Ralph E. Winnie, Jr. at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on December 8th, 2017

Ralph Winnie, Jr. Vice President of the Eurasia Center with Congressman Curt Weldon at Doing Business With the Eurasian Economic Union conference on December 4th, 2017

Dear Mr. Ralph E. Winnie, Jr.,

It was my pleasure to see you at the 4^th Annual Conference “Doing Business with the Eurasian Economic Union” organized by The Eurasia Center and The Eurasian Business Coalition on December 4, 2017, in Washington, DC.

Please find attached the photo with you and Honorable Congressman Curtis Weldon.

I look forward to seeing you again at the upcoming 6th Annual Conference: DOING BUSINESS WITH THE BRICS in Washington, DC, on THURSDAY, May 17th, 2018.

Kind regards,

Alex

A. Matveev, MBA, PhD

Professor, Intercultural Competence, International Management and Organizational Behavior

Author

Intercultural Competence in Organizations: A Guide for Leaders, Educators and Team Players.

Management for Professionals Series, Springer Science & Business and Media Group

http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319457000

CGTN Interview of Ralph E. Winnie, Jr. on December 1st, 2017 regarding the Chinese Entertainment Industry

Ralph Winnie, Jr. at Washington Cathedral on November 13th 2017 to attend Unity Concert sponsored by Sustained Dialogue

Ralph Winnie, Jr. at Washington Cathedral on November 13th 2017 to attend Unity Concert sponsored by Sustained Dialogue

Ralph Winnie Jr. on The Point: Will Trump's 'America first' mentality prevail over globalization in Asia?

Ralph Winnie Jr. Speaks on CGTN regarding Chinese Economic Policy

Chinese Influence: What's beyond trade for China? 

2017-10-24

China has long been an active participant in global trade. But is the country's impact on the world no more than just economic? Jim Spellman reports from Washington.

In recent years China's impact on the world has steadily grown.

Xi Jinping General Secretary of Communist Party of China "The Party has united and led all the Chinese people in a tireless struggle, propelling China into a leading position in terms of economic and technological strength, defense capabilities, and collective national strength. China's international standing has risen as never before."

Many experts say China's approach to economic investment is transforming the world economy. Ralph Winnie leads the China Center at the Eurasia Institute, a U.S. based think tank.

Ralph Winnie Jr. Eurasia Institute "China's policy has been we don't interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. What we want to do when we go in is create a win-win situation, a trusted partnership based on economic trade and opportunity to improve the quality of life for people.

This non-confrontational approach to foreign direct investment has been warmly welcomed in many nations, especially in the developing world.

Hussein Ismail Egyptian Information Agency "General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed in his report that 'China will not close its door to the world; it will only become more and more open.' It means foreign corporations and investors will have more opportunities to enter the Chinese market."

China's impact isn't simply about trade. As China takes the lead in areas such as the climate change, more people have become curious about the country. Tourism and people-to-people exchanges have increased and more countries see China in a positive way.

Nicholas Beale Global Collaboration on Financial System Stability "GDP numbers by themselves don't tell the whole story. GDP growth at the expense of the environment, for example, is something which perhaps has happened in the past in China. I am very encouraged to see that, as I understand it, a very important part of Xi Jinping's vision, that he wants to advance China in all dimensions - economic, social, environmental, ethical, etc."

China's rising prominence has come as the U.S., under President Donald Trump, has seemed to pull back from the world stage, while pursing protectionist economic policies.

Ralph Winnie Jr. Eurasia Institute "The question for the United States is what is our role going to be? Are we going to treat them as a trusted frind of partner or are we going to view them as potential adversaries?"

JIM SPELLMAN WASHINGTON According to a recent Pew Research Center survey more people now have more confidence in Xi Jinping than in Donald Trump when it comes to doing the right thing, regarding world affairs. Jim Spellman, CGTN, Washington.

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China Solution-Ralph Winnie, Jr. commentary on China 24-CGTN regarding global governance and International diplomacy

 'China Solution': Experts on global governance

By Xie Mingqi

CGTN invited Su Xiaohui, Deputy Director of Department of International and Strategic Studies at China Institute of International Studies, and Ralph Winnie, Director of Global Business Development and the Eurasian Business Coalition's China Program to discuss on "China solutions".

