decided to take some…
By the AmCham China ICT Forum Rapid advances in technology and product innovation present new and evolving policy challenges that can be addressed only by close coordination between industry and regulators. Within the…
On Sept. 22, 13 out of 18 candidates took to the soapbox to make their pitches at the start of campaigning for a place on AmCham China’s 2016 Board of Governors. Photos…
By David Frey China’s manufacturers – operating in an environment of slowing growth and rapidly evolving domestic market demands – are identifying new methods to compete, evolve and survive through innovation. This…
By Franc Kaiser and Urs Mattes China’s healthcare sector has been among those least touched by China’s slowing economy, but dark clouds are looming. Since May 27 this year, the costs of…
AmCham China's Northeast China Chapter brought together 48 golfers for a day on the links and an evening raising money for a good cause. The 6th annual Northeast China Charity Golf Tournament…
Seeing it as a harbinger of growth, innovation and long-term competitiveness for the nation, the US has historically taken a favorable approach toward foreign direct investment (FDI). For the past 50 years,…
Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently visited China, and made time for a luncheon with AmCham China members on Sept. 22. AmCham China President Mark Duval said Rice was very…
In both a professional capacity and in my work with AmCham, I strive to be a voice for the foreign business community, as well as a driver for positive change to allow…
I am Colm Rafferty, Asia Pacific Vice President for Vermeer Corporation and Chairman of Vermeer China. I seek your vote for election to the AmCham China 2016 Board of Governors as well…
My candidacy for reelection as Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of AmCham China is based on a continued desire to remain actively engaged in issues of concern to the American…
As a candidate for the 2016 AmCham Board of Governors, I would like to share my thoughts on how I will continue to contribute to this year’s Board and to American companies…
Eric Hirsch is a Regional Director for Jones Lang LaSalle, a professional commercial property services company with more than 14,000 employees in 14 offices across China. Based in Beijing, Eric leads business…
Using my 13 years of entrepreneurial and leadership experience in China, I am running for the Board of Governors to help American companies continue to thrive in China and help ensure every…
I have been serving on the board of AmCham China for the past year, and this experience has given me the opportunity to further understand and support the crucial role that it…
I write from California where I am attending the inaugural US-China Climate Leaders Summit. Energy cooperation can serve as an important “anchor” in the relationship (some would argue there is no more…
I have served on the Board during the past several years and would be honored to again serve the American Community on the Board with a focus on 3 goals: Strengthen AmCham…
Esteemed AmCham China voting members, as President of ConocoPhillips China, I seek your vote for election as Governor to AmCham China’s 2016 Board of Governors. AmCham China provides its members with an…
Many of you know me from the time I ran the US-China Business Council in China during and after China’s accession to the WTO. Additionally, over the past 30 years I’ve had…
Economic growth is slowing, competition is intensifying, and market access is challenging. In this context, I continue to advocate to officials and stakeholders the value that US companies bring to China, and…
I have been actively involved in AmCham China since the organization was first established informally in the early 1980’s, and I am proud of the role the organization has played in serving…
I advocated for U.S. business for over 20 years during my career with the U.S. Department of Commerce, helping U.S. companies on policy issues across the spectrum of industries. Over the past…
I have been an active member of AmCham China since 2003. I served as the main coordinator and editor for the agriculture chapter of AmCham white paper for several years, and spearheaded…
Alfred Schipke, Senior Resident Representative for China at the International Monetary Fund, briefed AmCham China members on the IMF's latest views on China’s economy. He focused on recent developments, the economic outlook,…
For nearly two decades, the Japanese and American chambers of commerce in Beijing have come together for a friendly golf tournament – “evidence that both chambers have a long history in China,”…
The details surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the US and meeting with US President Barack Obama next week remain rough at best. To fill in the blanks, AmCham China’s…
When asked about failure, Alibaba's Jack Ma has plenty to talk about. The current multi-billionaire failed the gaokao three times, was rejected for a job at KFC and started one Internet business…
