The US-China Business Council (USCBC) is pleased to invite you to our Shanghai China Operation Conference (CHOPs) 2024 and reception dinner in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of US-China diplomatic relations on November 7. This year, the conference will present insightful expert discussions on US-China relations, China’s economy, and climate cooperation, which will help you better navigate this increasingly complex market. Following the conference, we welcome you to join us for a reception dinner together with US and Chinese government officials and other key stakeholders to celebrate this important milestone in US-China relations. His Excellency Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the United States, will be delivering remarks virtually at the reception dinner and His Excellency Nicholas Burns, US Ambassador to China, has also been invited. The Council looks forward to using this platform to facilitate collaborations with various sectors and promote stable and healthy bilateral economic and trade relations.

A limited number of individual tickets are now available on a first-come-first-serve basis (up to three tickets per company). The registration deadline is October 25.

Individual Tickets

• CHOPs-only: RMB 3000 / USD 400
• CHOPs + Reception Dinner: RMB 4500 / USD 580

Please note that we will provide invoice upon request if you pay via Blackthorn (USD payment channel) and Chinese fapiaos if you pay via Yoopay (RMB payment channel).

If your company is interested in sponsoring the event, or if you have any questions, please reach out to sruiyue@uschina.org.

Tentative Agenda

• 1:00-1:30 pm – Registration
• 1:30-4:45 pm – Shanghai CHOPs
  • Introduction - USCBC Activities and Initiatives
    • Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council
  • Panel 1 – China’s Economy in 2025: Expectations for the Final Year of the 14th Five-Year-Plan 
    • Liu Yuanchun, Headmaster, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
    • Shan Hui, Chief China Economist, Goldman Sachs
    • Michael Pettis, Professor of Finance, Peking University Guanghua School of Management
  • Tea Break
  • Panel 2 – The New Administration’s Impact on US-China Relations
    • Wu Xinbo, Director, Center for American Studies, Fudan University
    • James McGregor, Chairman, Greater China, APCO Worldwide
    • Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council
  • Panel 3 – Taking Stock of Climate Cooperation One Year After Sunnylands
    • Everett Wakai, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the US Embassy in Beijing
    • Kaitlin Oujo, China Director, U.S. Department of Energy
    • Kurt Lefevere, APAC President, Air Products
    • Fan Dai, Director, California-China Climate Institute
  • Keynote Speech
    • Scott Walker, U.S. Consul General in Shanghai
  • Closing Remarks
• 4:45-6:00 pm - Cocktail
• 6:00-9:00 pm - Reception Dinner
  • Remarks
  • Toast
  • Art Performance & Dinner