On May 23, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council hosted a business delegation from Jiangsu province. This delegation of 28 representatives from various Chinese sectors including construction, investment, manufacturing, medical technology, etc. participated in the University of Washington’s executive leadership program and then met with Washington State business leaders to exchange information and share business opportunities.
WSCRC Board Member Yuping Wang, Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine (DWT), and her DWT colleagues advised the delegation how family businesses operate in the United States. Snohomish County representatives presented an overview of how cross laminated timber is produced in the county and different ways it can be integrated into sustainable real estate development.
Attendees represented Davis Wright Tremaine, Snohomish County and the University of Washington. Davis Wright Tremaine Bellevue office generously provided the venue for this meeting.