By Run Ren Organizational justice is one of the most important topics for both managers and scholars – with good reason. Employees who perceive fair treatment from an organization and their supervisors…
What was originally supposed to be a temporary job after her time in the military became the definitive career move of Sylvia Pan, now the General Manager of Beijing United Family Hospital…
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Member since: August 2015 What’s been your career path so far? I’ve always been involved in the clean tech and energy sector. While I was still…
An AmCham China delegation led by AmCham China Vice Chairman Lester Ross took part in the 10th China-Northeast Asia Expo in Changchun, giving speeches and meeting with officials. During the expo, which lasted…
On the eve of Beijing’s city-wide indoor smoking ban, the Bird’s Nest National Stadium morphed into a giant no-smoking sign. Banners draped across the icon of the 2008 Olympics announced the…
China’s enforcement of its Anti-Monopoly Law is an important compliance factor for foreign companies doing business in China. The Price Supervision and Anti-Monopoly Bureau of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)…
Industrial and logistics property in China has only recently become a viable, institutional grade, real estate investment asset class. Urbanization is playing a significant role in the emergence of industrial property, and…
In March, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced the “Made in China 2025” economic initiative. At its core, this program seeks to remake Chinese manufacturing by reducing labor-intensive production in favor of high-tech…
Hometown: Hong Kong Member since: May 2015 What has been your career path? The hotel business has been my career since the beginning. I’ve been working in hotels for 30 years,…
On September 25, 2015, the United Nations will launch its post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals agenda, which aims to achieve three targets—ending extreme poverty, fighting inequality & injustice, and tackling climate change.…
Following from our May discussion of the Third Plenum’s reform agenda, the latest in the “China Reform Series,” held Aug. 24, dug deeper into key areas of financial sector reform, including interest…
On August 18, AmCham China Chairman James Zimmerman led a delegation to meet with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Assistant Minister Zheng Zeguang to deliver the 2015 White Paper. During the meeting,…
Since 1900, agriculture has been through huge transformations: mechanization, hybridization, chemization, genetic modification. The time has come for the "Digital Agriculture Era." The Agriculture Forum invited John Power, President & Senior…
AmCham China Tianjin, in conjunction with Euro-Center North Asia, organized a special training program for members Aug. 7 at the Tangla Tianjin hotel. During this training, Sarah Jiang and Winnie Liu, an…
To expand their cultural knowledge, the Tianjin Women's Professional Committee welcomed an expert on Chinese porcelain to their latest executive lunch. Jin Liu, tea ware expert of the DCK Tea Company, spoke…
AmCham China continues to meet personally with Chinese officials to introduce the message of the 2015 White Paper. On August 11, AmCham China President Mark Duval led a delegation of members to…
Work-life balance isn’t the only thing that suffers as a result of spending longer hours in the office. Many neglect to pay attention to the needs of their bodies after remaining sedentary…
By Jasmine Sun As Wuhan continues to develop, the Central China Chapter brings together the well-established and the just-landed business people of Wuhan. Chris Butland, Consul Trade & Investment at the UK…
Every Fall, AmCham China holds elections for the upcoming year’s board of governors. This year, 18 candidates, including current board members, will run for 14 spots on the board. This is a…
White Paper delivery meetings continue to bring together AmCham China members with high-level leadership from Chinese businesses and government. On July 28, AmCham China President Mark Duval led a delegation of financial…
On July 28, Ministry of Finance Vice Minister Zhu Guangyao met with an AmCham China delegation led by President Mark Duval. Vice Minister Zhu gave updates on recent bilateral activities in which…
China's problems are well known: lack of accountability and transparency, difficulty operating according to generally accepted global principles, and don’t forget corruption. Can China overcome these deficiencies and eventually lead? The authors…
By Jack Chiang From Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In to management articles in major media, the topic of the female executive and gender stereotypes in executives has become a major focus of public…
