U.S. Chamber Continues U.S.-China CEO Dialogue to Highlight Importance of Bilateral Relationship
Second Meeting of Annual Dialogue Underscores Importance of a Cooperative and Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between the U.S. and China
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) today continued their U.S.-China CEO and Former Senior Officials’ Dialogue. The Dialogue is intended to deepen the bilateral commercial and strategic engagement among CEOs, former top government leaders, and influential thought-leaders on both sides. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, Secretary of Commerce John Bryson, and Deputy National Security Advisor Michael Froman addressed the Dialogue, discussing opportunities to promote cross-border trade and investment and the importance of securing a level playing field for American businesses.
“What we’ve seen transpire in the global economy in the eight months since we last met underscores the importance of a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and China,” said U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue. “Former Chinese vice premier Zeng Peiyan and I believe this ongoing conversation can enrich and inform the policy decisions that will guide our bilateral relationship. Both organizations will use the discussion at the Dialogue as the basis for providing concrete recommendations to our governments as to how to strengthen the commercial relationship.”
The goal of the U.S.-China CEO and Former Senior Officials’ Dialogue is to significantly increase channels for discussion of public policy and related issues between U.S. and Chinese CEOs of globally competitive companies. Both governments are facing challenges on the economic, trade, and investment fronts and are feeling pressure from groups with protectionist leanings. This Dialogue is unique in that it includes a distinguished group of top former government officials and leading think tank experts from both countries whose policy backgrounds provide a strong resource for the CEO discussions.
“Something you will hear often at the Chamber is that the solutions for many of our greatest challenges lie with business. That guiding philosophy is reflected in this exchange of ideas,” Donohue continued. “Without question, strengthening the commercial and strategic relationships between the United States and China by leveraging the opportunities and candidly addressing the challenges would brighten the lives of our citizens and improve the economic prospects of our nations—and the world.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.