July 16, 2019
The Washington State China Relations Council supports the expansion and strengthening of trade links between the U.S. and China. The Council’s members, comprising over 100 companies, civic organizations and individuals in Washington state, believe that increased trade, economic cooperation and business activity will lead to greater prosperity in both countries
July 3, 2019
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Man Wang, WSCRC manw@wscrc.org 206-389-7204 WASHINGTON STATE CHINA RELATIONS COUNCIL NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STRENGTHENS POSITION AT CRITICAL TIME Nation’s oldest state-level China organization advocates for constructive relations amid tension JUNE 27, 2019 – SEATTLE – The Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) is
July 3, 2019
On February 21, 2019, Marc Berger, Vice President and Partner at Nyhus Communications was elected unanimously as the new chair at the WSCRC's board of directors meeting. The Council greatly appreciated Andrew Wilson, former Chairman, for his leadership in the past two years. Marc Berger is vice president and partner
July 3, 2019
The Council welcomed 7 new additions to the Board of Directors. Each newly-appointed director will contribute their unique expertise and perspective in strategically positioning WSCRC in advancing Washington state’s leadership role in US-China relations. The newly-added board directors include: Karina Kellogg, Regional Manager – Greater China, Brown and Haley John Melin, President
July 3, 2019
On May 15, 2019, WSCRC interim director Man Wang and Director of the Economic Development and Competitiveness at the WA Commerce, Chris Green, met with US Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from 24 countries and regions. The discussion focused on the impacts of the trade tariffs on
July 3, 2019
On April 18, 2019, the WSCRC, in partnership with the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, the Northwest Seaport Alliance and Garvey Schubert Barer hosted the 40th anniversary celebration of the arrival of the Liu Lin Hai in Seattle. The reception event commemorated the resumption of direct shipping relations between the
July 2, 2019
On April 17 and 18, accompanied by the interim director of the WSCRC Man Wang, Consul General Wang Donghua from the PRC's San Francisco Consulate visited the Snohomish County Executive Office, the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, the Port of Everett, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the City
July 2, 2019
On April 9, 2019, the WSCRC, in partnership with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco, hosted a luncheon meeting for the Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Hon. Paul Chan with its board of directors. The group has a lively and candid discussion on potential collaborations between Washington
July 2, 2019
On March 29 and March 30, 2019, the delegation met with a diverse group of local industry leaders, businesses, economic development organizations, academics, and civic and community leaders, including WSCRC members Global Innovation Exchange and Boeing, to discuss the impacts of the ongoing trade war on Washington state. The delegates
July 2, 2019
On March 27, 2019, the WSCRC 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 environmental law and energy
July 2, 2019
On March 14, 2019, Ambassador Craig Allen, President of the US-China Business Council and a former commercial diplomat to China, guided a lively interactive discussion on the current state and the future of the U.S.-China trade relations. He shared his expert insights on where the bilateral relationship is headed, including
July 2, 2019
On March 13, 2019, the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, the WSCRC, Port of Seattle, World Trade Center of Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance co-hosted a panel discussion on the ever-evolving trade landscape between the U.S., China, and Japan. A panel of experts from the state government, the