According to China Overseas Chinese Network, citing the US World Journal, Angela Chao, chairman and CEO of Foremost Group, passed away in a car accident in the early morning of February 12 at the age of 50. Foremost Group and the Zhao family issued obituaries on the 12th respectively, confirming the news of Zhao Anji's death.
Zhao Anji (Source: China Overseas Chinese Network)
Information shows that Zhao Anji was born in the United States and his ancestral home is Jiading, Shanghai. His father, Zhao Xicheng, is known as an old friend in the Chinese shipbuilding and shipping circles. Anji Zhao started working for Foremost Group in the United States in 1996. He has been an independent director of Bank of China since January 2017, and has been the chairman and CEO of Foremost Group since 2018.
reported that 50-year-old Anji Zhao is the youngest of the six daughters of Dr. Zhao Xicheng, the founder of Foremost Group, and the sister of former U.S. Secretary of Labor and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. She is known as "the most capable little sister in the Zhao family." And the daughter inherited her father's legacy and became the only child to inherit his father's legacy.
In addition, Anji Zhao is also a board member of Shanghai Mulan Education Foundation. Shanghai Mulan Education Foundation was established in 1984 by Foremost Group. It is one of the earliest private charity funds established in China. It is a local non-public fundraising foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to reward those who are engaged in the shipping industry in China and "learn in colleges and schools". Students with outstanding academic performance and outstanding talents" and scientific and technological personnel who "have made outstanding achievements in education and scientific research positions, have significant social benefits, and have made significant contributions to the construction of the four modernizations" will be selected from time to time to study abroad to cultivate outstanding personnel. Senior talents.
According to previous reports from China News Service, on March 28, 2017, Qiu Yuanping, then director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, met with Zhao Anji in Beijing.
Zhao Anji said: "We will carry forward the fine traditions of our fathers and never forget the roots of China." China's rapid development has brought opportunities to all countries in the world. She said that the "One Belt and One Road" construction is of great significance to the development of the world economy and has achieved remarkable results in more than three years. She will also actively participate in it to support the "One Belt and One Road" construction.
Zhao Anji (Source: China News Network)
Many parties have expressed condolences for the unfortunate death of Zhao Anji.
The obituary of the Zhao family mentioned that although Angie Zhao was born in the United States, she never forgot her roots and helped create a bridge of communication between the East and the West throughout her life. She also serves as honorary president of the Jiao Tong University Alumni Association of the Americas, co-chair of the advisory board of the Asian American Foundation, and a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Young Leaders Forum. The Zhao family said that Anji Zhao's sudden departure not only left a missing piece in the family's heart, but was also a major loss to the Asian community.
The Asian American Foundation (taaf) posted a message on social media to express its condolences (Source: China News Service)
The Asian American Foundation (taaf) posted a message on social media to express its condolences, "Angie is an Asian American A founding member of the Foundation and serving as Co-Chair of the Foundation’s Advisory Board, she guides our work with deep values, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to the Asian and Pacific Islander community, both at the Asian American Foundation and the Asian Pacific Islander Community has left an indelible mark. An outstanding and committed leader, Angie’s warmth, kindness and infectious energy will continue to accompany our work for decades to come. Our hearts go out to the Zhao family at this heartbreaking time With the deepest condolences."
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy expressed its condolences on social media (Source: China News Service)
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy also expressed its deepest condolences to the Zhao family on social media. Deep condolences: "Angie was a pioneer in the shipping industry and a true friend to our College. Her grace, compassion and leadership will be remembered by all who knew her. Our thoughts are with the Zhao family at this sad time ."
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