Editor's note: This summer, Business Now takes a look at the innovators within AmCham China's membership. To see more, check out our Innovation page and earch with #InnovatorsofAmChamChina on social media. Right…
By the AmCham China Human Resources Forum According to the AmCham China 2015 Business Climate Survey, human resources (HR) issues continue to be a top challenge for members. While most companies remained…
By Alisha Sud and Bridget Riley Editor's note: This summer, Business Now takes a look at the innovators within AmCham China's membership. To see more, check out our Innovation page and search…
It's official: Beijing has beat out Almaty, Kazakhstan, to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. China's winter sports market is set to build on this momentum. “We here at Beijing 2022 are confident…
Paul Johannes Occupation: Vice President of North Asia for Qatar Airways Member since: November 2014 What's been your career path? I was born into an airline family and started my career at…
A few months remain until China releases its new energy reform plan. To discuss the future of energy policy in China, AmCham China and AustCham Beijing cohosted a forum June 19 at…
The Legal Committee July 27 hosted a panel discussion with Michael Liu, of-counsel at Hylands Law Firm, and Iain Young, Director at Hill & Associates (PRC) Ltd., covering general and specific labor…
Editor's note: This summer, Business Now takes a look at the innovators within AmCham China's membership. To see more, check out our Innovation page and search with #InnovatorsofAmChamChina on social media. Earlier…
Editor's note: This summer, Business Now takes a look at the innovators within AmCham China's membership. To see more, check out our Innovation page and search with #InnovatorsofAmChamChina on social media. When…
Editor's note: This summer, Business Now takes a look at the innovators within AmCham China's membership. To see more, check out our Innovation page and search with #InnovatorsofAmChamChina on social media. By…
By Preston Kuo AmCham China Vice Chairman Lin Gao was born and raised in Beijing, yet over the last decade she had to relearn how to be Chinese. Her experience may ring…
Editor's note: This summer, Business Now takes a look at the innovators within AmCham China's membership. To see more, check out our Innovation page and search with #InnovatorsofAmChamChina on social media. By Bridget Riley…
By Guanming Qian For leaders operating in multinational corporations, a global mindset helps not just with business development, but with managing teams in a respectful and efficient manner. The one-day AmCham China…
Dear John: We are a US-based travel company specializing in the high-end, luxury, ocean-going cruise line tourism industry through our website and online services. We understand that very few Chinese tour…
By Feier Chen On June 30, AmCham China organized a Tianjin Pilot Free-Trade Zone seminar with Tianjin Binhai and Airport Economic Area (TAEA) of the Tianjin Pilot Free-Trade Zone. The Tianjin…
The chamber's Central China Chapter celebrated American Independence a little early this year with a family gathering in Wuhan on June 26. US Consul General in Wuhan Joseph Zadrozny(pictured) came with his…
Scholar and curator Gao Minglu helped put Chinese contemporary art on the map. Before his seminal exhibitions, the global art scene knew little of what China's artists had to offer. Now, for…
During a period of economic slowdown in China, human capital challenges are one of the largest pressures facing foreign companies as the country transitions to a more mature economy, according to the…
By Susan Ning Just because a merger has been given the OK by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t more work to be done. According to China’s Anti-Monopoly…
By Craig Holliman More than half of China’s population now resides in cities. Sustaining growth and improving quality of life for city-dwellers is vital, but urban centers struggle to accommodate this…
By Elizabeth Barrett The American Ball on May 28 brought the community together in a way only AmCham China can – with a dazzling event, all for a good cause. Guests received…
By Cameron O’Shaughnessy As the Chinese economy has slowed for the fourth straight year, party officials and international economic analysts are adjusting their policies and future projections to cope with the transition.…
By Bridget Riley Art Curator Gao Minglu helped put Chinese contemporary art on the map. Before his seminal exhibitions, the global art scene knew little of what China’s artists had to offer.…
By Breeze Wang On June 25, AmCham China and the CCFDIE (China Center for Food and Drug International Exchange) jointly held the Food Safety Risk Communication Seminar at the Beijing Capital Hotel,…
By Kevin Harris AmCham China is dedicated not only to helping its members resolve questions within the workplace, but also with daily life abroad as well. Many of these questions deal with…
