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Welcome Remarks
Keynote: US-China Relations Update
Chris Allison

Keynote Speech to be delivered by Political and Economic Chief of the US Consulate in Shanghai Chris Allison. Chris will give updates on the recent state of US-China relations.

  • Chris Allison (Political and Economic Chief at U.S. Consulate Shanghai)

    Chris Allison

    Political and Economic Chief at U.S. Consulate Shanghai
US-China Relations Panel: Managing Conflict
Shen Dingli•St. John Moore•Sean Stein

20 Minute Panel discussion on the general US-China relationship, followed by a 45 minute Q&A. The panel will discuss:

Discussion Topics:
• Outlook for US-China relationship within Biden’s first term.
• What are the top 2 or 3 conflicts MNCs face in China in relation to US-China relations and why?
• What are the pros and cons for MNCs operating in China and how should companies respond to
challenges?

  • Shen Dingli (Professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies)

    Shen Dingli

    Professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies
  • St. John Moore (Partner, Head of Beijing at Brunswick)

    St. John Moore

    Partner, Head of Beijing at Brunswick
  • Sean Stein (Senior Advisor at Covington & Burling LLP Shanghai Representative Office (USA))

    Sean Stein

    Senior Advisor at Covington & Burling LLP Shanghai Representative Office (USA)
Coffee Break
China's Domestic Policy Trends: Managing Uncertainty
Haiqing Lu

30 minute presentation and 20 minute Q&A

Discussion Topics:
• How do changes in domestic policy impact MNCs and how do we define the uncertainty caused by these changes?
• How should MNCs manage contradictory compliance requirements from the United States and China?
• What are the top 3 key domestic policies that impact MNCs in China?

  • Haiqing Lu (Chief Corporate Affairs & Strategic Relations Officer at InterContinental Hotels Group Greater China)

    Haiqing Lu

    Chief Corporate Affairs & Strategic Relations Officer at InterContinental Hotels Group Greater China
Internal Communications: How to Successfully Manage C-Suite and HQ Relationships
Reggie Lai•Jean Liu•Thomas Shao•Heather Deng

45 minute panel

Discussion Topics:

• How to frame and prioritize the communication within headquarter and different geography and what opportunities this provides?
• What are the top 2 or 3 topics in employee communication? Any differences from different geography? What type of opportunities does it provide?
• What is unique about employee communication in China?

  • Reggie Lai (VP & General Manager China at TE Connectivity)

    Reggie Lai

    VP & General Manager China at TE Connectivity
  • Jean Liu (Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Education First (EF))

    Jean Liu

    Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Education First (EF)
  • Thomas Shao (Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Abbott China)

    Thomas Shao

    Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Abbott China
  • Heather Deng (General Manager at Top Word Consulting)

    Heather Deng

    General Manager at Top Word Consulting