Honoree John S. Watson
Honoree Robert A. Iger
The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations celebrated its 45th Anniversary with a black-tie Gala Dinner on Monday, October 17th at 6:30pm at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
That evening the National Committee recognized John S. Watson, Chairman and CEO of Chevron, and Robert A. Iger, President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Both companies are dedicated supporters of the National Committee and constructive U.S.-China relations. Their long-term investments and philanthropy in China have helped strengthen bilateral relations.
Since 1904, when Chevron first entered China selling kerosene for lamps and home heating, the company has expanded operations in the country with a wide range of businesses, from exploration and production to the marketing of fuels and lubricants. Chevron is being honored for contributing to the development of people and technology and supporting social and educational programs in the communities in China where it works. For over 70 years, The Walt Disney Company has entertained Chinese audiences with world-class creative content across a wide array of businesses. Through projects like the Shanghai Disney Resort, one of the largest foreign investments in Disney history, the Company remains deeply committed to both long-term growth in China and the development of positive relations between China and the United States.
The Gala provides a significant source of support for the National Committee, a non-partisan organization that seeks to promote better understanding between China and the United States by creating opportunities for informed discussions regarding issues of vital importance. This year, more than 450 people, including business leaders, public officials and senior Chinese diplomats, gathered to celebrate the 45th Anniversary and took note of the year’s significant milestones in Sino-American relations.
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Patrons Alcoa, Inc. American Express Company Anonymous China Center Clifford Chance Comcast Corporation Dorsey & Whitney LLP Gerson Lerhman Group, Inc. Global Strategic Associates LLC Hearst Corporation Hills & Company Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office IMAX Corporation Johnson & Johnson Jones Day KKR Lenovo Levcor International Mattel, Inc. McLarty Associates National Association of Broadcasters NYSE Euronext, Inc. PepsiCo Pfizer, Inc. Sungate Properties, LLC The Coca-Cola Company Time Warner Inc. U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2011 GALA DINNER COMMITTEE Honorary Co-Chairs The Honorable George H.W. Bush The Honorable James Earl Carter, Jr.
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The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright The Honorable Michael H. Armacost The Honorable Jeffrey A. Bader The Honorable James A. Baker The Honorable David L. Boren The Honorable W. Michael Blumenthal The Honorable Zbigniew Brzezinski Mrs. Barbara Bush The Honorable Elaine L. Chao The Honorable Dianne Feinstein The Honorable Barbara Franklin The Honorable Lee H. Hamilton The Honorable Thomas H. Kean The Honorable John F. Kerry The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger The Honorable Winston Lord The Honorable Richard G. Lugar The Honorable John D. Negroponte Mr. I. M. Pei The Honorable William J. Perry General Colin L. Powell The Honorable Joseph W. Prueher The Honorable Clark T. Randt, Jr. The Honorable J. Stapleton Roy The Honorable Robert E. Rubin The Honorable James R. Sasser Professor Robert Scalapino The Honorable Brent Scowcroft The Honorable George P. Shultz The Honorable Richard H. Solomon Professor Stephen Cecil Thomas Professor Ezra F. Vogel The Honorable Paul A. Volcker The Honorable John M. Walker Jr. The Honorable John C. Whitehead |
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at a glance
- October 17, 2011
- Type: Public Outreach
- Category: Gala
The Plaza Hotel, New York, NY
2010 Gala
At the 2010 Gala Dinner on November 11 the National Committee honored two outstanding companies, Caterpillar Inc. and GE.
To view pictures click here. For speeches and videos from the event, click on the drawer below.
For more than 35 years, Caterpillar has been committed to making sustainable development possible in China. Caterpillar is being honored for its commitment to providing China with clean-energy solutions through engine and turbine technology. For years, Cat machines have been at work building China's infrastructure and, through donations, assisted in natural disaster rescue and rebuilding efforts such as the 2010 Qinghai earthquake.
With more than 100 years of history in China, GE continues to grow its commitment in this rapidly emerging market. GE is being honored for its outstanding corporate citizenship in China– achieved through localization, global business partnerships and a focus on sustainability and healthcare– which serves as a catalyst for strong bilateral relations and strengthens the global economy.
The awards were presented to James W. Owens, Chairman of Caterpillar Inc., and Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE. The black tie Gala took place at The Plaza in New York City.
Huang Ruo, an award-winning composer, conductor, pianist and folk singer (as well as a 2006 Young Leaders Forum Fellow) performed with members of his Future In REverse (FIRE) Ensemble at the Gala. Attendees were treated to selections from Cinema Music Suite, pieces written for traditional Chinese and Western instruments.
The Gala provides a significant source of support for the National Committee, a non-partisan organization that seeks to promote better understanding between China and the United States by creating opportunities for informed discussions regarding issues of vital importance. Each year, more than 350 people, including business leaders, public officials and senior Chinese diplomats, gather to take note of the year’s significant milestones in Sino-American relations.
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Patrons Alcoa Barclays Capital Best Buy Co., Inc. Dorsey & Whitney LLP Edelman Exxon Mobil General Motors Gerald Abell Foundation Global Strategic Associates LLC Hills and Company Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office Intel Corporation J.P. Morgan Johnson & Johnson Jones Day Kamsky Associates, Inc. Levcor International McKinsey & Company McMahan Securities Co. L.P. NYSE Euronext Peabody Energy PepsiCo Pfizer, Inc. The Coca-Cola Company The Dow Chemical Company Tishman Speyer Properties, LP Verizon West Legend Corporation | |||||
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Supporters AEA Investors LP Albright Stonebridge Group AT&T Bechtel Group, Inc. The Honorable Barbara H. Franklin Ken Miller Capital, LLC David Rockefeller The McGraw-Hill Companies 2010 GALA DINNER COMMITTEE The Honorable George H.W. Bush The Honorable James Earl Carter, Jr. Honorary Vice Chairs |
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The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright The Honorable Michael H. Armacost The Honorable W. Michael Blumenthal The Honorable David L. Boren The Honorable Zbigniew Brzezinski Mrs. Barbara Bush The Honorable Warren Christopher The Honorable Lee H. Hamilton The Honorable Thomas H. Kean The Honorable Winston Lord The Honorable John D. Negroponte Mr. I. M. Pei The Honorable William J. Perry General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret) The Honorable Joseph W. Prueher The Honorable J. Stapleton Roy The Honorable James R. Sasser The Honorable James R. Schlesinger General Brent Scowcroft The Honorable George P. Shultz The Honorable Richard H. Solomon Mr. Paul A. Volcker The Honorable John M. Walker Jr. |
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