Space Greetings and Good Vibes in DC
On Sept. 29, the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., threw a vibrant reception to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Ambassador Xie Feng kicked off the festivities with a special greeting from space: a live video message from the Shenzhou-20 crew aboard China’s space station 🚀✨
From humble roots to global powerhouse, China’s journey over 76 years is nothing short of epic: GDP growth at 5.3% in H1 2025, a life expectancy climb from 35 to 79, and a spot as the world’s second-largest economy and top manufacturer.
Key highlights:
- Economic firepower: China contributes over 30% to global growth and hosts major expos like the China International Import Expo.
- Peace builder: no wars started in 76 years, championing initiatives like the Global Security Initiative and robust UN peacekeeping efforts.
- Global governance: pushing the Global Governance Initiative for fairer, multilateral decision-making.
- People-to-people ties: from ping-pong diplomacy to pickleball matches, and a 240-hour visa-free transit policy for travelers.
Ambassador Xie Feng reminded guests that while economic booms and tech feats grab headlines, true strength lies in partnerships. He called on China and the U.S. to respect core concerns—such as adhering to the one-China principle—expand cooperation in areas like AI, health, and security, and avoid walls—literal or metaphorical.
Evoking the Chinese proverb, “A mountain is formed by layers of earth, and an ocean by drops of water,” he urged both sides to keep the giant ship of China-U.S. relations on course: steady, respectful, and ever forward 🌊🤝
To cap off the night, the embassy’s award-winning chefs served signature dishes that reminded everyone why food is the ultimate icebreaker 🍲❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
