New York, NY (July 25, 2024) — Committee of 100, a non-profit organization of prominent Chinese Americans, today released the following statement on Typhoon Gaemi:
“We at Committee of 100 are deeply saddened by the devastation that Typhoon Gaemi has already had on those living near and around the South China Sea. Many of us have family and friends in those regions of the world. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy. The loss of life, homes, and livelihoods is heart-wrenching, and we stand in solidarity with the impacted communities during this very challenging time.”
About Committee of 100
Committee of 100 is a non-profit U.S. leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, healthcare, and the arts focused on public policy engagement, civic engagement, and philanthropy. For over 35 years, Committee of 100 has served as the preeminent organization committed to the dual missions of promoting the full participation of Chinese Americans in all aspects of American life and constructive relations between the United States and Greater China. Visit https://www.committee100.org/ or follow Committee of 100 on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more information.
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Charles Zinkowski
Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications
czinkowski@committee100.org
Sam Jones
Manager of PR and Social Media
sjones@committee100.org
