Third Round: Strategic Economic Dialogue with China

Alan Holmer, ambassador, US special envoy, China/SED

Ambassador Holmer previews the third round of the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED), made in December in Beijing. He discusses the Bush administration's activities and strategies to engage Beijing on key issues of interest to the United States. Ambassador Holmer was Deputy US Trade Representative under President Ronald Reagan; ran the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy programs at the Commerce Department; chaired the international trade practice at a major international law firm; and most recently, was President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), where, among other responsibilities, he led efforts to improve intellectual property protection around the world, including in China. He has co-authored three books on international trade law.

 Southern Center for International Studies

Thursday, November 29, 2007