OSF attends the National committee on US-China Relations
The 2019 Annual Fundraising Dinner and Awards Ceremony of the National Committee on US-China Relations was held in New York on the evening of November 14. A number of American political and business figures expressed their expectations for the good cooperation between the United States and China at the event. Mr. Wang Zhaonan, Chairman of OSF, and some members of the Executive Committee were invited to attend the dinner and have a pleasant talk with the invited guests.
OSF has maintained a long-term and good relationship with the National Committee on US-China Relations. It is not only fortunate to participate in and witness this far-reaching event, but also let more people get to know OSF deep understanding of Sino-US educational culture and The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations plays an important role as a bridge between China and the United States.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. China- US relations have developed into the most important win-win relationship in the world today. The North American International Students Foundation is honored to be invited to attend this event to review the friendship between China and the United States over the past 40 years with Chinese and American political and business people. He has made unremitting contributions to relations, Sino-US education and talent development strategies.
In an interview with reporters, Mr. Wang Zhaonan, chairman of the North American International Students Foundation, said: "As the saying goes, there is no confusion in life. Now that China and the United States have established diplomatic relations for the 40th anniversary, we believe that future Sino-US relations will achieve major breakthroughs on the basis of mutual cooperation! North America The International Students Foundation sincerely cares for the vast number of prospective students and students studying in the United States, and is full of love for Chinese and American students and scholars. The North American International Students Foundation will make unremitting efforts to repay the Chinese and American societies. ”
Former Secretary of State Dr. Kissinger and Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio delivered keynote speeches on Sino-US relations. The dinner was hosted by Stephen Orlins, president of the National Committee on US-China Relations. In his opening speech, he quoted Martin Luther King's famous saying "On the darkest hour of the mountain, you will see the light of the stars", and also quoted the poem of Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, "When riding the wind and breaking the waves, there are times when you can hang clouds and sails to help the sea. "To express the review of the past course of Sino-US relations and the confidence in the two countries' joint construction of a better future. Colleagues also thanked the participating organizations for their generosity, announcing that a record 2.7 million yuan was raised that night .
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio (Ray Dalio)
Former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Kissinger
Subsequently, Dr. Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State, was invited to give a speech. He said that as modern powers, China and the United States cannot ignore the existence of each other, nor can they maintain the suppression of one side over the other. Forty years ago, China and the United States formed a strategic alliance. Over the years, they have enhanced mutual understanding, but at the same time, they must face the fact that they are competing with each other. Kissinger expressed his optimism and firm support for Sino-US relations in his speech .
On November 14, local time, the National Committee on US-China Relations held its 2019 annual dinner in New York .
Orrens, chairman of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio founded the hedge fund in 1975 and is now the largest in the industry at nearly $130 billion. At the same time, Dalio himself has established a deep relationship with China over the years. As early as 1984, he was invited to teach economics in China and participated in the preparation of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. He also established the China Care Foundation and the Beijing Dalio Foundation , which aim to help poor and disabled children.
OSF was established in 2019 and is committed to paying attention to the growth of international students. It aims to organize and support public welfare projects for international students; to promote the development of the leadership of young international students; at the same time, it will continue to explore the future development and potential of international students and transmit positive energy. The foundation will stick to its original intention and strive to promote cultural and educational exchanges between China and the United States. The North American International Students Foundation cooperates closely with the National Committee on US-China Relations, and always wishes the friendship between China and the United States to last forever !