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The latest news and top stories on the US-China Business Council. A prominent Washington DC based professional association, the US-China Business Council (USCBC) is dedicated to promoting trade and expanding the commercial relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Founded in 1973, it operates with offices in Washington DC, Beijing and Shanghai. The USCBC’s main areas of activity include advocacy, providing information and advisory services and conducting annual member surveys. It is recognised for its significant role in fostering trust and growth for over 50 years, benefiting American companies operating in China.

US-China relations

Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’

Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.

27 Feb 2026 - 1:57AMvideocam

China trade

What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?

30 Jan 2026 - 8:02PMvideocam

US-China relations

Brazil-China trade hits record US$171 billion in 2025 as US tariffs prompt pivot

15 Jan 2026 - 3:19AMvideocam

Taiwan

Taiwan, US launch joint production of 155mm artillery shells amid blockade fears

Island’s defence ministry says Ukraine war underscores urgency of securing sustained ammunition supply in event of armed conflict.

13 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM

The joint ammunition production effort is closely linked to Taiwan’s planned acquisition of US-made M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers, according to military sources on the island. Photo: Handout

US-China relations

US arms deal supports Taiwan’s effort to reassure Trump on defence burden

Weapons package underpins Taipei’s move towards an asymmetric ‘porcupine’ strategy as Washington presses allies to do more.

19 Dec 2025 - 10:30AMvideocam

China exports

Why China sees Brazil as ‘last untapped blue ocean market’ for investment boom

Chinese investment in Brazil is soaring as firms eye the vast potential growth in South America’s ‘blue ocean market’.

11 Dec 2025 - 11:24AMvideocam

US-China relations

China, US must take action after Xi-Trump summit, avoid ‘new disruptions’: envoy

Ambassador Xie Feng says most pressing task is to follow up trade progress made in Malaysia with results to ensure stable ties.

4 Nov 2025 - 4:01PMvideocam

China’s top envoy to the US, Xie Feng, said on Monday that it would be unacceptable to “cause any new disruptions, make zero-sum calculations” or try to profit at the others’ expense, as he urged both sides to maintain momentum achieved in recent high-level trade talks. Photo: Handout

US-China trade war

China’s US soybean buys bring relief to farmers, but permanent deal elusive

While the Xi-Trump talks helped to end the soybean standstill, analysts said agriculture will remain one of many points of contention.

30 Oct 2025 - 6:34PMvideocam

US-China trade war

‘Positive step’: cautious relief as China resumes US soybean purchases

Farmers call the development ‘encouraging,’ but hope for lasting truce ahead of Xi-Trump talks.

30 Oct 2025 - 10:03AMvideocam

US-China trade war

How will Trump’s ‘fantastic deal’ unfold, mulls US-China Business Council’s head

Negotiations in Malaysia suggest both sides are positioning for a potential meeting, but substantial policy shifts remain uncertain.

27 Oct 2025 - 2:12PM

Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, seen here in April, spoke at the Bund Summit in Shanghai on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Taiwan

Taiwan defence chief warns of delays on key US F-16V fighter jet deal

Taiwan was to receive 66 of the Lockheed Martin aircraft by the end of 2026. Not a single one has been delivered.

21 Oct 2025 - 9:07PMvideocam

There are growing concerns in Taiwan over delays to one of its most important arms deals with Washington, a programme regarded as essential to bolstering air power as Beijing steps up military pressure on the island. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Invest and expand in Hong Kong, Paul Chan tells US firms despite trade tensions

Finance chief also says US and Hong Kong have ‘strong’ economic ties, adding city will maintain its free-port status.

15 Oct 2025 - 7:34PM

US-China trade war

Soybeans: China’s new bargaining chip in trade war with US?

Beijing seen holding a lot of cards in trade negotiations with Washington, while US treasury secretary says next round of talks should ‘show a pretty big breakthrough’.

3 Oct 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

US-China relations

China’s Li Qiang urges US business leaders to help improve trade relations

Chinese Premier asks US business and academic leaders to use their influence to foster stronger economic ties between Beijing and Washington.

26 Sep 2025 - 6:07AM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged US business leaders to use their influence to foster stronger trade ties between Beijing and Washington. Photo: Mahesh Kumar A./REUTERS

China’s private sector

Imports from China account for more than 5 million Brazilian jobs, study says

Export-related jobs described as higher-paying, but imports’ impact deeper, report says.

11 Sep 2025 - 5:28AMvideocam

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hugs China’s Premier Li Qiang after a bilateral meeting ahead of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 5. Photo: AFP

China’s private sector

China’s 2024 Brazil investment doubled to highest level since Covid: report

Report says Brazil is now the leading emerging economy destination for Chinese capital.

4 Sep 2025 - 9:40PMvideocam

US-China relations

Senior Chinese trade negotiator calls for ‘equal dialogue’ during US visit

Li Chenggang wraps up three-day trip amid tariff war truce as Beijing and Washington prepare for fourth round of trade talks.

