On February10, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in the United States held the “Galloping Steadily Toward Progress in the Year of the Horse” 2026 Chinese New Year Reception. Ambassador Xie Feng and his wifeMadam Wang Dan, Minister Qiu Wenxing, Minister Yin Haihong, together with approximately 700 guests including U.S. Senator Steve Daines, U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier and Lou Correa, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Sara Carter, Secretary General of the Organization of American States Albert Ramdin, representatives from U.S. federal government departments such as the National Security Council of the White House, the State Department, the Department of War and the Department of Commerce, friendly figures from business, strategic, media, education, science and technology, and cultural communities as well as local governments, foreign diplomatic envoys, heads of international organizations, etc., attended the event.

In his remarks, Ambassador Xie said that in the past year, the Chinese economy grew against all the odds, making new progress in innovation-led and high-quality development. China is sharing opportunities with the world with open arms, and will continue to be one of the most stable and reliable engines of global growth. In the past year, China-U.S. relations witnessed ups and downs, forged ahead through the waves, and realized overall and dynamic stability under the strategic guidance of the two Presidents.

Quoting a Chinese proverb, “A year’s plan starts with spring,” Ambassador Xie noted that now is the opportune moment for China and the United States to build consensus and embark on a new journey. The two sides should adhere to the two Presidents’ strategic guidance without wavering, so as to ensure the giant ship of China-U.S. relations will sail forward without losing direction or speed. The two sides should establish a right strategic perception and avoid misjudgment. It is hoped that a decision will be made by the U.S. side to be partners and friends with China. The two sides should manage differences and avoid crossing the line. It is hoped that the U.S. side will earnestly abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-U.S. Joint Communiqués. The two sides should also keep up the effort to expand practical cooperation, enhance cooperation in traditional areas and foster new growth points. Joint efforts should be made to make 2026 an important year where China and the U.S., as two major countries, explore a right way to get along based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.

Renowned opera singer Tian Haojiang, along with his iSING! team, presented a wonderful musical performance. The guests watched a video titled “China-U.S. Relations: Steady Progress, Long-Term Stability under Head-of-State Guidance”. They commended China’s development achievements, and expressed their expectation for the steady development of China-U.S. relations.