Divided Politics, Unified Challenges? U.S.-China Relations Post-Election
As the United States navigates a changing political landscape following the recent election, questions arise about the future of U.S.-China relations. Two days after the Presidential inauguration, this timely discussion will bring together leading experts to examine the possible directions for U.S. foreign policy toward China, considering shifts in Congress and other key policymaking positions. […]
WSCRC Year-End Member Appreciation and Networking Event
As we close out a transformative year, we invite you to join us on December 18th for our Year-End Member Appreciation & Networking Event—a celebration of resilience and growth. This year has been one of significant reorganization and transition for the Washington State China Relations Council. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, embraced new opportunities, and laid […]
Washington State and China in 2024 and Beyond – the State of Relationship
Join us on Thursday, June 27th, for a discussion on the current trade and economic relationship between Washington State and China. While terms like “decoupling” and “disengagement” are commonly used to describe the national relationship between the U.S. and China, this program will explore what is happening at the local level. We will discuss the latest […]
2024 China Town Hall
CHINA Town Hall (CTH), a two-part program that provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship and examines how that relationship reverberates at the local level. The two-part event features a national webcast keynote as well as an local […]
What’s Happening in Seattle? Conversation with the Seattle APEC Host Committee
Thirty years since Seattle hosted the very first APEC Leaders’ Summit, this August Seattle will host the third Senior Officials’ and several Ministerial-level meetings (SOM3). These meetings will include women’s empowerment, health, energy, food security, disaster management and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). All meetings will be coupled within the theme of “digital month.” Join […]
Book Talk | The Dangerous Derailment of the Peking Express: A Pivotal Moment in Chinese History
In May of 1923, a group of justice-motivated bandits deliberately derailed a luxury train called Peking Express and held hundreds of passengers hostage. The event became a pivotal moment in Chinese history, setting the course for China’s civil war and the rise of communist power. Author James M. Zimmerman shares the gripping true story in […]
National Committee on U.S. China Relations Event with the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | Preserving a Legacy of Liberty and Peace in the Indo-Pacific
Admiral John C. Aquilino, 26th Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, will be the keynote speaker at National Committee on US – China Relations Annual Members Program on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm EDT. His comments, conversation with National Committee President Stephen Orlins, and Q&A will focus on Sino-American military […]
Preserving and Growing Seattle’s Chinatown International District
The Washington State China Relations Council and the Seattle Shanghai Expats Society invite you to meet and hear from the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Seattle Chinatown International Preservation Authority (SCIDpda). Chairperson Cindy Ju will share with us how the organization works to preserve, promote, and develop the Seattle Chinatown International District. […]
The Future of the U.S. and Taiwan: A Conversation with Congresswoman DelBene and Taiwanese Representative Hsiao on Trade, Technology, and Security
From trade and investment to security and shared democratic values, Taiwan is an important partner to the United States in a region of critical significance to all aspects of U.S. policy, What are the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead in the bilateral relationship? Join the World Affairs Council Seattle for a conversation with Congresswoman DelBene […]
Assessing the Rapidly Changing Business Environment for Foreign Companies in China
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Event Recording:
https://youtu.be/gUynW_HErYc
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The American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) recently released its annual survey, The China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report . The survey asks AmCham’s member companies about a variety of factors impacting their investments in China. The BCS Report provides a snapshot of the current sentiment of foreign companies toward the business environment in China. […]
Key Takeaways from China’s NPC and CPPCC Meetings
A webinar co-sponsored by the Washington State China Relations Council and the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai The Chinese National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) recently concluded their annual meetings (the “Two Sessions”). These meetings ushered in substantial structural and leadership changes in the Chinese government that will […]
Southeast Asia: Sphere of U.S.-China Rivalry
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https://youtu.be/tpHNRRmlurU
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Southeast Asia is one of the most visible places where the U.S-China rivalry plays out writ large. Each country’s relations with China vary widely, complicated by strong economic ties, domestic policies and the treatment of ethnic Chinese, territorial disputes, and divergent political systems. Multinational corporations—including U.S., Japanese, South Korean, and Chinese companies—compete for new investment […]
APEC Comes to Seattle
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https://youtu.be/Z9QA2L4X2xk
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Thirty years after the very first APEC Leaders’ Summit took place in Seattle, APEC will return to the city in August this year. While this year’s Leaders’ Summit will be held in San Francisco, Seattle will host the third Senior Officials’ and several Ministerial-level meetings on women’s empowerment, health, energy, food security, disaster management and […]
Employment Essentials for Companies and Talents in the U.S. and China
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https://youtu.be/pagCo4GsW-k
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For businesses and workers alike, entering a new market can bring both significant challenges and opportunities. Establishing a new business in a foreign country requires extensive knowledge of local laws, regulations, and practices, including business formation, hiring, managing, and navigating complex legal and regulatory systems. Please join us for a virtual panel with two Seattle-based […]
U.S.-China Climate Action Collaboration: Opportunities and Challenges
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https://youtu.be/wb1O0mM_Ydk
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Amid growing geopolitical tensions between the U.S and China, cooperation on fighting climate change has arguably been one of the few promising areas of collaboration. However, such efforts have not followed a linear path. At the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, the U.S. and China made a joint declaration on […]
Seattle Happy Hour with the China Project and the Washington State China Relations Council
December 21 | 6:00-8:00 pm Optimism Brewing Company, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 On Wednesday, December 21st, join The China Project, the Serica Initiative, and the Washington State China Relations Council in Seattle for casual drinks and conversation at Optimism Brewing Company. This happy hour is open to the public. Drinks are not included. REGISTER HERE
Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise | Book Talk with Christopher Marquis
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https://youtu.be/R9cbuV4RTj4
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It was long assumed that as China embraced open markets and private enterprise, its state-controlled economy would fall by the wayside, that free markets would inevitably lead to a more liberal society. Instead, China’s growth over the past four decades has positioned state capitalism as a durable foil to the orthodoxy of free markets, to […]
China Town Hall
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https://youtu.be/e4wY_XlneFY
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CHINA Town Hall connects leading China experts with Americans around the country for a national conversation on the implications of China’s rise on U.S.-China relations and its impact on our towns, states, and nation. The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) will present its 16th annual CHINA Town Hall on November 16, 2022 at 4:00 […]
US and China: Ways of Togetherness
In an era of tense relations between the two most consequential nations on the global stage, “US and China: Ways of Togetherness”, hosted by the CIWA, will be a one-day, broad-based symposium focusing on US-China connections from a specifically Pacific Northwest perspective. Our territory will include an update on current business relations, a discussion of […]
UW Asian Law Center and WSCRC Welcome Reception
The UW Asian Law Center and the Washington State China Relations Council warmly invite friends and supporters to join us at the Welcome Reception. The event will feature concise presentations on dynamic topics concerning Asia’s global supply chain, human rights, IP/innovation, privacy litigation, and nuclear power plants by UW Professors Anita Ramasastry, Dongsheng Zhang, Xuan-Thao Nguyen, […]
Unpacking the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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https://youtu.be/_LjhS-ZGSUs
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In response to allegations of forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law by President Biden in 2021. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued new guidance in June 2022 that introduced an unprecedented “rebuttable presumption” that all foreign goods mined, farmed, […]
Talking Semiconductors
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https://youtu.be/4dzoXYp3OEs
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Join us for a conversation with Paul Triolo, a recognized expert in global technology to discuss the contentious role that semiconductors play in the U.S.- China Relationship. In this session we will explore the status of the US semiconductor industry and discuss the potential impacts of the recently passed CHIPS Act on US semiconductor production. […]
Current Business Environment in China
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https://youtu.be/dWXM9QWI84s
