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China in Washington: 17th Anniversary Gala Dinner
The U.S.-China Policy Foundation will host its 17th annual Gala Dinner, China in Washington, on December 11th, 2012. The black-tie affair will be held at the historic Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in downtown, Washington, DC, from 7pm to 9pm, with the pre-dinner reception beginning at 6:30pm.
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The U.S.-China Policy Foundation will host its 17th annual Gala Dinner, China in Washington, on December 11th, 2012. The black-tie affair will be held at the historic Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in downtown, Washington, DC, from 7pm to 9pm, with the pre-dinner reception beginning at 6:30pm.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Shanghai Communiqué, an event of paramount significance in the opening up of relations between the United States and China.
The dinner will recognize the ongoing efforts of USCPF and others to improve U.S-China relations. The Foundation has invited His Excellency Zhang Yesui, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the United States, to join us again as an honored guest and presenter of the evening’s keynote speech on U.S.-China relations.
Each year, we are excited to honor noteworthy individuals who have made a distinguished contribution to U.S.-China relations. This year, the USCPF will honor the three following individuals with achievement awards at the dinner:
Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong, Secretary-General of Boao Forum for Asia, and Former Chinese Ambassador to the U.S.;
Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States and Former U.S. Ambassador to China.
Mr. Larry Lee, President of China Daily USA
The Foundation is also extremely grateful to all the donors and guests who are so crucial in supporting our ongoing efforts.
For additional information or a table reservation form, please contact the USCPF:
U.S.-China Policy Foundation
316 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Suites 201-202
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 547-8615
Fax: (202) 547-8853
Email: uscpf@uscpf.org
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