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 have a long-term impact on foreign companies operating in China. These changes include the establishment of a new financial regulatory authority, a new national data bureau, and adjustments to the science and technology ministry. The meetings also elected a new premier with strong business and government ties.

To understand the impact of these developments, the Washington State China Relations Council invites you to a webinar co-sponsored with the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. James McGregor, APCO China Chairman, and Kenneth Jarrett, Albright Stonebridge Senior Advisor will provide their insights on the key takeaways of the Two Sessions meetings and the potential impact on foreign companies investing and operating in China.

* Please note this event is off the record.
* Registration is required. Zoom link will be sent to registrants 24 hours before the event. 

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SPEAKER

Kenneth Jarrett, Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group

Kenneth Jarrett is President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Previously Mr. Jarrett was Chairman for Greater China of APCO Worldwide, a Washington-based public affairs consultancy, from October 2008 to July 2013. Before APCO, Mr. Jarrett was a U.S. diplomat for 26 years, from 1982 to 2008. His assignments included U.S. Consul General in Shanghai, Deputy Consul General in Hong Kong, and Director of Asian Affairs in the National Security Council. He also served in Singapore, Manila, Beijing, Chengdu and in Washington, DC. Mr. Jarrett has degrees from Cornell University, Yale University and the National War College. He is a member of the National Committee of U.S.-China Relations.

James McGregor, Greater China Chairman, APCO (Beijing) Consulting Company Ltd. Shanghai Branch

James McGregor is chairman of APCO Worldwide’s greater China region and author of two highly regarded books: No Ancient Wisdom, No Followers: The Challenges of Chinese Authoritarian Capitalism, and One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of Doing Business in China. He also wrote the noted APCO monograph China’s Drive for Indigenous Innovation—A Web of Industrial Policies.

Prior to joining APCO, Mr. McGregor was the founder and CEO of a China-focused consulting and research firm for hedge funds, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and a chief executive of Dow Jones & Company in China. Mr. McGregor is also a former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, and has long served as a leader of AmCham’s U.S. government relations. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, and the International Council of Asia Society.