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The business climate in China has seen significant changes in recent years, particularly since COVID-19. The Washington State China Relations Council, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, and Committee of 100 will jointly host a panel discussion to discuss the latest business trends in China and how U.S. companies should be prepared in order […]
Book Talk with the Honorable Kevin Rudd | The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi Jinping’s China
The relationship between the US and China, the world’s two superpowers, is peculiarly volatile. It rests on a seismic fault—of cultural misunderstanding, historical grievance, and ideological incompatibility. No other nations are so quick to offend and be offended. Their militaries play a dangerous game of chicken, corporations steal intellectual property, intelligence satellites peer, and AI […]
Assessing Biden Administration’s China Policy: Setting the Right Course
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https://youtu.be/67x_GXSS8RA
- Event Recording: https://youtu.be/67x_GXSS8RA
The Biden Administration has hardened or sustained policies on China from the Trump Administration while reaching out to allies to craft a more multilateral approach. For this discussion, China watchers Malcolm Riddell and Spencer Cohen will assess and share their perspectives on the most recent developments and direction in US-China relations. Both speakers will address […]
Book Talk | the First SuperApp: Inside China’s WeChat and the New Digital Revolution
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https://youtu.be/1aqZ4qMnj9Q
- Event Recording: https://youtu.be/1aqZ4qMnj9Q
China has leapfrogged past the West in many areas of tech — China’s mobile payments have surpassed the United States 100-fold and most Chinese consumers haven’t used cash or a credit card for years — and at the center of this new digital revolution is WeChat, the world’s first superapp. For people in China, WeChat […]
Life Under Lockdown and Partial Reopening – Stories from Shanghai
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https://youtu.be/QH4c1PTMgEM
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On May 4, 2022, two Seattle area expats living in Shanghai—former Starbucks executive Jessica Gleeson and supply chain expert Cameron Johnson—shared rare, insider perspectives on the lockdown in the city with the WSCRC audience. They discussed what life was like living and working under the lockdown, its impacts to supply chains and trade, and their […]
Analyzing China’s Digital Ambitions
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https://youtu.be/GGIUUS2tvGg
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The Washington State China Relations Fund and the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) will partner to present a discussion of China’s digital strategy and the security implications of China’s growing digital influence. NBR recently released a new report entitled China’s Digital Ambitions: A Global Strategy to Supplant the Liberal Order. The report argues China has […]
China Challenge Summit
The WSCRC is partnering with the World Trade Center Utah for the 2022 China Challenge Summit on June 9, 2022. The 2022 China Challenge Summit will be one of the most important gatherings of leaders and experts in U.S.-China relations, international trade and business, national security policy, and others to provide private- and public-sector leaders […]
The Path Forward: Pacific Northwest-China Trade
Just five years ago, China was Washington state’s top trading partner, accounting for over 20% of the state’s exports. Tensions between the U.S. and China have resulted in tariffs and retaliatory measures adversely impacting the state’s diverse exports – everything from dairy to aerospace, auto parts to seafood, and high tech to apples, cherries and […]
American Northwest Exports to China: 2022 Export Report Highlights
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https://youtu.be/EmClvQRYNvQ
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US-China Business Council (USCBC), Washington State China Relations Council, Mansfield Center, Northwest China Council, Business Oregon, and US Commercial Service (Seattle, Portland, and Boise Offices) for a virtual event on USCBC’s 2022 US Export Report. Each year, the US-China Business Council tracks the latest trends in US goods and services exports to China, looking at […]
Life under Lockdown – Stories from Shanghai
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https://youtu.be/xAr4tnb4eqE
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The ongoing Shanghai lockdown as part of China’s “zero-COVID” policy has attracted global attention. Supply chains to the city have been disrupted and supplies to keep the city of 25 million functioning have dwindled. The news coverage is replete with stories of factory closures, and millions of Shanghai residents confined to their homes and scrambling […]
The China Business Environment for US Small and Medium Enterprises
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=komdmePYv9s
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Total 2021 bilateral trade with China increased 17.6% over the previous year, as the American economy recovered from COVID shock and despite increasing political tensions between the United States and China. American companies also have invested over $120 billion into the PRC through 2020. While mainstream media often reports on the successes and failures of U.S. Fortune 500 companies […]
Analyzing China’s Digital Ambitions (Postponed)
Our speakers will discuss the fraught relationship between the U.S. and China and suggest some concrete steps that both national and local entities can take to improve the relationship, which will in turn benefit our businesses. They will provide context by explaining the importance of the Chinese market for Washington companies, how various industries have […]
Ukraine Crisis, China, and the Global Geopolitical Landscape: Responses and Implications
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https://youtu.be/XZZw0Z6ghyw
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Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine is creating new uncertainties in the global geopolitical and geo-economic landscape. At first glance, the crisis seems mainly European in nature, involving the European Union (EU) and NATO with regard to Ukraine and Russia, but another critical stakeholder is China. President Xi welcomed President Putin to the recent Winter Olympic […]
Supply Chain Issues Impacting the Pacific Northwest
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https://youtu.be/N_7BPb681uk
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The COVID-19 pandemic has upended supply chains across the globe. Factory closures, labor shortages, and shifting household consumption patterns have all accentuated an already stressed global supply chain and logistics system. The latest surge in inflation—the highest since the early 1980s—is in large part due to global supply shortages mismatched with resurgent consumer demand. Although […]
A conversation with Representative Adam Smith on China
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https://youtu.be/qEs6Spl0gfM
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Join us for a conversation with Congressman Adam Smith to discuss key issues of the current U.S.-China relationship. Congressman Smith represents Washington state’s 9th Congressional District and serves as the Chair of the Armed Forces Service. Representative Smith also serves as the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Effective Foreign Assistance – a caucus that […]
Prospects for U.S.-China Collaboration in Health Care
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https://youtu.be/EtyuMV2wQQ8
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President Biden has noted that future U.S. policy towards China will be governed by the three principles of compete, confront, and collaborate. The media today is filled with examples of competition and confrontation, but there is scant information about successful collaborations between the two countries. Although many reporters and scholars cite the major opportunity for […]
Book Talk | China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
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https://youtu.be/AZ_rI5KjF1Q
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In this webinar we will talk with author Peter Martin whose new book, “China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy,” tells the story of China’s transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of its diplomats. In the early days of the People’s Republic, diplomats were […]
Unpacking Global Supply Chain Disruptions
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https://youtu.be/NRgLNFBYs50
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Global supply chains have been rattled over the last year. The COVID-19 pandemic has both impaired production but also exposed many fragilities in the world’s international trade and logistics system. Supply shortages, once the domain of policy and industry experts, has now made its way into dinner table conversations. Since the late summer, these disruptions […]
The New China Business Landscape for American Companies
Despite political and economic uncertainties, China continues to be a crucial market for American companies. China is a source of profits, innovation, and global influence. However, U.S.-China tensions, increased Chinese government scrutiny, and tighter regulations especially on technology have shifted the once fertile ground for American companies. Companies must adopt new strategies to succeed. Join […]
Book Talk | Middle Class Shanghai: Reshaping U.S.-China Engagement
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https://youtu.be/llkBKjaxsoA
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The U.S. China relationship, after four decades of engagement, continues to worsen and many experts note that a new cold war is about to begin. The current deterioration of the bilateral relationship is the culmination of years of disputes, disillusionment, disappointment, and distrust between the two countries. Washington has legitimate concerns about Beijing’s excessive domestic […]
China Town Hall
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Event Recording:
https://youtu.be/CM9vZg7hs0w
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CHINA Town Hall connects leading China experts with Americans around the country for a national conversation on the implications of China’s rise on U.S.-China relations and its impact on our towns, states, and nation. The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) will present its 15th annual CHINA Town Hall on October 19, 2020, at 4:00 […]
The Impact of the Evergrande Crisis on China’s Economy (WSCRC Member only Event)