Su said China dramatically changed its stance on participating in global governance. 

She added that five or six years ago, the country considered itself not ready for engagement with a whole series of global issues, but now the country decides to broadly engage in the worldly affairs, especially in promoting globalization and climate change. 

China is now seeking win-win cooperation with other parts of the world, Su pointed out.

On the other hand, Ralph Winnie said, China has always been pragmatic in its relationship with other countries. 

Winnie claimed the Belt and Road initiative is a typical example of China solution: it focuses on promoting shared objectives and economic development. 

He also said that China, a responsible stakeholder, greatly helped the regions along the Belt and Road grow.

Ralph Winnie Jr. on Windows on the World 9/27/17

Sputnik News interview of Ralph Winnie, Jr-Russian Sanction-September 2017

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Russia Diplomatic Cuts, Trump Signing Sanctions May Spark 'Cycle of Retaliation'

Russia’s decision to cut US diplomatic staff was based on legitimate grievances but it risks sparking retaliation while President Donald Trump is set to exacerbate the crisis by signing the very sanctions package that enrages Moscow, analysts told Sputnik.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Six days after the House approved an anti-Russian sanctions package on July 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Sunday that the diplomatic presence of the United States in Russia would be cut by 755 people to 455, the same number of diplomatic personnel that Russia currently has in the US.
On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence said Trump will soon sign into law the new legislation that enhances US sanctions against Russia. It passed by overwhelming majorities of 419 to 3 in the House of Representatives and by 98 to two in the Senate.
RUSSIA’S LEGITIMATE GRIEVANCES
The diplomatic climate between the two thermonuclear superpowers was likely to deteriorate further, Eurasian Business Coalition Vice President Ralph Winnie warned in an interview.

"I was not surprised Russia would retaliate in this fashion," he said.

Moscow had been angered by the repeated accusations from US politicians and media that Russia had allegedly intervened to try and influence the 2016 presidential election, Winnie recalled.

"They have been very vocal about how they feel that they have been singled out unfairly over sanctions by Congress and by the allegation that they intervened in the US election," he said.

Trump still had a window of opportunity to avoid a further deterioration in relations with Moscow if he defied congressional pressure and refused to sign the sanctions legislation, Winnie stated.

"A lot depends on what Trump does next," he said.

However, if Trump goes ahead and signs the bill, as Pence has said he will, then Russia could be expected to take other retaliatory measures, angering US hawks even more, Winnie warned.

"If Trump signs the bill, it is likely that there will be more consequences," he said.

Jon Huntsman, Trump’s choice as next US ambassador to Moscow has held high level diplomatic positions and also has had extensive experience of doing business with Russia, but he will need all of his tact and skill to try and retain and repair good relations between the two governments, Winnie cautioned.

"Huntsman will have his work cut out to smooth out relations between the United States and Russia," he said.

RISKS OF COUNTER-MEASURES

Author and political activist David Swanson suggested that the Moscow government had ordered the cuts in US diplomatic personnel out of increasing anger at the escalating barrage of accusation and hostile measures from the US legislature and government, regardless of Russian peace efforts.

"President Putin said he was frustrated and losing patience. He also characterized US sanctions as being — like US war making and war threats — violations of law," Swanson said.

Swanson said the US government needed to be held accountable for its activities in countries ranging from Syria and Libya to Ukraine in an international court of law.

"I wish that Russia and the world would, with the help of responsible US residents, pursue the application of law to US aggression through the World Court and the ICC [International Criminal Court]," he said.

Washington and Moscow risked getting caught up in a negative cycle of diplomatic and economic measures and retaliation, Swanson cautioned.

"Countermeasures are understandable but do indeed risk a cycle of escalation," he advised.

However, the ultimate target of US policy could turn out to be not Russia but Iran, Swanson warned.

"I think we all are in danger of losing focus on the likelihood that the primary victim of the latest sanctions and threats may turn out to be Iran, and all of this may be a prelude to the all-out destruction of that country," he concluded.

