On February 18, 2020, Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang met at request with the newly-appointed Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China Greg Gilligan.

Greg Gilligan said, while the Chinese people are actively fighting the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic with all-out efforts, American Chamber of Commerce in China and its members have rendered strong support. According to incomplete statistics, over 100 member enterprises of American Chamber of Commerce in China have offered the Chinese side financial and material assistance worth of about 460 million RMB Yuan. They will continue to support the Chinese side's efforts in prevention and control in various ways. Business circle of the United States (US) is optimistic about the prospects of China's economy, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China.

Zheng Zeguang thanked American Chamber of Commerce in China and its members for donating supplies. Zheng Zeguang noted, since the outbreak of the epidemic, with President Xi Jinping's personal guidance and deployment, the Chinese people have united as one and adopted the most comprehensive, rigorous and thorough measures, making positive results in relevant work. We are fully confident and capable of winning the battle against the epidemic. The impact of the epidemic is only temporary, while the long-term and positive trend of China's economy will remain unchanged. US enterprises are welcome to continue to develop in China. It is hoped that American Chamber of Commerce in China and its members will further enhance cooperation with China.