WSCRC Position on U.S. – China Trade
July 16, 2019
The Washington State China Relations Council supports the expansion and strengthening of trade links between the U.S. and China. The Council’s members, comprising over 100...
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON STATE CHINA RELATIONS COUNCIL NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STRENGTHENS POSITION AT CRITICAL TIME
July 3, 2019
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Man Wang, WSCRC manw@wscrc.org 206-389-7204 WASHINGTON STATE CHINA RELATIONS COUNCIL NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STRENGTHENS POSITION AT CRITICAL TIME...
WSCRC Appoints Marc Berger as the New Chairman of the Board of Directors
July 3, 2019
On February 21, 2019, Marc Berger, Vice President and Partner at Nyhus Communications was elected unanimously as the new chair at the WSCRC's board of...
WSCRC Appoints 7 New Board of Directors
July 3, 2019
The Council welcomed 7 new additions to the Board of Directors. Each newly-appointed director will contribute their unique expertise and perspective in strategically positioning WSCRC in...
WSCRC and Washington State Department of Commerce Co-host U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program
July 3, 2019
On May 15, 2019, WSCRC interim director Man Wang and Director of the Economic Development and Competitiveness at the WA Commerce, Chris Green, met with US...
40th Anniversary of the Celebration of the Arrival of the M.V. Liu Lin Hai in Seattle
July 3, 2019
On April 18, 2019, the WSCRC, in partnership with the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, the Northwest Seaport Alliance and Garvey Schubert Barer hosted the...
Consul General Wang Donghua of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco Meets with Snohomish County, WA Department of Commerce and City of Bellevue
July 2, 2019
On April 17 and 18, accompanied by the interim director of the WSCRC Man Wang, Consul General Wang Donghua from the PRC's San Francisco Consulate...
A Conversation with the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong: Hong Kong and Washington State
July 2, 2019
On April 9, 2019, the WSCRC, in partnership with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco, hosted a luncheon meeting for the...
WSCRC Hosts China’s Central Party School Delegation Seattle Visit
July 2, 2019
On March 29 and March 30, 2019, the delegation met with a diverse group of local industry leaders, businesses, economic development organizations, academics, and civic...
Book Talk with Barbara Finamore: Will China Save the Planet
July 2, 2019
On March 27, 2019, the WSCRC hosted a book talk with Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet? Barbara is a senior attorney...
The Path Forward for U.S.-China Trade Relations: A Conversation with Ambassador Craig Allen
July 2, 2019
On March 14, 2019, Ambassador Craig Allen, President of the US-China Business Council and a former commercial diplomat to China, guided a lively interactive discussion...
U.S.-China-Japan: The Evolving Trade Landscape
July 2, 2019
On March 13, 2019, the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, the WSCRC, Port of Seattle, World Trade Center of Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport...
Book Talk with Dr. Nick Lardy: The End of Economic Reform under Xi Jinping
July 2, 2019
On January 23, 2019, Dr. Nicholas Lardy, the Anthony M. Solomon Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a renowned expert on...
Navigating the World of the U.S.-China Trade War and Technology Distrust: A Conversation with James McGregor
July 2, 2019
On January 8, 2019, James McGregor, Chairman of Greater China, APCO Worldwide, shared his insights on the current status of U.S.-China relations. He argued that...
Washington State China Relations Council appoints J. Norwell Coquillard as the new Executive Director
June 26, 2019
Marc Berger, the Chairman of the Washington State China Relations Council announced that . J. Norwell Coquillard have been appointed as the new Executive Director...
US-China Women’s Leadership Forum: Professional Growth Advice for Attorneys
January 16, 2019
On January 9, 2019, the Washington State China Relations Council organized a panel discussion as part of the U.S.-China Women’s Leadership Forum. The discussion focused...
US-China Women Leaders in Philanthropy
January 10, 2019
On January 2, 2019, the Washington State China Relations Council held a panel discussion on women in philanthropy in the U.S. and China. Three women...