By Kevin Harris In recent months, the US business community in China has been asking an important question about the US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). The BIT will benefit businesses operating in…
By Amanda He AmCham China Tianjin marked the 4th of July with its 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament and a banquet with 300 guests. The tournament, held at the Tianjin Binhai Forest…
By Kevin Harris On July 7, AmCham China, in coordination with the US-China Business Council and the US Information Technology Office, hosted eight officials from the US Embassy to discuss the 7th…
By Elizabeth Barrett The “APEC Blue” skies of last November have come and gone, but the progress made on visa reforms during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings will have a strong and…
In our ongoing series of interviews with Chairman’s Circle members, AmCham China Senior Director of Communications Graham Norris sat down with Stephen Shang, Honeywell China President and CEO. Shang has more than…
By Mackenzie Nguyen No storm could cloud over the good mood at last Saturday's AmCham Northeast Chapter Annual Summer Music Festival. The tremendous event attracted a diverse crowd of 1,400, including…
By Kevin Harris With booming American rock tunes like Bruce Springsteen's “Born in the USA” and generous slices of star-spangled cake, AmCham China celebrated the 239th year of American Independence Saturday at…
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By Craig Holliman How much power and influence does Xi Jinping actually hold? How will the US react to no longer being the largest economy in the world? Which side would neighboring…
ByKevin Harris In 1939, at the outset of World War II, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously described Russia’s intentions as “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” Thomas…
By the AmCham China Government Affairs Team Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, Chinese central authorities have begun to implement plans to integrate the northern economies of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei…
By Alisha Sud Sino-US dynamics continue to shift, and David M. Lampton remains one of the most stable voices on the status of this crucial relationship. Lampton currently serves as the Director…
By Kevin Harris On June 23, 2015, $50 million disappeared in the blink of an eye. This loss was not caused by a stock market crash, a natural disaster or a slick…
AmCham China recently concluded its first cohosted business trip across the US with the NDRC-ICC and US Chamber. The 12-day trip took a delegation of 40 top executives from Chinese private companies…
Gao Minglu's new exhibition The Lonely Horizon opened June 16 at Linda Gallery, with Ambassador Max Baucus, Melodee Hanes and other distinguished guests in attendance. It was one of the first steamy…
By Pan Weiyi Purchasing medical insurance has increasingly become a hot topic in China. This Wednesday, experts from government and industries shared their insights and opinions on the commercial medical insurance industry.…
By the AmCham China Cosmetics and Nutrition Forum According to 2014 estimates, the cosmetics industry in China is valued at approximately $33 billion (RMB 210 billion) and remains the second largest cosmetics…
AmCham China's annual Washington, D.C. Outreach wrapped up April 29, concluding a series of meetings with senior political, business and academic figures. Led by AmCham China Chairman James Zimmerman, the delegation of…
A sizable AmCham China delegation visited the Expo Central China 2015 mid-May, which this year was held in Wuhan, Hubei – home of the chamber’s Central China Chapter. The delegation, led by…
Occupation: Founder of Educating Girls of Rural China Home: Vancouver, Canada Member since: May 2015 Why did you found Educating Girls of Rural China? During the Cultural Revolution, I went with my…
When US and Chinese negotiators restarted their bilateral investment treaty (BIT) negotiations last year, managing the flow of data between the two countries wasn’t high on the agenda. But the issue has…
China’s economy is slowing. For Michael Pettis, author of Avoiding the Fall: China’s Economic Restructuring, the reasons are clear, and it is just the beginning. Investment as a share of GDP has…
While cities such as New York have kickstarted new bike-share programs to push cycling forward, Beijing and many other Chinese cities have pumped the brakes on biking. While sitting still in bumper…
Dear John: My company is involved in the financing, developing and managing of real estate projects in the Southeast region of the US. Naturally, we have been following the recent influx of…
By Karen Guo “Green is not a color, green is a state of mind.” — Gro Harlem Brundtland, Special Envoy with the United Nations and former Prime Minister of Norway Economic growth…