The new US legislation imposed additional sanctions on Iran and North Korea as well as on Russia.
The bill also states that it is the US policy to secure Ukrainian energy dependence, to promote a non-Russian energy sources throughout Western Europe, and forces the National Security Council to include the Secretary of the Treasury.

Summary of Remarks of Ralph Winnie, Jr. at DACOR-August 2017

Mr. Ralph Winnie and Mr. William Yale
The State of U.S.-China Relations
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017
Author: William Mallard
(Audio + Talk)



Ralph Winnie is a partner of Henson, Pang and Winnie, a premier international law firm and consulting group with offices in Washington, D.C. in the United States and Shanghai in China. He also serves as Director of the China Program for the Eurasia Center and its Eurasian Business Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the ideas of affordable housing, economic cooperation, environmental sustainable development and the promotion of business development, tax and trade between the United States and the fifty-nine nations comprising Eurasia. Mr. Winnie has extensive experience in international affairs, international business development and trade, and domestic and international tax policies. Mr. Winnie has held many prominent positions including most recently: Director of the China Program for the Eurasia Center; Vice-President of Global Business Development for the Eurasian Business Coalition; and countless board positions for international organizations. William Yale is an Adjunct Fellow at the American Security Project and a Research Associate at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute (FPI). He has previously worked at the U.S. Naval War College and the State Department.
Mr. Winnie and Mr. Yale came to the DACOR Bacon House to hold an Q&A session concerning the subject of the general state of U.S.-Chinese relations and included issues such as the South China Sea, North Korea, and the Trump administration. Mr. Yale’s first question was on Mr. Winnie’s views concerning the Trump administration’s impact on the U.S.-China relationship. Mr. Winnie responded stating that President Trump’s views of China have been characterized by strong language but that his focus has been on developing bilateral relationships and negotiations, as opposed to the strong focus on multilateral deals and relationships from previous administrations. Hence the U.S.’ removal of itself from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which President Trump viewed as detrimental to the U.S. Despite the consistent amount of goodwill still in Asia towards the U.S., Mr. Winnie stated that the Trump administration’s words and actions could erode said goodwill. Thus, while initial U.S.-China relations haven’t deteriorated overmuch, China is having to reexamine its relationship strategy and is therefore looking to expand its relationships and alliances with other entities such as the EU.
Mr. Yale then switched subjects and asked whether there were any levers through which the U.S. and China could work together towards a solution concerning North Korea. Mr. Winnie responded by stating that some possible solutions for the U.S. are that it could penalize the Chinese banks that are connected to various Chinese front companies that smuggle goods to North Korea. As well, the U.S. has several issues through which it can influence China such as Taiwan, the islands in the South China Sea, and issues concerning the Chinese-Indian border. The discussion then examined ways in which the U.S. can respond to China’s human rights record. Mr. Winnie then explained that the U.S., while it should be confident in its projection of its soft power abroad and should work to promote democracy and freedom within China, must maintain a sense of wariness and caution, since the Chinese don’t want to bow to foreign interference in their domestic affairs.
The discussion then changed gears and focused on the South China Sea. Mr. Winnie reviewed the U.S.’ interests in the South China Sea and emphasized differing scenarios based upon the U.S.’ strategy in the
region. As an illustration, if the U.S. wishes to maintain its status as the global hegemon, it must be committed to maintaining large numbers of military forces in the region to dissuade China’s military advances and reassure America’s regional allies. If not, Mr. Winnie stated that the U.S. should commit to no more than ensuring access to free seas for maritime trade and should sit back and let China continue to develop and rise in power. Mr. Winnie did state further that the U.S. had too many interests in the region to affect a pullback and could not afford to resign its commission as the global hegemon, which would necessitate increased military cooperation with its regional allies to hedge against a swiftly rising China.
Mr. Yale followed up with a question concerning the new U.S. ambassador to China and his thoughts on the perceived effectiveness of the new diplomat, to which Mr. Winnie responded by stating that the ambassador was a good pick with extensive knowledge and experience of Chinese relations and culture. Mr. Winnie went further, stating that this new ambassador has a long-standing commitment to the principles of free trade and will be able to foster long-term relationships with the Chinese government. As well, Mr. Winnie believes that the new Secretary of State will be able to use his experience leading a large, multinational corporation to forge strong ties with the Chinese leadership. Finally, Mr. Yale asked Mr. Winnie about his opinions concerning China’s upcoming Party Congress in the Fall, to which Mr. Winnie replied that China’s top leader, Xi Jingping, is the most powerful and influential leader that China has seen in decades and will most likely continue to solidify his power when the Chinese government next convenes.
Mr. Winnie and Mr. Yale then concluded the initial portion of their discussion by taking questions from the audience. One question concerned Mr. Winnie’s perspective on the perceived ties between President Putin and Xi Jingping, to which he replied that, while the two leaders both respect each other and have forged closer ties, the Russian and Chinese peoples don’t hold each other in very high esteem, making their partnership one built on shaky foundations. As well, Mr. Winnie spoke on China’s use of its soft power, particularly through its cultivation of the One Belt, One Road initiative. He sated his belief that the global banking system needs to be liberalized and that the U.S. must continue to cultivate relationships with other Asian states. Mr. Winnie concluded the discussion with a brief set of remarks concerning President Trump’s foreign policy. He stated that Mr. Trump approaches his foreign-policy decision-making from the perspective of a business-man focused on bilateral business deals. Thus, the expectations of Mr. trump to become a diplomat are largely unfounded as he will continue to conduct deals on a case-by-case basis like the businessman that he in fact is.

