Anhui and Maryland are taking China-U.S. relationships to the next level! 🎉 On December 19th, the Friendship Delegation from Anhui province hosted the 2023 Anhui Culture and Tourism Promotion event in Maryland, sparking a day filled with cultural fusion and vibrant exchanges.
Over 100 enthusiastic attendees joined the event, including Minister Jing Quan from the Chinese Embassy, Maryland’s own Senator Clarence Lam, American business leaders, as well as teachers and students from the University of Maryland. 🤝
The day was a colorful blend of tradition and modernity, featuring creative activities like tea art teaching and interactive sessions. Students from the University of Maryland wowed everyone with a captivating performance highlighting both Eastern and Western beverages ☕🥤.
Anhui and Maryland have been twinned since 1980, marking the first sister province/state relationship for Anhui. Deputy Provincial Governor Sun Yong shared that over the past 43 years, their friendship has blossomed into a wonderful story of cultural and people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States. 🌸📖
Minister Jing emphasized that events like these are vital for promoting deeper people-to-people connections and enhancing the friendship between China and the U.S., reflecting the spirit of the recent China-U.S. leaders’ meeting in San Francisco. ✨
He also highlighted China’s ongoing efforts to facilitate these exchanges by increasing flights, simplifying visa procedures, and steadily advancing tourism, interaction, and communication at all levels. 🚀✈️
Senator Clarence Lam echoed the sentiment, pointing out that the exchanges between Maryland and Anhui have a rich history with significant cooperation achievements. He expressed hope that this event would further deepen collaborations in culture, tourism, and education. 🎓🌍
With such dynamic events, the bond between Anhui and Maryland continues to strengthen, bridging cultures and fostering a spirit of mutual understanding and collaboration. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in China-U.S. relations! 🌟🤗
