This week, Leech Tishman hosted multiple business networking events, welcoming international business and community leaders to the firm’s Manhattan office. The events coincided with the timing of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which hosted its General Debate from September 22 to 26, at the UN Headquarters in New York City.
CABC Business Meeting
On September 22, Leech Tishman hosted members of the China-Africa Business Council (CABC) Delegation, as well as other international business leaders, to a high-level meeting aimed to bring together global Chinese business elites to explore cross-border commerce, investment opportunities, and business collaboration across China, the United States, Africa, and Canada.
Leech Tishman Corporate Counsel, Joy Xiao, and Gary Xiao, Of Counsel at Leech Tishman, joined the delegations for an in-depth roundtable discussion which included insights into the China-African investment landscape and considerations of the economic and trade relations across North America and Asia.
Guests included President Feng of the China-Africa Business Council; Chairman Kiki Hong of Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations; and prominent South African entrepreneurs. During the discussions, President Feng provided comprehensive insights into the China-African investment landscape in South Africa and the latest trends in China-Africa non-governmental trade. Chairman Kiki Hong shared valuable perspectives on the pivotal role the Canadian Chinese community plays in facilitating economic and trade relations across North America and Asia.
Mid-Autumn Festival Luncheon
On September 24, 2026, Leech Tishman hosted a luncheon in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, welcoming guests representing more than 20 companies, organizations, and business associations, as well as China-Africa UN delegates, professionals, young entrepreneurs, and other influential members of the international business community. Leech Tishman attorneys in attendance included Joy Xiao, Corporate Counsel; Laurel F. Grass, Litigation Partner; Daniel E. Kelly, Litigation Associate; Michael (Akiva) Newborn, Healthcare Partner; and Elisabeth St. Blaise McCarthy, Trusts & Estates Partner.
About the China-Africa Business Council
The China-Africa Business Council (CABC) is a national chamber of commerce with global vision, jointly established by the UNDP, China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchange and China Society for Promotion of the Guangcai Program. On October 23, 2006, CABC was officially established with the approval of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.