On May 13, 2026, the Washington State China Relations Council , in partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Trade Development Bureau of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), co-hosted the Washington State–China Provinces Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum in Seattle. The forum brought together government officials, business

In late February, the Washington State China Relations Council community was deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Borich, who served as the Council’s Executive Director and President of from 1997 to 2013. A respected diplomat and a valuable of the U.S.-China community, Joe played a vital role in strengthening