US-China relations are complex, unpredictable and frequently opaque. Businesses, organizations and individuals affected by the vagaries of the relationship need to understand government intentions and policies to navigate in uncertain times. China Moon Strategies, LLC offers more than three decades of experience in analyzing and managing Sino-American economic and political relations in both the private and public sectors. Let us help you better understand and interpret rapidly changing events and provide actionable advice to achieve optimal outcomes.
About
China Moon Strategies, LLC, is a consulting firm Jeff Moon (岳雄飞) founded in 2017 after leaving the Obama White House, where he served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China Affairs and previously at the National Security Council.
Mr. Moon has more than three decades of Asia experience, including ten years working in China in both the private and public sectors since his first visit in 1984. At Cisco Systems and Dolby, he was a Vice President assigned to Beijing, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. in roles focused on business in China.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Moon was a U.S. State Department diplomat who specialized in China affairs. He completed assignments to Beijing, Chengdu and Taipei, and in Washington to the China Desk and the predecessor of the Cyberspace Bureau. In his final Foreign Service assignment, he was Acting U.S. Ambassador in Nepal.
Mr. Moon began his career as an attorney at Skadden, Arps in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Columbia Law School.
Customized oral and/or written briefings providing predictive insights into economic and political developments, including bilateral relations, trade tensions and technology trends.
Analysis of regulatory trends and implications, including technology restrictions and export controls.
Risk assessment and crisis management advice.
Strategies for engagement with American and foreign government stakeholders.
Government affairs management, including advice on launching a government affairs function, aligning with government goals, identifying and mapping stakeholders, advocating effectively, managing corporate social responsibility projects and addressing cross-cultural issues.
Here is an informal 2023 interview discussing practical experience conducting government relations with China over three decades as a White House and State Department official, foreign business executive, and consultant. Topics include historical ups and downs; the nature and functions of the Communist Party; geopolitical factors; emerging trade issues and tech rivalry; Chinese business etiquette and protocol; U.S. business community influence; Taiwan; military-to-military relations; the China-Russia relationship; the impact of upcoming U.S. elections; China’s faltering economy; and future prospects. (Caracal.global, 6/30/23, 35 minutes)
Jeff contributes op-eds from time to time. Samples include:
