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This year, the Chamber’s Committees were highly active, offering exclusive opportunities for our members through industry events and exclusive access to key US and Chinese government officials. Read on for a breakdown of our Committees’ individual successes and work in 2023!
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This year, the Chamber’s Committees were highly active, offering exclusive opportunities for our members through industry events and exclusive access to key US and Chinese government officials. Read on for a breakdown of our Committees’ individual successes and work in 2024!
Events: 35
Government Engagements: 28
Highlights:
- Organized 12 delegation visits with provincial and municipal-level Healthcare Security Administrations, Health Commissions, and Medical Products Administrations.
- Completed 15 Calls for Comments on healthcare policies, successfully reflecting industry concerns to key government departments.
- Hosted four community events, including breakfast meetings and mixers.
Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Customs (MSSC) Committee – Joint Winner of Committee of the Year Award
Events: 12
Highlights:
- Launched the Supply Chain Navigator Program, which laid a strong foundation for future leadership within the sector. Participants unanimously said they would recommend the Navigator Program to their peers, with many expressing how it exceeded expectations.
- Facilitated three White Paper discussion meetings with contributors from across the sector providing excellent recommendations and material for the 2024 White Paper.
- Grew the MSSC Committee WeChat group to over 180 active members.
Financial Services and Insurance Committee – Joint Winner of Committee of the Year Award
Events: 6
Government Engagements: 4
Highlights:
- Hosted the inaugural AmCham China Financial and Investment Forum.
- Strengthened engagement with key regulators, including MOFCOM and CSRC.
- Organized policy briefings on the Two Sessions and the Third Plenary Session.
- Addressed major financial policy topics, including US Federal Reserve monetary easing and China’s economic stimulus measures.
- Partnered with Goldman Sachs to provide members an exclusive briefing on their popular report, China in Transition.
Events: 20
Government Engagements: 10
Highlights:
- Delivered 20 events tailored for members, including the specialized “Energy & Power” series.
- Further developed initiatives like the “Green Power & Green Certificate” and “Low Carbon/Clean Fuels 2.0” series.
- Focused on global initiatives to engage international stakeholders.
Events: 7
Government Engagements: 10
Highlights:
- Held 18 Calls for Comments on Chinese government policies and organized 10 White Paper delivery meetings.
- Hosted the 2024 Government Affairs Conference, the US-China Commercial Issues Working Group Reception, and other policy-readout events on topics including the Two Sessions, Third Plenum, US-China Commercial Issues Working Group, US-China Economic Working Group, and more.
- Supported drafting and reviewing the 2024 White Paper.
- Supported programming and content for the 23rd annual Appreciation Dinner.
Events: 13
Highlights:
- Attracted additional legal member companies to broaden committee representation.
- Strengthened connections with the US Embassy to foster greater collaboration.
- Covered a wide range of 2024’s most relevant policies and legal topics, including AI, company law, the Biosecurity Act, compliance, anti-corruption, cross-border disputes, pharmaceutical compliance, patents, and tariff law.
- Organized three exclusive member-company partner events.
Events: 13
Highlights:
- Launched a monthly newsletter to keep members updated on export control developments.
- Advocated at the BIS-MOFCOM meeting introducing the ECWG to US and Chinese regulators, enhancing its visibility and influence.
- Conducted a membership survey with a 90% satisfaction rate, with members in particular highlighting the value of monthly meetings, training sessions, and advocacy efforts.
- Organized three training sessions on topics such as cross-border data flow, dual-use export controls, and attracting foreign investment.
Events: 7
Highlights:
- Delivered seven events, incorporating member feedback to ensure networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities met their unique needs.
- Collaborated with other chambers and SME organizations, offering members guest-speaking opportunities to promote their businesses and enhance professional development.
- Maintained a highly active SME Committee WeChat group, providing a platform for sharing SME-related information and addressing local entrepreneur policy questions.
- Hosted a closed-door discussion on SME-related issues with Everett Wakai, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the US Embassy, which garnered positive feedback from attendees.
