ABOUT US
The Committee of 100 is a national non-partisan organization
composed of American citizens of Chinese descent. Each
member has achieved positions of leadership in the United
States in a broad range of professions.
With these diverse backgrounds, members collectively
pool their strengths and experience to address important
issues concerning the Chinese-American community,
as well as issues affecting U.S.-China relations.
MISSION
C-100 is committed to a dual mission: (1) encouraging stronger
relations between the U.S. and Greater China and (2) encouraging
the full participation of Chinese-Americans in all aspects of American
life.
HISTORY
 The Committee of 100 was founded in 1990 by a
group of concerned Chinese-Americans, including I.M. Pei and Yo-Yo Ma, who
are leaders in their fields. They recognized the need for an organization that
brings a Chinese-American perspective to U.S.-Greater China relations and that
addresses the concerns of Americans of Chinese heritage.
The key functions of the Committee are to serve as a bridge between Greater China
and America and to provide a forum for those issues that Americans of Chinese
and Asian descent face in the United States. The Committee is dedicated to serving
as a "cultural ambassador" to foster the exchange of ideas and perspectives
among our members with those in the community and government.
The Committee of 100 has become a voice for the improvement of relations between
the U.S. and Greater China region. With an in-depth understanding of both cultures,
the Committee can enhance America’s understanding of China, as well as
China’s understanding of the United States.
As an organization, the Committee of 100 is non-partisan; it is not aligned with
any political party in the United States, or with any in Asia. Many of the issues
the Committee addresses concern matters of public policy, however, through our
members’ activity in academics, government, business, law, science, and
the arts, we believe we can provide bicultural dimensions to issues facing America
and Asia.
With its collective wealth of experience, knowledge, and resources, the Committee
of 100 is in a unique position to improve relations between the United States
and Greater China. As Americans familiar with both Chinese and American cultures
and systems, Committee members play important roles in helping broaden perspectives.
As a developing nation, China can benefit from exchanges that can help address
social and public interest concerns that arise from industrial and economic development.
In recognition of the need for trained individuals to implement the development
that is essential to China’s continued growth, the Committee of 100 has
established endowment funds to provide scholarships for outstanding students
and teachers at several universities in China.
The Committee of 100 will continue to serve as a voice to encourage constructive
relations between Greater China and the United States: seeking common ground
while respecting differences.
HIGHTLIGHTS
Available in Bilingual (1989-present):
English | Chinese
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