James McGregor
James McGregor is an American author, journalist and businessman who has lived in China for three decades. He is also a professional speaker, commentator for a variety of media outlets and a consultant who specializes on China policy, communications and business strategies. He is Chairman, Greater China, for APCO Worldwide.
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Books
Copyright ©2018, James Mc Gregor Inc. All rights reserved
Speaking
James McGregor is a professional speaker who helps audiences around the world understand China’s complex business and political culture. Speeches range from entertaining keynotes to detailed briefings for executive groups and boards of directors. To enquire about McGregor’s speaking services or book him for an upcoming event, please contact Ben Jacobs.
Myself and James Mendenhall on 'Made in China 2025 at Asia Society Conference at Stanford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=263&v=Q-0SmiWytbwMcGregor on Inside Asia Podcast on A New Paradigm: US China Cold War, November 2018
http://www.insideasiapodcast.com/jim-mcgregor-a-new-paradigm-us-china-cold-war/McGregor on Inside Asia podcast on the politics and policies of Xi Jinping, March 2018.
http://www.insideasiapodcast.com/jim-mcgregor-on-xi-jinping-imperial-flashback-or-authoritarian-checkmate/McGregor keynote on “The Changing Geopolitical Landscape in Asia as China Expands and America Retreats” for CFA India Society in Mumbai in January 2018.
https://players.brightcove.net/1183701590001/rkcysOOFe_default/index.html?videoId=5824184122001McGregor on Who’s Century Is It? podcast discussing Chinese technology and innovation, December 2017.
https://pca.st/episode/b2519461-ce69-4350-9453-b2713d1f5e5fMcGregor on USC Marshall School podcast on issues facing foreign companies doing business in China, September 2017.
https://www.marshall.usc.edu/news/jim-mcgregor-china-bicycles-bentleysMcGregor on Inside Asia podcast on Trading with China Inc. Part 1, August 2017.
http://www.insideasiapodcast.com/episode-19/McGregor on Inside Asia podcast on Trading with China Inc. Part 2, August 2017.
http://www.insideasiapodcast.com/episode-20/McGregor on Inside Asia podcast on Nationalism, Trade, and China, April 2017.
http://www.insideasiapodcast.com/episode-1/McGregor gives the University of Minnesota’s Griffin Lecture on "A Reset in U.S.-China Relations" in 2017. (Start at 14 minutes into it, as there is a very long lead-in introduction.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX2m_3GhHv0McGregor at WSJ CEO Council in Tokyo discussing China's Tech Nationalism in 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmhtHvalcbgMcGregor as moderator at Future of Asia Conference in Los Angeles on US-China shifting power in 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvYVk7rCRS8McGregor and APCO colleague Gadi Dechter in Washington DC Discuss US-China Politics in 2015.
https://youtu.be/OJH6DhtIhVAMcGregor delivers the Davies Business Law Lecture at York University in Toronto in 2014.
https://youtu.be/smFV4izSyTYMcGregor speaks at the University of Chicago’s Paulson Institute in 2014.
https://youtu.be/zzmd5Ez90jAMcGregor participates in the Intelligence Squared “China Threat Debate” in New York in 2007.
https://youtu.be/VUkfN0AUackCopyright ©2018, James Mc Gregor Inc. All rights reserved
Consulting
As Chairman of Greater China for APCO Worldwide, James McGregor advises clients on their China business, public policy, government relations and communications strategies. He splits his time between Shanghai and Beijing.
APCO has been serving clients’ interests in Greater China since 1989. Our Greater China team includes more than 50 professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds, including business, government, journalism, academia and civil society. We cover Greater China from well-established offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. APCO works with multinational companies, governments, chambers of commerce, issue-based coalitions, multilateral organizations and nonprofit groups to grow, sustain and protect their interests across Greater China. We do this by providing integrated strategic consulting, government relations and communication support in China and internationally.