Ralph Winnie Speaks on China at DACOR Bacon House Foundation

Ralph Winnie, Jr. quoted in Sputnik News-Significance of Huntsman's appointment as next US ambassador to Moscow

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Huntsman Expected to Bring Bipartisan Support to Post as Ambassador to Russia

New US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman has worked for both Republican and Democratic presidents and won the respect and trust of legislators from both parties in Congress so is expected to bring a non-ideological approach to the position, analysts told Sputnik.

 WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The White House announced Huntsman’s appointment on Wednesday, even though he had previously sharply criticized Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. He has also helped lead a family chemicals company that conducts business in Russia

HUNTSMAN’S RECORD COMMANDS RESPECT AMONG US POLITICIANS

Huntsman has served in every US presidential administration since Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s and was CEO of his family-owned Huntsman Corporation.

"Huntsman is very credible choice for the post," Eurasian Business Coalition Vice President Ralph Winnie told Sputnik on Friday. "He has mutual respect on both sides of the aisle."

Huntsman served as a White House staff assistant for Reagan then became Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce and US Ambassador to Singapore under Reagan’s Republican successor President George H.W. Bush.
In a career of national prominence lasting more than three and a half decades, Huntsman had compiled a spotless record of personal trust and integrity, Winnie stated.

"No scandals and very knowledgeable about international affairs," he said

Huntsman’s record included negotiating China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 and serving as President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Beijing, Winnie recalled.
Huntsman is a Republican moderate and pragmatist who will work hard to develop good relations between Washington and Moscow, Winnie explained.

"He has the ability to negotiate effectively," he said.

HUNTSMAN BUSINESS EXPERIENCE SEEN AS POSITIVE FACTOR

Like Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the longtime former Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil, Huntsman already had experience of doing business in Russia before his latest appointment.
Former Brown University Assistant Professor of Economics Barry Friedman agreed that Huntsman’s extensive business background was likely to be a major advantage for his effectiveness as ambassador to Moscow.

"Is it so unusual to have a business leader appointed as an Ambassador? I think not, and he has already served in that capacity," he said.

Friedman explained that independent wealth often meant a diplomat was more independent and secure and less likely to be swayed by issues of personal profit in his professional duties.

"You don't want someone of modest means and hungry who would perhaps be even more vulnerable to influence," he said.

Allegations that Huntsman might face conflict of issues criticism because of his previous business dealings in Russia did not appear to be a serious problem for his confirmation by the Senate, Friedman noted.

"I don't know if you can ever 100 percent prove the absence of a conflict of interest. You could have assets put in a blind trust, but informal understandings might be reached that reward a person later," he remarked.

