March 2022 e-Newsletter

Two of China’s leading economists shared their latest research and analysis at the National Committee’s annual Forecast of China’s Economy, presented in partnership with Peking University’s National School of Development on March 2, 2022. Hu Yifan, regional chief investment officer and chief China economist at UBS Wealth Management, and Huang Yiping, deputy dean at the National School of Development and director of the Institute of Digital Finance at Peking University, in conversation with NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins, discussed China’s GDP growth rate; the threat of inflation; the potential for an economic slowdown; and how tariffs, trade imbalances, and geopolitics might affect China’s economic prospects.

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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and chair of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Jacob J. Lew delivered remarks via video for an event commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Shanghai Communiqué. The event was held in Shanghai on February 27, 2022 and cohosted by the China-US People's Friendship Association, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government.

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Shanghai Communiqué 50th Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Shanghai Communiqué, the National Committee joined the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the Committee of 100 to hold a half-day hybrid forum featuring prominent representatives of the diplomatic, business, and academic communities. Speakers examined how people-to-people relations, economic cooperation, and diplomatic interactions have influenced the Sino-American relationship and how bilateral relations might evolve in the coming 50 years.

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Following years of trade frictions that have cost American jobs and lowered U.S. GDP, calls have increased for the Biden administration and Congress to strengthen the U.S. government’s strategies and tools that address the “China challenge” and ensure ongoing American global leadership. U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional U.S.-China Working Group, has endeavored to answer this call, with an updated China White Paper offering a blueprint to enhance U.S. competitiveness vis-à-vis China and the world. The National Committee held a virtual program with Rep. Larsen in conversation with NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins on February 9, 2022.

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We’re seeking summer interns for our virtual internship program! Gain valuable experience and behind-the-scenes access to the complexities of the U.S.-China relationship through the National Committee's dynamic exchanges, dialogues, and public education programs. Apply for our general or communications internships by March 15.
 
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