For more information about APCO Worldwide please see: www.apcoworldwide.com
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Media
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China Deserves Donald Trump — It took a human wrecking ball to get China’s attention.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/21/opinion/china-trump-trade.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=HomepageMay 21, 2019
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As China Hacked, U.S. Businesses Turned A Blind Eye
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/12/711779130/as-china-hacked-u-s-businesses-turned-a-blind-eye?April 12, 2019
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Interview with Drew Bernstein
http://crm.marcumbp.com/china-accounting-insights/james-mcgregor-on-multinationals-in-china?hs_preview=SEFqAtfw-8355595425March 22, 2019
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The U.S. adopts a hard line against China, and an era of engagement recedes into the past.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/25/world/asia/china-us-confrontation.htmlNovember 25, 2018
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China protests ‘despicable hooliganism’ after arrest of Huawei executive
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/china-protests-despicable-hooliganism-after-arrest-of-huawei-executive/2018/12/06/c5875820-f942-11e8-863a-8972120646e0_story.html?utm_term=.319381a89872December 6, 2018
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After Arrest In Canada, Huawei Executive Faces Extradition To U.S.
https://www.npr.org/2018/12/06/674044028/December 6, 2018
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Expo Promotes China’s Desire To Attract Foreign Imports
https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=664280742November 5, 2018
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Xi tells the world China will boost imports, while swiping at Trump’s ‘law of the jungle’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/xi-tells-the-world-china-will-boost-imports-while-swiping-at-trumpslaw-of-the-jungle/2018/11/05/c9b61f9c-e0bc-11e8-a1c9-6afe99dddd92_story.html?utm_term=.4142814f2940November 5, 2018
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China to rebrand itself as world’s importer at Shanghai expo
https://www.ft.com/content/ba5a923c-dda4-11e8-9f04-38d397e6661cNovember 4, 2018
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Xi to Face World Tired of Empty Promises at Big China Trade Fair
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-03/xi-to-face-world-tired-of-empty-promises-at-big-china-trade-fairNovember 3, 2018
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The New York Times – When It Comes to a Trade War, China Takes the Long View
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/07/magazine/when-it-comes-to-a-trade-war-china-takes-the-long-view.htmlAugust 7, 2018
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Financial Times – Beijing downplays Made in China policy
https://www.ft.com/content/110fa956-87e1-11e8-bf9e-8771d5404543July 16, 2018
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Financial Times – Beijing hopes for a backlash against Donald Trump’s trade policy
https://www.ft.com/content/f5059ef8-85bc-11e8-a29d-73e3d454535dJuly 13, 2018
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The Washington Post – U.S. companies in China think the government is already messing with them
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/us-companies-in-china-think-the-government-is-already-messing-with-them/2018/07/04/565a333a-7ebf-11e8-b9f0-61b08cdd0ea1_story.htmlJuly 4, 2018
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Los Angeles Times – Some U.S. companies operating in China think the trade war may have already started
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china-trade-war-20180704-story.htmlJuly 4, 2018
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Bloomberg – Trump Gets a Lot Out of Trade Wars. The U.S. Gets Less
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-07/trump-gets-a-lot-out-of-trade-wars-the-u-s-gets-lessJune 7, 2018
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Financial Times – Multinationals bow to China’s political sensitivities
https://www.ft.com/content/36c03e40-52a8-11e8-b3ee-41e0209208ecMay 20, 2018
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AmCham Shanghai – China needs to show real opening, says James McGregor of APCO
https://www.amcham-shanghai.org/en/article/china-needs-show-real-opening-says-james-mcgregor-apcoMay 17, 2018
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Reuters – 焦点：美国财长称双方就贸易进行了友好对话 中方暂未置评
https://cn.reuters.com/article/cdepth-us-mnuchin-trade-talk-beijing-050-idCNKBS1I509NMay 4, 2018
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Bloomberg – China’s $3 Billion Tariff Response Shows Xi Holding Back, for Now
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-23/xi-holds-back-fire-as-trump-poses-unprecedented-test-on-tradeMarch 23, 2018
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The Washington Post – China threatens to raise tariffs on about $3 billion of U.S. imports
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/trump-moves-toward-imposing-steep-tariffs-on-china-sending-stocks-plummeting/2018/03/22/5cd3a7c6-2dfe-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.htmlMarch 23, 2018
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Bloomberg – The Many Ways China Could Hit Back at Trump Over Tariffs
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-22/the-many-ways-china-can-hit-back-at-trump-from-taxes-to-probesMarch 22, 2018
