From September 8–26, 2025, CGCC Chicago led two major U.S. Midwest business delegations to China, visiting cities including Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Beijing, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong. The trips focused on investment, trade, and innovation, featuring visits to leading companies, participation in key forums, and meetings with government officials to strengthen U.S.–China subnational economic cooperation.