May 25, 2018
On May 17, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council convened a session of the Corporate Executive Briefing Series with panel discussion, “Cross-Border Talent Management and Recruiting: Outlook on China and Asia.” The panel featured executive search experts William Reffett and Thomas Young of Reffett Associates, and Catherine Pierce and
May 17, 2018
On May 14, 2018, WSCRC welcomed Dr. Victor Shih to this year’s fourth installment of the Policy Briefing Series. Shih is an associate professor of political economy at the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. Following up on his November 2017 briefing which assessed outcomes
May 17, 2018
On May 10, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council convened the first session of the Chinese Art & Culture series at the Seattle Art Museum. Edward Gui, director of San Francisco-based NanHai Art, presented a seminar on Contemporary Asian Art from Global Perspectives. Mr. Gui shared observations of trends
May 1, 2018
On April 25, 2018, WSCRC welcomed Darren Byler as presenter at the Policy Briefing Series. Currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington, Byler studies emerging forms of art and politics amongst urban migrants in Northwest China. His research into the securitization of the
April 30, 2018
Chinese-language financial newspaper Economic Observer interviews WSCRC Chair Andy Wilson and Board Member Dean Jones on impact of China tariffs on Washington State. View original publication from the Economic Observer here. 经济观察网 记者 张文扬 美东时间4月5日，美国总统特朗普指示美国贸易代表办公室依据“301调查”，考虑对从中国进口的额外1000亿美元商品加征关税是否合适。这一行动在当天得到了美国贸易代表办公室的肯定性支持。加征关税的具体商品目前并未给出。 这一突发消息令市场反应激烈。美股期货、国际油价等急跌，金价则攀升突破1330美元/盎司关口。 北京时间4月6日中午，商务部新闻发言人应媒体询问时再次坚定了立场：“我们不想打，但不怕打贸易战”。他说：“中方将奉陪到底，不惜付出任何代价，必定予以坚决回击，必定采取新的综合应对措施，坚决捍卫国家和人民的利益”。 中美在贸易天平上不断加码的时刻，人们也许还关注，特朗普的“1000亿”中还将涉及哪些领域？中方还将出哪些牌去反制特朗普的“1000亿”？ 人们或许还会问，中国的改革开放进程会因此受阻吗？商务部发言人在4月6日的谈话中说：“中方将继续扩大改革开放，维护多边贸易体制，推动全球贸易投资自由化和便利化。” 美方加征1000亿美元关税 特朗普在4月5日美国白宫发表的声明中称：“鉴于中国的不公平报复，我已指示美国贸易代表考虑，根据第301条，增加1000亿美元的关税是否适当，如果适当，则应确定征收这些关税的产品。我还指示农业部长在我的内阁其他成员支持下，利用其广泛权力，执行一项保护我国农民和农业利益的计划。” 对于特朗普这一额外的301条款行动，美国贸易代表莱特希泽在4月5日的声明中表示了支持。在美国贸易代表办公室（USTR）网站上的声明中，莱特希泽称，“中国选择对美国出口的数十亿美元(包括我们的农产品)征收不合理的关税。这些措施无疑会对美国工人、农民和企业造成进一步的伤害。在这种情况下，总统要求采取进一步的适当行动，以消除USTR报告中所确定的不公平的行为、政策和做法，是正确的。” 目前，美方并没有公布详细的加征关税名单。据USTR信息，提议的任何额外关税都将在2018年4月3日公布的征收关税的情况下进行类似的公开评论。在相关程序完成之前，不征收关税。 据彭博社报道，一名白宫官员在稍后表示，特朗普在声明中使用的1000亿美元的数字是指将被追加关税的进口商品的价值，而不是将对商品征税的总额。 北京金诚同达律师事务所律师杨晨对经济观察网指出，从美国上一轮公布的拟征税产品范围就可以看出，中国对美国的出口，产业比较分散。再追加1000亿美元商品的关税，中国对美国出口的产品1/3多都被覆盖了，很难想象会集中在哪些领域，但根据中国对美国近两年的出口情况，可能电子产品受到的冲击会大一些。 并不是所有来自华盛顿的声音都对征税表示认同。华盛顿州中国关系委员会主席Andy Wilson在4月5日对经济观察网说：“多次的例子证明，贸易战争伤害了各方——增加了中国和美国消费者的价格，并增加了许多公司的成本和供应链问题。解决当前形势的办法不是增加双方的关税，而是要在两个市场上对所有公司平等参与和参与的诚实谈判。” 中国回应：将采取新的综合应对措施 所谓的“1000亿美元商品征税”，是继美东时间4月3日，美国对中国约 500
April 30, 2018
On March 7, 2018, WSCRC hosted the Corporate Executive Briefing Series at the Nexus Sales Center in Seattle. David Zhou, CEO of WSCRC Gold member IM2CHINA, shared insights into one of China’s most powerful and versatile marketing tools with his presentation, “Marketing Your Business in China: The Tao of WeChat.”
April 30, 2018
On March 1, 2018, WSCRC partnered with the Japan America Society of the State of Washington and the Northwest Seaport Alliance to convene an expert panel for a conversation on, “US-China-Japan Trade Relations in the New World Order” at the Port of Seattle. In opening remarks, Consul General of Japan
April 18, 2018
On March 28, 2018, members and friends of the Washington State China Relations Council gathered for the 38th Annual Gala in Seattle. An outstanding line-up of speakers representing the many facets of US-China relations addressed approximately 270 audience members with insight and counsel, imparting a deeper understanding and appreciation for
March 21, 2018
On February 15, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council convened the first Policy Briefing Series of the year with a presentation from Susan Whiting, Associate Professor of Political Science and Adjunct Associate professor of International Studies and the School of Law at the University of Washington. Spencer Cohen, Senior
February 20, 2018
From WSCRC Gold Member Dorsey & Whitney's Publications. Find out more and READ FULL ARTICLE HERE. February 13, 2018 China’s open door policy is further opening up to welcome the world for business. The country is now building a landmark megalopolis on its southern coast with the name the “Greater Bay
February 13, 2018
EVERETT, Wash., February 8, 2018 – Today, the Snohomish County Executive’s Office and the Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) announced the confirmation of Executive Director Kendee Yamaguchi to the WSCRC Board of Directors. Yamaguchi is the top trade and economic development advisor in Snohomish County and has been serving as Executive
February 13, 2018
View original press release on EDASC website. The Washington State China Relations Council appointed Sean Connell, EDASC Director of Business Development and Global Competitiveness, to its Board of Directors on February 8. The Council, which was founded in 1979 following the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United States and