With the issues surrounding Evergrande Group front-page news, are we witnessing China’s Lehman moment? Will credit lines tighten for property developers or will red line restrictions on bank loans extend to other industries? Will foreign companies in China still have access to credit? Is now the time to invest in real estate in China and […]
A conversation with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene on U.S.-China Relations
Join us for a conversation with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene to discuss key issues of the current U.S.-China relationship. Congresswoman DelBene represents Washington state’s 1st Congressional District and serves as the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, and serves on the Select Revenue Measures and Trade Subcommittees. […]
U.S.-China Relations: Trends and Implications for U.S. Business
This event is sponsored by “Plant by People“. Rapidly deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China are creating increased risks and obstacles for U.S. companies operating in China. While many American companies in the Middle Kingdom enjoy robust business and look to expand their operations, the threat of interference by Chinese regulators, perhaps prompted by […]
Book Talk with Clyde Prestowitz, Author of “The World Turned Upside Down: America, China and the Struggle for Global Leadership”
When China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, most experts expected the WTO rules and procedures to liberalize China and make it “a responsible stakeholder in the liberal world order.” But the experts made the wrong bet. China today is liberalizing neither economically nor politically. Please join us for a discussion with renowned globalization […]
Deciphering Xi Jinping’s Vision and What It Means for the Tech Sector
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https://youtu.be/wf9-yWWDSgQ
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Beijing is in the midst of a sweeping regulatory push, most notably targeting its technology giants over data security and anti-trust issues and its private education sector. Companies in these sectors are being forced to reassess their goals for overseas listings, while others are seeing their market valuations take a hit, or in some cases facing the […]
Anti-Asian Violence and Hate Crimes: Government Perspectives
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https://youtu.be/UIbbG_yipco
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Violent attacks and other crimes against Asians and Pacific Islanders have increased dramatically in recent months all over the United States, including in our own region. The most violent of these was the murder of eight people in Atlanta on March 16, where six of the eight victims were women of Asian descent. Such crimes […]
Anti-Asian Violence and Hate Crimes: Community Voices and Responses
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https://youtu.be/eRFok88MSgo
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WSCRC Anti-Asian Racism Webinar Series: Exploring Anti-Asian Violence & Crime in Our Community Violent attacks and other crimes against Asians and Pacific Islanders have increased dramatically in recent months all over the United States, including in our own region. The most violent of these was the murder of eight people in Atlanta on March 16, […]
Analyzing China’s Strategic Ambitions
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https://youtu.be/zydSn379Qoo
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China’s actions in the South China Sea, on its border with India, in the Arctic and its establishment of a military base in the Horn of Africa are all indications of a more militarily assertive China that will have important impacts on the international order. During the pandemic the country has taken numerous opportunities to […]
Adapting America’s China Strategy: An Exclusive Opportunity for WSCRC Members
Six months after Biden has assumed the presidency, US attitudes toward China are becoming increasingly clear. Many of the sharper elements of the relationship are here to stay but there also exist spaces for cooperation and competition. In his new book, Ryan Hass argues that the US should redefine its relationship with China. The US […]
Dragon Boat Festival Networking and China Trivia Night
Join the WSCRC for a fun virtual Dragon Boat Festival celebration. Come and meet old friends and make new ones among the China interested community. Festival participants, after getting to know others in their breakout rooms, will cooperate to answer China-related trivia questions in competition with the other breakout groups. Questions will range from history […]
A conversation with Representative Rick Larsen on U.S.-China Relations
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https://youtu.be/CrbX9DKIhBo
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Join us for a conversation with Representative Rick Larsen to discuss key issues of the current U.S.-China relationship. Rep. Larsen represents Washington state’s 2nd Congressional District and serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. Rick is the co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group, which educates Members of […]
Book Talk: A conversation with the author of “Challenging China”
As people are discovering in recent months–whether in Alaska, Japan or Canada–U.S. presidents may come and go but thorny issues with China remain. In Challenging China, a new book published in early April of this year, Seattle’s own Sam Kaplan asserts China has become more authoritarian and expansionist and describes what strategies the U.S. and its […]
Coffee Chat with the Economic Alliance Snohomish County: Rebuilding Relationships with China
Our speakers will discuss the fraught relationship between the U.S. and China and suggest some concrete steps that both national and local entities can take to improve the relationship, which will in turn benefit our businesses. They will provide context by explaining the importance of the Chinese market for Washington companies, how various industries have […]
Book Talk with Amy Sommers – Author of “Rumors from Shanghai”
Seattle author Amy Sommers’s new book “Rumors from Shanghai” tells the story of an African American law graduate who arrives in booming Shanghai in 1940 from Seattle. Racial prejudice has propelled him to test his talents overseas. He succeeds in business and with his former Chinese and Japanese law school friends enjoys the cosmopolitan life […]
Current Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Companies in China: A Report by the Leaders of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
While the American media offers daily doses of negative news about China, many American companies, like Tesla, for example, are enjoying great success in China. Leaders of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, including the China CEOs of several U.S. multinational companies, will discuss the challenges and the opportunities they encounter managing their companies […]
U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable – Opening Ceremony
How transformations in agriculture can help address the major challenges of our time and stabilize bilateral relations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China? This will be the focus of the first virtual US-China agriculture roundtable featuring some of the top leaders and thinkers in agriculture. The United States Heartland China Association […]
Analyzing Chinese Investment in the Real Estate Sector
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1fK95x5oHU
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The Puget Sound Region is a popular location for Chinese real estate buyers. Seattle’s skyline has been reshaped by investors from China while wide swaths of particular neighborhoods, noticeably on the east of Seattle, are settled by Chinese immigrants. In this webinar we’ll look at some of the reasons why the Seattle area has attracted […]
The Importance of International Students in Post-Secondary Education System
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https://youtu.be/s1RD22MvHus
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International Students, especially the large number of students from China, are both a cultural and financial boon for our state’s post-secondary institutions. The numbers of international students have expanded significantly in the recent past, increasing in importance to their respective schools. In this webinar we’ll explore the impact that international students have on the quality […]
Asymmetric Competition: A Strategy for China & Technology: A conversation with Gary Rieschel
Alarmed that the U.S.’s vital technological advantage vis a vis China is diminishing an informal working group of 15 individuals was formed last summer to tackle “the most difficult questions regarding US competitiveness with China on technology”. The China Strategy Group (CSG) included Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and technical advisor to Alphabet, Jerad […]
WSCRC 40th Annual Gala – Resetting U.S.-China Relations
The Washington State China Relations Council, the oldest state level organization devoted to improving ties with China, will hold its 40th annual gala (virtually) on February 2, 2021. The event will feature internationally recognized China experts to share their insights and observations on the current state of U.S.-China relations and discuss ways that the new […]
WSCRC Virtual Gala Take-out Dinner Menu Options
In May 2020, the WSCRC and WSCRF joined forces with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Tsinghua GIX North America to co-organize the Food with Love Program, a meal donation program to frontline workers and those experiencing food insecurity. The program would not have been possible without the generous support and meal donations from […]
WSCRC 40th Annual Gala | Pre-Gala Networking Event
The WSCRC invites all Virtual Gala registered guests to participate in a pre-Gala networking event on January 28th. At this zoom event, gala participants will have the opportunity to virtually meet other participants who will attend the Feb. 2 event. The Pre-Gala participants will be able to meet at minimum 15-20 other guests via Zoom […]
Cruising the South China Sea – Stormy Weather Ahead?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vankDJ914Ck&feature=youtu.be
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China’s aggressive build-up of military facilities and its forceful actions to defend fishing and mineral rights in the South China Sea has unnerved its neighbors and put the U.S. military on alert. Despite China’s argument that, based on historic grounds, the South China Sea is Chinese sovereign territory, an independent arbitral tribunal established under the […]
Analyzing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): Is China now the leader of Global Free Trade Movements?
