On Sept 29, the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C. threw a vibrant reception for the 76th National Day of the People’s Republic of China 🎉. Hosted by Ambassador Xie Feng, the event celebrated China’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a tech powerhouse and global player.
Space Station Roll Call 🚀
Young taikonauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie greeted guests live from the Chinese mainland’s space station via video—proof that its space game is next-level. It was like watching a sci-fi flick come to life!
Growth & Prosperity 🌱
In 76 years, life expectancy soared from 35 to 79, and the economy grew into the world’s second-largest. China’s GDP jumped 5.3% in early 2025, contributing over 30% to global growth for a decade straight. That’s world-changing impact!
Open Doors & Big Fairs 🛍️
While some walls are going up elsewhere, China keeps opening doors. From the Canton Fair to the China International Import Expo, the mainland is all about win-win vibes. Plus, zero tariffs for least developed countries = global friendship points! 🌏🤝
Peace & Progress ✌️
China’s never been one to start a war and has backed peace initiatives from UN missions to the Global Security Initiative. The focus? Sovereign equality, multilateralism and making sure everyone has a seat at the table.
China & U.S. Team-Up 🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸
Trade between the two giants has exploded—from $2.5B to $688B. Imagine the business and tech collabs waiting to happen! Areas like AI, healthcare, and telecom fraud prevention are on the wishlist for future projects.
On the Taiwan question 🇹🇼
Ambassador Xie underscored the importance of handling the Taiwan question with care, urging respect for the one-China principle to keep global peace vibes strong.
Looking Ahead 🔮
Ambassador Xie closed on a high note: bridging cultures through food (hello Embassy Chef Challenge champions 🍜), youth exchanges and visa-free transit perks via the "China Consular Affairs" app. It’s all about making travel and connections seamless.
As the giant ship of China-U.S. ties sails forward, the hope is simple: keep respect, cooperation and shared wins at the helm. Here’s to even more collabs, cultural exchanges and cosmic selfies! 📸🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
