Growing U.S.-China Commercial Tensions: The View from Shanghai

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Join the Freeman Chair in China Studies on September 26 for an event featuring members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai for a frank and informative discussion about the state of the US-China commercial relationship. While US-China business ties have significantly benefited both countries over the past several decades, there are growing doubts about how mutually beneficial ties are. As a result, the Trump administration has taken dramatic measures to rebalance the relationship, placing American businesses in a very complex position.

During the event, Freeman Chair Chris Johnson will give introductory remarks and Kenneth Jarrett, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, will present the results of the most recent business climate survey of the chamber’s members. This will then be followed by a roundtable panel moderated by Freeman Chair Deputy Director Scott Kennedy that will address how they are adapting to the evolving environment and strengths and weaknesses of alternative policy approaches the United States could take to promote a truly mutually beneficial relationship.

Introductory remarks by 
Christopher K. Johnson
Senior Adviser and Freeman Chair in China Studies
Center for Strategic & International Studies 

Featuring a Presentation by
Kenneth Jarrett
President, American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
 
A Roundtable with
Eric Zheng
Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
Han Lin
Senior Vice President and Deputy General Manager, Wells Fargo in China
Anita Wei
PR and Communications Senior Director, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Greater China
 
Moderated by
Scott Kennedy
Deputy Director, Freeman Chair in China Studies
Director, Project on Chinese Business and Political Economy
Center for Strategic & International Studies 

This event was made possible through support from CSIS.

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Christopher K. Johnson

Senior Adviser and Freeman Chair in China Studies

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Scott Kennedy

Deputy Director, Freeman Chair in China Studies, and Director, Project on Chinese Business and Political Economy