By James Argento A little over a year ago, I had the good fortune – though I didn’t know it at the time – to be asked to move from the US…
By Matt Conger and Phil Kohn It is an increasingly common scenario when doing business in China. The meeting has concluded and the two sides must now exchange WeChat contact details. Who…
Landing in a new city, in a foreign country, a Chinese traveler jumps into a cab and pulls up a location-sensitive travel app on a mobile device. Within moments, the traveler has…
By Craig Holliman This Tuesday, members got a taste of the game-changing innovations for human resources management. Moderator Elisa Mallis, Head of Executive Coaching at MDS, facilitated the discussion, which ranged from whether…
By Lan Yao AmCham China's ICT experts agreed on one point at Tuesday's event: the best way to resolve Internet restriction issues in China is to work closely with the government and…
By Ben Fray China’s filtering and blocking of Internet services (Google, DropBox and many more) is having a substantial impact on many AmCham China members' operations in China, from transactions to email…
By Cameron O'Shaughnessy Wine pairings for a prime cut of beef – no problem. But what about the perfect balance to the burning tingle of mala-filled Sichuan cuisine? Mike Signorelli and his…
A recent visit from a Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) official helped AmCham China members get a better hold on the opportunities available to foreign business in the four free-trade zones. Huang Feng…
By Alisha Sud On Tuesday, four HR professionals came together to share the essential skills for HR professionals in China. Moderated by Horst Gallo of IBM, the event picked apart the role of…
There is no shortage of tales about the perils of investing in China, carried out alongside heaping doses of wishful thinking by companies across the business spectrum enticed by the size of…
In a country that according to Time magazine had 1,828 famines of one size or another between 108 BC and 1911 – and plenty more during the rest of the 20th century…
By Haiying Yuan and the Chinese Government Affairs Committee At this year's AmCham China Chinese Government Affairs Committee Annual Conference, Haiying Yuan, President of Yuan Associates, delivered a keynote speech on the…
Article and photo by Bridget Riley It's tempting to say that the INDIGO project in Northeast Beijing is nearly complete. The 176,000-square-meter, mixed-use development started opening in 2011, first with the office…
Occupation: Director of Admissions and Marketing at the British School of Beijing, Shunyi Hometown: Dallas, Texas Member since: January 2015 Why did you join AmCham China? We wanted to be able to…
A large AmCham China delegation visited the Expo Central China 2015 held this week in Wuhan, Hubei province. The delegation, led by Chairman James Zimmerman, attended the Opening Ceremony and Thematic Forum…
On May 19, AmCham China launched the China Reform Series which brings together AmCham China members and experts on a quarterly basis to discuss government reform policies. The series opened with the…
By Alex Scilla The 2015 AmCham China Tianjin Government Appreciation Reception and White Paper Delivery Meeting on May 15 brought together Tianjin municipal officials and AmCham China leadership. Taking place at the…
By Ben Fray Author Mark Clifford summed up Asia's economic growth story as this: “Get dirty, get rich, get clean.” The need for much of Asia to “clean up” its actions stands…
Over the past decade, the annual No. 1 Document of the Central Government of China has focused on agriculture, highlighting the fundamental importance of the industry to China. The No. 1 Document…
On April 1, the Women's Professional Committee celebrated Florence Fang's 81st birthday and all she has contributed to the US-China relationship. Fang, an intrepid entrepreneur, was the publisher of several influential media…
Few would dispute the severity of the air quality problem that plagues large Chinese cities like Beijing and the desperate need for viable solutions to this problem. With 670,000 excess deaths in…
By Wang Yijiang One of the greatest fears that companies in China have today is investing in their people, only to see them snatched away by rivals. But this is a short-term…
By Zhang Yanlong The importance of a strong social network, or guanxi, in Chinese business may seem overemphasized or even cliché now. In fact, as the Chinese economy and financial system undergo…
An AmCham delegation May 17 met with Hubei Vice Governor Gan Rongkun to discuss foreign investment and the interests of the chamber’s Central China Chapter members in the province. Led by AmCham…
Dear John: I'm in the process of selling market research to a number of state-owned enterprises in China. These companies insist that I invoice them in Chinese currency and get paid in…