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NPR – American Business Leaders In China Concerned About Trump’s Trade Actions
https://www.npr.org/2018/03/21/595791421/american-business-leaders-in-china-concerned-about-trumps-trade-actionsMarch 21, 2018
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The New York Times – When Xi Speaks, Chinese Officials Jump. Maybe Too High.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/world/asia/xi-jinping-china-power.htmlMarch 16, 2018
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The Wall Street Journal – Trump Takes Aim at Next Tariff Target: China
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-takes-aim-at-next-tariff-target-china-1521106203March 15, 2018
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The New York Times – Trump Readies Sweeping Tariffs and Investment Restrictions on China
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/15/us/politics/trump-china-trade-measures.htmMarch 15, 2018
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Inside Asia – Jim McGregor on Xi Jinping: Imperial Flashback or Authoritarian Checkmate?
http://pca.st/e8wHMarch 13, 2018
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CNN – US-China trade ties under Donald Trump
https://twitter.com/klustout/status/958702486969204737January 31, 2018
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The Washington Post – Command and control: China’s Communist Party extends reach into foreign companies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/cd49ffa6-fc57-11e7-9b5d-bbf0da31214d_story.htmlJanuary 29, 2018
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The Washington Post – The global economy is ignoring President Trump. Should it?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/the-global-economy-is-ignoring-president-trump-should-it/2018/01/04/213ba5ae-f0d4-11e7-97bf-bba379b809ab_story.htmlJanuary 5, 2018
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South China Morning Post – Beijing’s top US envoy spurns critics of Xi-Trump summit results on North Korea and trade
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2120297/beijings-top-envoy-spurns-critics-xi-trump-summitNovember 17, 2017
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On Point – Trade With China In The Age Of ‘America First’
http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2017/11/12/trade-with-china-in-the-age-of-america-firstNovember 12, 2017
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CNN – McGregor: Trump being played by China
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2017/11/09/trump-vibrant-trade-relationship-lu-stout-intv.cnnNovember 9, 2017
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Bloomberg – Trump’s $250 Billion China Haul Features Little of Substance
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-09/trump-s-250-billion-china-haul-is-big-number-little-substanceNovember 9, 2017
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NPR – Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump’s Agenda In Beijing
https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/11/08/562520694/shaky-u-s-china-trade-relationship-will-top-trumps-agenda-in-beijingNovember 8, 2017
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Bloomberg – China’s CEOs View Trump as a Dealmaker
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-08/what-chinese-ceos-see-in-trump-is-a-dealmaker-not-trade-basherNovember 8, 2017
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CNBC – China wants deals on Trump visit and to avoid policy changes: executive
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/11/07/china-wants-deals-on-trump-visit-and-to-avoid-policy-changes-executive.htmlNovember 7, 2017
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CNBC – Trump visits China: Here’s what to expect
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/06/trump-visits-china-heres-what-to-expect.htmlNovember 6, 2017
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CNN – New seven-member leadership committee in China
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2017/10/25/mcgregor-china-xi-jinping-committee.cnnOctober 25, 2017
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CNBC – US-China locked in ‘hot’ trade competition: APCO Worldwide’s James McGregor
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/08/18/us-china-locked-in-hot-trade-competition-apco-worldwides-james-mcgregor.htmlAugust 18, 2017
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The Wall Street Journal – China’s Dream Is Apple’s Nightmare: U.S. Tech Firms Cave to Beijing’s Rules
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-dream-is-apples-nightmare-u-s-tech-firms-cave-to-beijings-rules-1502215101August 8, 2017
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The New York Times – Silicon Valley Giants Confront New Walls in China
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/technology/in-china-silicon-valley-giants-confront-new-walls.htmlJuly 22, 2017
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The New York Times – Trump Lies. China Thrives.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/opinion/trump-china-trade.htmlJune 7, 2017
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The Wall Street Journal – Foreign Executives Say China Presents Unique Demands
https://www.wsj.com/articles/foreign-executives-say-china-presents-unique-demands-1494925069May 16, 2017
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The Wall Street Journal – Will China’s Tech Nationalism Hurt Foreign Tech Firms?
