On January 28, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng delivered remarks at the “Nihao! China” Tourism Promotion Reception and Lunar New Year Concert. Ambassador Xie noted that videos of Americans adopting a Chinese lifestyle are going viral on U.S. social media platforms in recent days, with the hashtag “Becoming Chinese” trending. American netizens are sharing clips of themselves dieting, sleeping, dressing and entertaining in the Chinese way. They now drink hot water, eat warm congee, make healthy teas, wear slippers at home, practice Baduanjin (an ancient Chinese wellness exercise), and wear red to pray for good luck. Many have marveled at waking up to find themselves “becoming Chinese”, while some commented, “Nice to meet you at a very Chinese time of your life”. People are excitedly showcasing their lives in a Chinese style, and even competing to see who is the most “Chinese”.

Ambassador Xie emphasized that China’s door is always open to the world. We have been continuously making border entry easier and improving our services from customs clearance to payment, transportation and accommodation, so that foreign friends can travel in China hassle-free. We now provide a 240-hour visa-free transit policy to 55 countries, including the U.S. We sincerely welcome more American friends to embark on a trip to our country whenever they like, and experience for themselves a real, dynamic and panoramic China, which is both cool and welcoming.