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https://youtu.be/lMF3MmUWJ8g
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On November 15th, fifteen countries in the Asia Pacific region signed the largest free trade pact in history creating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. These 15 countries account for approximately 30% of global GDP as well as 30% of the world’s population in 2020. The trade pact is expected to eliminate about 90% of tariffs […]
Poverty Eradication in China: Rhetoric versus Reality
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https://youtu.be/6r7ixvyzCOo
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China set the ambitious goal of eliminating rural poverty by 2020 during its Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th Chinese Communist Party Central Committee in 2015. Has China reached its goal? In this webinar we hear from Mr. Matthew Chitwood, an American who recently returned from China after living and working in a remote village […]
Working Washington Small Business Grants (in Mandarin) 华盛顿州对中小企业的最新拨款项目 （中文讲座）
Up to $20,000 per business in emergency funding is now available to Washington State eligible small businesses. Learn more about Working Washington Small Business Grants in this webinar facilitated by Ellie He, Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Certified Business Advisor, and Man Wang, Director of Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC). We will cover: […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving this year is undoubtedly different than any other because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, we have so much to be thankful for. On this Thanksgiving, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you, our members and friends. Given today’s challenges, we wouldn’t be able to continue our programs as we are today without […]
Book Talk | The Myth of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, the Factory, and the Future of the World
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As discussed in his new book The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, in this session Dexter Tiff Roberts will describe how surging income inequality, an unfair social welfare system, and rising social tensions block China’s continued economic rise with implications for companies and countries around the world. He will discuss how China is struggling to leave […]
CHINA Town Hall
Program CHINA Town Hall connects leading China experts with Americans around the country for a national conversation on the implications of China’s rise on U.S.-China relations and its impact on our towns, states, and nation. The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) will present its 14th annual CHINA Town Hall on November 10, 2020, at 4:00 PM […]
Decoupling or Reset? – Update on the U.S.-China Trade Relationship and Outlook for 2021
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The U.S.-China trade war has been among the defining stories of the U.S.-China relationship during the Trump Administration. The Phase I trade deal, signed on January 15, signaled a pause in the escalating tariff rates between the world’s two largest economies. However, there were immediate questions about the deal, including enforcement and achievability of the […]
Exploring the Widening Tech Divide: What’s next in the looming Tech Cold War between the U.S and China
Almost daily either the U.S. or Chinese government announce new restrictions on technology transfers. This rapidly changing environment poses a challenge to companies—both U.S. and Chinese—as they attempt to navigate national technology policies and geo-political tensions. In this webinar, we will examine some of the actions that led to today’s looming tech cold war, highlight […]
Washingtonians in China – A Conversation with Jim Mullinax, the Consul General of the Recently Closed U.S. Consulate in Chengdu
In the first installment of our series “Washingtonians in China”, we will converse with Consul General Jim Mullinax of the recently closed U.S. Consulate in Chengdu, China. Jim is a “local boy” who graduated from University of Puget Sound (UPS) before embarking on a career in the foreign service. Jim was very prominently featured in the news […]
Unpacking China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), inaugurated in 2013, has become a signature foreign policy framework of the Xi Jinping era. China has pledged $1 trillion dollars for infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific, and BRI projects touch over 60 percent of the world’s population based on the countries where the investment occurs. However, the BRI […]
When the Red Gates Opened: A talk with Author Dori Jones Yang
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Join us for a conversation with award-winning author Dori Jones Yang who spent eight years as a foreign correspondent for BusinessWeek covering China. In her new memoir, When the Red Gates Opened: A Memoir of China’s Reawakening (to be released September 22, 2020), Yang brings to life this transformative time in history and in her […]
U.S.-China Trade Tension and Technology Distrust
This event is SupChina’s very first China Corner Office Live Podcast! It will feature the guest speaker and Greater China Chairman for APCO Worldwide, James McGregor, as well as the host of the China Corner Office Podcast Christopher Marquis. On September 30th, they will sit down and discuss how businesses can move forward while facing […]
Living the Headlines: the New Intersection of Business and Geopolitics in China
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Geopolitics has always had an impact on companies’ grand strategies – what countries are open for foreign investment, how “friendly” are they, etc. But increasingly geopolitical clashes are impacting companies’ business operations as, for example, both the U.S. and Australia State Departments issued warnings to business people in China on the risk of arbitrary detentions […]
Your Chinese Supply Chain: Complexities and Challenges
This is a virtual program produced by the US-China Series in conjunction with the U.S. China Business Council and the Washington State China Relations Council. One in five global exports come from China. Doubling Vietnam’s export capability would hardly put a dent in this. This epitomizes the size and scale of the logistical problem facing […]
Understanding the Impact of OFAC Sanctions Issues Related to China and Hong Kong
As the U.S. -China relationship continues to deteriorate, the United States has stepped up the use of sanctions against Beijing. China’s imposition of a new national security law in Hong Kong has prompted new sanctions against high ranking officials in that territory. To bring clarity on the use of sanctions, Robert Bailey, working in OFAC […]
Banning WeChat: Practicalities, Legalities, and Consequences
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For all the attention that the proposed TikTok ban garnered with President Trump’s Executive Order on August 6th, the issues for corporate America, for Americans with connections to China as well as for the Chinese diaspora in the U.S. run much deeper if they face restrictions on the use of WeChat, arguably, the world’s most […]
2020 Seattle Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Seattle Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is an annual startup pitch competition for teenagers, hosted by Seattle Entrepreneurship Club (SEC). The competition aims to encourage young entrepreneurs to promote their innovative ideas and build entrepreneurship and leadership skills, and build a platform for youth entrepreneurs in the U.S. For more event details, including a final list of […]
Supply Chain Risk – How Covid-19 is Disrupting Washington’s Supply Chains
Covid-19 has severely impacted global supply chains since its outbreak in January 2020. The virus initially created a supply shock, as China’s manufacturing plants were unable to operate and shipments were severely delayed. This was then followed by a severe reduction in consumer and business demand, as economies around the world became paralyzed by the […]
Sourcing PPE – A Wild West Story
In February the Washington State China Relations Council penned an op-ed in the Seattle Times urging the U.S. Government to send PPEs to China to help them battle Covid-19. However, by late March the coronavirus was causing havoc in Europe and the number of cases were rising in the U.S. Quickly the tables were turned […]
Return of the Chinese Economy from Covid-19
The Chinese and Washington state economies are intricately linked. Both have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. What economic and business lessons can we learn from China’s reopening as we emerge into our new (post) pandemic reality? What opportunities are there in China for Washington businesses in this new world? During this joint program with the […]
WSCRC Webinar | Debating the Future of Hong Kong
Join us to hear a panel of experts debate the proposed changes of Hong Kong’s national security law and what this means for the people of Hong Kong as well as for the U.S.-Hong Kong relationship. Our experts will discuss the background leading up to the passage of the new national security law in the National […]
Book Talk|Superpower Showdown: How the Battle Between Trump and Xi Threatens a New Cold War
Donald Trump made what he called China’s “rape” of the U.S. economy a go-to riff during his campaign rallies, and as president put half of what China sells to the U.S. under tariffs during his second year in office. But the economic battle between the two largest economies in the world didn’t start with Trump […]
Mandarin Webinar | 与您携手共度难关: 在COVID-19期间帮助公司解析工资保护项目（PPP）和其他资源
与您携手共度难关: 在COVID-19期间帮助公司解析工资保护项目（PPP）和其他资源 We’re In This Together: Helping Companies Navigate the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) & Other Resources During COVID-19 《冠状病毒期间援助，救济和经济安全（CARES）法案》为小型企业和非营利组织在新冠肺情期间提供了许多资源，其中包括通过“工资保护项目”（PPP）提供的$6590亿美元资金援助。 美国小企业署（SBA）和华盛顿州小企业发展中心（SBDC）的代表们将为您解析新的融资机会，包括工资保护项目（PPP）贷款，SBA债务减免项目和快速短期贷款项目。 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a number of resources for small businesses and non-profits during COVID-19 including $659 billion in funding available via the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Join […]
The Future of the Food and Beverage Industry: A Global Discussion
Grab a drink and end your day of working at home by participating in a webinar with a number of pioneering restaurant luminaries to hear their ideas about shape of the food and beverage industry post Covid-19. The pandemic has created enormous challenges for an industry that is traditionally labor intensive and relies on packed […]
Contrasting AI developments in China vs US. — How is COVID-19 Changing the Game?
In the fast moving world of AI & Machine Learning, Chinese and U.S. companies are racing ahead to create industry-dominating businesses that have worldwide ramifications. Currently Chinese companies are ahead in Applied AI specifically in the areas of health care applications, facial recognition and natural language processing, while American companies dominate in basic AI research […]
Covid-19: Update on Economic Impacts and Outlook for Washington State, the U.S. and China
The COVID-19 virus has brought sudden, unprecedented disruptions and economic costs to regions across the globe. Following our April 28 briefing, Dr. Cohen will provide an update on the economic and international impacts from the virus, including new data and information on the economic costs borne by U.S. workers, impacts to global markets, and outlook […]
The Public Health Response to Covid-19 in Zhejiang Province and Washington State
Since the WHO China Country Office was informed of a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan on December 31, 2019, what we came to know as COVID-19 has since spread to 187 countries, infecting more than 3.7 million people and causing at least 270,000 deaths. And whereas Wuhan was soon overwhelmed by the disease, […]
Post Pandemic Opportunities in China
In this webinar two China business experts will share their views about which industries and companies in China may emerge as winners coming out of the pandemic. One will focus on the macro economic picture while the other, a fund manager will speak about some of the key sectors to watch coming as the China […]
Managing Through the Coronavirus: China CEO Interview Series, Episode 4
The spread of the coronavirus is drastically changing how businesses operate. China-based CEOs were the first to encounter many of these changes and have had to come up with strategies for fractured supply chains, government ordered lockdowns, and changing consumer demands. AmCham Shanghai, partnering with the Washington State China Relations Council, presents a series of […]
US-China Series One Day Virtual Conference May 6
The US-China Series will be holding a second all day conference, on a virtual platform, on May 6. The first event in this series was held in Seattle in January in partnership with the WSCRC and garnered widespread praise for its content, panel expertise, and timeliness of subject matter. The US-China Series is a sequence […]
Assessing the Costs of COVID-19 on Washington‘s Economy and Outlook — Near Term Impacts and Path to Recovery
The COVID-19 virus has brought sudden, unprecedented disruptions and economic costs to regions across the globe. Dr. Cohen will provide an update on economic and international impacts from the virus and mitigation and containment strategies, both nationally and in Washington state. He will then discuss outlooks for the U.S., Chinese, and Washington state economies, including […]
Managing Through the Coronavirus: China CEO Interview Series, Episode 3
The spread of the coronavirus is drastically changing how businesses operate. China-based CEOs were the first to encounter many of these changes and have had to come up with strategies for fractured supply chains, government ordered lockdowns, and changing consumer demands. AmCham Shanghai, partnering with the Washington State China Relations Council, presents a series of […]
Managing Through the Coronavirus: China CEO Interview Series (2nd Webinar)
The spread of the coronavirus is drastically changing how businesses operate. China-based CEOs were the first to encounter many of these changes and have had to come up with strategies for fractured supply chains, government ordered lockdowns, and changing consumer demands. AmCham Shanghai, partnering with the Washington State China Relations Council, presents a series of […]
COVID-19 and the Trade War: Reports from the Front Line
This free, interactive webinar is the first event of the Columbia Bank Going Global Series and a collaborative effort between the World Trade Center Tacoma, Tacoma Sister Cities, the US Commercial Service, and the Washington State China Relations Council. This webinar will focus on the impacts of the Trade War and COVID-19 on trade, and […]
Managing Through the Coronavirus: China CEO Interview Series (1st Webinar)
The spread of the coronavirus is drastically changing how businesses operate. China-based CEOs were the first to encounter many of these changes and have had to come up with strategies for fractured supply chains, government ordered lockdowns, and changing consumer demands. AmCham Shanghai, partnering with the Washington State China Relations Council, presents a series of […]
Navigating Through Economic Assistance Programs (Presentation in Chinese)
The federal government’s economic stimulus package includes programs that are targeted to support small and medium sized businesses. How do these programs work? Are they applicable to your business? How to apply? Please join us for a conversation with Ellie He, the Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor, as she discusses these programs. Please note the […]
Wuhan Stories: Dialogue with a Doctor who Among the First to Confront COVID-19
Please join us for a webinar to hear the experiences of a doctor who was on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Wuhan. Dr. Xu Xiaomin, an infectious disease specialist based in Ningbo, was in the first wave of medical professionals dispatched to Hubei Province to battle Covid-19. He will share with us […]
WSCRC Webinar: Operating under Coronavirus Restrictions: Tales from China
In this Webinar we will hear of some of the best practices multinational companies operating in China developed during their period of coronavirus restrictions. James Loudon, the General Manager and Forum Director at IMA Asia will tell us how companies adapted to the quickly changing environment caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus in China and pass […]
Caught in the Crossfire: National Security in the Era of US-China Great Power Competition and Implications for US Businesses
Nearly two years into the US-China trade dispute, the perception in Washington of the bilateral relationship has deteriorated to the point where US policymakers now openly assert that the two countries are engaged in a “new Cold War.” Prompted by concerns over China’s ambitious industrial policies and steady advancements in its military capabilities, Washington has […]
A Rapid Response Discussion on the Coronavirus & Global Health Emergencies
The outbreak and rapid spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) has created a humanitarian disaster in China and spread fear in many other countries. Join the Washington State China Relations Council and the World Affairs Council on February 13 for a rapid response panel discussion on the local, national, and global responses to epidemics like coronavirus. […]
Estate Planning and Trust
If you want your assets and beloved ones protected when you are no longer able to, you will need an estate plan. Without one, your heirs could face huge tax burdens, and the courts could designate how your assets are divided. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. In the U.S., laws related to […]
Unpacking the U.S.-China Phase 1 Trade Agreement
What does the Phase 1 trade agreement between the U.S and China mean for Washington State? WSCRC will bring together Dr. Spencer Cohen and Shanghai based businessman Cameron Johnson to review and debate the merits of the U.S-China Trade Agreement which was signed on January 15th. Spencer will present his analysis of how the trade […]
US-China Series: A rational discussion about the future of US-China relations by the world’s foremost experts
Dear WSCRC Members and Supporters, The US-China Series is a sequence of events designed to provide a forum for thoughtful debate and critical dialogue. In conjunction with the Washington State China Relations Council, WSCRC, the world’s foremost experts will convene in Seattle to delve into issues like Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Bilateral Investment, Trade Policy, Health […]
Assessing U.S – China relations in the 2020 Election Year
Jim McGregor is an author, journalist and businessman who has lived in China for more than 25 years and has become one of the most recognized analysts and writers on business in China. He will address the current U.S-China Relationship and its potential impacts on the 2020 elections in a luncheon on December 17th. Jim […]
CHINA Town Hall: national webcast and on-site discussion with national and local experts on U.S.-China Bilateral Relations
China’s rapid development and Sino-American relations have a direct impact on the lives of nearly everyone in the United States. CHINA Town Hall is a national conversation about China that provides Americans across the United States and beyond the opportunity to discuss issues in the relationship with leading experts. The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations will present […]
WSCRC 40th Anniversary Gala
Please join WSCRC at its Gala Dinner on October 24th as it celebrates it’s 40th Year Anniversary. This year’s Gala will feature a number of prominent speakers with extensive China experience. This is also the year’s best opportunity to meet with people with a shared interest of improving U.S. – China Relations. Individual Tickets are […]
Resuscitation: Insights into the Dynamics of China-Japan Relations
Recently, we have witnessed a series of moves made by both China and Japan to repair the bilateral relations. While we are celebrating the ongoing amendment, we also need to realize the relationship between China and Japan has been strained for almost a decade, and that the tension still looms large. How will the China-Japan […]
WSCRC Young Professionals Networking Group Happy Hour
The Washington State China Relations Council invites young professionals and university students (ages 21 – 40) to attend our 2019 networking event in downtown Seattle. This is a great opportunity to have fun, drink local beers, play games, and build friendship and business relationships with other young professionals in the region. Event attendance is free. […]
U.S.-China Trade War – A View from Shanghai and Washington D.C.
