AmCham China President Attends Launch of the ‘China Investment Dialogue,’ AmCham China News, Jun. 26, 2024.
On June 24, AmCham China attended the “China Investment Dialogue,” an event co-organized by China Media Group (CMG) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). The event aims to foster communication between multinational enterprises, the Chinese government, international organizations, domestic enterprises, and the media.
Attendees included Shen Haixiong, Vice Minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of CMG; Ren Hongbin, Chairman of CCPIT; Xin Guobin, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology; Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy China International Trade Representative; Zhao Zenglian, Deputy Chief of the General Administration of Customs; Pu Chun, Vice Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation; and Steven Barnett, the International Monetary Fund’s Senior Resident Representative for China. Together, they launched the “Deepening Footprint – MNEs’ Success in China.”
He also acknowledged the challenges faced by foreign businesses, noting, “And yes, surely along the way there are challenges. Each year we and our fellow business chambers conduct surveys, write white papers and advocate for our members. And I’m pleased that we regularly get meetings with Chinese leaders who allow us to talk about regulatory differences, market access, and geopolitical tensions. The outcome we are all looking for are strategies for navigating these obstacles and fostering a conducive investment environment.”
Other attendees included Adam Dunnett, Secretary General of the European Chamber of Commerce in China; the Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA); investor Jim Rogers; and Ueda Toshihiro, Vice President of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China. Nearly 50 representatives from multinational enterprises also participated in the event.