https://www.wsj.com/video/will-chinas-tech-nationalism-hurt-foreign-tech-firms/AD31F677-5759-4641-A0A4-2010FFDB0168.htmlMay 16, 2017
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CNBC – Here’s who wins with the new US-China trade deals
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/12/heres-who-wins-with-the-new-us-china-trade-deals.htmlMay 12, 2017
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The Washington Post – China is bent on world domination — but not in the way you think
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/china-is-bent-on-world-domination--but-not-in-the-way-you-think/2017/05/07/ac05993a-31a1-11e7-9534-00e4656c22aa_story.htmlMay 8, 2017
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Financial Times – Chinese-owned Volvo to export cars from US to China
https://www.ft.com/content/8854f672-2565-11e7-8691-d5f7e0cd0a16April 20, 2018
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The New York Times – As Zeal for China Dims, Global Companies Complain More Boldly
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/19/business/china-companies-complain.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0April 19, 2017
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Reuters – U.S. business wary of skin-deep results from Trump-Xi trade talks
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-usa-business-idUSKBN17G0RJApril 14, 2017
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Bloomberg – China Elevates ‘Good Cop’ on Trade to Counter Trump Barbs
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-11/the-most-important-chinese-trade-official-you-ve-never-heard-of?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialApril 11, 2017
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NPR – Summit Between China’s Xi Jinping And President Trump Comes Amid Tensions
https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/04/06/522764317/summit-between-chinas-xi-jinping-and-president-trump-comes-amid-tensionsApril 6, 2017
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The Economist – Averting a Chinese-American trade war
https://www.economist.com/briefing/2017/03/30/averting-a-chinese-american-trade-warMarch 30, 2017
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The New York Times – In China, ‘Disney’ Deals Turn Out to Be Fantasy
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/29/business/china-walt-disney-fake.htmlMarch 29, 2017
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Foreign Policy – Trump’s Top China Expert Isn’t a China Expert
https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/03/13/peter-navarro-profile-national-trade-council-donald-trump-china-expert/March 13, 2017
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Des Moines Register – Ambassador role places Branstad on the ‘front line of American power and influence’
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/10/ambassador-role-places-branstad-front-line-american-power-and-influence/98601754/March 10, 2017
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AmCham Shanghai – First 30 Days – President Trump’s Impact on U.S.-China Relations
https://www.amcham-shanghai.org/en/article/first-30-days-president-trumps-impact-us-china-relationsMarch 2, 2017
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Reuters – U.S. business in China warms to possible Trump trade policy shake-up
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-china-usa-business-idUKKBN15U00HFebruary 15, 2017
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CNBC – We need a smart reset on US-China policy: Pro
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/02/10/we-need-a-smart-reset-on-us-china-policy-pro.htmlFebruary 10, 2017
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Financial Times – US companies in China sound alarm on Trump trade stance
https://www.ft.com/content/980564ca-dd3b-11e6-9d7c-be108f1c1dceJanuary 18, 2017
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The New York Times – How China Built ‘iPhone City’ With Billions in Perks for Apple’s Partner
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/29/technology/apple-iphone-china-foxconn.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0&mtrref=undefined&gwh=8C7567FE32A23795921645877B8C2815&gwt=payDecember 29, 2016
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CNBC – China’s already lined up the retaliation it will do: Pro