30 Aug 2025 - 11:00PMvideocam

US-China relations

China travel risk ‘unchanged’ for US citizens despite exit bans: trade group

The US-China Business Council says cases follow a pre-existing pattern and do not apply to most travellers.

26 Aug 2025 - 1:11AM

The American and Chinese flags. Photo: AP

US-China trade war

Swede success expected on US, China tariff truce extension

Both sides likely to raise a range of issues dividing them when they discuss a trade deal in Stockholm, and to extend suspension of tariffs.

28 Jul 2025 - 5:20PM

US-China relations

Mixed messages from US ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit

While suggesting progress has been made, US Treasury Secretary adds geopolitics to agenda of China trade talks. A deal would pave way for leaders to meet.

22 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM

US-China relations

Open Questions | Sean Stein on why US businesses are walking a tightrope to stay in China

The US-China Business Council president says even in a fraught trade environment, companies cannot ignore the value of the Chinese market.

21 Jul 2025 - 10:05AMvideocam

Open Questions series

Open Questions | ‘Mutually assured economic destruction’ cools trade war: Stein

Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, says a trade-war pause is likely to be extended as neither side wants to see the ‘unthinkable’ return of sky-high tariffs.

17 Jul 2025 - 2:51PM

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US-China Business Council

Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’

Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.

What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?

Brazil-China trade hits record US$171 billion in 2025 as US tariffs prompt pivot

Taiwan, US launch joint production of 155mm artillery shells amid blockade fears

Island’s defence ministry says Ukraine war underscores urgency of securing sustained ammunition supply in event of armed conflict.

US arms deal supports Taiwan’s effort to reassure Trump on defence burden

Weapons package underpins Taipei’s move towards an asymmetric ‘porcupine’ strategy as Washington presses allies to do more.

Why China sees Brazil as ‘last untapped blue ocean market’ for investment boom

Chinese investment in Brazil is soaring as firms eye the vast potential growth in South America’s ‘blue ocean market’.

China, US must take action after Xi-Trump summit, avoid ‘new disruptions’: envoy

Ambassador Xie Feng says most pressing task is to follow up trade progress made in Malaysia with results to ensure stable ties.

China’s US soybean buys bring relief to farmers, but permanent deal elusive

While the Xi-Trump talks helped to end the soybean standstill, analysts said agriculture will remain one of many points of contention.

‘Positive step’: cautious relief as China resumes US soybean purchases

Farmers call the development ‘encouraging,’ but hope for lasting truce ahead of Xi-Trump talks.

How will Trump’s ‘fantastic deal’ unfold, mulls US-China Business Council’s head

Negotiations in Malaysia suggest both sides are positioning for a potential meeting, but substantial policy shifts remain uncertain.

Taiwan defence chief warns of delays on key US F-16V fighter jet deal

Taiwan was to receive 66 of the Lockheed Martin aircraft by the end of 2026. Not a single one has been delivered.

Invest and expand in Hong Kong, Paul Chan tells US firms despite trade tensions

Finance chief also says US and Hong Kong have ‘strong’ economic ties, adding city will maintain its free-port status.

Soybeans: China’s new bargaining chip in trade war with US?

Beijing seen holding a lot of cards in trade negotiations with Washington, while US treasury secretary says next round of talks should ‘show a pretty big breakthrough’.

China’s Li Qiang urges US business leaders to help improve trade relations

Chinese Premier asks US business and academic leaders to use their influence to foster stronger economic ties between Beijing and Washington.

Imports from China account for more than 5 million Brazilian jobs, study says

Export-related jobs described as higher-paying, but imports’ impact deeper, report says.

China’s 2024 Brazil investment doubled to highest level since Covid: report

Report says Brazil is now the leading emerging economy destination for Chinese capital.

Senior Chinese trade negotiator calls for ‘equal dialogue’ during US visit

Li Chenggang wraps up three-day trip amid tariff war truce as Beijing and Washington prepare for fourth round of trade talks.

China travel risk ‘unchanged’ for US citizens despite exit bans: trade group

The US-China Business Council says cases follow a pre-existing pattern and do not apply to most travellers.

Swede success expected on US, China tariff truce extension

Both sides likely to raise a range of issues dividing them when they discuss a trade deal in Stockholm, and to extend suspension of tariffs.

Mixed messages from US ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit

While suggesting progress has been made, US Treasury Secretary adds geopolitics to agenda of China trade talks. A deal would pave way for leaders to meet.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Open Questions | Sean Stein on why US businesses are walking a tightrope to stay in China

The US-China Business Council president says even in a fraught trade environment, companies cannot ignore the value of the Chinese market.

Open Questions | ‘Mutually assured economic destruction’ cools trade war: Stein

Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, says a trade-war pause is likely to be extended as neither side wants to see the ‘unthinkable’ return of sky-high tariffs.

Open Questions | Sean Stein on why US businesses are walking a tightrope to stay in China