While Huntsman was expected to play a constructive role in setting a positive tone in personal diplomacy with Russian officials, the structure of the US government meant he was not likely to be a decisive figure in setting policy toward the Kremlin, Freidman cautioned.

"The Ambassador does not usually make policy between countries: More likely an Ambassador would not have the resources of the National Security Council and the Secretaries of State and Defense when it comes to critical information to advise the President," he noted.

US ambassadors had made a much greater difference in shaping policies towards major powers decades ago before the vast expansion of the National Security Council’s centralizing bureaucracy and the State Department’s increasing micro-management of diplomatic activities, Friedman recalled.

"Maybe Averill Harriman [US ambassador to the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union during World War II] But Ambassadors making a critical difference in shaping policies? Increasingly rare," he said

However, Huntsman’s extensive diplomatic and business experience meant he was likely to already enjoy an extended circle of friends and contacts in Moscow that could make him far more effective as a bridge-builder between the two governments, Friedman pointed out.
"To convey useful information it would help to build up some trustworthy high-level connections so the fact that he has had some business operations in Russia before may even be a plus," he suggested.

 

 

 

Ralph Winnie, Jr. quoted in Sputnik News-Significance of Huntsman's appointment as next US Ambassador to Moscow

Huntsman Expected to Bring Bipartisan Support to Post as Ambassador to Russia

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New US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman has worked for both Republican and Democratic presidents and won the respect and trust of legislators from both parties in Congress so is expected to bring a non-ideological approach to the position, analysts told Sputnik.

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Ambassador Huntsman’s Pragmatism Can Bring ‘Sanity’ to US-Russia Relations

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The White House announced Huntsman’s appointment on Wednesday, even though he had previously sharply criticized Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. He has also helped lead a family chemicals company that conducts business in Russia HUNTSMAN’S RECORD COMMANDS RESPECT AMONG US POLITICIANS
Huntsman has served in every US presidential administration since Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s and was CEO of his family-owned Huntsman Corporation.

"Huntsman is very credible choice for the post," Eurasian Business Coalition Vice President Ralph Winnie told Sputnik on Friday. "He has mutual respect on both sides of the aisle."

Huntsman served as a White House staff assistant for Reagan then became Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce and US Ambassador to Singapore under Reagan’s Republican successor President George H.W. Bush.
In a career of national prominence lasting more than three and a half decades, Huntsman had compiled a spotless record of personal trust and integrity, Winnie stated.

"No scandals and very knowledgeable about international affairs," he said

Huntsman’s record included negotiating China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 and serving as President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Beijing, Winnie recalled.
Huntsman is a Republican moderate and pragmatist who will work hard to develop good relations between Washington and Moscow, Winnie explained.

"He has the ability to negotiate effectively," he said.

HUNTSMAN BUSINESS EXPERIENCE SEEN AS POSITIVE FACTOR

© AP Photo/ Matt Rourke

Global Business Experience to Help Huntsman as US Ambassador to Russia - Ex-Official

Like Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the longtime former Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil, Huntsman already had experience of doing business in Russia before his latest appointment. Former Brown University Assistant Professor of Economics Barry Friedman agreed that Huntsman’s extensive business background was likely to be a major advantage for his effectiveness as ambassador to Moscow.

"Is it so unusual to have a business leader appointed as an Ambassador? I think not, and he has already served in that capacity," he said.

Friedman explained that independent wealth often meant a diplomat was more independent and secure and less likely to be swayed by issues of personal profit in his professional duties.

"You don't want someone of modest means and hungry who would perhaps be even more vulnerable to influence," he said.

Allegations that Huntsman might face conflict of issues criticism because of his previous business dealings in Russia did not appear to be a serious problem for his confirmation by the Senate, Friedman noted.

"I don't know if you can ever 100 percent prove the absence of a conflict of interest. You could have assets put in a blind trust, but informal understandings might be reached that reward a person later," he remarked.

While Huntsman was expected to play a constructive role in setting a positive tone in personal diplomacy with Russian officials, the structure of the US government meant he was not likely to be a decisive figure in setting policy toward the Kremlin, Freidman cautioned.

"The Ambassador does not usually make policy between countries: More likely an Ambassador would not have the resources of the National Security Council and the Secretaries of State and Defense when it comes to critical information to advise the President," he noted.

