Chinese embassy in US hosts student art exchange gala

"Please bring my song back to your home" (a line from "Song and Smile…", a popular Chinese youth song) — hundreds of US and Chinese students sang together at the Chinese embassy in Washington, DC at an art exchange gala to mark the 45th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations on Tuesday.

The Beijing Golden Sail Art Troupe, composed of teachers and students from Beijing 101 Middle School and Zhongguancun No. 3 Elementary School, as well as students from the Chinese embassy's Sunshine School and 14 American schools from around DC, jointly presented cultural performances, showcasing that the future of the China-US relationship lies in the youth. More than 400 people attended the event.

Minister Jing Quan delivered remarks at the event. He said that since China and the United States established diplomatic relations 45 years ago, the two peoples have enhanced mutual understanding and friendship through exchanges. In particular, youth exchanges have played an important role. In San Francisco last November, President Xi Jinping announced that China is ready to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years. Since then, many young American students have eagerly embraced the opportunities to experience China firsthand. They were amazed by China's culture and long history and marveled at China's progress in green transition. He encouraged the students attending the gala to understand each other better and become friends.