China’s perspectives on U.S. election
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are promising their supporters to be tough on China. The reality could be different.

The U.S.-China relationship remains frosty, but rapprochement has been visible since the Xi-Biden summit late last year. Both sides have an inherent interest in maintaining the status quo at a time where they have plenty of other concerns.
At this webinar, we look at the outcome of the American election through a Chinese lens. How will the relationship unfold when a new incumbent is in the White House? And how will Beijing react?
Speakers:
- Ker Gibbs is the former President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Ker’s focus is on US-China relations and business issues facing American companies operating in Asia. He is the co-author and editor of ‘Selling to China: Stories of Success, Failure, and Constant Change’.
- Francis Bassolino is the Managing Partner at Alaris Consulting, a U.S. advisory firm specializing in Asian affairs. Francis is closely monitoring developments between the US and China on behalf of an international clientele.
- Peter Thagesen is Director of Global Trade and Investment at Danish Industry, Denmark's largest business association. Peter is an expert on trade policy with emphasis on how business sectors in the EU are affected