Event Wrapup

WASHINGTON

March

Luncheon with Senior PRC Officials

Co-sponsored by USCBC and the US Chamber of Commerce, the luncheon featured PRC Vice Minister of Commerce (MOFCOM) Ma Xiuhong and a delegation of MOFCOM officials.

Roundtable Discussion on Business Diplomacy in China

Featured Christian Murck, CEO of APCO Asia

Issues Luncheon: Preparations for the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

Featured Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Asia Hank Levine

PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Ma Xiuhong and USCBC President John Frisbie in Washington

Ma, Frisbie, Josh Mikesell of Chevron, Robert McDonald of Emerson, and Dinesh C. Paliwal of ABB Inc.
Photos: US Chamber of Commerce

April

Discussion on China's Draft Labor Contract Law

Featured Andreas Lauffs, principal with Baker & McKenzie in Hong Kong

JCCT Debriefing with Tim Stratford and Hank Levine

Co-sponsored by USCBC and the US Chamber of Commerce, the debriefing featured Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) Tim Stratford and Levine.

Dinner in Honor of PRC President Hu Jintao

The USCBC, National Committee on US-China Relations, US Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations co-hosted a reception and dinner in honor of PRC President Hu Jintao.

BEIJING

March

Luncheon with USTR Officials

Featured USTR General Counsel James Mendenhall and Stratford

Luncheon with National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Officials

Featured Deputy Director of NDRC's Department of Development Planning Tian Jinchen and NDRC International Cooperation Center Director Zhang Xiaochong

Breakfast with Secretary of Commerce Gutierrez

Co-sponsored by USCBC and the American Chamber of Commerce-Beijing, the breakfast featured US Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez.

April

JCCT Debriefing with US Embassy

Co-sponsored by USCBC and the American Chamber of Commerce-China, the briefing featured US Embassy Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs Craig Allen, Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs Rob Luke, and Trade Facilitation Office Director Ira Belkin.

China Operations Conference

Featured discussions on China's economy, financial system, tax reform, and distribution rights; speakers also provided a legal update and tips on managing government relations.

SHANGHAI

March

Luncheon on Implementing Distribution Rights in China Operations

Featured David Du of Praxair, Inc. and Stephens Lee of PricewaterhouseCoopers