China News Agency, Washington, January 2nd. Qin Gang, the Chinese ambassador to the United States who was transferred back to China, sent a letter of farewell to overseas Chinese in the United States on January 2nd.
He reviewed his contacts and interactions with the overseas Chinese community in the United States during his 18 months of working in the United States, and expressed his gratitude and expectations to the overseas Chinese in the United States.
Qin Gang arrived in the United States on July 28, 2021, as the eleventh Chinese ambassador to the United States.
On December 30, 2022, Qin Gang was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Qin Gang said in the letter, "During the 18 months and more than 500 days of working in the United States, whether in Washington, the capital, or during visits across the United States, I have focused on contacting and interacting with the overseas Chinese community, doing practical things for the overseas Chinese, Solve problems, do good deeds, and safeguard the legal rights and fair treatment of overseas Chinese. Getting to know you has given me a broader and deeper understanding of the United States, and it has also given me more confidence in the future of Sino-US relations."
Qin Gang pointed out that the number of overseas Chinese in the United States has reached more than 5 million, and they have become an important part of the American pluralistic society. Many outstanding representatives have become leaders in American politics, business, education, science and technology, academia and culture. It has made valuable contributions to economic development, social progress, technological innovation and other aspects.
Overseas Chinese in the United States have unswervingly inherited and carried forward the excellent Chinese culture, promoted exchanges, displayed their demeanor, and demonstrated the traditional Chinese virtues of advocating peace, perseverance, diligence, self-denial and dedication to public service.
Qin Gang said that at a time when Sino-U.S. relations are at a trough, despite facing unprecedented resistance, the overseas Chinese community in the United States remains committed to their original aspirations and is determined to do everything possible to promote Sino-U.S. people-to-people friendship and help the two countries strengthen understanding, enhance mutual trust, and develop cooperation.
"The vast majority of overseas Chinese have already settled down in the United States, but the tenacity, creativity and fighting spirit of the Chinese nation are the genes that are integrated into your blood, and become the source of power for you to overcome difficulties and obstacles and continue to achieve success."
Qin Gang emphasized that over the past 40 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Sino-US relations have formed a pattern of intermingling interests between you and me, and it should not be a zero-sum game in which you lose and I win, and you rise and fall. , peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.
"Overseas Chinese in the United States are an important bridge and link between China and the United States. At the time of parting, I sincerely hope that you will continue to make unremitting efforts to promote the closer and deeper friendship between the two peoples, gather positive energy for the return of Sino-US relations on the right track, and make new contributions. contribute."
Qin Gang also sent a message to Chinese students studying in the United States in another farewell letter.
He "hopes that the students will always cherish the motherland, study hard, master the skills, continue the glorious tradition of studying abroad to serve the country, and contribute their knowledge and talents to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. I hope that the students will make more friends, enhance exchanges, and serve as civil envoys for China-US friendship , Tell the Chinese story well, and promote the acquaintance and understanding between the people of the two countries." (End)