July 2, 2019
On January 23, 2019, Dr. Nicholas Lardy, the Anthony M. Solomon Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a renowned expert on the Chinese economy, presented to a large crowd at the Dorsey and Whitney about his new book, The State Strikes Back: the End of the
July 2, 2019
On January 8, 2019, James McGregor, Chairman of Greater China, APCO Worldwide, shared his insights on the current status of U.S.-China relations. He argued that the current trade war is not another downturn in U.S-China relations, but rather a paradigm shift that's uncertain how it will end. James suggested that
June 26, 2019
Marc Berger, the Chairman of the Washington State China Relations Council announced that . J. Norwell Coquillard have been appointed as the new Executive Director of the WSCRC. Mr. Coquillard's background includes over 33 years of living in Asia primarily in Japan and China. For the major share of that
January 16, 2019
On January 9, 2019, the Washington State China Relations Council organized a panel discussion as part of the U.S.-China Women’s Leadership Forum. The discussion focused on professional growth advice for attorneys, and was led by three legal practitioners experienced in China/Asia and U.S. relations. Sara Sandford, a principal attorney at
January 10, 2019
On January 2, 2019, the Washington State China Relations Council held a panel discussion on women in philanthropy in the U.S. and China. Three women experts and leaders in the field—Colleen Willoughby, Susan Heikkala, and Elaine Nonneman—shared their experiences and insights with a delegation of 23 leading philanthropists from China
December 19, 2018
On December 17, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council hosted a book talk with Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet? Barbara is a senior attorney and Senior Strategic Director for Asia at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). She has nearly four decades of experience in
December 11, 2018
From November 4 – 11, 2018 WSCRC and approximately 30 government and business representatives from Washington State attended the inaugural China International Import Expo in Shanghai. With more than 100 countries at the Expo, WSCRC in collaboration with the Washington State Commerce Department, Greater Seattle Partners and the following counties:
December 11, 2018
On November 14, 2018 WSCRC organized an executive leadership session as part of the US-China Women’s Leadership Forum. The session focused on “cultivating a community of leaders” led by Sue Bennett, Executive Director of Leadership Tomorrow (LT), an organization whose purpose is to cultivate, inspire, connect and engage an effective
December 11, 2018
On November 20, 2018 WSCRC in collaboration with the East West Center in Honolulu hosted a delegation of journalists from leading Chinese media outlets: FactWire News Agency, Hong Kong; Caijing Magazine, Beijing; Red Star News of Chengdu Economic Daily; Chongqing Daily, Chongqing; South China Morning Post, Hong Kong; Global Times
November 2, 2018
On September 19, 2018, WSCRC welcomed Ambassador Rufus Yerxa as presenter at the Policy Briefing Series. Currently the President of the National Foreign Trade Council, Ambassador Yerxa has more than three decades of experience as a lawyer, diplomat, trade negotiator, and international officials. He oversaw policymaking in Congress, the Office
November 1, 2018
On October 31, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held the second session of its new Founders Forum series, featuring Hui Tian, Founder of Studio19 Architects. The WSCRC Founders Forum highlights leaders in US-China innovation in technology, entrepreneurship, and business. Participants contribute to a targeted, meaningful dialogue with a
November 1, 2018
On October 31, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held a panel event titled “China Healthcare Business Directory Launch Event” featuring four expert speakers in the field of healthcare. China has the largest population of patients with increasing disposable incomes. As such, the demand for drugs, medical equipment, quality