An Overview of USCBC Programs
The Programs at USCBC means outreach and events. We provide numerous opportunities for members to interact with leading business and government representatives from the US and China concerning key issues in US-China commercial relations. Major ongoing events include:
Annual Conferences
Forecast:
Held in Washington in early February, our annual Forecast conference offers a full day of
presentations and seminars on US-China commercial issues, and provides a superb opportunity to meet
other China-active business executives, government officials, and China experts. Morning sessions
outline expectations for China's investment climate, economic environment, and political changes in
the year ahead. A luncheon speech is followed by afternoon company strategy sessions on policy and
operations issues faced by companies doing business in China.
China Operations:
Held in Beijing and Shanghai, China Operations focuses on the wide range of business issues faced by
companies on the ground in China. The day-long program begins with a dinner at which American company
representatives have a chance to mingle informally with ministry officials and distinguished China
academics. The morning sessions features presentations on China's economy and political outlook, and
the afternoon consists of breakout sessions during which companies share experiences and challenges
in the local business environment.
Annual Meeting:
The USCBC Annual Membership Meeting is held in Washington in early June of each year. The meeting
provides another full-day overview of business and economic trends in China, as well as a forum for
the discussion of major US-China policy issues. New Board members are also elected during the
meeting. Recent guest speakers have included Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Brent Scowcroft and Former Secretary of
State James A. Baker III, Senior Partner, Baker Botts LLP.
"China on the Hill":
The "China on the Hill" series provides a unique opportunity for Members of Congress to meet with key
companies from their state to discuss US-China commercial issues. Companies share their on-the-ground
perspectives on doing business in China and dialogues with legislators and congressional staffers on
areas of mutual concern. Thus far 100 Members of Congress and over 186 of their staff members from 22
states have participated in the program's 27 meetings.
Issues Luncheons:
Monthly Issues luncheons for member companies are held the third Thursday in Washington, DC and
various days in Beijing. Issues luncheons bring China experts, government officials from the US and
China, and US Congressional representatives together with the business community to discuss recent
events, issues and trends in US-China commercial relations.
Meetings with Chinese Dignitaries (titles as of time of appearance):
The USCBC sponsors ongoing meetings, dinners, luncheons, and receptions for a variety of senior
Chinese officials and business leaders. Previous meetings have involved such important figures as PRC
President Hu Jintao, former PRC President Jiang Zemin Premier Wen Jiabao, Premier Zhu Rongji, Vice
Premier Wu Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Qian Qichen, State Development Planning Commission
Minister Zeng Peiyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Li Zhaoxing, Minister of Finance Xiang Huaicheng,
and Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Shi Guangsheng.