In the past quarter several critical issues dominated U.S.-China relations, including the onset of the war in Ukraine and China’s support of Russia’s actions, the spread of Omicron in China and its effects on the citizens of locked down cities, the Chinese economic slowdown, and continued tensions over Taiwan.
Although good news about the U.S.-China relationship is hard to find these days, the US-China Business Council’s recent US Exports Report showed that U.S. goods exports to China were up 21% in 2021 over 2020.
The Council—in cooperation with its educational arm, the Washington State China Relations Fund—continues to produce webinars in an effort to present a more nuanced picture of the U.S.-China relationship. Events in the last three months included U.S.-China health collaboration, a conversation with Rep. Adam Smith, supply chain issues impacting the PNW, China’s role in Ukraine crisis, China’s business environment for U.S. small and medium enterprises, Shanghai under lockdown, PNW exports to China, and China’s digital ambitions.Programs currently being scheduled will dive into the following topics:
• The Opening of Shanghai after Lockdown
• Inside Stories of WeChat – the SuperAPP