BOOK TALK: Conversation with Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet?
December 19, 2018
On December 17, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council hosted a book talk with Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet? Barbara...
WSCRC AND WA STATE DELEGATION MAKE IMPACT AT CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO 2018
December 11, 2018
From November 4 – 11, 2018 WSCRC and approximately 30 government and business representatives from Washington State attended the inaugural China International Import Expo in...
US-China Women’s Leadership Forum: Executive Leadership – Cultivating a Community of Leaders
December 11, 2018
On November 14, 2018 WSCRC organized an executive leadership session as part of the US-China Women’s Leadership Forum. The session focused on “cultivating a community...
WSCRC HOSTS CHINESE MEDIA DELEGATION SEATTLE VISIT
December 11, 2018
On November 20, 2018 WSCRC in collaboration with the East West Center in Honolulu hosted a delegation of journalists from leading Chinese media outlets: FactWire...
The Future of the Global Trading System: Conversation with Ambassador Rufus Yerxa
November 2, 2018
On September 19, 2018, WSCRC welcomed Ambassador Rufus Yerxa as presenter at the Policy Briefing Series. Currently the President of the National Foreign Trade Council,...
Founders Forum: Conversation with Hui Tian
November 1, 2018
On October 31, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held the second session of its new Founders Forum series, featuring Hui Tian, Founder of...
China Healthcare Business Directory Launch Event
November 1, 2018
On October 31, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held a panel event titled “China Healthcare Business Directory Launch Event” featuring four expert speakers...
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco Consul General Wang Donghua Welcome Reception
October 31, 2018
On October 29, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council, in partnership with Greater Seattle Partners, hosted a welcome reception for Consul General Wang Donghua,...
Policy Briefing Series: US-China Trade War: Impact on WA State
October 24, 2018
On October 24, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held a session of the Policy Briefing Series titled “US-China Trade War: Impact on WA...
WSCRC Hosts Shenzhen Delegation
October 18, 2018
On October 16, 2018, WSCRC board members Jim Young, Gregg Rodgers, and Norwell Coquillard met with a business delegation from the city of Shenzhen in...
Book Talk with Benjamin Shobert, Author of Blaming China: It Might Feel Good But Won’t Fix America’s Economy
October 15, 2018
On October 11, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held the ninth session of the Policy Briefing Series featuring Benjamin Shobert, author of Blaming...
NCUSCR CHINA Town Hall
October 10, 2018
On October 9, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council, in partnership with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, held the annual CHINA Town Hall...
Corporate Executive Briefing Series: Doing Due Diligence in the China
October 5, 2018
On October 4, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held its fifth session of the Corporate Executive Briefing Series, featuring Dane Chamorro, Senior Partner...
Policy Briefing Series — US-China Trade War: Get the Facts
October 2, 2018
On September 20, 2018, WSCRC hosted a roundtable discussion led by two locally based experts on international trade and the current U.S.-China tariff war—Robert Hamilton,...
Founders Forum: Conversation with Ben Zhang
September 28, 2018
On September 27, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council held the first session of its new Founders Forum series, featuring Ben Zhang, Founder of...
US-China International Education Exchange Roundtable
September 27, 2018
On September 27, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council, in partnership with Northeastern University and Illuminate Global LLC, hosted a delegation from the city...
China-US Ningbo City Snohomish County Trade and Investment Forum
September 21, 2018
On September 20, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council, in partnership with Snohomish County, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, the Port of Everett, and...
Thurston County EDC China Business Series Marketing Your Business in China: The Power of WeChat
August 16, 2018
On August 15, 2018, WSCRC kicked off the Thurston County Economic Development Council China Business Series at the Thurston County EDC in Lacey, Washington. David...
WSCRC Hosts Zhejiang Province Delegation
August 13, 2018
On August 8, 2018, WSCRC board members Jim Young, Kristi Heim, and Norwell Coquillard met with a business delegation from the city of Shaoxing in...
