



Despite her high stature and punishing schedule, the highly-respected dignitary deliberately set aside her time to talk with the young, future Filipino-Chinese business leaders in a private dialogue, peppered not only with pleasantries but with a strong commitment to partner with the organization's China-related international programs and projects.
The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council in the People's Republic of China is the administrative office responsible for liaising with overseas Chinese residing abroad or returning to China. It is the People's Republic of China's top official in formulating the guidelines, policies and regulations concerning the works on overseas Chinese affairs, as it chiefly assists the Premier in handling the overseas Chinese affairs. Its forerunner, the Committee of Overseas Chinese Affairs, was established in 1949 and was re-established as the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office in 1978.
Thanks to past Club Chairman/President Mike Tan, a committed stalwart and leader of the Anvil Business Club, for hosting the private event at his equally-esteemed Century Park Sheraton Hotel in Manila.