Executive Roundtable on the State of U.S.-China Business Relations With Craig Allen: SOLD OUT

Tickets for this program are SOLD OUT. You can still register and join our waitlist in case spots open up.

Join Asia Society Northern California for an off-the-record Executive Roundtable discussion for Innovator and Groundbreaker Members on the State of U.S.-China Business Relations with Craig Allen, President of the U.S.-China Business Council on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pacific in San Francisco. Lunch will be served. 
 
The discussion will focus on navigating the evolving U.S.-China commercial and trade relations and will be moderated by Andy Rothman, Asia Society Advisory Council Member and Investment Strategist at Matthews Asia. Thank you to our partner Matthews Asia. 
 
This event is the first of eight in our popular Seeking Truth Through Facts U.S.-China Program Series, which focuses on new strategic frameworks for the bilateral relationship, plurilateral relationships, rebalancing trade, national security, technology, and climate change; as well as the global impact of the political and economic landscape. This program will lead up to our annual Future of U.S. & China Conference held in January 2023. 

This Executive Roundtable Program is a special benefit for our Board, Advisory Council, Groundbreaker and Innovator Members. Learn more and become a member today: https://asiasociety.org/northern-california/join-our-community.

Space is limited. 

Venue address in San Francisco will be confirmed upon RSVP confirmation.

AGENDA

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pacific 
Board, Advisory Council, Groundbreaker and Innovator Event.

• 11:00 a.m.  Event Registration and Networking
• 11:30 a.m.  Event and Q&A Discussion, lunch will be served
• 12:45 p.m.  Networking
• 01:00 p.m.  Event ends 

Location: Venue address in San Francisco will be confirmed upon RSVP confirmation. We will send you the venue location via Eventbrite* 1 week before the program begins.

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All guests must show ID and proof of vaccination before entry, and are encouraged to bring a mask.

SPEAKER BIOS 

Ambassador Craig Allen is President of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC). Prior to joining USCBC, Craig had a long, distinguished career in U.S. public service and was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for China at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Craig also served as the United States ambassador to Brunei Darussalam from 2014 - 2018. 
 

Andy Rothman (Moderator) is an Investment Strategist at Matthews International Capital Management, LLC. He is principally responsible for developing research focused on China’s ongoing economic and political developments while also complementing the broader investment team with in-depth analysis on Asia. In addition, Andy plays a key role in communicating to clients and the media the firm’s perspectives and latest insights into China and the greater Asia region. Prior to joining Matthews in 2014, Andy spent 14 years as CLSA’s China macroeconomic strategist where he conducted analysis into China and delivered his insights to their clients. Previously, Andy spent 17 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, with a diplomatic career focused on China, including as head of the macroeconomics and domestic policy office of the U.S. embassy in Beijing. In total, Andy has lived and worked in China for more than 20 years. He earned an M.A. in public administration from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and a B.A. from Colgate University. He is a proficient Mandarin speaker. 

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