Colin Renk

May 3, 2021: As US-China Ties Fray, Indiana Firms Seek to Keep Trade Flowing

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May 032021
 

Fifty states, fifty stories of trade relations with China. What distinguishes these stories from the national narrative, which is increasingly marked by wariness and even hostility toward China, is a pragmatic desire to keep trade flowing, preferably growing, while the federal government figures out the meaning of terms like “strategic competitors.”

States are the terrain where rubber meets the road when it comes to trade policy. Get the trade policy right, and state economies benefit. Getting it wrong means job and tax revenue losses. For example, according to a recent study commissioned by US-China Business Council, trade with China supports 1.9 million US jobs. In 2018, the most recent year data are available, there were at least 200,000 fewer US jobs because of the trade conflict with China. Government officials and businesspeople are left to wonder: Will trade continue to shrink into a shadow of its former self, or will it somehow expand to new heights in the years to come?

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Mar. 27, 2021: Asian American Hoosiers, Allies Rally Against Anti-Asian violence

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May 032021
 

On March 27th, a coalition of Asian-American organizations including the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center Inc., the Asian American Alliance Inc., the America China Society of Indiana, the Korean American Association of Indiana, the Burmese American Community Institute, and the Asian American Association at Indiana University rallied against Anti-Asian violence on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.

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Mar. 16, 2021: From Foundations to Frontiers

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Mar 082021
 

Join us for the presentation, “From Foundations to Frontiers”, a landmark study of the enduring contributions of Chinese Americans to American society from the 1800s to today.

The evidence-driven study details the contribution across the following seven industries: Arts & Culture, Civil Rights, Public Service and Politics, Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Infrastructure, Military & National Security, Public Health, and Science & Technology.

This virtual presentation will provoke curiosity and offer a new perspective on Chinese American contributions, while identifying, quantifying and showcasing the contributions of the Chinese American community through data and storytelling.

The event will be a 30 minute presentation followed by a facilitated discussion.

Meeting Registration – Zoom

Mar. 4, 2021: Business Opportunities in China’s Greater Bay Area Webinar

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Feb 152021
 

Join the Hong Kong Business Association of the Midwest and the Global Chamber for a discussion prompting the question “How can businesses capitalize on the growing business opportunities in China’s Greater Bay Area and ASEAN?” Our panel of global experts from Hong Kong and the Chicago markets share their insights and experience helping U.S. companies to enter new markets for expansion and beyond.

Panelists:
Jeffrey Campos, Executive Director of Global Chamber
Winchell Cheung, Midwest Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Thomas Wong, Partner of CW CPA
Nico Tung, Director of Asia Operations at Fox Racing
Mark Staublin, President of Hong Kong Business Association of the Midwest

Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm ET
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5852677717674142991

Mar. 2, 2021: Virtual Roundtable with Craig Allen

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Feb 012021
 

Join Craig Allen (President, US-China Business Council) as he provides a quarterly update to ACSI Members on the latest coming out of Washington D.C. including insights into President Biden’s future China policies. Additionally, participants will be able to participate in a Q&A dialogue on how these changes may affect Indiana business.

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Feb. 13, 2021: ACSI Receives Awards from Local Community Center

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Apr 052021
 

 

On February 13th, the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc. (ICCCI) celebrated their 25th anniversary and awarded the America China Society of Indiana the Collaboration Partner Award! Additionally, ACSI Board Member Weilin Long and retired ACSI Board Member Joe Xu were recognized for their Outstanding Community Service with ACSI Executive Director Colin Renk awarded the Friend of ICCCI Award.


Feb. 2, 2021: ACSI Signs MOU Agreement with US-China Business Council

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Feb 012021
 

ACSI is delighted to announce a comprehensive MOU partnership with the US-China Business Council (USCBC). As part of the agreement, both organizations will collaborate on case studies, engagement, research, and other projects to support business and trade exchanges between Indiana and China. Additionally, the USCBC will provide quarterly updates to ACSI Members on the latest business and policy activity from Washington D.C.

Learn more about USCBC