Earlier this week in Washington, D.C., Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, led a high-level delegation of Chinese mainland business leaders to explore new avenues for economic and green partnerships with U.S. companies.
As trade tensions between the United States and the Chinese mainland have eased throughout 2025, both sides are keen to translate dialogue into tangible projects. The delegation represented a broad range of industries, reflecting the diverse interests of the Chinese mainland business community.
Ren Hongbin emphasized the mission’s focus on balancing growth with sustainability. Talks centered on areas such as sustainable supply chains, green finance and low-carbon technologies—a sign that businesses on both sides are prioritizing environmental impact alongside economic returns.
The visit underscores a growing appetite for cross-border collaboration on climate-smart trade. Looking ahead to 2026, both U.S. and Chinese mainland firms hope to convert these exploratory talks into joint ventures, research partnerships and innovative projects that advance global decarbonization efforts.
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Chairman of CCPIT explores collaboration opportunities with US
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