AmCham China Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Center for Food and Drug International Exchange to harness both government and industry resources in supporting capacity building and international exchange.…
By Alexandre Klimis In the market research business, a common question clients often ask is: What’s the best way to make money? When Infiniti Research consultants probed this question, it led them…
On April 28, the Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai met with the AmCham China D.C. Outreach delegation at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. – the third time such a…
By Tracy Pan The largest internationally organized economic forum for Northeast China in 2015, the 2nd Annual Euromoney China (Shenyang) International Finance Executive Summit took place this week, attracting members from AmCham China's…
For AmCham China members, 2014 was one of the most challenging years in recent history in terms of revenue and profit growth. Over 30 percent of member companies have no investment expansion…
This week has been a little quiet at AmCham China headquarters in Beijing. That's because our fearless leaders have been sharing the chamber's messages in Washington, D.C., further cementing US-China commercial relations…
By Joan Zhu The Central China Chapter cohosted an inter-chamber networking night April 16, which featured speeches about intellectual property rights, foreign investment and the real estate market in Wuhan. More than…
On April 16, AmCham China Chairman James Zimmerman and board member William Zarit led a delegation for a dialogue with Zhang Handong, the new Director General of the Bureau of Price Supervision…
By Amanda He The Tianjin Chapter Real Estate Committee gathered Monday afternoon for a discussion about industry opportunities outside of China's top cities. About 30 attendees gathered at the Hotel Nikko Tianjin…
By Jared Mazzanti AmCham China’s Young Professionals Committee assembled a panel Wednesday, April 22, to talk about career development done outside the office. The evening's speakers at the Haworth Showroom – Loretta…
By Logan Taylor On Tuesday, April 21, AmCham China welcomed Junheng Li, author of Tiger Woman on Wall Street: Winning Business Strategies from Shanghai to New York, to share her unique insight…
AmCham China took part in the US Executive Roundtable Discussion with Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Energy Deputy Secretary Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall on April 12 in Beijing. The roundtable was in conjunction with…
By Logan Taylor Following a period of unprecedented growth, it appears that China’s economy is finally decelerating to a more moderate pace. Commonly referred to as the “new normal,” this new economic…
By Jared Mazzanti One of the most closely guarded secrets of journalists in China is how they locate sources in an environment where information is tightly controlled. At an event held at…
By Bob Fonow The starting point for any discussion about China’s elaborate Internet regulatory and management infrastructure is to acknowledge that China has legitimate cyber security interests. It’s the only realistic premise…
John Zane, Senior Director of Business Support Services at AmCham China, answers questions about the Chinese market. Dear John: I am interested in exporting high-end leather fashion products to China. Can you…
International companies have a lot to gain from cleaned-up laws on foreign investment in China. So when on Jan. 19, China’s Ministry of Commerce released a draft of China’s Foreign Investment Law…
By Christopher Xing and Conrad Turley Companies working on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, take note. A new set of Chinese tax rules for offshore indirect disposals of Chinese taxable properties went into…
The Penn Wharton China Center opened its doors with a fanfare of events last month. Crowds gawked at the lofty location in the World Financial Center overlooking the neighboring towers of Beijing’s…
If the most recent AmCham China Business Climate Survey is anything to go by, China’s education system is struggling to keep up with the needs of a rapidly developing economy. Shortages of…
By Dennell Reynolds American higher education has long been characterized by a spirit of international exchange, especially with Europe. But in the current century, American universities have stepped up their involvement abroad…
When Raven Willis approached the podium at US Ambassador Max Baucus’residence Feb. 6, she was clearly the greenest speaker, but it was her experiences that resonated the loudest with the audience. Willis…
Tina Zhang Occupation: General Manager of Polaris Asia Hometown: Shanghai, China Member since: October 2014 How do you want to leave an impact at Polaris and beyond? As we grow older, we…
When AmCham China expanded last fall, Rick Howarth stepped up as Northeast China Chapter Chairman to welcome the new members of Shenyang. Howarth is the General Manager of Intel Semiconductor Dalian, and…
