The Development of AmCham China and Its Impact on US-China Economic and Trade Relations

Abstract

This paper analyses the development of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) after the Cold War and how it has influenced the evolution of US-China economic and trade relations. The paper argues that AmCham China, as a non-government, non-profit business organisation, has been both a promoter and beneficiary of US-China economic and trade cooperation, as well as a participant and mediator in US-China economic and trade frictions. By providing information, establishing communication channels, proposing policy recommendations, and organising activities, AmCham China has built an essential platform for the governments and enterprises of China and the United States and promoted the development of bilateral economic and trade relations. At the same time, AmCham China also faces some challenges and dilemmas, such as the differences in the political and economic systems of China and the United States, the complexity of bilateral economic and trade relations, and the diversity of member enterprises.