[1][2] It was founded in 2005 and regularly engages with political and business leaders in the U.S. and the People's Republic of China (PRC).

[3] CGCC, along with 600 other prominent U.S. organizations, including the Committee of 100 (C100), were described by a Newsweek article as part of the Chinese Communist Party's united front system of influence.

[4] CGCC hosts and co-hosts programs and event series that aim to provide a platform for U.S. and Chinese business leaders, state governors, corporate executives, policy makers and other stakeholders to exchange viewpoints on substantial issues in U.S.-China economic relations.

[6] In addition to seminars, forums and networking events for member companies,[7] CGCC also offers research and information on Chinese investment in America through its flagship publication of its Annual Business Survey Report on Chinese Enterprises in the U.S.[8][9] and maintenance of its U.S.- China Investment & Cooperation Database.

It aims to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and China through research, public charity and engagement in economic, cultural and social exchanges.