Conversation with Chinese Ambassador to United States to Highlight 13th Annual Committee of 100 Conference.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2004 A wide-ranging discussion with the Chinese Ambassador to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , the Honorable Yang Jiechi
The conversation with Ambassador Yang, Friday, April 2, 1:30-2:30 pm, is expected to cover a variety of topics: the current state of U.S.-China relations; new leadership in China; Chinese economic growth; multilateral concerns regarding the Korean peninsula; and the most recent developments concerning Taiwan. Additional conference programs include: Friday, April 2: - The relationship between politics and economics in U.S.-China relations (2:45--4:30 pm) -- Panelists include Minxin Pei, Senior Associate and Co-Director of the China Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. . - Challenges and opportunities posed by AIDS/SARS in China and the U.S. (4:45--5:45 pm) - Dr. David D. Ho will be sharing his insights with Eyewitness News Health Specialist Denise Dador from ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. 7 moderating. Saturday, April 3: - The impact of Asian Pacific Americans on the 2004 Elections (12:15--1:15 pm) - Democratic Congressman Mike Honda and former California State Treasurer The California State Treasurer is responsible for the state's investment and finance. The post has more narrow responsibilities and authority than the California State Controller. Some of the responsibilities include issuing bonds and notes for the state. Matt Fong, a Republican, will exchange viewpoints. - Greater APA (All Points Addressable) Refers to an array (bitmapped screen, matrix, etc.) in which all bits or cells can be individually manipulated. APA - Application Portability Architecture representation in corporate America (3:00--4:15 pm)--Kyung Yoon, Vice Chairman, Heidrick and Struggles, and Deborah M. Soon, Vice President, Executive Leadership Initiatives, Catalyst, will be panelists. This follows a press conference (Thursday, April 1, at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce is southern California's largest not-for-profit business federation, representing over 1,500 businesses. Mission "By being the voice of business, helping its members grow and promoting collaboration, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of ) and launch of the Committee of 100's Corporate Board Initiative, and its first "report card" on APA representation on Fortune 500 corporate boards. - Making the case for teaching about Asia and Asian/Pacific Americans in U.S. schools, a conversation that includes California Secretary of Education Richard Riordan (1:30 -2:45 pm). Founded in 1989 by prominent Chinese Americans, the Committee of 100 is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit membership organization composed of Chinese American leaders in a broad range of professions. With their knowledge and experience, they have committed to a dual mission: (1) encouraging stronger relations between the U.S. and Greater China and (2) encouraging the full participation of Chinese Americans in all aspects of American life. For more information, please visit our web site: www.committee100.org. |
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