Events: 7
Highlights:
- Organized AmCham China’s first Pickleball experience class, which received enthusiastic participation from members.
- Offered a variety of sports activities like flag football to build community and connections amongst members.
Events: 4
Government Engagements: 3
Highlights
- Submitted two Calls for Comments addressing key industry issues.
- Organized collaborative events with the China Certification and Accreditation Association and the China Customs Brokers Association, fostering valuable industry dialogue.
Events: 6
Highlights:
- Submitted 16 Calls for Comments and lobby letters, including to NMPA, NIFDC, and CCFDIE, addressing key industry issues and leading to recognition and resolution of several key challenges by authorities.
- Issued two industry research questionnaires to better understand member needs.
- Held monthly meetings for all cosmetics members to enhance engagement and provide regulatory updates.
- Rebuilt connections with US authorities through dedicated meetings.
- Resumed the Cosmetics chapter of the White Paper.
Events: 5
Highlights:
- Successfully organized the 25th Annual Human Resources Conference with 120+ attendees.
- Held an in-person event addressing labor relations and mental well-being at work.
- Conducted an HR series of training sessions on topics such as breaking unconscious bias and fostering diversity and inclusion.
- Organized a CHRO-exclusive breakfast roundtable series.
- Grew the HR Committee WeChat group to include a community of over 160 active members and and expanded the list of subscribers.
Events: 5
Highlights:
- Kicked off the year with an Education Committee Planning Meeting and Mixer attended by 40+ people.
- Hosted the informational seminar “Get Ready to Study in the United States” with 45+ participants.
- Organized the first Ed Talk event on “Philosophy of Science and Technology.”
- Hosted a discussion on the future of education and workforce skills.
- Conducted the Committee’s first college visit to Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University.
Events: 5
Highlights:
- Organized popular events on topics such as corporate reputational crises, ESG performance, and global expansion strategies, drawing members from diverse industries.
- Expanded cross-industry participation and grew the WeChat community group to 150+ active members.
Highlights:
- Closely supported programming for the 2024 Women’s Summit, the sold-out Summit was one of the most successful of the past few years.
- Hosted a variety of events from a “Design Your Life Workshop” to an exhibition tour in collaboration with National Geographic.
- Attendance and participation in Committee events grew in 2024, further highlighting the importance of women in leadership positions.
- Grew the community WeChat group to over 200 like-minded individuals.
Events: 4
Government Engagements: 1
Highlights:
- Hosted a diverse range events, including city tours and photography exhibitions.
- Programming was designed to enhance US-China communication and cross-cultural dialogue.
- Welcomed a new Co-Chair to the Committee.
Events: 3
Highlights:
- Hosted a variety of events engaging real estate professionals.
- Conducted a government-engaged seminar, a milestone for the Committee.
- Welcomed a new Co-Chair to the Committee.
Events: 4
Highlights:
- February Policy Priorities Townhall.
- 2024 American Business in China White Paper launch.
- Industry specific reports made available to members.
Events: 2
Government Engagements: 1
Highlights:
- Strengthened engagement with all automotive industry members.
- Successfully organized the first Automotive Committee Mixer, fostering networking and collaboration among members.
Events: 3
Highlights:
- Facilitated two Calls for Comments on sustainability issues, submitting results to the Ministry of Finance.
- Established a new WeChat group, increasing membership and engagement.
- Partnered with the DOE China Office and US Embassy on US-China pilot projects related to CCUS and climate events.
Events: 3
Highlights:
- Held three seminar events with more than 100 people participating in total.
- Held in-person, closed door White Paper meetings with active members and drafters to better shape business environment in the ICT industry.
- Hosted a member-only event at which the president and CEO of SIA gave a speech.
- The Committee’s WeChat group chat is one of the most active of the Chamber’s groups.
Events: 3
Highlights:
- Actively engaged with members in drafting the White Paper, ensuring tax-related issues were comprehensively addressed.
- Covered key topics including US tax policies, consumption tax, and Individual Income Tax (IIT) regulations.
Highlights:
- Reconnected with young professionals through social events, including a hip-hop dance party and exhibition tours.