On August 29, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said in his remarks at the 24th Washington Chinese Culture Festival that for 11 consecutive years, China has ranked first globally in new energy vehicle production and sales. Its open-source and collaborative approach to artificial intelligence is helping expand access to new technologies. A trillion-yuan low-altitude economy is taking shape, while humanoid robot competitions present rapid advances in this field.

Ambassador Xie noted that Chinese modernization is bringing fresh vitality to an ancient civilization—and fresh energy to cultural creativity. LABUBU made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Chinese animated film All Wishes Come True was well received at its North American premiere, while Chinese short-form dramas are finding audiences around the world. “I hope today’s hands-on experiences will spark curiosity, inspire new ideas, and encourage mutual learning as we write a new chapter in China-U.S. cultural exchange,” he said.