Club Lunch – The Fragile Dragon: Trade, Trump, and China’s Vulnerabilities

The Fragile Drago11 (2026) explores China's rapid transformation and its evolving commercial relationship with the West through the experiences of Ker Gibbs, an American businessman of Chinese ancestry who analyses why tensions between the US and China have escalated, threatening global commerce and stability. Drawing from Gibbs' experience as president of the American Chamber of Commerce under Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden, The Fragile Dragon examines key business and political developments from Western and Chinese perspectives and offers guidance on how business people can think about China and what it takes to succeed - navigating the narrow corridor between what China wants and what the US will allow. Author Q&A moderated by FCC First Vice President Jing Yang.