Following last year's successful visit to Washington DC, AmCham China will again embark on our annual trip to meet with administration and congressional officials, policymakers, and think tanks to exchange views on US-China trade relations. The trip will also coincide with the China Business Conference, co-hosted by AmCham China and the US Chamber of Commerce.

As the US administration advances its policy agenda in Washington, China will remain a central focus of debate across Congress, federal agencies, and the broader policy community. 2026 will be a pivotal year for multinational companies with significant stakes in both the US and China markets to ensure their perspectives are clearly understood by US policymakers.

AmCham China's annual DC Doorknock provides a structured and high-level platform for member engagement. Participants work together to refine key messages, contribute to strategic positioning, and represent the voice of our member companies in meetings with US government stakeholders.

In 2025, AmCham China met with members of Congress, administration officials, and leading think tanks in Washington. The delegation also participated in the two-day China Business Conference (see agenda here​), engaging with senior policymakers and business leaders. Recaps of last year's program are available on our website​ and WeChat​.

In 2026, AmCham China will once again convene a delegation of experienced Chamber leaders to engage with members of Congress, administration officials, and the DC-based policy community. Delegates will be entrusted to communicate the Chamber's priorities with clarity, credibility, and consistency. Participants should expect to dedicate approximately two hours per week to preparation calls and message development in the lead-up to the visit. Final approval of all delegation applications rests with the Chairman.

Who can apply to participate?

• AmCham China's Board of Governors and Executive Policy Committee
• Chairman's Circle members​
• Policy+ Subscribers​
• Former Board of Governors members and/or Committee Co-Chairs
• Interested AmCham Industry Leaders

Please note: All delegates must be members of AmCham China. The total number of delegates will not be greater than 20.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis to ensure the best delegation possible to present members' concerns to our stakeholders in Washington DC. The deadline to apply is April 3, 2025. As we expect to schedule our first planning meetings within the next couple of weeks, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whom will we engage in DC?

• Senior representatives from key US administration agencies
• Key members of Congress
• Influential think tanks and scholars
• Chinese Embassy in the US

Please see the documents section below for more specifics. If you have particular requests regarding meeting targets, please let us know.

When will the meetings be held?

We will be in DC from May 11-15 and ask participants to arrive by Sunday, May 10. Delegates are expected to be available to participate in meetings through the end of Friday May 15.

What is included in the registration fee?

• Ticket to AmCham China and US Chamber's "China Business Conference" (see last year's agenda here​)
• Attendance at DC Doorknock Meetings
• Briefing book for DC Doorknock week
• Pre-planning meetings and briefings
• Transportation between meetings in DC
• Most lunch and dinner meals
• Support from staff and DC-based experts

What is not included?

• Hotel (a block of rooms will be reserved at a discount rate for AmCham China, but booking is up to delegate discretion)
• Flights
• Airport transfers
• Delegate preferred beverages: coffee, tea, alcohol

Refund Policy

Delegates will not be able to request a refund within two weeks of the start date as many meals and bookings will be made in advance. Thank you for your understanding.