Episode

China’s Changing Commercial Landscape on the Eve of the Summit: A Conversation with Eric Zheng

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China Field Notes – with Scott Kennedy
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Sep 15, 2026
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2404
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Summary

In this episode of China Field Notes, Scott Kennedy talks with Eric Zheng, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. After describing his pathway from growing up in Shanghai to working in consulting and the insurance industry, Zheng assesses China’s evolving business climate, including the challenges facing American companies, why China remains an important market and manufacturing base, and how American firms are adapting their global strategies. The discussion concludes by Zheng explaining the value of greater predictability in U.S.-China relations.