Shanghai China Operations (CHOPS) Conference 2017

The US-China Business Council (USCBC) is pleased to invite you to its annual conference on China Operations. This not-to-be-missed conference is held in Shanghai once a year and will bring together a range of business and policy experts to discuss important operating and policy developments affecting business in China. The event will also provide a valuable opportunity to network with executives from USCBC member companies. 

Topics will include:

• Confirmed: China's Cybersecurity Law Implementation: Liang Bo, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Cybersecurity under the Cyberspace Administration of China, will speak on the implementation of China’s Cybersecurity Law and IT policies.
  
  
• Research and Development Policies in Shanghai: Jin Xingming, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Municipal Government, Director General of the Shanghai State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), will speak on Shanghai’s foreign investment environment, policies supporting R&D centers, and SOE reforms.
  

Panels and Speakers

• The Party Congress: Impact on China's Economic Policy Direction: Five years ago, China’s Third Plenum set an ambitious reform direction which has fallen short of expectations. Experts will discuss how the outcomes of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party will impact China's macro economy, implementation of financial reforms, and ultimately what lies in store for the implementation of a well-worn reform agenda. Lillian Li, Vice President and Senior Analyst in the Credit Strategy and Standards Group at Moody's and Jan Borgonjon, President of InterChina are confirmed to speak on the panel.
  
  
• The US-China Economic Relationship: One year after the presidential election in the US, where do things stand in the US-China economic relations? Claire Reade, Senior Associate at CSIS, Senior Counsel at Arnold & Porter, and former Assistant US Trade Representative for China Affairs will speak on the state of the US China trade relationship. 
  

• Human Resources: Dealing with a More Competitive Environment: Human resources experts and leaders will discuss rising competition on China’s labor market, looking at strategies for recruiting and retaining talent. The panel will feature Carol Liu, Vice President of Human Resources of Coca-Cola Greater China, Robert Treme, Director of Human Resources at GM (China) Investment, and Li Xiaotong, Human Resources Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific China. The discussion will be moderated by Jennifer Lawrence, President of Cambridge Corporate Training. 
  
  
• Country President’s Perspective: IT Strategies for Operations in China: Senior executives will share experience in adopting IT strategies to be more competitive in the China market, as well as how China’s developing IT regulatory environment impacts company operations.. David Chen, Vice President of Microsoft, General Manager of Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs for Greater China Region is confirmed to speak. 
  
  
• Compliance: How Have Things Changed in Anti-Bribery and Fraud Practices: Since the launch of the anti-corruption campaign and new domestic laws and policies to prevent corruption, compliance teams have been adjusting their strategies and focus. Deborah Vaughn, Chief Legal Officer of Whirlpool Asia is confirmed to speak on the panel.
  
  
• Overview of USCBC Policy Work: Jacob Parker, USCBC's Vice President of China Operations, will provide an overview of USCBC’s recent policy work, US-China bilateral engagement. 

Additional discount available for groups of three or more!

This event is for members and invited guests of USCBC only. Registration is required. Please register online or if you would like to pay by cash, contact Owen Haacke (ohaacke@uschina.org; Tel: 86-21-6288-3840; F: 86-21-6288-3841).

Payment FAQ

Q. Can I get a refund if I cannot attend the event after I pay?

A. Refunds are available as long as it is requested one day in advance of the event. Please bear in mind that Yoopay charges transaction fee (1% of ticket value) and fapiao fee (15% of ticket value) which we include in the cost of the ticket, but which is non-refundable.

Q. Can I get a receipt (收据) if I don’t want a fapiao?

A. Yes. Please register your request of receipt with the contact person of the event. Receipt will be given out at the event. Fapiao will be sent by Yoopay after payment is received to the address you provide on the registration form.

Q. Can I still pay cash at the door?

A. Yes. For attendees who want to pay cash at the door, please register under the free ticket option to reserve seat and pay cash at door later. Please bear in mind we cannot provide a fapiao for cash payments – only a receipt (收据).