National Committee on United States–China Relations

Paul Liu Appointed to Wynn Resorts Board of Directors

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Paul Liu as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Paul Liu as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Liu is an Independent Director and a Class I member of the Board.
  • Mr. Liu is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the John’s Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
  • Mr. Liu has an active interest in Sino-American relations and is a member of the National Committee on U.S. - China Relations.

CRITICALSTARTⓇ Appoints Clifford Chiu and Edna Conway to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions, today announced the additions of Clifford Chiu and Edna Conway to its Board of Directors.

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  • PLANO, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions, today announced the additions of Clifford Chiu and Edna Conway to its Board of Directors.
  • Chiu is a corporate director and private investment firm senior advisor, as well as a retired partner at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR).
  • We are thrilled to welcome them to our Board of Directors," said Rob Davis, CEO and Founder of Critical Start.
  • Launched in 2017, the board program leverages Vista's ecosystem and additional resources to identify, train, and appoint qualified board candidates for its portfolio companies.

UWC Education for Peace and Sustainability Officially Open by the Honourable Miss Alice Mak with student performances showcase the diversity of UWC

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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The Honourable Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs officiates the opening ceremony of the UWC exhibition.

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  • The Honourable Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs officiates the opening ceremony of the UWC exhibition.
  • The exhibition under the theme of UWC education for peace and sustainability is now open to public at Central Market.
  • LPCUWC students are having a fruitful dialogue with the guests of honours of the exhibition, demonstrating the diversity and cultural vibrancy of UWC education.
  • The exhibition was officially kicked off by the Guest of Honour with the dotting ceremony to bring the lions alive.

Points of Light Announces Fourth Annual Awards Celebration Will Recognize José Andrés and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg and Honor President George H.W. Bush's Legacy of Civic Engagement

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Two honorees will be recognized at this year's event: José Andrés, internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator and humanitarian and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg, chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies, chair of The Starr Foundation as well as former chair and CEO of American International Group (AIG).

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W.
  • Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.
  • Bush and the people who demonstrate the transformative power of service and drive significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions.
  • It's an honor to be recognized by Points of Light, which has activated his vision of the power of volunteerism."

UroGen Announces the Appointment of Dr. Leana S. Wen to the UroGen Pharma Board of Directors

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced the appointment of Dr. Leana S. Wen to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced the appointment of Dr. Leana S. Wen to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Dr. Leana S. Wen, an emergency medicine physician and public health and policy expert, has agreed to join UroGens board, effective immediately.
  • We are fortunate to welcome Dr. Wen to UroGens Board of Directors, said Liz Barrett, President and Chief Executive Officer, UroGen.
  • Dr. Wen has served on the board of directors of Glaukos Corporation since March 2021 and is a member of its Audit Committee.

Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation Announces 2022 Global Teen Leaders

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is honored to announce the 2022 Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders (GTLs), representing 23 countries on 5 continents. Thirty-four (34) teens were selected for their social good innovations, organizations, projects and promise for a more just, equitable and peaceful future. 

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  • NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nile Rodgers'We Are Family Foundation(WAFF) is honoredto announce the 2022Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders (GTLs), representing23countries on 5 continents.
  • Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation Announces 2022 Global Teen Leaders tackling the planet's most pressing issues.
  • The 2022 GTLs will convene virtually from July 11 August 12, 2022 for WAFF's 14th Three Dot Dash Just Peace Summit.
  • We are honored to bring the 2022 Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) into our WAFF community of hundreds of GTL Alumni and Mentors.

World Leaders Urge China-U.S. Dialogue and Cooperation on Key Issues: Climate, Economic Recovery, and Trade.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien and Former Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda also stressed the importance of U.S. and China cooperation.

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  • Former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien and Former Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda also stressed the importance of U.S. and China cooperation.
  • Dr. Fung identified two immediate priorities for bilateral cooperation, namely global economic recovery, and improving systems for sustainable trade and investment.
  • Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, suggested that the two countries "avoid conflict over differences, embrace healthy competition, and maximize cooperation."
  • CCIEE aims to serve national development, improve people's welfare and promote exchanges and cooperation.

Good news for kung fu enthusiasts around the world - Shaolin Temple launches kung fu online games

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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DENGFENG, China, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Chinese New Year around the corner, China's Songshan Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Culture Centers across the world have launched a global kung fu contest - "Happy Chinese New Year: Shaolin Kung Fu Online Games."

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  • DENGFENG, China, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Chinese New Year around the corner, China's Songshan Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Culture Centers across the world have launched a global kung fu contest - "Happy Chinese New Year: Shaolin Kung Fu Online Games."
  • The Shaolin Temple organizes year-end kung fu examinations for the monks at the end of each year to encourage kung fu monks to be more brave and diligent.
  • The online kung fu games promote communication and interaction between people around the globe against the backdrop of epidemic curbing.
  • As a national intangible cultural heritage of China, Shaolin kung fu illustrates the desire for supernatural powers and the pursuit of extraordinary wisdom.

Good news for kung fu enthusiasts around the world - Shaolin Temple launches kung fu online games

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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DENGFENG, China, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Chinese New Year around the corner, China's Songshan Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Culture Centers across the world have launched a global kung fu contest - "Happy Chinese New Year: Shaolin Kung Fu Online Games."

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  • DENGFENG, China, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Chinese New Year around the corner, China's Songshan Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Culture Centers across the world have launched a global kung fu contest - "Happy Chinese New Year: Shaolin Kung Fu Online Games."
  • The Shaolin Temple organizes year-end kung fu examinations for the monks at the end of each year to encourage kung fu monks to be more brave and diligent.
  • This year, the examination will be launched online for kung fu lovers of all ages across the globe.
  • The online kung fu games promote communication and interaction between people around the globe against the backdrop of epidemic curbing.

Ajay Banga Joins General Atlantic as Vice Chairman

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, announced today that Ajay Banga has joined the firm as Vice Chairman.

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  • General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, announced today that Ajay Banga has joined the firm as Vice Chairman.
  • He joins General Atlantic after 12 years at Mastercard, including more than a decade as President and CEO, and most recently as Executive Chairman.
  • Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, commented, We could not be more thrilled to have Ajay joining our firm at this very exciting moment for global growth investing.
  • Mr. Banga will assume his responsibilities with General Atlantic on January 1, 2022.