In January, James Zimmerman returned as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China). He has held this position before in 2007, 2008, 2015, and 2016. Zimmerman is a lawyer who has lived in China for 28 years. He has seen China's rise as the world's second-largest economy and understands the challenges American businesses face there. Zimmerman believes 2026 can be a 'year of vision' for the US and China to build better relations and stronger business ties. His return brings experience and insight to help navigate the changing landscape of US-China economic cooperation.