On May 2, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted an open house presenting Shaanxi Province. Ambassador Xie Feng attended the event and delivered remarks.

Ambassador Xie said that Shaanxi opens a window, showcasing the openness and inclusiveness of the Chinese nation. Over 2,100 years ago, Zhang Qian, an envoy of the Western Han Dynasty, set out from Chang’an, today’s Xi’an, on a diplomatic mission to the western regions, laying a foundation for the famous Silk Road. Over 1,400 years ago, the eminent monk Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty made a pilgrimage to the west from Chang’an in search of Buddhist scriptures. Chang’an at the time was a truly international metropolis and the world’s first city with a population of over 1 million. Envoys, caravans, and scholars from more than 300 countries gathered here, where diverse cultures met, blended, and resonated in perfect harmony. Today, Shaanxi has deeply integrated into the Belt and Road Initiative, and become a frontier of opening up in China’s hinterland. Every 100 minutes, a China-Europe freight train leaves or arrives at Xi’an International Port Station. The Shaanxi Pilot Free Trade Zone has yielded fruitful outcomes. Enterprises from 93 countries and regions are investing and operating in the province. From the past to the present and into the future, China has always embraced the world with open arms, and engaged with the world confidently.

Ambassador Xie said thatfor more than 5,000 years, the Chinese people have carried the torch generation upon generation, and created the world’s only uninterrupted civilization. Today, China has embarked on a new journey during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. We are taking solid steps to advance high-quality development, further deepening reform and opening-up on all fronts, and heading toward a brighter future. A more prosperous China will surely be an anchor of peace and a harbor of stability in a turbulent world, and a more open China will bring strong momentum and vast opportunities for shared development of all countries.