The Business of Politics, the Politics of Business
13th November 2007
A select group of China-based senior executives from top U.S. companies attended a private briefing to discuss the potential impact of the 17th Party Congress leadership changes to the investment and business environment in China.Speaking at the briefing titled “AmCham-China Briefing & Roundtable Re: Impact of Party Congress and Leadership Changes on the Investment Environment,” were governmental issues experts from the Public Affairs Department of Powell Tate, the public affairs arm of Weber Shandwick.
Brad Jaffe, vice president for China affairs at Powell Tate, and John Russell, executive vice president for Asia Pacific and Beijing lead the thought-provoking discussion.
They spoke about topics of vital importance to those doing business in China including the shift of growth to the service sector, the further development of the high-tech sector, the attempts to build Chinese MNCs, and the evolving role of SOEs and NDRC.
A digital copy of the presentation is available for AmCham-China members.
Squire Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. and AmCham-China co-hosted the October 25 briefing and roundtable, which was attended by 20 senior business executives.