Gala 2021
Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
6:00pm ET at the Ritz Carlton Wahington DC | Business Attire
Only virtual sponsorships are available immediately - all in-person sponsorship requests will be put on a waitlist.
This year’s Gala will celebrate 48 years of USCBC’s leadership, achievements, and partnerships to promote sustainable commercial relations between the United States and China.
Public Health Safety Precautions:
To facilitate a safe and enjoyable evening for all, in-person guests will be required to present 1) proof of full vaccination and 2) photo ID upon arrival. “Full vaccination” means that as of November 18, 2021, guests have received a full dose of a WHO-approved vaccine. Temperature will also be checked upon arrival. No guest will be allowed entry into the event without these public health safety measures.
Program
Keynote Speaker Announced!
We are honored to announce that the keynote address will be delivered by Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment. He has been invited to speak about the Biden administration’s views on the bilateral relationship and US-China policy going forward.
For us to establish a set of recommendations for The Way Forward, it would be most beneficial to hear from the leading architects of modern US-China relations and from the current US administration. To that end, speakers include Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy, this year’s Distinguished Honoree. A career ambassador, he is well respected for his wide-ranging expertise on Asia, astute policy analysis, and dedicated diplomatic service. Ambassador Roy provides a sterling example of public citizenship and global responsibility. Drawing upon extensive experience and knowledge, Ambassador Roy will give remarks on his thoughts about the current state of the US-China relationship and the role that American businesses and associations like USCBC should play in the effort to restore positive momentum to this vital relationship.
USCBC is also honored to have the virtual participation of Dr. Henry Kissinger, the chief architect of US-China relations and Secretary of State during the Nixon and Ford administrations. A political veteran, Dr. Kissinger played one of the most vital roles in starting the US-China bilateral relationship. We have asked Dr. Kissinger to share his views on the current state of US-China relations, recommendations on how the two powers can move forward more constructively, and what we can learn from his pioneering 1971 trips to China.
Ambassador Qin Gang will join and offer brief remarks on China's view of the way forward.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Only virtual sponsorships are available immediately - all in-person sponsorship requests will be put on a waitlist.
USCBC’s annual gala is an important component of ensuring USCBC remains at the forefront of representing American business interests with China. Gala sponsorships are essential to conducting our advocacy and other programs each year on your behalf. Please consider supporting our work at the highest possible level that you can commit from among the following:
- Leadership ($50,000)
- Benefactor ($25,000)
- Patron ($15,000)
- Supporter ($10,000)
Sponsorship is only available to USCBC members or qualified member-prospects.
Contact Gloria Gonzalez-Micklin, Vice President, Programs ([email protected]) for more details
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All Gala Sponsorship Forms
Sponsor Pledge Form | Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits | Sponsor Deadlines Summary
Sponsor Guest List Templates | VIP Nomination Form | Lodging at the Ritz-Carlton
A video of the evening is available to members here.
Gala 2021 celebrated 48 years of USCBC’s leadership, achievements, and partnerships to promote sustainable commercial relations between the United States and China. It was a tremendous success. We welcomed more than 450 guests from member companies, the US and Chinese governments, the press, and other important stakeholders. The event was a timely reminder that whether sitting at a table together or meeting virtually, a sustainable way forward for the world’s most important relationship is paved through regular dialogue and concrete outcomes. We are especially grateful to our in-person attendees for complying with recommended health protocols without a hitch—you played a crucial role in the event’s success.
This year’s Gala theme was “The Way Forward.” For USCBC and all responsible organizations, there must be a reflection on the past and an honest assessment of what must be protected in the relationship and what aspects can be improved upon. As we consider the way forward in US-China relations, we have examples of both.
When it comes to legacies that must be respected, we honored the lifetime contributions of Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy, a pioneer of the US-China relationship who continues to provide clear-eyed and pragmatic advice.
As for visions of the path ahead, we were joined by China’s ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, who offered his remarks on how the United States and China can rebuild confidence in the bilateral relationship.
Both Ambassador Roy and Ambassador Qin have provided written copies of their remarks, available here (Roy) and here (Qin).
It was a tremendous privilege to welcome back to USCBC a key architect of the US-China bilateral relationship, Dr. Henry Kissinger, who was our 2013 honoree. We were also honored to hear from a representative from the Biden administration, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez.
With gratitude to our underwriters:
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