On October 20, C-100 members were received in Shanghai by Mayor Yang Xiong and Mr. Xu Li, Shanghai Director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office. Mayor Yang met privately with C-100 members and thanked them for their long-term commitment to promoting strong trust and mutual understanding between China and the United States. C-100 Acting Chairman Herman Li and members Gareth Chang, Richard Lee, Howard Li, Edmond Pi, Oscar Tang, Linda Tsao Yang , Carter Tseng, Dazong Wang, Shirley Young and Acting Executive Director Holly Chang took part in the meeting.
Remarks from C-100 were given by Acting Chair Herman Li and China Region Co-Chair Dazong Wang. Mayor Yang noted that as the city strives to transform itself into a global innovation center, he hopes the Committee of 100 can play a role in Shanghai’s coming changes and offer advice as Shanghai drafts its 13th Five-Year Plan.
RELEVANT PRESS COVERAGE:
Mayor Receives Committee of 100 Delegation from US | Shanghai Daily
Yang Xiong to Receive Committee of 100 Delegation from the U.S. : Hopes to Continue Participating in Shanghai’s Development (杨雄会见美国百人会代表团:希望继续参与上海建设发展) | Sohu (搜狐网)
Yang Xiong to Receive Committee of 100 Delegation from the U.S.: Hopes to Continue Participating in Shanghai’s Development (杨雄会见美国百人会代表团:希望继续参与上海建设发展) | Sina (新浪网)
Yang Xiong to Receive Committee of 100 Delegation from the U.S. (杨雄会见美国百人会代表团) | Youku (优酷视频)
Yang Xiong to Receive Committee of 100 Delegation from the U.S. (杨雄会见美国百人会代表团) | NetEase (网易新闻)
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