Please join us for a luncheon discussion with Cameron Johnson, a native Washingtonian based in Shanghai. Cameron will share his insights and perspectives on the issues confronting U.S. businesses operating in China, as well as his briefings to legislators on business conditions in China during his recent visit to Washington D.C. Cameron Johnson, a Bremerton […]
WSCRC Mid-Autumn Festival Social
RSVP HERE Join the WSCRC, Davis Wright Tremaine, and Onelin Capital for a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at the rooftop terrace of the Madison Centre in the heart of downtown Seattle. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow members, friends, and colleagues engaged in China-related activities, while sipping wine and beer, tasting delicious appetizers […]
A Near Problem – U.S./China Trade & WA State
REGISTER NOW Please join us for a panel discussion on how the current trade conflict between the United States and China affects Washington State and how things will evolve and what are the likely outcomes. What will the impact be on Washington State in 36 months? Join Former Ambassador to China, Gary Locke, Congressman Rick […]
WSCRC Summer Mixer
WSCRC will hold their summer mixer on July 25 at the office of iSoftStone in Kirkland. Come and meet your fellow WSCRC members and partners on a beautiful deck overlooking Lake Washington. Registration is free. RSVP is required. Please RSVP Here.
Agriculture Transportation Coalition 31st Annual Meeting
The AgTC’s Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of agriculture and forest products transportation professionals and their service providers. Join us for two action-packed days of programming on issues impacting YOUR business. Plus Annual Dinner and Ocean Carrier Performance Survey results announced, boat cruise of Puget Sound ports (members-only) and terminal tours of NW Seaport […]
Return from China: Lessons Learned and e-Commerce Opportunities Ahead
A MUST-ATTEND event if interested in business with China or boosting sales through cross-border e-commerce. US Commercial Service’s Christine Kelley will share anecdotes and lessons learned during her posting in China as well as free and low cost export promotion services now available through the federal government. WTC Tacoma’s Mike Fowler will tell of some […]
Vietnam Meets Washington: Vietnam Trade and Investment Workshop
The Consulate general of Vietnam and the World Trade Center Tacoma will hold a workshop to explore potential trade and investment opportunities between Vietnam and Washington State. Through this workshop, our respective organizations hope to highlight opportunities for mutually beneficial business cooperation between our respective communities. Register Here
40th Anniversary Celebration of the Arrival of the Liu Lin Hai in Seattle
Garvey Schubert Barer (GSB), the Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC), the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance are pleased to host the 40th anniversary celebration of the arrival of the Liu Lin Hai in Seattle. The reception will commemorate the resumption of direct shipping relations between the People’s Republic of […]
Book Talk: Will China Save the Planet? A Conversation with Barbara Finamore
Join the WSCRC on March 28, 2019, for a book talk with Barbara Finamore, Senior Strategic Director for Asia at the Natural Resources Defense Council and author of Will China Save the Planet? China’s aggressive moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand clean energy could help protect the world from climate catastrophe, but only […]
The Path Forward for U.S.-China Trade Relations
REGISTER HERE The Trump Administration recently decided to extend U.S.-China trade negotiations beyond the initial March 1 deadline, noting the talks had made “substantial progress.” However, significant questions remain on whether the two sides will reach a deal, what that deal might look like, and the implications for the trajectory of U.S.-China relations and companies […]
U.S. – China – Japan: The Evolving Trade Landscape
Join the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, Washington State China Relations Council, Port of Seattle, World Trade Center of Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance as our panel of experts discusses the ever-evolving trade landscape between the U.S., China, and Japan, and what it means for businesses in the Pacific Northwest. The trade […]
Witness to Revolution: The Story of Anna Louise Strong
Follow the life of author and labor activist Anna Louise Strong in a free screening of this award-winning documentary “Witness to Revolution: The Story of Anna Louise Strong”, followed by a discussion with the film director Lucy Ostrander. In 1984, Ostrander received a grant from the Washington State China Relations Council to obtain rare archival […]
Book Reading with Helen Zia: Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao’s Revolution
Join the renowned author Helen Zia for her new book–Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao’s Revolution, which follows the stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus of Shanghai in the wake of China’s 1949 Communist Revolution. Seventy years later, journalist Helen Zia interviewed […]
Book Talk with Dr. Nick Lardy: The Demise of Economic Reform Under Xi Jinping
Join the Washington State China Relations Council, the World Affairs Council and Greater Seattle Partners for a conversation with Dr. Nick Lardy of the Peterson Institute on January 23, 2019, at Dorsey & Whitney in Seattle. REGISTER HERE. China’s recent slowing economic growth is not the result of the natural maturing of an economy that […]
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BRIEFING SERIES–Navigating the World of the US-China Trade War and Technology Distrust: A Conversation with James McGregor
REGISTER HERE The US and Chinese business worlds — from business education to manufacturing supply chains to venture capital investing to scientific research to technology innovation — have become very deeply intertwined in the past few decades. In many ways this has been good for both countries. But it also has created winners and losers. […]
US-China Women’s Leadership Forum: Professional Growth Advice for Attorneys
Please join us for a panel discussion with three legal practitioners experienced in China/Asia and US relations. Our speakers, Sara Sandford (Garvey Schubert Barer), Amy Sommers (formerly of K&L Gates), and Yuping Wang (Davis Wright Tremaine) will share their experiences and professional development tips, after which there will be refreshments and networking. REGISTER HERE. About […]
BOOK TALK: Conversation with Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet?
Join the WSCRC on December 17, 2018, for a book talk with Barbara Finamore, Senior Strategic Director for Asia at the Natural Resources Defense Council and author of Will China Save the Planet? China’s aggressive moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand clean energy could help protect the world from climate catastrophe, but only […]
Corporate Executive Briefing Series — China’s Commercial Law: Impact on US-China Trade and Business
REGISTER HERE. Joining the WSCRC for this session of the Corporate Executive Briefing Series is Dr. Mei Gechlik, the Founder and Director of the China Guiding Cases Project (“CGCP”). Formerly a tenured professor in Hong Kong, she began teaching China law and business at Stanford Law School in 2007 and founded the CGCP in 2011. With […]
Seminar with General Manager of Tencent WeChat Marketing
REGISTER HERE Join the Tencent WeChat team for a discussion on WeChat marketing at Harris Bricken. About this Event WeChat is the most popular social media for Chinese people globally. WeChat has connecting over 920 million individual users and over 40 million business users in every day. 60% of WeChat users have enrolled WeChat Payment […]
WSCRC Young Professionals Network: Conversation with Marc Berger
REGISTER HERE DESCRIPTION The WSCRC Young Professionals Network is pleased to welcome Marc Berger, Vice President of Nyhus Communications, to speak with university students and early-career professionals who are interested in pursuing careers related to China. Marc has over a decade of experience living in, studying, and engaging professionally with China, as well as special […]
Corporate Executive Briefing Series: Exports 101
REGISTER HERE Join WSCRC for a Corporate Executive Briefing Series: Exporting to China 101. Featured speakers Bob Deane, International Trade Specialist, and Christine Kelley, Commercial Officer (Guangzhou), U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce will discuss the essentials of exporting to China: how to find a market, find a partner, understand customs […]
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?
