At a glittering gala filled with hopeful vibes, leaders from the United States and China came together to champion friendship and collaboration! 🎉 The annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) saw business and diplomatic figures emphasizing that working together is not just good for the two nations, but for the whole world. 🌎
Stephen Orlins, the NCUSCR President who's been building bridges for 50 years, acknowledged that things have been a bit rough lately. \"I cannot recall a time when it was so deeply fraught,\" he shared. But channeling some Confucius wisdom, he reminded everyone: \"In difficult times, we need to embrace broad-mindedness and resilience… and work twice as hard to move forward steadily.\" 💪✨
Evan G. Greenberg, CEO of Chubb Limited, highlighted that chatting and understanding each other is key. Thanks to recent diplomatic moves, the lines of communication are opening up! 📞 \"Engagement between our peoples… is critical,\" he said, emphasizing everyone from businesses to students plays a role. 🎓🤝
William Ford, CEO of General Atlantic, echoed these feelings, believing that when the U.S. and China team up, global peace and prosperity get a major boost! 🚀 He quoted Henry Kissinger, noting it's in America's long-term interest to have a constructive relationship with China. Despite some bumps that slowed investments, he's optimistic. \"I remain hopeful that we can find a constructive path forward… and support global growth,\" he enthused. 🌱📈
Wrapping up the night on a heartwarming note, Orlins shared some exciting news: two adorable pandas just arrived at the National Zoo in Washington! 🐼❤️ \"We strongly hope that this is a symbol of some improvement in U.S.-China relations,\" he said. Talk about panda-monium! 🎉
Reference(s):
NCUSCR gala calls for constructive engagement between China and U.S.
cgtn.com