Corporate Executive Briefing Series: Crisis Communications in the China Market
July 30, 2018
On July 26, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council convened the Corporate Executive Briefing Series with a presentation from Jerry Hendin on crisis communications...
WSCRC and WA State Dept. of Commerce Co-host US Dept. of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program Delegation
July 17, 2018
On July 16, 2018, the WSCRC President Mercy Kuo and Robert Hamilton, Trade Policy Advisor at the Office of the WA State Governor, met with...
US-China Women’s Leadership Forum: Washington Women: Successful Leadership on the Front Lines of US-China Business Relations
July 16, 2018
On July 12, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council launched the US-China Women’s Leadership Forum, led by WSCRC board members Holly Yang, Sharon Sidoine...
Philanthropy at ‘China Speed’: Assessing the Rapid Evolution of China’s Social Innovation
July 11, 2018
On July 10, 2018 the Washington State China Relations Council held a panel discussion on the growth of China’s philanthropic sector. Three speakers affiliated...
US-China Advanced Manufacturing Roundtable at the Port of Everett
June 28, 2018
Organizers: Washington State China Relations Council, Snohomish County, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County On June 22, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council (“WSCRC”),...
WSCRC Chair’s Perspective in China Daily News
June 28, 2018
WSCRC Chair T. Andrew Wilson served as a resource in a recent China Daily USA article on the possible outcome of tariffs on US exports...
Assessing Media Coverage of the US-China Trade War
June 27, 2018
Policy Briefing Series: Assessing Media Coverage of the US-China Trade War Speaker: Phillip Yin, Managing Director of Newsroom Investments On June 20, 2018, the Washington...
Washington State SMBs to Exhibit at China International Import Expo (CIIE) under “Choose Washington” Brand
June 14, 2018
Washington State Commerce Department and the Washington State China Relations Council jointly held a press conference to announce Washington small and midsized businesses (SMBs) to...
Jing DiPiero Appointed WSCRC Board Director
June 4, 2018
Ms. Jing DiPiero, Founder and CEO of DPR Consulting, LLC, was appointed board director at WSCRC’s board meeting on May 3, 2018. Ms. DiPiero is...
Cross-border Talent Management and Recruiting: Outlook on China and Asia
May 25, 2018
On May 17, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council convened a session of the Corporate Executive Briefing Series with panel discussion, “Cross-Border Talent Management...
Lifelong Leadership: Assessing President Xi Jinping’s Power Consolidation
May 17, 2018
On May 14, 2018, WSCRC welcomed Dr. Victor Shih to this year’s fourth installment of the Policy Briefing Series. Shih is an associate professor of...
Contemporary Asian Art from Global Perspectives
May 17, 2018
On May 10, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council convened the first session of the Chinese Art & Culture series at the Seattle Art...
China’s Uyghur Biodata Collection
May 1, 2018
On April 25, 2018, WSCRC welcomed Darren Byler as presenter at the Policy Briefing Series. Currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Anthropology at...
ECONOMIC OBSERVER INTERVIEWS WSCRC
April 30, 2018
Chinese-language financial newspaper Economic Observer interviews WSCRC Chair Andy Wilson and Board Member Dean Jones on impact of China tariffs on Washington State. View original...
Marketing Your Business in China: The Tao of WeChat
April 30, 2018
On March 7, 2018, WSCRC hosted the Corporate Executive Briefing Series at the Nexus Sales Center in Seattle. David Zhou, CEO of WSCRC Gold member...
US-China-Japan Trade Relations in the New World Order
April 30, 2018
On March 1, 2018, WSCRC partnered with the Japan America Society of the State of Washington and the Northwest Seaport Alliance to convene an expert...
WSCRC 38th Annual Gala 2018
April 18, 2018
On March 28, 2018, members and friends of the Washington State China Relations Council gathered for the 38th Annual Gala in Seattle. An outstanding line-up...