REGISTER HERE DESCRIPTION WSCRC’s US-China Women’s Leadership Forum seeks to provide a platform for C-suite level women leaders whose professional roles involve advancing US-China-WA state trade, investment, cultural, and education relations to exchange ideas and thought leadership . The Forum facilitates high-level networking for women in all sectors who are professionally engaged with China/Asia outreach […]
China International Import Expo
The Washington State Department of Commerce will coordinate participation by Washington companies in the China International Import Expo November 5-10, 2018 in Shanghai. For businesses interested in exporting to China, this debut event provides unique access to one of the world’s largest markets with a format that is open to a wide variety of products […]
SUPPLY CHAIN: Impact | Importance | Overview | Understanding | Success
REGISTER HERE AGENDA 11:30AM – 12:00PM Registration 12:00PM – 1:00PM Program 1:00PM – 1:30PM Q&A and Networking COST Members: Complimentary Non-Members: $10 Students: Complimentary *required to show valid student ID at check-in SPEAKERS Clare Petrich Commissioner Port of Tacoma Clare Petrich is a small business owner with strong ties to […]
Healthcare Business Directory Launch Event
REGISTER HERE Program China has the largest population of patients with increasing disposable incomes. The demand for drugs, medical equipment, quality care and good practice has been higher than ever before. Given that China is one of the largest importers of goods from Washington, healthcare companies in Washington State are perfectly positioned to engage with […]
WSCRC Founders Forum: Conversation with Hui Tian
REGISTER HERE DESCRIPTION The Washington State China Relations Council’s Founders Forum spotlights thought leadership from founders of international companies based in Washington State. The Forum provides a platform for founders and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and perspectives on US-China-WA state trade, investment and cultural relations. Our second Founders Forum speaker is Hui Tian. Hui Tian […]
SPIRE Sales Center Grand Opening
REGISTER HERE Join Laconia Development and Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty for an evening celebration of inspired living with leaders in luxury at the debut of the SPIRE Sales Center + Model Home. Complimentary valet parking available. Catering by El Gaucho, wine tasting by DeLille Cellars, speciality cocktails by Glass Vodka, and live muisc by Apollo Trio. Presented by Seattle […]
Policy Briefing Series: US-China Trade War: Impact on WA State
Joining WSCRC for this session of the Policy Briefing Series is Lori Otto Punke, President of the Washington Council on International Trade. Lori leads advocacy efforts to increase Washington’s international competitiveness and oversees the management and growth of WCIT. She is also the founder and principal of LOP Strategies, where she helps clients ranging from […]
Policy Briefing Series: Book Talk with Benjamin Shobert, Author of Blaming China: It Might Feel Good but It Won’t Fix America’s Economy
DESCRIPTION Joining the WSCRC for this session of the Policy Briefing Series is Benjamin Shobert, author of Blaming China: It Might Feel Good But Won’t Fix America’s Economy. He leads strategy at Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence and Research’s (AI&R) Healthcare NExT business unit. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was the founder and managing director of Rubicon Strategy Group, a […]
NCUSCR CHINA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION China’s emergence as a global power, its role as a major trade partner amid recent frictions, and its potential as a collaborator on key U.S. global policy initiatives ensure that U.S.-China relations will affect the lives of all Americans. CHINA Town Hall will help audiences around the country understand the challenges and opportunities of […]
Seattle Economics Council — China-Washington State: Trade & Tariffs
SPEAKER WSCRC Pearl Member Spencer Cohen, PhD, Economic Geography & the Political Economy of China; Senior Economist, Community Attributes (speaker bio) TOPIC Washington State is often cited as one of the most trade-dependent states in the union, owing to its coastal geography, global manufacturing and services firms, and strong tradition of multiculturalism and ties to […]
Streamlined Investor Visa Strategies
Register here for this partner event. U.S. immigration law is complex, but there are a number of visa options for entrepreneurs and those interested in business investment and ownership. It is not necessary to invest $500,000 and wait years for an EB-5 visa. This seminar will focus on alternative strategies for investors. TIME: 9:00AM – 9:30AM […]
WSCRC Founders Forum: Conversation with Ben Zhang
The Washington State China Relations Council’s Founders Forum spotlights thought leadership from founders of international companies based in Washington state. The Forum provides a platform for founders and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and perspectives on US-China-WA state trade, investment and cultural relations. Our first Founders Forum speaker is Ben Zhang, founder of Greater China Industries, […]
Ningbo City Snohomish County Trade and Investment Forum
PROGRAM The Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) is pleased to invite select Snohomish County businesses to participate in the China-US Ningbo City Snohomish County Trade and Investment Forum. The WSCRC facilitates incoming Chinese delegation visits across a variety of industries in Washington State. The Council partners with local governments, businesses, and community leaders to […]
Policy Briefing Series — US-China Trade War: Get the Facts
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Policy Briefing Series — The Future of the Global Trading System: Conversation with Ambassador Rufus Yerxa
Joining the WSCRC for this session of the Policy Briefing […]
Breaking Down the U.S.-China Trade Relationship: Consequences at Home and Abroad
Since March 2018, the United States and China have slapped tariffs on each other’s goods, with the current U.S. administration threatening to impose duties on virtually all of the more than $500 billion of Chinese goods exported to the United States every year. While China and the United States are actively engaged in talks to […]
Marketing Your Business in China: The Power of WeChat
WSCRC is pleased to welcome David Zhou, Founder and CEO of IM2CHINA, as the speaker for the first session of the Thurston County EDC China Business Series. David has solid strategic consulting and field marketing experience in both China and the U.S. In the past 6 years, Mr. Zhou has founded four marketing agencies providing […]
2018 InnoSTARS Competition
The 2018 InnoSTARS competition is a platform that connects U.S.-based technology companies with Chinese investors, corporates, and strategic partners. Organized by the US China Innovation Alliance (UCIA) and China Science and Technology Exchange Center (CSTEC), supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the P.R. China (MOST), this competition aims to provide U.S.-based technology […]
Corporate Executive Briefing Series: Crisis Communications in the China Market
Join WSCRC on July 26, 2018, for a session of the Corporate Executive Briefing Series with a presentation from Jerry Hendin of BHK Crisis Communications. REGISTER HERE. Jerry Hendin has 40 years’ experience in working with companies around the world to help them build and protect their reputations. As vice president of communications for Boeing’s […]
STOPfakes.gov Roadshow Seattle
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and experts from several Federal agencies on July 24 for the STOPfakes Roadshow to learn how to safeguard your intellectual property (such as designs, innovations and inventions) in global markets. Seattle is one of only seven U.S. Commercial Service locations nationwide to present the STOPfakes Roadshow to help start-ups, entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, independent creators, […]
Seattle Chinese Garden Kite Festival
Join the Seattle Chinese Garden for their Kite Festival on […]
US-China Women’s Leadership Forum
Join WSCRC and the C-Suite women who are actively advancing US-China-WA state relations for the inaugural session of the US-China Women’s Leadership Forum. WSCRC’s US-China Women’s Leadership Forum seeks to provide a platform for C-suite level women leaders whose professional roles involve advancing US-China-WA state trade, investment, cultural, and education relations to exchange ideas and […]
Policy Briefing Series — US-China Trade War: Impact on Washington State
Join WSCRC and Phillip Yin for the Policy Briefing Series on June 20, 2018.