US ambassadors had made a much greater difference in shaping policies towards major powers decades ago before the vast expansion of the National Security Council’s centralizing bureaucracy and the State Department’s increasing micro-management of diplomatic activities, Friedman recalled.

"Maybe Averill Harriman [US ambassador to the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union during World War II] But Ambassadors making a critical difference in shaping policies? Increasingly rare," he said

However, Huntsman’s extensive diplomatic and business experience meant he was likely to already enjoy an extended circle of friends and contacts in Moscow that could make him far more effective as a bridge-builder between the two governments, Friedman pointed out.
"To convey useful information it would help to build up some trustworthy high-level connections so the fact that he has had some business operations in Russia before may even be a plus," he suggested.

Ralph Winnie discusses Beijing's economic development plan

Ralph Winnie, Jr. with William Jones in Luxembourg on July 2nd 2017-Chinese cuisine

Thank you Letter from Anthony Livanios regarding Ralph Winnie, Jr. participation in the 3rd Annual Washington Oil & Gas Forum

Dear Ralph Winnie,
I would like to thank you for your participation to the 3rd Washington Oil & Gas Forum 2017, that was held on June 7th and 8th at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC. I hope your participation in this event helped you gain valuable information and provided ample opportunities for you to network and develop relationships with speakers and attendees.

Among the distinguished speakers of the Forum were:
Hon. Rob Bishop, U.S. Representative (R-UT)
Hon. Gus Bilirakis, U.S. Representative (R-FL)
Hon. Bill Flores, U.S. Representative (R-TX)
Hon. Scott Taylor, U.S. Representative (R-VA)
Hon. Robin Dunnigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State
George Sifakis, Director for the Office of Public Liaison, The White House
Rob Smith, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
Hon. Kathleen A. Doherty, U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus
This year’s forum attracted a distinguished line-up of the most influential US Congressional, Government and White House leaders and senior oil and gas executives. My aim is to promote American investments domestically and internationally in the oil & gas industry and to help make America energy independent.

The Washington Oil & Gas Forum took place at a critical moment for the American oil and gas industry, as last week President Trump on his statement announced that the United States ceased all implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement. This Agreement imposed energy restrictions that result in financial and economic burdens to the United States.  The off the record and non-attribution discussions at the Forum, enabled the dissemination of market insight regarding the energy policy of the Trump Administration and its impact on the global energy markets. The speakers presented their views on topics such as deep offshore drilling, shale gas, LNG and crude oil exports, energy infrastructure, regulatory challenges, and tax reform. Over the last two days Congressional, White House, and Government decision makers along with American and international energy leaders discussed on the impact of President Trump's decision on the global energy markets.

I would like to express my gratitude to our Bronze Partners: ENI and Poten & Partners. Furthermore, my sincere thanks to our Knowledge Partners: Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), Energy Policy Research Foundation (EPRINC), and ESCP Europe Business School London, and to all our speakers and attendees who are participating  in this year’s Forum!

U.S. Energy Stream and myself would like to thank you once again for your participation and contribution to the success of the Forum.

I look forward to welcoming you to future oil and gas Forums!

Best Regards,

Anthony Livanios
CEO

Photo with Eurasia colleagues and Chinese delegate-June 2017

China-US Chamber of Commerce Thank You to Ralph Winnie, Jr.

Dear Ralph,

On Behalf of the China-US Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank you for attending the “China(Guizhou)-U.S.(New York) Investment and Trade Promotion Conference” on June 1^st, 2017 at the New York Marriott Downtown.

We hope that you found the conference informative and worthwhile. The primary goal of this conference was to showcase the stunning development in today’s Guizhou, and to inform and offer the many exciting business opportunities in the province for many US companies.

Your presence helped to make this event a great success and we enjoyed spending time together.  We wish you all the best and hope to see you soon at our next event!

Best regards,

Mingyi Xu

Vice President

China-U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Media Update

The Committee of 100 performed a survey to determine Americans attitude towards China and vise versa.

