U.S.–China Economic Relations in the Next Decade

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Barack Obama and Xi Jinping at the White House on February 14, 2012.

On May 21st, US-China 2022 was formally launched at the New York-based Asia Society. The event brought together experts from China and the United States to discuss potential areas for increased bilateral cooperation, the most beneficial ways forward for both countries, and projections of what can be achieved from a continued economic relationship in 2022 — the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s visit to China.

Featuring presentations from former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger; Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and China-United States Exchange Foundation Chairman Tung Chee Hwa, the discussions and presentations drew upon the findings and recommendations offered in U.S.-China 2022: Economic Relations in the Next 10 Years. With an attendance of over 270 eager participants, the event served as a significant launch opportunity for the report.

Below are some videos featuring highlights from the event.

Henry Kissinger, Former U.S. Secretary of State

C.H. Tung, Former Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong

Lawrence Lau, Ralph and Claire Landau Professor of Economics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Chairman, CIC International (Hong Kong) Co., Limited

Michael Spence, William R. Berkley Professor in Economics & Business, New York University Stern School of Business; Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences recipient

Wang Chunzheng, Executive Vice-Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges; Former Director, Economic and Financial Leading Group, CPC

With a panel discussion featuring:

Victor Fung (Moderator), Group Chairman, The Fung Group

Ma Xiuhong, Former Vice Minister of Commerce, People’s Republic of China

Jaana Remes, Principal, McKinsey Global Institute

Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Center on U.S.-China Relations, Asia Society

Peter Seligmann, Chairman and CEO, Conservation International

U.S.–China Economic Relations in the Next Decade

On May 22nd, 2013, a group of high-level policymakers, academics, and China experts convened in Washington, DC at the Center for Strategic and International Studies to present the findings and recommendations of US-China 2022, and to discuss the US-China economic relationship. A group of senior government officials, global business leaders, and distinguished economists presented their own perspectives on the future of the US-China economic relationship, in a series of presentations to this elite audience. Notable speakers included Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Chinese Ambassador to the United States; John Podesta, Chair, Center for American Progress; and Tung Chee Hwa, Chairman, China-United States Exchange Foundation and Former Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

U.S.–China Economic Relations in the Next Decade

On May 23rd, 2013, Chicago played host to the third in a series of substantive events to launch the wide-ranging study, US-China 2022: Economic Relations in the Next 10 Years; addressing the economic challenges facing the United States and China, and identifying potential solutions that will ultimately benefit both countries. Former senior government officials, global business leaders, and distinguished economists were present at the conference to offer their own perspectives on the future of the US-China economic relationship. Notable speakers included the Honorable Rahm Emanuel, the Mayor of the City of Chicago, the Honorable Henry M. Paulson Jr., former Secretary, US Department of the Treasury; Chairman, The Paulson Institute; The Honorable William M. Daley, former Chief of Staff, The White House; former Secretary, US Department of Commerce; Board of Directors, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs; and The Honorable C.H. Tung, Chairman, The China-United States Exchange Foundation; former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

U.S.–China Economic Relations in the Next Decade, Beijing Launch

On June 4th, 2013, the US-China 2022 team convened in Beijing to present the findings and recommendations of the US-China 2022 report to a Chinese audience. Notable speakers included Carlos Gutierrez, Former US Secretary of Commerce; Ma Xiuhong, Former Vice-Minister of Chinese Ministry of Commerce; Amb.Gary Locke, US Ambassador to China; and C. H. Tung, Chairman of China-United States Exchange Foundation.

1. Opening Remarks

-       Zeng Peiyan,  Chairman of China Center for International Economic Exchanges

-       C. H. Tung, Chairman of China-United States Exchange Foundation

1. Presentations

-  Overview of the Study by Lawrence J. Lau, Ralph and Claire Landau Professor of Economics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

-  Chinese Economy in the Next Ten Years by Wang Chunzheng, Executive Vice-Chairman of CCIEE

-      US Economy in the Next Ten Years by Carlos Gutierrez, Former US Secretary of Commerce

-      How to promote US-China bilateral trade by Ma Xiuhong, Former Vice-Minister of Chinese Ministry of Commerce

-      How to promote US-China bilateral investment by Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, The US Chamber of Commerce

1. Panel Discussion

-      Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs of The US Chamber of Commerce

-      Peter Seligmann, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Conservation International

-      Craig Mundie, Senior Advisor to CEO of Microsoft Corporation

-      Huo Jianguo, President of CAITEC

-      Chen Wenling, Chief Economist of CCIEE

-      John Zhao (moderator), Founder and CEO of Hony Capital

Special Guest: Amb.Gary Locke, US Ambassador to China

Luncheon

Speaker: Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice-Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission

U.S.–China Economic Relations in the Next Decade, Los Angeles Launch

On Monday, June 17, leading business and economic experts from China and the United States gathered for the west coast launch of the recently published study,”U.S.-China 2022: Economic Relations in the Next Ten Years.” Dr. Victor K. Fung, Chairman, The Fung Group and Vice-Chairman, China-United States Exchange Foundation, presented the keynote address. Professor Michael J. Boskin gave a presentaion on the U.S. and Chinese economies. And, a preeminent group of experts including Mickey Kantor, Jaana Remes, Mike Medavoy and Peter Seligmann shared their views on the U.S.-China trade, the rise of the Chinese middle class and the U.S.-China cooperation on the entertainment industry. The panel was moderated by Dominic Ng, chairman of the Committee of 100, and chairman and chief executive officer of East West Bank.

Welcoming Remarks

Alan Wong, Executive Director of the China-United States Exchange Foundation

Opening Remarks

Eric Garcetti, Mayor-elect of the City of Los Angeles

Keynote Remarks

Victor K. Fung, Chairman, The Fung Group

Presentation

Michael J. Boskin, Tully M. Friedman Professor of Economics and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Panel Discussion

Dominic Ng (Moderator), Chairman of the Committee of 100 and CEO of East West Bank

Mickey Kantor, Former US Trade Representative and Former US Secretary of Commerce; Partner, Mayor Brown LLP

Mike Medavoy, Chairman and Co-founder of Phoenix Pictures

Jaana Remes, Principal, McKinsey Global Institute

Peter Seligmann, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Conservation International

Closing Remarks

Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of the City of Los Angeles