China Reality Check: U.S. Business in China: A New Normal?

April 24, 2015 • 2:30 – 4:00 pm EDT

This event is off-the-record.

U.S.-China commercial relations have blossomed over the last three decades, with two-way trade in 2014 of almost $600 billion and direct investment over $5 billion. The two economies are tied more closely than ever before, and negotiations are underway for a bilateral investment treaty and other initiatives to deepen the relationship even further. At the same time, there are substantial tensions in areas such as cyber security, antitrust, and market access. There are growing concern among American business regarding to what extent the business environment is becoming less hospitable. In his presentation, Mark Duval* will provide an overview of the economic and regulatory landscape and offer ways to promote improved commercial relations between the two countries.

Featuring:
Mark Duval
President,
American Chamber of Commerce in China

 
Moderated by:
Christopher K. Johnson
CSIS Senior Advisor and Freeman Chair,
Freeman Chair in China Studies
 
 
*Mark Duval was appointed President of the American Chamber of Commerce in the People’s Republic of China (AmCham China) on May 17, 2013. As President, Mr. Duval oversees the management of chamber operations in Beijing, Tianjin, Dalian, Wuhan, and Shenyang, serves as the link between the Board of Governors and staff, leads advocacy with United States and Chinese government officials, acts as media spokesman for the American business community in China, and drives engagement and support for the 3,800 members of AmCham China.