At the bustling halls of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, U.S.-China Business Council President Sean Stein shared a clear message: American companies are not packing their bags. Far from it, theyre quietly expanding across the Chinese mainland.
"Despite global supply chain diversification, U.S. firms remain firmly committed to the Chinese mainland market," Stein told CGTNs Tian Wei. He highlighted that many industry leaders are deepening partnerships through joint research, integrated supply chains, and collaboration with local governments.
Breaking down barriers and bridging cultures, these companies are embedding innovation labs and R&D centers in major Chinese cities, tapping into local talent and consumer insights. According to U.S.-China Business Council data, the majority of member firms plan to maintain or grow their footprint in the Chinese mainland over the next year.
For young entrepreneurs and digital nomads eyeing global markets, this trend signals huge opportunities. Stein pointed out that startups are partnering with Shanghais education hubs to co-develop AI platforms, while others are piloting green energy solutions in coastal provinces. These moves not only fuel business growth but also drive sustainability and tech breakthroughs that ripple across the world.
As cross-border ties evolve, Steins remarks underscore a bigger shift: in an interconnected economy, staying agile means staying local even as you think global. For readers tracking global trade, tech innovation, or sustainable development, the U.S.-China business dynamic remains one of the most compelling stories of our timeone that reshapes industries and communities on both sides of the Pacific.
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Sean Stein on China-U.S. trade: American firms are not leaving China
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