For the first time, AmCham China last month brought together government affairs (GA) professionals for a one-day conference focused on the crucial and ever-evolving role they play in foreign businesses operating in…
As Director of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Access China Service, Qian Liu has seen her organization expand in capacity and scope in a way that mirrors wider economic trends at play in…
By The Business Sustainability Committee "Business Sustainability" can be a tough concept to really pin down. The Business Sustainability Committee first evolved from the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in 2009, with a…
Review by Liz Haenle There is no question that China has arrived in the 21st century as an influential global power. We, as China watchers and players, spend a lot of time…
When the AmCham China communications department wanted a team building exercise, they surrendered their cell phones and locked themselves together in a dark room for an hour. The only way out: using…
On Wednesday, April 1, the Women's Professional Committee celebrated Florence Fang's 81st birthday and all she has contributed to the US-China relationship. Fang, an intrepid entrepreneur, was the publisher of several influential…
Last month, AmCham China hosted a Chinese Outbound Investment Workshop for a select audience of Chinese corporate representatives. The workshop focused on four sectors presented by our member companies: insurance by AON;…
By Jared Mazzanti Risks to one country's safety and security can affect everything from personal travel to business investments worldwide. Ian Betts, Global Head of Risk Analysis for G4S Risk Consulting, spoke at…
By Jared Mazzanti Anders Hove and several of his colleagues from the Paulson Institute spoke at the AmCham China Conference Center on Wednesday, April 8, to discuss how market forces can help…
On Monday, Executive Director of the Asia Business Council Mark Clifford shared what green practices he's seeing in Asia, and where the region could still improve. His spoke about his book, The…
Last week, the hard-working team of the Aviation Cooperation Program planned for about 60 people to attend its three-day helicopter workshop. But on the morning of the first day, over 200 people…
While agreeing intellectual property rights enforcement still lags, the basic message at Thursday's event was that China's approach to intellectual property issues has come a long way. Co-chair of the IPR Forum…
On Wednesday, at the inaugural AmCham Chinese Government Affairs Committee conference, distinguished speakers from a wide range of sectors identified trends defining China’s government relations industry, and provided practical advice on engaging…
What unites audiences in China and the US? At the March 18 event “Creating Film and TV Content for Audiences in Both China and the US,” a panel of experts offered their…
The pace of global advances in technology creates huge opportunities for the healthcare industry to improve the level of service that patients receive. At the same time, integrating mobile technology into healthcare…
Ambassador Max Baucus broke the ice at last night's US Embassy and Business Community Social by sharing his dislike of initials and acronyms. Indeed, to the uninitiated, it's easy to get lost…
Many American investors in China are unaware that they are missing out on tax concessions made possible by the many double tax agreements the US has signed. This is maybe because of…
In 1979, to mark the establishment of official US-China relations, the Washington Bullets (now the Wizards) flew to China for two friendship games. Flash forward past Michael Jordan, Yao Ming and…
Annual box office figures always get lots of attention, but they tell only part of the story. Non-theatrical or “ancillary” revenue streams need to be taken into account before you can see…
At 200 million and counting, China already has the largest and fastest growing aging population in the world. Fifty percent of them are empty-nesters living alone in rural areas, and more than…
When Citibank China first started strategizing a corporate social responsibility project that would have a lasting impact on financial literacy, it ran into one major stumbling block: no one else in China…
Even as headlines declared that China’s manufacturing sector was doomed, German automaker Daimler last November chauffeured journalists through its spiffy new Beijing Benz plant. Set near the capital's Sixth Ring Road, the…
AmCham China, the platform for foreign businesses operating in China, may seem like an odd place to discuss the benefits of working in Vietnam. But Alberto Vettoretti, managing partner at Dezan Shira…
Working on China’s numerous construction sites can be hazardous, but life may be getting a little safer thanks to the efforts of one of AmCham China's working groups. By focusing on a…