Policy Briefing Series: Land Reform and Economic Development in China
March 21, 2018
On February 15, 2018, the Washington State China Relations Council convened the first Policy Briefing Series of the year with a presentation from Susan Whiting,...
China’s Greater Bay Area Puts Hong Kong in the Lead as Super Connector to the World
February 20, 2018
From WSCRC Gold Member Dorsey & Whitney's Publications. Find out more and READ FULL ARTICLE HERE. February 13, 2018 China’s open door policy is further opening...
Snohomish County’s Kendee Yamaguchi Selected for WSCRC’s Board of Directors
February 13, 2018
EVERETT, Wash., February 8, 2018 – Today, the Snohomish County Executive’s Office and the Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) announced the confirmation of Executive Director Kendee...
Connell appointed to Board of Directors of the Washington State China Relations Council
February 13, 2018
View original press release on EDASC website. The Washington State China Relations Council appointed Sean Connell, EDASC Director of Business Development and Global Competitiveness, to...
Washington State Investment Insights: China and the World
February 7, 2018
On January 29, 2018, the WSCRC launched the Corporate Executive Briefing Series, a new series of conversations which aims to provide a unique venue in...
Healthcare in China: Challenges and Opportunities
December 18, 2017
On December 6, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council convened the Brown Bag Briefing Series with an informative presentation from Jing Dipiero on, “Healthcare...
Skagit County China Seminar Series — Introduction to China: Key Issues in U.S.-China-Washington State Relations
December 15, 2017
On November 3, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council launched the Skagit County China Seminar series at the Washington State University Skagit Extension in...
Pacific Northwest and National Commercial Real Estate Trends: The China Factor
December 12, 2017
On November 8, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council and Gold Member Kidder Mathews convened a panel of real estate experts for a conversation...
US-China Briefing: Trade and Investment Policies in the Digital Ecosystem
December 12, 2017
On November 15, 2017, WSCRC teamed up with Gold Member Huawei Technologies to host a discussion of “Evolving Trade and Investment Policies in the Digital...
Policy Briefing Series – US-China Trade Relations: View from Beijing
December 12, 2017
On October 26, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council assembled the ninth session of the policy briefing series at Davis Wright Tremaine Law Firm...
US-CHINA RELATIONS: PROGRESS AND UNCERTAINTY
December 5, 2017
On October 27, 2017, WSCRC partnered with the World Affairs Council for a panel discussion at K&L Gates Law Firm in Seattle. Mercy Kuo, WSCRC...
Cybersecurity: US-China Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare
November 29, 2017
On October 16, 2017, WSCRC joined the AJC Asia Pacific Institute to welcome Dr. Samantha Ravich to an invitation-only discussion on cybersecurity at WSCRC in...
Policy Briefing Series — Free and Fair Trade: Assessing US-China Trade Policy
October 30, 2017
On October 19, 2017, WSCRC convened the eighth session of the Policy Briefing Series at Harris Bricken Law Firm in...
U.S.-Taiwan Trade Relations: Prospects for Washington State
October 18, 2017
On September 28, 2017, WSCRC convened this month’s second session of the Policy Briefing Series – the seventh session since the Series’ launch in April...
POLICY BRIEFING SERIES — US Asia Economic Policy: View from the US Congress
October 18, 2017
On September 19, 2017, WSCRC convened the Policy Briefing Series at K&L Gates in Seattle. Nien Su, Chief Economic Advisor in the US House of...
Chinese Direct Investment in the United States: Washington State in a National Context
October 18, 2017
On August 10, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council convened the fifth session of its Policy Briefing Series with a compelling presentation from Daniel...
HANGZHOU DELEGATION VISIT TO SEATTLE CITY HALL
October 18, 2017
On August 23, 2017 the City of Seattle received a delegation from the City of Hangzhou at the Seattle City Hall. The Hangzhou delegation was...
