September 29, 2022
On September 28, the WSCRC hosted a timely and important discussion to unpack the complexities of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) with three experts in the subject matter. Our panelists included Augustine Lo, senior attorney at Dorsey and Whitney LLP, and Ted Henderson, Director Customs for the United
September 27, 2022
On September 26, Paul Triolo, Senior Vice President for China and Technology Policy Lead at Albright Stonebridge Group discussed the contentious role that semiconductors play in the U.S.- China Relationship and global geopolitical landscape. A recognized expert in global technology, Paul provided a comprehensive and yet in-depth anyalsyis of the
July 29, 2022
On July 26, the Hon. Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and President and CEO of the Asia Society, received a very warm welcome in Seattle at a book talk event for his new book “The Avoidable War: the Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi
July 20, 2022
The author of The First SuperApp: Inside China’s WeChat and the New Digital Revolution (“SuperApp”), Kevin Shimota, spoke to an WSCRC/WSCRF audience on July 13 to provide background and an explanation of many of the key premises of his new book about the Chinese app “WeChat.” “SuperApp” was released to
June 15, 2022
In the past quarter several critical issues dominated U.S.-China relations, including the onset of the war in Ukraine and China’s support of Russia’s actions, the spread of Omicron in China and its effects on the citizens of locked down cities, the Chinese economic slowdown, and continued tensions over Taiwan. Although
May 31, 2022
WSCRC’s Executive Director, Norwell Coquillard, was quoted in the Seattle Times on May 27th in an editorial titled “U.S. influence in Asia, benefits at home, depend on Pacific trade pact.” In the article the editors of the Seattle Times applaud President Biden’s recent announcement of a new economic bloc meant
March 31, 2022
Hong Kong – March 31, 2022 –The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham HK) announced today the appointment of Dr. Eden Woon as President beginning September 1, 2022. Dr. Woon is an experienced business and academic leader who also served many years in government and NGOs. Dr. Woon
March 21, 2022
On March 15, the WSCRC hosted a conversation with two University of Washington faculty members on the crisis in Ukraine, Dr. David Bachman and Mr. Scott Montgomery. The discussion was moderated by WSCRC executive member Nelson Dong, who is an expert on sanctions and export controls. The two panelists shared
February 25, 2022
Representative Adam Smith (WA 9) spoke to WSCRC and WSCRF audience on February 24th, less than a day after Russia invaded Ukraine, on some of the key issues that cloud the current U.S.-China relationship: Russia-Ukraine conflict, Taiwan, discrimination against Asian Americans, and trade. The Congressman emphatically noted that Putin must
February 1, 2022
On February 1, 2022, the WSCRC publishes its 2nd Washington State - China Quarterly report. We started this project in October 2021 to provide industry leaders, government officials, and their staff timely and important information and analysis about key developments in U.S.-China relations, with a focus on those stories most
January 28, 2022
In a webinar sponsored by the Washington State China Relations Fund and the World Affairs Council Tacoma, author Peter Martin discussed his new book, China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy. Peter Martin is a reporter for Bloomberg news based in Washington D.C., covering the Pentagon and State
December 22, 2021
Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), who addressed WSCRC audiences on three occasions in 2021, recently updated his China White Paper. Larsen’s recent white paper builds on his December 2019 edition, including new priorities and recommendations while retaining the framework of the original White Paper. In his paper Larsen calls upon Congress and