Review by Ian Hoorneman China’s 15-year economic development model boldly announces innovation as a centerpiece of China’s future. President Xi Jinping has issued the clarion call for such development, declaring innovation “the…
Leading a discussion on the attributes of a what “global” leadership team, Elisa Mallis, an executive coach and consultant, led a conversation at AmCham China last week on what makes a leadership…
AmCham China had the honor of hosting Jaime Florcruz, former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief, for a celebratory dinner marking his retirement from not only his job but also his position as the…
State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) Minister Zhang Mao and US Ambassador to China Max Baucus were among the high-profile speakers at the 15th Annual Appreciation Reception and Seminar hosted by…
For people doing business in the US and China, one of the most exciting developments of the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was President Barack Obama's announcement that the US and China…
At this year's Annual General Meeting, AmCham China awarded Henry Paulson the US-China Statesman award for his continuous efforts to bring the two nations together for the sake of that most…
AmCham Northeast Chapter, in partnership with Shangri-La Hotel Dalian and the International Club of Dalian (ICD), raised over RMB 330,000 ($53,000) for three charity projects during the 6th annual Winter Masquerade Charity…
Much of life in China is colored by numbers, from real estate prices affecting marriage prospects to air quality index numbers setting the mood for the nation's capital. Stop by one of…
Three views dominate the news about where China’s economy is heading. The most vocal are those predicting an imminent financial crisis leading to an economic collapse. A second group, including many market…
The Young Professionals Committee brought together an all-star lineup of community leaders to talk about building a meaningful career in China Dec.10 at the Haworth Showroom in Parkview Green. On the panel…
The chamber’s Central China Chapter Thursday hosted the second annual Wuhan Vice Mayor Dialogue and appreciation reception. Wuhan Vice Mayor Shao Weimin led government officials in discussions with more than 20 AmCham…
The year 2014 has turned out to be another volatile one in China, and looking ahead to 2015, we should expect this volatility to continue. These few years, as President Xi Jinping…
When 15-year-old students in Shanghai achieved top scores in math, science, and reading in a recent round of international testing, some US academics suggested that China become a role model for educational…
1. TAKING IT TO THE CITIES China’s urbanization rate was 53 percent by the end of 2013. Compared to the US or Brazil, which both have an urbanization rate of close to…
As Executive Director Geoffrey Jackson recalls, the first discussions of the US-China Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) began over a Peking duck dinner. These informal talks in 2003 led to an official founding…
Like all good entrepreneurs in their field, Kris Li and Alex Acker’s business began with giant buckets of beer. The plastic vats crowding their kitchens contained the prototype of the now-thriving Jing…
For our ongoing interview series, AmCham China Communications Director Graham Norris spoke with Ken Lousberg, president of Terex Corp, China, about leading with enthusiasm and taking the shame out of sharing mistakes.…
As we reach the one year anniversary of the 2013 Third Plenum meeting and the presentation of the 60-point economic reform program, many observers remain skeptical of its significance. There are a…
When Oracle wants to know if employees are thinking about leaving the company, they turn to data – big data. One of the world’s biggest commercial software makers, Oracle predicts turnover with…
China watchers spend a great deal of their time trying to change commonly held opinions. There are several reasons behind this. For one, China changes rapidly and thus lends itself easily to…
AmCham China and the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy on Sept. 19 hosted Nicholas Lardy from the Peterson Institute for International Economics for a lunchtime presentation to discuss his newest book, Markets…
An American entrepreneur walks into a Beijing boardroom to pitch his new mobile phone security application to potential investors. He speaks no Chinese, yet his presentation – as well as his product…
Hardly a novelty act, 3D printing has already generated new possibilities across sectors. In the medical field, 3D printing produces 95 percent of all hearing aids. In automotive, it speeds up the…
An American entrepreneur walks into a Beijing boardroom to pitch his new mobile phone security applica-tion to potential investors. He speaks no Chinese, yet his presentation – as well as his product –…