Important Date to Note being:
Both Chinese and Americans view the other less favorably now than in 2012
Only 15% of Chinese trust Americans down from 35% in 2012
Both agree on U.S.-China collaboration seeing benefits if both work together
Both care about environmentalism greatly 60% - Americans 79% - Chinese
China worries about American Military Presence in Asia 79% seeing it as a threat
Both America and China see trade relations as a top priority

Essentially, both Chinese and Americans are willing to work together on trade more than anything else, although there is still a lack of trust on both sides. The public opinion change while it could have a small impact seemed to be relatively similar in nature.

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Committee of 100 Releases 2017 U.S.-China Public Perceptions Survey

 

Survey finds that rising levels of distrust could undermine the U.S.-China relationship, Bridge-building required to ease concerns  

 

Washington, D.C., May 19, 2017 – A new survey conducted by the Committee of 100 (C100) – a non-profit organization of prominent Chinese American leaders from politics, business, media and entertainment, and academia – underscores that a majority of Americans view cooperation and bridge-building between the two countries as “critical” and recognize the benefits of increased trade and investment, and cultural exchanges. Americans are, however, wary of China’s economic and military intentions. 

 

According to C100’s Chairman Frank Wu, the C100’s landmark survey is intended to provide unique, comprehensive, and comparative information to better understand and enhance U.S.-China relations. The report also allows for a comparison of attitude changes over the last decade in both the U.S. and China

 

“The aim of this survey is to determine American attitudes toward China, and Chinese attitudes toward the United States, in order to explore the most salient issues in U.S.-China relations. Now more than ever, it is more crucial than ever to find paths to mutual understanding and stronger bilateral relations. The study illuminates the hopes and fears of Americans and Chinese people for U.S.-China relations, and can be used to foster more fact-based dialogue and decision-making,” said Wu.

 

The Committee of 100's Public Perceptions Opinion Survey project began in 1994 and produced reports in 2001, 2005, 2007, 2012, and 2017. The report covered 79 questions showing responses in China and the United States from four target respondent groups: the general public, business leaders, policy experts, and journalists.

 

Key highlights:

 

·         The survey found that favorable views of the other country have declined: 55% of Chinese say they have a favorable impression of the U.S., down from 59% % in 2012, while 48% of Americans have a favorable view of China, down from 48% in 2017.

 

·         Chinese have become less trusting of America: Only 15% of Chinese think China should trust America, down from 36% in 2012.

 

·         However, Americans and Chinese also agree on areas of U.S.-China Collaboration: For the first time, Americans and Chinese are in agreement about the areas in which both countries would benefit from working together: trade, global financial stability, and the environment. In addition, North Korea has proved to be a common area of concern and desired collaboration.

 

·         Chinese Optimism at All Time High: More Chinese than ever (92%) think China is headed on the right track, with a majority believing China will surpass the U.S. as the world’s leading superpower.

 

Other findings from the survey include:

 

●     Concerns about cybersecurity are on Americans’ minds. Americans cite cybersecurity as the top likely source of conflict between the two countries, along with trade.  Concern for the threat of cybersecurity doubled in importance for Americans from 11% in 2012 to 24% in 2017.

 

●     China has serious concerns about the United States’ military presence in Asia. 79% of Chinese see America’s military power as a potential to serious threat. 72% see the disputes over the claims in the South China Sea as a regional issue rather than an international one.

 

●     Environmental concerns are at an all-time high when it comes to individuals. 60% of Americans and 79% of Chinese (the highest percentage yet in the last decade) personally worry about climate change.

 

●     U.S. - Chinese trade relations are a top priority. Over 80% of both Americans and Chinese agree that trade with China is beneficial to the U.S. economy. Both Americans (75%) and Chinese (74%) also agree that products from China benefit American consumers. 

 

●     Millennials in the United States driving up support for China. 72% of American millennials value China as the most important partner compared to 64% of the general public.

 

●     Despite these challenges, both American and Chinese citizens want to be invested in each other’s future. 88% of American millennials think positively of the Chinese language being taught in U.S. schools (82% general public)’ and 86% (78% general public) think the increase of Chinese students studying in the U.S. is good for America.

