Senior leaders from the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations met for an off-the-record discussion with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2024.
National Committee participants included Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Blackstone; National Commitee Director Sheldon Pang, vice chairman, Freeport Commodities LLC; Stephen Kehoe, executive vice president, chief corporate affairs officer, PepsiCo and chairman of the board of directors, PepsiCo Foundation; and National Committee President Stephen A. Orlins.
The National Commitee joined the US-China Business Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Aspen Strategy Group at the meeting, which also included representatives of the Asia Society and Council on Foreign Relations. The meeting included discussion of trade, economic, and investment policies, and the potential for greater cooperation on healthcare, climate, and security issues.
“It is essential to American interests that business leaders and policy experts have the opportunity to discuss critical issues, address concerns, and build working relationships with Chinese leaders to improve the bilateral relationship ,” said NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins. “In light of the many challenges confronting the world today, it is imperative that Americans and Chinese work constructively to address issues of global concern.”
The National Committee believes that forthright dialogue between American business, policy, and civic leaders and senior Chinese government leaders fosters mutual understanding and creates opportunities to promote U.S. interests.
The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries.