Los Angeles, CA – May 24, 2026 — On behalf of the China General Chamber of Commerce – Los Angeles (CGCC-LA), we extend our warmest congratulations to our new member, King & Wood, on the grand opening of its Los Angeles office. We celebrate this milestone together with our members and the broader business community in Southern California.
On May 19, 2026, King & Wood hosted its Los Angeles Office Opening Reception at the Langham Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, with great success—welcoming clients, partners, and distinguished guests from across Southern California, alongside more than 20 partners from the firm’s offices in China and North America.
We were honored that two leaders of CGCC-LA attended the reception in support of this occasion: Mr. Chun Ye, President of CGCC-LA and Branch Manager of China CITIC Bank Los Angeles Branch; and Mr. Peng Li, Executive Deputy Vice President of CGCC-LA and SVP & Branch Manager of Bank of China Los Angeles Branch.
Remarks were delivered by Ye Chun, President of CGCC-LA; Xu Ping, member of the firm’s Management Committee and International Managing Partner; and Meg Utterback, North America Managing Partner. Mr. Ye encouraged the Los Angeles office to play a pivotal role in advancing China–US commercial engagement and advocating compliance-based development for Chinese businesses. Ms. Xu reflected on the firm’s growth and its enduring commitment to internationalization, noting that amid an evolving and increasingly complex cross-border regulatory landscape, the new office is a timely resource to help clients navigate risks, seize opportunities, and protect their rights with confidence.
A panel discussion followed, in which four of the firm’s partners from U.S. offices shared insights on the practical legal challenges facing Chinese businesses in the United States. CGCC-LA was proud to provide important support for this event, helping to bring together a broad representation of the Chinese business community throughout Southern California.
