Chinese and American business executives, think tank experts, and policymakers tackled obstacles facing smoother bilateral relations at a recent forum.
The Thursday forum, "Chinese Investment in the U.S.: The Path Forward", organized by the China General Chamber of Commerce-Los Angeles, China General Chamber of Commerce-USA, and the CGCC Foundation, emphasized the importance of a stable U.S.-China relationship to the global economy.
The CGCC is the largest and most influential nonprofit organization representing Chinese enterprises in the U.S..
Even as some attendees addressed the opportunities and challenges in the "up and down journey" of conducting cross-border trade, both sides said they desired continual cooperation and believe there's abundant growth potential.
The two countries did reach a preliminary trade agreement Friday in Washington. The agreement includes China purchasing more American agricultural products, such as soybeans. Other areas of agreement in the 18-month trade dispute include intellectual property, financial services and currencies.