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2016/12/28/chinas-already-lined-up-the-retaliation-it-will-do-pro.htmlDecember 26, 2016
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South China Morning Post – As Trump retreats, Xi Jinping moves to upgrade China’s global power play
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2050741/chinas-one-belt-one-road-plan-pushing-through-globalDecember 1, 2016
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Financial Times – China cyber security law sparks foreign fears
https://www.ft.com/content/c330a482-a4cb-11e6-8b69-02899e8bd9d1November 7, 2016
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What Does a Chinese Superpower Look Like? Nothing Like the U.S.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-08-27/what-does-a-chinese-superpower-look-like-nothing-like-the-u-sAugust 28, 2018
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Amid trade war and spying claims, Apple CEO turns on the charm in China
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/amid-trade-war-and-spying-claims-apple-ceo-turns-on-the-charm-in-china/2018/10/10/42f412c2-cc92-11e8-a85c-0bbe30c19e8f_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.1e8c5cef88f2October 10, 2018
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Bloomberg – The Many Ways China Could Hit Back at Trump Over Tariffs
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-22/the-many-ways-china-can-hit-back-at-trump-from-taxes-to-probesSeptember 24, 2018
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The Washington Post – China threatens to raise tariffs on about $3 billion of U.S. imports
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/trump-moves-toward-imposing-steep-tariffs-on-china-sending-stocks-plummeting/2018/03/22/5cd3a7c6-2dfe-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.htmlSeptember 23, 2018
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Bloomberg – China’s $3 Billion Tariff Response Shows Xi Holding Back, for Now
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-23/xi-holds-back-fire-as-trump-poses-unprecedented-test-on-tradeSeptember 22, 2018
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Reuters – 焦点：美国财长称双方就贸易进行了友好对话 中方暂未置评
https://cn.reuters.com/article/cdepth-us-mnuchin-trade-talk-beijing-050-idCNKBS1I509NSeptember 20, 2018
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AmCham Shanghai – China needs to show real opening, says James McGregor of APCO
https://www.amcham-shanghai.org/en/article/china-needs-show-real-opening-says-james-mcgregor-apcoSeptember 19, 2018
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Financial Times – Multinationals bow to China’s political sensitivities
https://www.ft.com/content/36c03e40-52a8-11e8-b3ee-41e0209208ecSeptember 21, 2018
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Bloomberg – Trump Gets a Lot Out of Trade Wars. The U.S. Gets Less
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-07/trump-gets-a-lot-out-of-trade-wars-the-u-s-gets-lessSeptember 20, 2018
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Los Angeles Times – Some U.S. companies operating in China think the trade war may have already started
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china-trade-war-20180704-story.htmlSeptember 19, 2018
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The Washington Post – U.S. companies in China think the government is already messing with them
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/us-companies-in-china-think-the-government-is-already-messing-with-them/2018/07/04/565a333a-7ebf-11e8-b9f0-61b08cdd0ea1_story.htmlSeptember 18, 2018
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Financial Times – Beijing hopes for a backlash against Donald Trump’s trade policy
https://www.ft.com/content/f5059ef8-85bc-11e8-a29d-73e3d454535dSeptember 18, 2018
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Financial Times – Beijing downplays Made in China policy
https://www.ft.com/content/110fa956-87e1-11e8-bf9e-8771d5404543September 17, 2018
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The New York Times – When It Comes to a Trade War, China Takes the Long View
https://www.ft.com/content/110fa956-87e1-11e8-bf9e-8771d5404543September 17, 2018
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Contact
To book James McGregor for a speaking engagement or set up a media interview, please send an email to: Ben Jacobs at ben.jacobs@jamesmcgregor-inc.com
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