Event Details

The 20th Party Congress is expected to take place this Fall and will set the direction for government policy for the next five years. As one of the most important meetings on China's political calendar, many are closely monitoring preparations and possible outcomes which will have an impact on companies operating in China. To provide members with a better understanding of the meeting, AmCham Shanghai is organizing a webinar on September 7 with James McGregor, chairman of APCO Worldwide's greater China region. An astute observer who has provided advice to companies for over 20 years, Mr. McGregor will discuss key issues related to the 20th Party Congress and answer questions from members.



*Please note this event is off the record.

Speakers

  • James McGregor (Greater China Chairman at APCO Consulting Company Ltd. Shanghai Branch)

    James McGregor

    Greater China Chairman at APCO Consulting Company Ltd. Shanghai Branch

    James McGregor is chairman of APCO Worldwide’s greater China region and author of two highly regarded books: No Ancient Wisdom, No Followers: The Challenges of Chinese Authoritarian Capitalism, and One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of Doing Business in China. He also wrote the noted APCO monograph China’s Drive for Indigenous Innovation—A Web of Industrial Policies.

    Prior to joining APCO, Mr. McGregor was the founder and CEO of a China-focused consulting and research firm for hedge funds, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and a chief executive of Dow Jones & Company in China. Mr. McGregor is also a former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, and has long served as a leader of AmCham’s U.S, government relations. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the International Council of Asia Society and a board member of the U.S.-China Education Trust.

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Tickets

Member Ticket
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Member Company Employee Ticket
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Non-Member Ticket
Standard Price RMB 100