Guangxi Delegation International Trade Policy Program
July 14, 2017
On July 12, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council hosted a government and business delegation of 22 members from Guangxi Province. Guangxi is an...
POLICY BRIEFING SERIES — Outlook on China’s Economy and Market Reforms: Risks and Rewards
July 1, 2017
On June 28, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council ran the fourth session of its Policy Briefing Series with a content-rich panel discussion. Speakers...
U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program Delegation
June 26, 2017
On June 23, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council and the World Affairs Council hosted he U.S. State Department International Visitors Leadership Program delegation...
WSCRC HOSTS JIANGSU DELEGATION
May 30, 2017
On May 23, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council hosted a business delegation from Jiangsu province. This delegation of 28 representatives from various Chinese...
WSCRC Partner of 14th Annual World Forum for FDI in Shanghai
May 26, 2017
WSRCRC was a proud Forum Partner of the 14th Annual World Forum for Foreign Director Investment convened by Conway Inc. with Platinum Sponsor China Fortune...
North Korea’s Nuclear Program: Implications for Washington State and U.S.-China-Korea Relations
May 24, 2017
On May 23, 2017 WSCRC convened the third session of its Policy Briefing Series (PBS) with an off-the-record briefing from Consul-General of the Republic of...
Chinese and Chinese American Philanthropy: Global Trends, Local Perspectives
May 11, 2017
On May 8, 2017, the Washington State China Relations Council hosted the China Global Philanthropy Institute (CGPI) delegation, which was in the United States to...
What is Your State’s China Strategy?
May 9, 2017
Mercy A. Kuo is President and Executive Director of the Washington State China Relations Council in Seattle. This piece is part of a special RCW...
POLICY BRIEFING SERIES — New Cybersecurity Law of China: Impact on Companies Doing Business with China
May 6, 2017
On May 3, 2017 WSCRC ran the second session of its Policy Briefing Series (PBS) with an off-the-record briefing from Ron Cai – Partner and...
North Korea’s Nuclear Program: Implications for Washington State and U.S.-China-Korea Relations
May 1, 2017
On May 23, 2017 WSCRC convened the third session of its Policy Briefing Series (PBS) with an off-the-record briefing from Consul-General of the Republic of...
Windermere Cup
April 28, 2017
Saturday, May 6, 2017 Montlake Cut, Seattle Regatta 10 a.m. – Noon Opening Day Boat Parade Noon – 2 p.m. Details at WindermereCup.com The University...
POLICY BRIEFING SERIES LAUNCH — US-China Business Relations: Export Controls & Technology Transfer
April 24, 2017
On April 19, 2017 WSCRC launched the first session of its Policy Briefing Series (PBS) with briefings from Godfrey Guerzon, Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Senior...
WSCRC 37th ANNUAL BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS
March 18, 2017
WSCRC convened its 37th Annual Banquet on March 15, 2017 at the Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle. More than 260 guests representing key sectors...
Trump’s not entirely wrong on China, the new leaders of the Washington State China Relations Council say
February 20, 2017
The nonprofit trade group's new chairman and president said Trump lacks the subtle diplomacy to secure the improvements he wants. Read full article here: http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2017/02/17/wscrc-mercy-kuo-t-andrew-wilson-china-trump.html...
WSCRC Builds New Partnerships in Shenzhen and Hangzhou
January 18, 2017
The Washington State China Relations Council helped to organize and lead a weeklong business mission to China May 9 to 13 that resulted in nine...
Madame Peng Liyuan, first lady of China, visits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
September 23, 2015
Madame Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on September 23 as her only official visit...
WSCRC Co-Hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping during state visit to United States
September 22, 2015
Washington state is ready to welcome China’s President Xi Jinping today when he makes Seattle the first stop in his visit to the United States....
President Xi visit helped showcase Washington state as world-class center of innovation
September 22, 2015
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation departed from Paine Field Sept. 24 following two full days of meetings and announcements with many of Washington’s...