 

Methodology:

The survey, conducted in English in the U.S. in collaboration with Brunswick Insights, was released during the C100 Annual Conference 2017 in Washington, D.C. on May 19, 2017. The data for the national China survey was drawn from Horizon Dataway’s own continuous self-sponsored and annually released survey on China’s global views, “The World in Chinese Eyes.” 

 

The latest survey covered 79 questions, 53 of which were asked in both the U.S. and China, 11 in the United States only, and 15 in China only. About 80% of the survey questions in this update were repeated from the 2012 survey. This year, the survey was conducted among 3,696 Chinese respondents and 1,019 American respondents between November 18 and December 23, 2016.

 

About the Committee of 100

The Committee of 100 is an international, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, and the arts. For over 25 years, the Committee has been committed to a dual mission of promoting the full participation of Chinese Americans in all fields of American life, and encouraging constructive relations between the peoples of the United States and Greater China. www.committee100.org.

 

About Brunswick Group 

Brunswick Insight is Brunswick’s specialist opinion research practice, focused on understanding the views of opinion formers around the world. Brunswick Group is an advisory firm specializing in critical issues and corporate relations. Founded in 1987, Brunswick is an organically grown, private partnership with 23 offices around the world.

 

For more information and to access to the full survey briefing, please visit: www.committee100.org. Follow us on Twitter @Committee100.
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Ralph Winnie, Jr. and Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii in May 2017

Ralph Winnie, Jr and Senator Mazie Hirono Share a Quick Moment During a Talk Story Event.

On May 12th, 2017 Ralph E. Winnie, Jr. was invited by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

On May 12th, 2017 Ralph E. Winnie, Jr. was invited by the China Council

for the Promotion of International Trade to meet with a delegation from the People's Republic of China representing the China Petroleum and PetroChemical Engineering Institute

 

Dear Ralph,

Hope this e-mail finds you well. It is with great pleasure to advice you that a Chinese delegation composed of chemical enterprises is coming to DC on Friday May 12, 2017. The delegation is led by the China Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering Institute, and they will be in Philadelphia next week to participate in the InformEx 2017, a three-day show event in innovation chemical industry.

We are planning to held a workshop and briefing in our office this Friday afternoon (15:00-17:00). And we’d like to invite you to meet and discuss business cooperation on US-China chemical trade and investment.

Please let me know if you interested in attending and meeting with the delegation.

Looking forward to your confirmation.

Regards,

The namelist of the delegation is as follows,

Name	Position	Organization
Mr. Wang Wenke	Overseas Manager	Beijing United Media Information Technology Co., Ltd
Mr. Zhao Xiaoqing	President	Shanxi Yushe Chemical Corporation
Mr. Bai Yaobin	Vice President	Shanxi Yushe Chemical Corporation
Mr. Zhang  Bin	Chairman	Wuhu Ronghui Chemical Corporation
Mr. Zhang  Siqi	Vice General Engineer	Wuhu Ronghui Chemical Corporation
Mr. Zheng Chunguang	General Manager	Wuhu Ronghui Chemical Corporation
Mr. Wang Wensheng	Chairman	Inner Mongolia Chenhongli Chemical Co., Ltd
Mr. Ma  Bin	President	Inner Mongolia Meidao Technology Co., Ltd
Mr. Wang, Zhonghe	Assistant To President	Inner Mongolia Chenhongli Chemical Co., Ltd
Ms. Bai, Jie	General Manager	Beijing Chenhongli Chemical Technology Co., Ltd
Ms. Huang, Danqing	General Manager	Wuhu Ronghui Chemical Corporation
Ms. Zhang, Ling	General Manager	Beijing Zhongtai Qili International Trading Co., Ltd
Ms.Yao, Ya	Vice General Manager	Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Corporation
Ms.Wang, Jinrong	President	Tianjin Xiangyue Sealing Materials Co., Ltd
Mr. Chen, Zhaomin	President	Inner Mongolia Chenhongli Chemical Co., Ltd
Mr. Peng, Lang	Vice President	Sichuan Jinlu Group
Mr. Xiao, Ying	Vice President	Sichuan Jinlu Group
Mr. Wang Zhiguo	General Manager	Sichuan Jinlu Group