On 10 October 2024, at the invitation of St. Francis de Sales School in Philadelphia, Ambassador's wife, Madame Wang Dan led the young diplomats and young students of the Chinese Embassy to visit the school. Minister Qiu Wenxing also attended the event.
In her remarks, Mme. Wang pointed out that increasing interactions and communication between the young generations of China and the U.S., particularly those of the Generation Alpha, is a step toward implementing the "San Francisco Vision" reached between the Presidents of China and U.S. and will inject fresh impetus into healthy and stable development of China-U.S. relations. Philadelphia has a special place in the history of China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges. She encouraged St. Francis de Sales School to continue to work with the Embassy in promoting communication and exchanges between the youngsters of the two countries and bring more "youth power" into China-U.S. friendship. Mme. Wang introduced the "50,000 in 5 years" initiative announced by President Xi Jinping, and invited the teachers and students of the school to visit not only the Chinese Embassy and but also the beautiful and hospitable China.
During the event, students presented excellent performances such as martial arts, dancing, chorus and playing musical instruments, and participated in in-depth classroom exchanges. Through mutual learning, young students from both sides deepened understanding about each other and enhanced friendship.