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NEW YORK – On October 30, 2026, CGCC Foundation and Bank of China U.S.A. welcomed 20 students from Yale University and Columbia University for “Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Language, Business & Future Leaders.” As part of CGCC’s ongoing service to its member companies and the Foundation’s commitment to education and cross-cultural understanding, the program created opportunities for member companies to engage with the next generation of global talent and strengthen connections with local academic communities.
The visit began with a tour of the Bank of China building in Bryant Park, led by Catherine Feng, Senior Vice President at Bank of China U.S.A.
The tour included a visit to the trading floor.
Catherine Feng, Senior Vice President at Bank of China U.S.A., gave the students an overview of Bank of China U.S.A.
Abby Li, Director of Corporate Communication and Research at CGCC, introduced the students to CGCC and its mission.
The event included a bilingual panel discussion that explored using Chinese in the workplace and discussed future opportunities for the students.
Moderated by Hallie Carmen, Senior Marketing Manager at CGCC, the panel featured Peter Reisman, Co-Chair of the CGCC GR-PR Committee and Managing Director and Chief Communications Officer at Bank of China U.S.A.; Karen King, Partner at Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC; and Tony Zhou, Managing Attorney at Deheng Chen LLC.
CGCC Foundation sincerely thanks Bank of China U.S.A., the participating speakers, and students from Yale and Columbia for supporting this event.
About the “Beyond the Classroom” Series
“Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Language, Business & Future Leaders” is a CGCC Foundation series that connects university students with CGCC member companies to advance cross-cultural understanding and strengthen ties between businesses and local academic communities. Through company visits and conversations with industry professionals, students gain firsthand insights into Chinese enterprises operating in the United States and explore the value of Chinese language skills in the workplace.
About the CGCC Foundation
Established in 2014, CGCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The mission of CGCC Foundation is to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and China through research, public charity and engagement in economic, cultural and social exchanges.