On October 27, students from Georgetown University visited the Chinese Embassy in the United States. They held discussions with young diplomats of the Chinese Embassy. Minister Tang Zhiwen attended the discussion and delivered a keynote speech. Minister Counselor Shen Xuesong, in charge of education affairs, presided over the event.

In his remarks, Minister Tang spoke about the historic and landmark significance of President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States and the outcomes and consensus reached at the China-US Presidents’ meeting. He encouraged young Americans to come to China for exchanges and study, gain an authentic understanding of China, and voice friendship. He called on young people from China and the United States to expand exchanges, deepen friendship, and pool youthful energy for China-US friendship.

Young diplomats of the Chinese Embassy had an interactive discussion with the students on bilateral relations, economy and trade, education, artificial intelligence, China and the world, and other topics. The discussion was conducted in a warm atmosphere.