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CGCC Foundation Hosts Columbia Students at Bank of China for Discussion on Language Learning and Career Development

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NEW YORK – On September 16th, 2025, The China General Chamber of Commerce – USA Foundation (CGCC Foundation) welcomed a group of students from Columbia University studying business Chinese for a special program hosted at Bank of China U.S.A. The event featured guest speakers from CGCC member companies, including Bank of China U.S.A. and King & Wood Mallesons, who shared their experiences in language learning and professional development.

 

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Event speakers included: Wei Hu, Chairman of CGCC; Chairman and CEO, Bank of China U.S.A.; Peter Reisman, Co-Chair of the CGCC GR-PR Committee, Managing Director and Chief Communications Officer, Bank of China U.S.A.; Meg Utterback, Managing Partner, King & Wood Mallesons; Shuting Xu, Senior Development and Communication Manager, CGCC; Hallie Carmen, Senior Marketing Manager, CGCC.

 

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The students took part in a special tour of the Bank of China U.S.A’s exhibition floor and trading floor.

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CGCC Foundation sincerely thanks Bank of China U.S.A. and Columbia University professor Zhongqi Shi for helping to organize this meaningful event.

About 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.