2026 China-California Business Forum

Better Understanding Better Business

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
The Biltmore Los Angeles
506 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071
8:30 AM – 8:00PM (PDT)

Key Event Preview China—U.S. Young Entrepreneurs Dialogue (Hainan Free Trade Port Session)

To further advance exchanges and pragmatic cooperation between young entrepreneurs from China and the United States—and to promote trans-Pacific innovation and coordinated development in the digital economy—the China—U.S. Young Entrepreneurs Dialogue (Hainan Free Trade Port Session) will be held during the afternoon session of the forum.

Under the theme “Smart Connection of Two Port Hubs, Digital Innovation for Greater Openness,” the event will focus on the digital economy, artificial intelligence, cross-border trade, and industrial integration. Through discussions, it aims to build a high-level platform for dialogue and collaboration among young entrepreneurs from both countries.

Agenda

14:00-14:20 | Registration and Networking
14:20—14:40 | Opening Remarks

Remarks by representatives from relevant government departments and business associations from China and the United States, highlighting cooperation opportunities in the digital economy

14:40-15:10 | Thematic Presentation on the Hainan Free Trade Port

Key topics include:

•  Policy advantages in the digital economy (including cross-border data flows and taxation policies)
•  Development plans for key industries and major cooperation projects
•  Cross-border cooperation platforms and supporting policies for project implementation

15:10-15:30 | Tea Break and Networking
15:30—16:40 | China—U.S. Young Entrepreneurs Dialogue Session

In-depth discussions on:

• Cross-border regulatory policies and compliance challenges in the digital economy
•  Industrial ecosystem synergies and resource complementarity between China and the United States
•  Integration pathways between the digital economy and the real economy

16:40—17:50 | Gathering Global Talents Roundtable

Theme: Cross-sector Collaboration and Innovation in the Context of the Digital Economy

Focus areas include:

•  Practical challenges and solutions in cross-border cooperation
•  Development trends in the digital economy over the next 3-5 years
•  Actionable cooperation initiatives between China and the United States

17:50 | Closing Remarks and Launch of Follow-up Cooperation Mechanism

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More speakers to be announced!

The China-California Business Forum is a signature event under the China Provinces and U.S. California Joint Working Framework for Trade & Investment Cooperation. The event was launched to promote and highlight California’s trade and investment with Chinese provinces and to encourage Californian and Chinese business leaders to further explore business opportunities.

The previous seven forums have drawn in over 3100 attendees. Each year, the Forum features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions. This year will witness a Chinese delegation of 150+ top business leaders and trade officials from dozens of provinces and cities. Hainan will be the Guest Province of Honor, and the Vice Governor of Hainan will deliver a keynote speech.

For more Information, please contact: contact@cgccla.org

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