Prospects for the Korean Peninsula: A Conversation with Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert
This event is hosted by the World Affairs Council. For more information and to register, visit the World Affairs Council event page
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
This event is hosted by the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle. For more information and to register, visit TDA’s website
Corporate Executive Briefing Series — Cross-border Talent Management and Recruiting: Outlook on China and Asia
Join WSCRC on May 17 for the Corporate Executive Briefing Series. Explore the ins and outs of recruiting and managing top talent for your company with special insights from a panel of cross-border executive search experts. Panelists include: John Hagen, President and Managing Partner, Washington Search Partners Catherine Pierce, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Washington Search […]
Policy Briefing Series — Lifelong Leadership: Assessing President Xi Jinping’s Power Consolidation
Join the Washington State China Relations Council and Dr. Victor Shih on May 14, 2018, for a discussion of the implications of President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power. Victor Shih is an associate professor of political economy and has published widely on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies and exchange rates. He was […]
2018 Cross-border Innovation (Xinno) Week Opening Day
2018 Cross-Border Innovation Week (Xinno) Opening Day brings together top leaders, investors, technologists, and startups from Seattle, the Bay Area and China to discuss technology trends, applications, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration in AI, IoT, FinTech, EdTech, and HealthTech. Over 50 international investment professionals and unicorn company executives are flying in to meet Seattle companies […]
Contemporary Asian Art from Global Perspectives
Join the Washington State China Relations Council in partnership with the Seattle Art Museum’s Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas and NanHai for the inaugural session of WSCRC’s Chinese Art
Policy Briefing Series: China’s Uyghur Biodata Collection
Joining the WSCRC for this year’s third session of the Policy Briefing Series is Darren Byler, doctoral candidate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington. Darren studies emerging forms of art and politics among urban migrants in Chinese Central Asia (Xinjiang). He has published research articles in Contemporary Islam, Central Asian Survey […]
Corporate Executive Briefing Series — Marketing Your Business to China: The Tao of WeChat
WSCRC is pleased to welcome David Zhou, Founder and CEO of IM2CHINA, as the speaker for this session of the Corporate Executive Briefing Series. David has solid strategic consulting and field marketing experience in both China and the U.S. In the past 6 years, Mr. Zhou has founded four marketing agencies providing online and offline […]
POLICY BRIEFING SERIES: U.S.-China-Japan Trade Relations in the New World Order
Please join the WSCRC for a panel discussion of U.S.-China-Japan trade relations. This event is jointly hosted by the WSCRC and the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington. Expert panelists include Nor Coquillard, President of Cargill Japan (1989-1997) and Cargill China (1998-2009), Lori Otto Punke, President of the Washington Council on International Trade, Tom […]
Economic Forecast Presented by Banner Bank
Join Economic Alliance of Snohomish County for an economic forecast presentation on the economic trends and future of our region, followed by a panel discussion with industry experts sharing their thoughts on the direction of our local
World Affairs Council: Understanding China’s Global Ambitions
Joint the World Affairs Council for February’s Member-to-Member Lunch: Understanding China’s Global Ambitions. What role do citizens play in motivating their countries national interests? How can we understandthe “Chinese Dream” through a 1.3 billion person body politic? How can individual lifestories help us understand the larger journey of a civilization? Join the World Affairs Council for […]
POLICY BRIEFING SERIES — Land Reform and Economic Development in China
WSCRC is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Whiting and Dr. Spencer Cohen to the kickoff Policy Briefing Series of 2018. Susan Whiting is Associate Professor of Political Science and Adjunct Associate Professor of Law and International Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. She specializes in Chinese and comparative politics, with particular emphasis on the […]
Brown Bag Briefing — Healthcare in China: Opportunities and Challenges
WSCRC is delighted to welcome Jing Dipiero to the next Brown Bag Briefing — “Healthcare in China: Challenges and Opportunties.” Jing is the founder and CEO of DPR Consulting, LLC, an organization established by industry leaders in healthcare and global business. DPR Consulting introduces, educates and offers comprehensive medical solutions to Chinese patients, medical practitioners […]
POLICY BRIEFING SERIES — Chinese Leadership Politics: Assessing Outcomes of the 19th National Party Congress
Victor Shih is an associate professor of political economy and has published widely on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies and exchange rates. He was the first analyst to identify the risk of massive local government debt, and is the author of “Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation.”
US-China Briefing: Evolving Trade and Investment Policies in the Digital Ecosystem
Please join us for an expert panel discussion featuring Joseph Williams, Director of Economic Development for the Information and Communication Technology Sector for Washington state, Dan Ikenson, director of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, and Michelle Zou, founder and CEO at Pacific Technologies Consulting Group. The discussion will be moderated by […]
Pacific Northwest and National Commercial Real Estate Trends: The China Factor
Please join us for a panel discussion followed by a networking reception. The expert panel with address three key issues: Impacts and trends of Chinese commercial real estate investment in the US and PNW Financing options for Chinese investors and impacts of the EB-5 immigrant investor program Outlook on the effects of recent capital controls […]
U.S.-China Relations: Progress and Uncertainty
Join the World Affairs Council and the Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) for a lunch discussion on October 27 with James Green, trade policy adviser to U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad. Green will be joined by Mercy Kuo, President of the WSCRC, for this timely discussion, which will be moderated by Jacqueline Miller, […]
US – China Briefing: Opportunities and Risks in Investment and Trade
Wells Fargo Champion Program.
Chinese Provinces-Washington State Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum
To promote Chinese investment to the United States and US exports to China, Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of P.R. China, Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, Department of Commerce of Washington State, and Washington State China Relations Council will convene the “Chinese Provinces-Washington State Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum” in Bellevue, […]
2017 Global Cookout
The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle is hosting a “Global Cookout” on Wednesday June 14
14th Annual World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment
WSCRC is pleased to be a Promotional Partner of the 14
Chinese and Chinese American Philanthropy: Global Trends, Local Perspectives
Washington State China Relations Council is pleased to host China Global Philanthropy Institute delegation in Seattle on May 8.
Windermere Cup
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New Cybersecurity Law of China: Impact on Companies Doing Business with China
The world’s first codified law on Cybersecurity – China’s Cybersecurity Law will become effective on June 1,
WSCRC Policy Briefing Series — “US National Security Law: Impact on US-China Technology Export Restrictions”
WSCRC is pleased to announce the launch of the WSCRC Policy Briefing Series (PBS) – a series of curated conversations assessing key issues in US-China trade and security relations. Held on a regular basis throughout the year,
2017 WSCRC Annual Banquet – The Future of US-China Trade Relations
The Washington State China Relations Council is honored to host keynote speaker Ambassador Carla Hills – Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Hills and Company International Consultants,
2017 Outlook for Asia’s Economic Powerhouses under Trump’s Trade Policy
This first Asia Business Forum of the new year will assess the economic prospects for
Virtual Reality (VR) Global Partnership Reception
CleanTech Alliance if hosting the Export Finance Roundtable with the EXIM Bank. February 22,
Export Finance Roundtable with the EXIM Bank
CleanTech Alliance if hosting the Export Finance Roundtable with the EXIM Bank. February 22, website like this 2017, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (continental breakfast provided) Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 1301 5thAVE, Suite 1500, Seattle For more info:http://www.cleantechalliance.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=890507&group. ***If your company is not a member of the CleanTech Alliance, you can attend at no-cost by emailing sharon@cleantechalliance.orgbefore noon on 2/21.
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