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2025 China-California Business Forum Set for Early June in Los Angeles

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Theme: “Better Understanding, Better Business”

LAPost, Los Angeles | May 09, 2025 — Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and trade professionals are invited to attend the 2025 China-California Business Forum, scheduled to take place in June 2nd in Los Angeles. With this year’s theme, “Better Understanding, Better Business,” the forum will bring together over 150 high-level business leaders and trade officials from across China and California, aiming to deepen mutual understanding and spark new business opportunities.

As a premier platform for cross-border cooperation, the Forum is part of the China Provinces–U.S. California Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment Cooperation, and has drawn more than 2,600 participants over the past six years. It serves as a strategic initiative to strengthen California’s trade and investment ties with various Chinese provinces while helping businesses on both sides explore innovative avenues for growth.

This year’s Guest Province of Honor is Fujian, and Vice Governor Wang Jinfu will deliver a keynote address, signaling strong regional commitment to cross-Pacific collaboration.

The Forum is hosted by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles, and co-hosted by the Bay Area Council and the World Trade Center Los Angeles. It is supported by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME).

Program Highlights:

  • Plenary Panel: Opportunities and Challenges in Bilateral Trade and Investment
    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Breakout Session I: Trade & Investment Cooperation in Agricultural & Food
    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Breakout Session II: China-California Cooperation on Climate Change
    12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Luncheon Forum: Exhibition and Tourism Cooperation
    2:10 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Special Session: “Sailing Against the Wind – Navigating Uncertainty and Building Sustainable Business Strategies for Cross-Border Investments”
    3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    (Note: This session may be purchased separately.)
    This high-impact session will provide business leaders with actionable insights into the evolving U.S.-China investment landscape, focusing on key trends, proven success cases, and tools for achieving quality growth amidst uncertainty.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with top industry leaders, explore trade and investment opportunities, and help shape the future of U.S.–China business relations.

For event details and ticketing information, please visit the official forum website.