Advancing U.S.-China Cooperation on Financial Services Innovation

On Tuesday, the Council was joined by Fiona Ma, member of the California Board of Equalization, to honor 14 top banking officials from China’s central government. The Chinese delegation, participating in Visa’s annual training and exchange immersion program in the US financial system, was welcomed by the Bay Area business community and engaged in cross-discussions on California-China initiatives and collaborations.

Economic & Commercial Counselor Yang Yihang, from the Chinese Consulate-General’s Office in San Francisco, offered welcoming remarks, commending the delegates for their participation in the program. Boasting of California’s significant trade and investment ties with China, Fiona Ma highlighted the innovation and financial activities happening on the individual-state level and underscored the mutual benefits in continued cross-exchanges.

The event concluded with open discussion between the delegation and California businesses on topics ranging from China’s foreign direct investment in California to California’s potential involvement in China’s One Belt One Road Initiative. Fostering dialogue and the sharing of opportunities in the unique cross-border relationship is a key focus for the Council operating the California-China Office of Trade and Investment. To learn how the Council can help businesses maneuver amidst China’s changing political and economic environment, please contact Chief of Global Business Development Del Christensen.