On July 12, 2025, the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship & Innovation Forum was successfully held at Great Way Trading & Transportation Inc. in Union City, California. Hosted by the Kemin Platform, this year’s forum centered around the theme: “Industrial Globalization and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Evolving U.S.-China Economic Landscape.” As a signature event marking the 10th anniversary of the Kemin Platform, the forum brought together over 50 distinguished guests and participants, primarily comprised of Chinese high-tech entrepreneurs and innovation leaders in Silicon Valley. The gathering served as a significant milestone in fostering bilateral dialogue and entrepreneurial exchange.
The forum commenced with the formal announcement of the establishment of the Kemin Foundation. During the memorial service for Mr. Kemin in 2015, Mr. Peter Gong—Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Great Way Trading—publicly pledged to initiate a foundation in Mr. Kemin’s name should any venture in which Mr. Kemin was involved achieve success. The official launch of the foundation now stands as a testament to that promise. Dedicated to supporting youth entrepreneurship and advancing innovation between China and the United States, the foundation commemorates Mr. Kemin’s enduring legacy and commitment to the entrepreneurial community.
In support of the event, Ms. Diane Wang, Founder, Chairperson, and Chief Executive Officer of DHgate, delivered a video address. As a pioneer in cross-border e-commerce, Ms. Wang introduced DHgate’s innovative approaches under the new dynamics of globalization and trade liberalization, while extending her congratulations on the successful convening of the forum.
The agenda of the forum encompassed three central topics. The first, “The New Landscape of U.S.-China Trade,” featured keynote addresses by Mr. Peter Gong and Mr. Kefei Wang, Founder and CEO of Nautilus Global Investment LLC. The session explored the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China economic
relations and examined strategic pathways for Chinese entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Mr. Gong emphasized the importance of leveraging the unique advantages of Chinese-American enterprises to effectively mitigate risks and achieve optimal value creation for yielding long-term success.
The second session focused on “Frontier Trends and Applications of Artificial Intelligence,” and was moderated by Mr. Song Li, Managing Director & the Head of Asia Business at Silicon Valley Bank. Panelists included:
· Dr. John Hu, Director of Advanced Technology, NVIDIA
· Dr. Bo Long, Founder, Stealth Startup
· Mr. Arvin Sun, Founder, Traini
· Dr. Danjue Li, Senior Director of Engineering, Google
Amid rapid advancements in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI), panelists engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue regarding the implications of AI on the labor force, human value systems, and the future of work. The session encouraged deep reflection and insightful debate on the societal shifts driven by emerging technologies.
The third session addressed “Opportunities and Challenges for U.S.-China New Energy Enterprises,” and was chaired by Dr. Gary Xiong, Head of Technology Expansion at First Solar. Esteemed panelists included:
· Mr. Denton Peng, Chief Executive Officer, SPI Energy
· Mr. Linhui Sui, President, ISBU, Trina Solar
· Mr. Yongyong Ji, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bayview Energy LLC
· Dr. Bo Li, Co-founder and CEO, EndurEnergy Systems
· Ms. Annie Feng, Chief Executive Officer, Goldencell USA
In light of current tariff policies and international trade barriers, the session examined strategies for integrating the strengths of both Chinese and American new energy enterprises to optimize the global industrial supply chain. Panelists emphasized the critical need for resilience, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability to ensure sustainable growth within the sector.
The forum featured a Startup Pitch Session, facilitated by Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship & Innovation Forum, showcasing early-stage ventures by four promising entrepreneurs:
· Anyware Robotics – Automated logistics unloading solutions
· EmbodyX – Intelligent logistics management technologies
· Flexhaul.AI – AI-driven freight optimization platform
· Hapso Corp – Integrated cross-border auto parts supply chain solutions
The forum also featured an investor session showcase:
· Amino Capital – Investment company for startups
These entrepreneurial presentations highlighted cutting-edge technologies, innovative business models, and the dynamism of the next generation of founders. With the appropriate support and investment, these projects hold the potential to deliver substantial social and economic value.
Through the joint efforts of the Kemin Foundation, Great Way Trading & Transportation Inc, and the USTC Silicon Valley Alumni Association, the forum provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, strategic collaboration, and innovation-driven dialogue. The event concluded successfully, reinforcing the vital role of the Chinese entrepreneurial community in shaping the future of technological development and cross-border cooperation.
LinkedIn News Release
Great Way trading & Transportation Inc.
Author: Kong fu Panda 1997 (Liwei Qing)
510-896-2818 ext. 113
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Release Date:
CA US – July 14, 2025