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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Philadelphia, USA, January 30 (Xinhua) — Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said the future of strong relations between China and the United States will be based on people-to-people exchanges.
Speaking at the "Ni Hao! China" tourism promotion event and Lunar New Year concert on Wednesday, Xie Feng noted that "the hope for China-US relations lies in people, and their foundation lies in our societies."
The event was co-organized by the Philadelphia Orchestra and the China National Tourism Office in New York.
Xie Feng described people-to-people exchanges as “a bridge connecting hearts and strengthening friendship, a means of cooperation based on common interests, and a mirror for mutual learning and understanding.”
He noted that last October, the Philadelphia Orchestra embarked on its 15th tour of China and participated in the China-US Zhiyin (Kindred Spirits) Dialogue along with more than 20 leading arts institutions from both countries.
Xie Feng also emphasized the importance of international cultural exchanges in the film industry, noting that the Chinese animated film "Nezha 2" was shown in more than 900 theaters in North America and became one of the highest-grossing Chinese films in the region in the past 20 years, while Disney's "Zootopia 2" earned more than US$600 million in China.
According to the Chinese ambassador, videos with the hashtag "Becoming Chinese" have gone viral on social media. Americans are sharing videos showing how they are adopting aspects of the Chinese way of life and culture.
Regarding the simplification of entry procedures into the country, Xie Feng recalled that China has introduced 240-hour visa-free transit for US citizens and invited more Americans to experience the real, dynamic and multifaceted China.
Looking to the future, Xie Feng said Beijing is willing to work with Washington “to strengthen people-to-people ties through cultural exchanges and promote stable, healthy, and sustainable development of bilateral relations for the benefit of both countries and the world.” –0–
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