Event Details

The delicate balance of power between the United States and China is undergoing a profound shift. US policy towards China has evolved from a belief that China could be integrated into a US-centric global order, to a much more cautious, and largely bipartisan consensus concerned with safeguarding America's global leadership. As the two superpowers navigate this complex rivalry, boardrooms across the world are paying close attention, as the stakes for global businesses—particularly those engaged with both economies—are high. The uncertainty surrounding this power dynamic poses both challenges and opportunities for multinational corporations, with far-reaching implications that remain hugely difficult to predict.


As the dust settles on the 2024 US Presidential Election, we will sit down with our special guest, Gary Locke, to discuss the future of global diplomacy and the strategic competition between the US and China. As the former Secretary of Commerce, Governor of Washington, and US Ambassador to China, Locke brings decades of experience at the intersection of US-China relations and global trade. His deep understanding of both nations' political and economic landscapes makes him an invaluable voice in understanding how the election results may influence international relations, trade policies, and economic strategies, and reshape the future of US-China relations.

Please note that this event is limited to senior-level executives and per invitation only. If you are not an existing member of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, but would like to learn how you can attend our events, please contact us.

Agenda

08:00 - 08:30
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
08:30 - 10:30
Panel discussion and Q&A

Speakers

  • Gary Locke (Senior Advisor at Dorsey & Whitney LLP)

    Gary Locke

    Senior Advisor at Dorsey & Whitney LLP

    FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, WASHINGTON GOVERNOR, AND AMBASSADOR TO CHINA.

    Gary Locke is a seasoned business professional and an American politician with extensive expertise in U.S.-China relations. His illustrious career as a senior statesman and diplomat spans four decades.

    Gary was first elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 1982 and served as the 21st Governor of Washington from 1997 to 2005, where he was the first Chinese-American governor.

    During the Obama administration, Gary served as Secretary of Commerce from 2009 to 2011, and as Ambassador to China from 2011 to 2014, the first Chinese American to serve in the role.

    Most recently, Gary acted as the interim president of Bellevue College and is currently Chair of the Board of Directors for Committee of 100, the leading organization for Chinese Americans on civic engagement, public policy, arts, culture and philanthropy.

    Gary’s comprehensive understanding of state governance and international commerce provides invaluable guidance to clients seeking to navigate regional nuances. His keen insight into foreign investment in the U.S., international trade, export controls, government relations, and cross-cultural diplomacy uniquely positions him to assist clients in achieving their business goals in the global marketplace.

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  • Justin T. Huff (Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP)

    Justin T. Huff

    Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP

    JUSTIN FOCUSES ON HELPING CLIENTS NAVIGATE REVIEWS BY THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES (“CFIUS”) AN INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE THAT EVALUATES CROSS-BORDER MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, AND CERTAIN INVESTMENTS TRANSACTIONS FOR POTENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS.

    Justin Huff is a Partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. and Salt Lake City offices. Prior to entering private practice, Justin served as a Deputy Director in the United States Department of the Treasury office responsible for chairing CFIUS. Justin led the review of hundreds of CFIUS filings and conducted in-depth national security analyses on transactions across a wide range of industries, including biotech, agriculture, technology, telecommunication, real estate, and energy. Justin also engaged in extensive inter-agency communications and consensus building with the eight other agencies on the CFIUS committee. Prior to his Treasury role, Justin held senior positions with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

    After serving in the federal government for over a decade, Justin entered the private law practice and has advised domestic and international clients on CFIUS regulations and their impact on hundreds of high-profile cross-border corporate transactions. He is recognized as a leading attorney for CFIUS by Chambers Global and by Chambers USA.

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  • Don Weinland (China Business and Finance Editor at The Economist)

    Don Weinland

    China Business and Finance Editor at The Economist

    Don Weinland joined The Economist as China business and finance editor in 2020. He writes about global Chinese investment and the Chinese banking system, as well as multinational business within China. Don was the Financial Times’ Asia financial correspondent and Beijing correspondent from 2016-20. He has also worked as a journalist in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Phnom Penh. He moved to China in 2003 to study Mandarin and has spent much of his time in Asia since then.

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  • Anke Schrader (China Director of Economist Intelligence Corporate Network)

    Anke Schrader

    China Director of Economist Intelligence Corporate Network

    Anke Schrader is the China director of the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network. Utilizing over two decades of living and working in China, Anke works closely with network members to help inform their business strategies through political, economic, and operational insight and to connect them with their senior leadership peers.

    Anke is also a recognized sustainability expert. She is the author of numerous publications on ESG, citizenship, and sustainable development issues in China and served six years as Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in China’s Business Sustainability Committee.

    Before joining The Economist Group, Anke was the Asia Research Director at The Conference Board, where she led strategic planning and execution of thought leadership research for China and the Asia region, leading a team of economists and researchers covering macroeconomics, human capital, and sustainability research. She also previously worked as a strategy consultant at PwC in Beijing advising multinational clients on macroeconomic, policy, market entry strategy, and operational issues.
    Anke has led multi-year China research partnerships with Cornell University and Indiana University (funded by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Ford Foundation), was a guest lecturer at Cornell’s Employment and Disability Institute, and a mentor for the Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University.

    Anke received scholarships for Chinese language studies at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing and Shanghai Jiaotong University’s international MBA program. She holds an M.A. in politics and management from University of Konstanz.

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