This virtual U.S.-China engagement took place on May 4 at 2:00 - 6:15 PM EDT in Lincoln, Nebraska and brought together governmental leaders, agricultural groups, agribusiness, and policy experts. Speakers discussed the U.S.-China relationship, opportunities for American agriculture, benefits of engagement, and strategies to address global challenges.
Below you'll find the program with bios and video playback for each of the three sessions, which include:
Session # 1 - Opening Remarks and a Conversation with Policymakers
Session #1 Highlights
The Honorable Pete Ricketts, Governor, State of Nebraska
The Honorable Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State and Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group
The Honorable Xu Xueyuan, Minister & Head of Congressional and Subnational Affairs, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Opening Remarks: The Honorable Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State and Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group
Keynote Remarks: The Honorable Pete Ricketts, Governor, State of Nebraska
Keynote Remarks: The Honorable Xu Xueyuan, Minister & Head of Congressional and Subnational Affairs, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
A Conversation with Regional Policymakers - Moderated by Governor Ricketts
The Honorable Darin LaHood, Co-Chair, U.S.-China Working Group, U.S. House of Representatives (R-IL)
The Honorable Kim Schrier, U.S.- China Working Group, U.S. House of Representatives (D-WA)
The Honorable Adrian Smith, U.S. House of Representatives (R-NE)
Session #2 - Administration Keynote and Agricultural Trade Panel
Session #2 Highlights
The Honorable Matthew D. Murray, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Economic & Business Affairs
The Honorable Mike Hilgers, Speaker, Nebraska State Legislature
Keynote: The Honorable Matthew D. Murray, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Economic & Business Affairs
Keynote: The Honorable Mike Hilgers, Speaker, Nebraska State Legislature
Moderator: Jay Rempe, Nebraska Farm Bureau
Panelists:
Ashley Kohls, Nebraska Cattlemen
Kelly Brunkhorst, Nebraska Corn Growers
Raymond L. Qiao, Executive Vice President, Bank of China USA (CGCC)
Session # 3 - Keynote and Agribusiness Panel
Session #3 Highlights
Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)
The Honorable Jason Hafemeister, Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Minister Zhu Hong, Minister for Commercial Affairs, Embassy of People's Republic of China
Keynote: Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Keynote: The Honorable Don Bacon (R-NE)
Moderator: Bryan Slone, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
Panelists:
Lorraine Hawley, Archer Daniels Midland
Bill Westman, North American Meat Institute
Colby Eymann, The Scoular Company
Jim Sutter, US Soybean Export Council
Minister Zhu Hong, Minister for Commercial Affairs, Embassy of People's Republic of China
