On Monday, July 29, Business Restructuring & Insolvency Partner, Steven Eichel, and Corporate Partner, Neil Goldstein attended the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), on behalf of the firm’s Asia Practice. The event was held in New York, NY, and was attended by more than 300 representatives of Chinese and American enterprises and business associations.
The event was broadcasted by CCTV4.com, during which Eichel was interviewed by General China TV (GCTV), where he talked about the successful event and its impact on China-U.S. relations.
The following organizations served as co-hosts in conjunction with the CCPIT:
- China International Exhibition Center Group Limited
- Consulate General of People’s Republic of China in New York
- Asian American Business Development Center
- Business Council for International Understanding
- China General Chamber of Commerce – USA
ABOUT LEECH TISHMAN’S ASIA PRACTICE
Leech Tishman’s attorneys have a breadth of experience providing legal counsel to China-based companies, organizations, and individuals with legal needs in the United States. We also provide counsel to U.S.-based entities that are doing business in China. The Asia Practice assists foreign and domestic businesses with global supply chain issues, clean energy, and international business legal solutions.
ABOUT THE CHINA COUNCIL FOR THE PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE (CCPIT)
Founded in 1952 as an international trade body, the CCPIT works to strengthen the bonds of interest between Chinese and foreign businesses. The organization develops business cooperation and exchange with foreign countries, produces economic data, and is involved with diplomacy and trade arbitration issues.
ABOUT THE CHINA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER GROUP LIMITED
Established in 1985, China International Exhibition Center Group Limited (CIEC Group) is under direct administration of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). It has developed into a group exhibition enterprise with the entire industry chain of exhibition hall management, domestic exhibitions, overseas exhibitions, exhibition design and engineering, exhibition transportation, exhibition information advertising, accommodation and catering, etc. It serves as a chairman unit of the China Association for Exhibition Centers as well as chairman unit of the CCOIC Convention and Exhibition Industry Committee.
ABOUT THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN NEW YORK
The Consulate General of People’s Republic of China in New York is committed to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the United States from the perspective of the consular district, enhancing cultural exchanges between the two countries, promoting the sustained, healthy and stable development of China-US relations. The consulate will continue to practice diplomacy for the people, do their utmost to safeguard the legitimateness of Chinese enterprises and citizens’ rights, and is dedicated to providing consular services for each compatriot.
ABOUT THE ASIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) was established by John Wang in New York City in 1994 to promote greater recognition of the contribution made by Asian American businesses and Asian American individuals to the general economy. The AABDC aims to raise the representation of Asian Americans in corporate leadership, increase the numbers of Asian American women in senior roles, and advocate for economic equity for all minority-owned small businesses. The organization promotes allyship among diverse communities and works to foster long-lasting, productive relationships between minority populations and corporations.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING
The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit comprised of policy experts, strategic advisors, and trade educators, BCIU offers bespoke commercial diplomacy services to the world’s governments and leading organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to global investors and multilateral institutions. Since 1955, they have worked to shape the future by growing international understanding and helping address the world’s most complex challenges. They believe that the expansion of trade, commerce, and people-to-people relationships enables business and government to thrive and society to flourish. Every day, global power structures change, new problems emerge, and competition rises. In this fluid environment, their dynamic ecosystem of policymakers, industry leaders, and global citizens are consistently pro-active: facilitating ideas, forging partnerships, and adding value for all stakeholders.
ABOUT THE CHINA GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – USA
Founded in 2005, China General Chamber of Commerce – USA (CGCC) has been recognized as the largest and most impactful non-profit organization representing Chinese enterprises in the U.S. With a mission to create value, generate economic growth, and enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Chinese business communities, CGCC offers a broad range of programs, services, and resources to over a thousand multinational members across the U.S. As an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental chamber of commerce, CGCC’s work is made possible through the generous support of its member companies and corporate sponsors from both the U.S. and China, 43 of which are ranked on the 2023 Fortune Global 500. As of July 2023, CGCC’s Chinese member companies have cumulatively invested over $137 billion, employ more than 230,000 people, and indirectly support over one million jobs throughout the United States.