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Savor the Future! CGCC Hosts Reception Welcoming Chinese Catering Investment Delegation in New York

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On February 20th, 2025, the China General Chamber of Commerce- USA (CGCC) co-hosted a welcoming reception with the Bank of China U.S.A. for a delegation of over 60 members from the Chinese Catering industry.  Jointly organized by the U.S. Embassy in China and Tomato Capital, CGCC member companies, including Bank of China, Shanghai Construction Group America, Dorsey and Whitney LLP, and CLB Management, participated in the event, sharing their investment and operational experiences in the U.S. as well as the latest industry information.


Chunya Chen, Manager of the Bank of China Queens Branch

Chunya Chen, Manager of the Bank of China Queens Branch, introduced the bank's operations in the US and the related services and products to assist Chinese catering businesses investing in the US.


Catherine Pan, Partner and Chair of the U.S.-China Practice Group at Dorsey and Whitney LLP


Ting Zhou, Partner at Dorsey and Whitney LLP

Partner and Chair of the U.S.-China Practice Group at Dorsey and Whitney LLP, Catherine Pan and Partner Ting Zhou provided legal advice on North American greenfield investments and US investment operations for Chinese catering businesses expanding overseas.


Jason Zheng, F&B Director at SCG America Group

Jason Zheng, F&B Director at SCG America Group, shared first-hand observations on Chinese restaurant brands going global and U.S. commercial real estate from an operator's perspective.


COO and CFO of CLB Management Jonathan Niu

COO and CFO of CLB Management Jonathan Niu shared the latest industry information on the meat industry.


Shuting Xu, Senior Manager of Development and Communications at CGCC

Shuting Xu, Senior Manager of Development and Communications at CGCC, introduced CGCC’s resources and services that support cross-border trade and investment.


Wei Hu, Chairman of CGCC and President and CEO of Bank of China USA

Wei Hu, Chairman of CGCC and President and CEO of Bank of China USA, delivered closing remarks and shared advice on legal compliance, brand building, and community service.


Peter Reisman, Co-Chair of the CGCC GR-PR Committee, Managing Director & Chief Communications Officer of Bank of China U.S.A.

Peter Reisman, Co-Chair of the CGCC GR-PR Committee, Managing Director & Chief Communications Officer of Bank of China U.S.A., was the emcee of the event.


About CGCC

Founded in 2005, China General Chamber of Commerce – USA (“CGCC”) has been recognized as the largest and most impactful non-profit organization representing Chinese enterprises in the U.S. With a mission to create value, generate economic growth, and enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Chinese business communities, CGCC offers a broad range of programs, services, and resources to over a thousand multinational members across the U.S.