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"We are at a unique moment in the history of our two countries in which it is especially important to build bridges between them in business and law. And in each country, the legal system provides a unique framework within which business can flourish."
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean of the School of Law
at UC Irvine

Programs

To establish its uniqueness and significance, The John & Marilyn Long U.S.- China Institute for Business and Law will emphasize a real-world approach to real-time issues and work to build a supportive framework for collaboration between the U.S. and China.

One of the best ways to determine what real-time business concerns and expectations are is to conduct surveys of businesses and business people. To this end, the Long U.S.- China Institute will regularly compile, digest and post publicly available statistics and reports on business in both countries. The Long Institute will also undertake industry relevant research and conduct seminars and conferences that are both pragmatic and bilateral in nature, aiming to promote the academia to business flow of research findings.

There are three high priority activities being pursued as a core part of the Institute’s program:

An annual or semi-annual survey of firms of various sizes doing business across borders. This would be done to assist in identifying real-world and real-time business concerns and expectations.
A forecast of the U.S.-China business climate. Using both survey findings and other relevant research and data, we would analyze key variables such as economic conditions, investment opportunities, the regulatory environment, the labor market, and political and social risks.
An annual conference. An annual international conference offers an excellent venue for releasing survey findings and forecasts. At the same time, such conferences provide forums for discussing a wide range of associated issues, resulting in feed back to inform future surveys.

In addition to the aforementioned programs, the Long U.S.- China Institute plans to include other actions, ranging from academic-oriented seminars to publication and web-based programs that align with its research and public service mission. Among other things, the Long Institute will seek to develop an online searchable business information database and an online discussion forum that would provide the user opportunities to pose questions, make comments and exchange ideas.