2016 Gala Dinner

On December 15, 2016, the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations celebrated its 50th Anniversary at a grand black-tie Gala Dinner at the Cipriani Wall Street ballroom in New York. The event was designed to honor those whose extraordinary decades-long commitment has ensured our success, as well as to present our vision for our future work.

On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary, the National Committee presented special Lifetime Achievement Awards to two remarkable individuals with whom we have worked closely for nearly five decades. Henry A. Kissinger and Maurice R. Greenberg have served as vice chairmen of our board, advised both U.S. and Chinese leaders, and done a great service to the world through helping to build constructive Sino-American relations.

Two corporations were honored for their contributions to positive bilateral relations: United Airlines, with CEO Oscar Munoz accepting, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes, with Vice Chairman Ray Conner of The Boeing Company accepting.

In the 30 years since United Airlines first began service to China, the airline has grown to operate more non-stop flights to more cities there than any other U.S. carrier, with a total of 100 weekly flights to six Chinese destinations. Now in its 90th year, United has always been the National Committee’s preferred airline, providing the citizens of our two countries opportunities to experience the other.

Boeing, this year celebrating its centennial, has long-standing relationships with Chinese airlines, the Chinese aviation industry, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and the Chinese government. In 1972, the historic visit by President Richard Nixon to China led to the introduction of Boeing aircraft there and over 40 years of serving in the development of China’s air transport system.

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 600 people, including business leaders, public officials and senior Chinese diplomats, gathered to honor Dr. Kissinger, Mr. Greenberg, Boeing Commercial Airplanes and United Airlines and look back on the year’s significant milestones in Sino-American relations.

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