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Australia PM Albanese kicks off China visit focused on trade BEIJING (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese kicked off a visit to China this weekend meant to shore up trade relations between the two countries. Albanese met with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining on Sunday, the first in a series of high-level exchanges that will include meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji of the National People's Congress. Albanese is leading 'a very large business delegation' to China, which speaks to the importance of the economic relations between Australia and China, he told Chinese state broadcaster CGTN upon his arrival in Shanghai Saturday. During a weeklong trip, Albanese is set to meet business, tourism and sport representatives in Shanghai and Chengdu including a CEO roundtable Tuesday in Beijing, his office said.
Business Wire
25-06-2025
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American Water CEO to Share Expertise at 2025 Mid-America Regulatory Conference
BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is participating in the 2025 Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC), taking place June 22 through June 25, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. "At American Water, we believe innovation, collaboration, and smart investments are essential to strengthening the critical services our customers and communities depend on daily,' said American Water President and Chief Executive Officer John Griffith. American Water President and Chief Executive Officer John Griffith will take part in the CEO Roundtable, which will focus on how critical infrastructure and utility service providers are adapting during a period of rapid change. Griffith will emphasize how American Water is fostering innovation while prioritizing customer affordability and maintaining public trust at the core of its mission. 'At American Water, we believe innovation, collaboration, and smart investments are essential to strengthening the critical services our customers and communities depend on daily,' said Griffith. 'Through our participation at MARC, we aim to share best practices on how American Water continues to build resilient infrastructure, enhance regulatory partnerships, and deliver long-term value to customers.' American Water plays a vital role in addressing infrastructure needs while advancing sustainable, customer-focused solutions. Through leadership participation in MARC, the company continues to engage in meaningful dialogue with regulators and industry partners to strengthen utility performance and public trust. For more information about MARC, visit: About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing ® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 billion to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized as one of Forbes 2025 Most Trusted Companies in America, in addition to being ranked first in the utilities industry category on Forbes America's Best Large Employers List for 2024; recognized on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 List; ranked on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List; and named one of America's Most JUST companies by JUST Capital and CNBC for its continued commitment to employees, customers, communities and shareholders.
