Recently, Amb. Sig Rogich, Chairman of the US-China Transpacific Foundation, Mr. Gleen Lau-Kee, Chairman of the US-Asia Institute, Ms. Mary Sue Bissell, President of the US-Asia Institute, Dr. Wang Chi, President of the US-China Policy Foundation, Dr. Ernestine Wang, Director of Programs of the US-China Policy Foundation, Prof. Gordon Houlden, Director of China Institute, University of Alberta, Canada and Ms. Marsha Lefkovitz, Executive Director of the US-Asia Foundation respectively wrote to Mr. Wang Chao, President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, expressing their support for the efforts made by the Chinese government in fighting COVID-19 and their condolences to the Chinese people who suffered in the epidemic. 

Amb. Sig Rogich said, “I respect the delicate nature of how the issues are treated in China and how well President Xi has responded,” and “I am praying for quick success as the world works together to find a treatment for COVID-19.”

Mr. Gleen Lau-Kee and Ms. Mary Sue Bissell said, “We are confident that China will overcome this epidemic as China has withstood numerous challenges over the years.”

Dr. Wang Chi and Dr. Ernestine Wang said, “We have been following the news report closely about COVID-19 and believe the Chinese people will come together and overcome this difficult period.”

Prof. Gordon Houlden said, “My colleagues and I are deeply concerned about this health crisis and wish the people suffering from COVID-19 quick recovery to full health.”