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- The National Committee on U.S.- China Relations and the US-China Business Council -- in cooperation with the America China Forum, Asia Society, Business Roundtable, China General Chamber of Commerce-USA, China Institute, Committee of 100, Council on Foreign Relations, U.S.-Chamber of Commerce, and U.S.-China Policy Foundation -- are hosting a luncheon honoring His Excellency Wen Jiabao, the Premier of the People's Republic of China, on the occasion of his visit to the United Nations. -0- WHO: Premier Wen Jiabao WHERE: Waldorf Astoria Hotel 301 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10-10:30 am Press Registration. Security sweep for pre-set cameras will be discussed individually. NOTE: There will be pool coverage during the speech and Q&A session.

All press not pre-selected for the pool will be viewing the speech on closed circuit television and will not have access to visiting officials. Mult boxes for audio and video outs will be provided in English and Chinese. Space is limited. RSVP: Press who would like to cover the luncheon speech must fax the attached press registration form along with a copy of a proper press credential to Nadine Simon at 212-935-6577, or e-mail these documents to nsimon@strategy-xxi.com no later than 1:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2008. **Please note that only media with official U.S. Government or New York, N.Y., issued press credentials will have access to the event. Please call Nadine Simon or Daniel Pellegrom at 212-935-0210 with media questions.

For National Committee on U.S.- China Relations:
Nadine Simon / Daniel Pellegrom, 212-935-0210