Chinanews.com, New York, December 12 (Reporter Wang Fan) On December 31, local time, the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York held an open day with the theme of "Tasting Chinese Cultural Characteristics and Talking about Sino-US People-to-People Friendship", which was attended by more than 12 guests from all walks of life in the eastern part of the United States.
This is the first time that the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York has held an open day with the theme of New Year's Eve in the Gregorian calendar. The guests tasted the local culture of Yibin, China, enjoyed the award-winning Chinese national film "Umbilical Cord", and looked forward to China's development and China-US people-to-people friendship.
On December 12, local time, the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York held an open day with the theme of "Tasting Chinese Cultural Characteristics and Talking about People-to-People Friendship between China and the United States", which was attended by more than 31 guests from all walks of life in the eastern part of the United States. The picture shows Qian Jin, Acting Consul General of the People's Republic of China in New York, toasting with guests and friends. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Fan
Qian Jin, Acting Consul General of the People's Republic of China in New York, said in his speech that in 2023, China-US relations have gone through twists and turns. With the joint efforts of both sides, the relations between the two countries have gradually stopped falling and stabilized. The two heads of state held a historic meeting in San Francisco, where more than 20 consensuses were reached, opening up the "San Francisco Vision" for the future. The year 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, and major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics will enter a new stage in which more can be accomplished. Let us join hands to continue the wonderful story of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries in the new era, and promote China-US relations and people-to-people friendship to "start again".
New York State Congressman Wei Plin expressed his gratitude to the Consulate General for its commitment to promoting people-to-people exchanges between the United States and China, and wished the United States and China common prosperity and friendship and cooperation in 2024. In his speech, New York City Councilor Mattei recalled his experience of studying and Xi in China, praised the warmth and friendliness of the Chinese people, and said that he would continue to promote exchanges and cooperation with China in the fields of people, tourism, education, and business in the new year, and encourage more Americans to visit China.
On December 12, local time, the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York held an open day with the theme of "Tasting Chinese Cultural Characteristics and Talking about People-to-People Friendship between China and the United States", which was attended by more than 31 guests from all walks of life in the eastern part of the United States. The picture shows the guests learning about China's local characteristic culture at the scene. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Fan
On the same day, representatives from Yibin, China, who participated in the countdown to the opening ceremony of this year's Times Square, were specially invited to introduce China's local characteristics and the charm of wine culture to the guests. The guests also visited and enjoyed the photo exhibition with the theme of "China's Extraordinary Decade in the New Era", Yibin Cultural Creativity and Photo Exhibition, etc. (ENDS)