US-China Relations: Implications for Business in 2021 and Beyond

Supported by the China Committee 

Speakers: 

Dane Chamorro, Partner, Control Risks

Mini vandePol, Asia Pacific Head, Global Compliance and Investigations, Baker McKenzie

Tommy Wu, Lead Economist, Oxford Economics

Moderator:

Neal Beatty, Partner, Control Risks

Relations between the US and China are at their lowest point in decades. The trade war and increasing tariff rate hikes between the US and China is causing concern among business leaders. Mistrust and geopolitical flashpoints between the two countries is not going to fade away any time soon. US-China tensions and their effect on global value chains will impact industry structures, investment, innovation and consumer welfare across the world.

Join this webinar to hear from three industry experts who will share their insights on the status and future of US-China relations. Navigating this new landscape can be complicated, and companies must plan accordingly to survive in the US, Chinese and global markets. The speakers will cover topics ranging from business strategy, risk, trade sanctions, compliance and macroeconomic research and forecasting within the Asia-Pacific region.

Details on how to join will be sent via email by 5pm the day before the webinar.

About the speakers 

Dane Chamorro is a Partner in Control Risks Asia Pacific business and has more than 25 years’ experience in the region. A former US diplomat, Dane was most recently Managing Partner for the Southeast Asia business and previously Director of Global Risk Analysis for the Asia Pacific region and Managing Director of the company’s North Asia business, encompassing Greater China, Korea and Mongolia. Specialising in business intelligence, Dane regularly advises strategic investors and private equity firms on political and partner risks, corporate governance and high-profile business disputes. Dane has a degree in international finance from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and completed graduate research on comparative Asian political-economy and security issues at the University of California. He is an honours graduate of the US Army Intelligence School, speaks Mandarin Chinese and is a Certified Fraud Examiner and licensed investigator in Singapore. Dane is also a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy.

Mini vandePol is the Head of Baker McKenzie's APAC Compliance & Investigations Group, after successfully completing four years as the Global Head. Mini's work engagements focus on a variety of risks including trade sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption and human rights violations related to supply chains and her experience covers investigations and risk management and mitigation in China, India and many other parts of Asia across a variety of industries. Mini has more than 30 years' experience and is the trusted advisor to the boards and audit committees of the Firm's most significant global clients — assisting them to establish and enhance their risk management programs and credibly investigate transgressions to support a strong commitment to a culture of compliance. In 2019 Mini was awarded "Woman Lawyer of the Year" in The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards and "Best in White Collar Crime" Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law Awards.

Tommy Wu is a Lead Economist at Oxford Economics. Tommy covers macroeconomic research and forecasting on the Asia-Pacific region, and specializes on China and Hong Kong. Prior to joining Oxford Economics, Tommy was an economist at the Research Department in Hong Kong Monetary Authority, conducting macroeconomic and financial surveillance on the Asia-Pacific region. Tommy is a frequent contributor to the international media, including Bloomberg News, Financial Times, CNN and BBC. Tommy also actively participates in professional activities and has been invited as a keynote speaker and panellist at various events. Tommy holds a PhD in Economics from Queen’s University, Canada.

 About the moderator

Neal Beatty is a Partner and General Manager of Control Risks’ Hong Kong office. In this role, he is responsible for client relationships in Hong Kong, developing new business with multinational clients, and advising on areas of business risk that impact their operations in Hong Kong, Greater China and the Asia Pacific region.

Pricing

• Member: HK$140
• Non-Member: HK$250

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