Hosted by the US-Asia Institute, and sponsored by Las Vegas Sands Corp., this virtual U.S.-China engagement took place on May 4 at 1:00 - 5:15 PM CT/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.
Thank you to our esteemed speakers and guests for joining us for this important dialogue.
AGENDA - May 4, 2021
1:00-2:30pm (Central Time)
Session # 1 - Opening Remarks and a Conversation with Policymakers
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 Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture (Ranking Member) (R-NE)
The Honorable Adrian Smith, U.S. House of Representatives (R-NE)
The Honorable Laura Kelly, Governor of Kansas
2:45-3:45pm (Central Time)
Session #2 - Administration Keynote and Agricultural Trade Panel
Keynote: The Honorable Jason Hafemeister, Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Keynote: The Honorable Matthew D. Murray, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Economic & Business Affairs
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)
Bobby Richey, US Agricultural Attache to China
A message from Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)
4:00-5:00pm (Central Time)
Session # 3 - Keynote & Agribusiness Panel
Keynote: The Honorable Mike Hilgers, Speaker, Nebraska State Legislature
Moderator: Bryan Sloane, 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
5:00-5:15pm (Central Time)
Closing Remarks
