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 James McGregor.
Recent Appearances
11/25/2-25 McGregor: China Has Advantage on Trade — Bloomberg TV
APCO Worldwide’s Greater China Chairman James McGregor says China has the upper hand in trade negotiations with the US, given its investments in innovation and dominance in supply chains. He spoke with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on “Bloomberg: The…
Asia Society 1/21/25 2025 China Conference: “What Will China Policy from the Incoming Trump Administration Look Like?”
In “What Will China Policy from the Incoming Trump Administration Look Like?” this panel’s second set of speakers discuss economic and trade competition with China, including international trade and tariffs, supply chain decoupling, the prominence of the US dollar in…
Asia Society 1/31/25 2025 China Conference: “U.S. Policy Towards China on National Security & Diplomacy”
Future of U.S. & China Conference: U.S. Policy Towards China on National Security & Diplomacy In “What Will China Policy from the Incoming Trump Administration Look Like?” this panel’s first set of speakers discuss areas implicating national security and diplomacy,…
US-China: Bigger Storms Ahead. Jim McGregor, Chairman Greater China, APCO Worldwide
By now everyone understands US-China relations are at their worst in 50 years. There is mutual distrust. And mutual animosity. China complains bitterly that America is trying to keep it down. America, meanwhile, is wary of China’s new-found aggressiveness. Are…
2024: A crucial year for US-China relations
Xi Jinping and Joe Biden have exchanged greetings to mark the start of the new year, noting the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said cooperation between China and the US is an imperative. Nevertheless, many potential…
Prognostications for the US-China Relationship in the Year of the Dragon
“Business needs to be a bridge. Why do most foreign businesspeople working in China have a more positive view of China? Because their view comes from the Chinese people they work with every day. From the relationships they have, the…