On?the afternoon of September 24, 2024, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, attended the?China-U.S. Teenager?Cultural and Sports Exchange Event?entitled "Shared Journey for China-U.S. Friendship"?at Beijing No. 8 High School.
Peng?Liyuan?had a warm?interaction with the teenager?delegation from Washington?State, the United States. She?welcomed the teachers and students to visit, know about?and experience the real China firsthand, and expressed the expectation?for more mutual understanding and interaction between teenagers?from China and the United States?to inject positive energy into China-U.S.?relations.
Peng?Liyuan, together with the?Chinese and foreign?guests, watched a friendly basketball match between Chinese and U.S.?teenagers, and she presented commemorative medals to players from both teams. The student cheerleading squads from both countries performed vibrant aerobics, earning rounds of applause from the audience.
Peng Liyuan watched a video of the U.S.?teenager?delegation's visit to China. The U.S. student representatives?enthusiastically shared their unforgettable experiences and impressions?from visiting various provinces?and cities in China, learning about different ethnic?customs, and experiencing outstanding traditional?Chinese?culture.?Logic Seven Allah-Amen, Assistant Principal at Lincoln High School, fondly recalled hosting the visit?of President Xi Jinping and Professor Peng Liyuan to the school?in 2015, and sincerely thanked President Xi Jinping for his care and support for exchanges?between the teenagers of both countries. He also expressed willingness to actively contribute to promoting a closer bond between the two peoples. Noting that the rich and colorful visit has helped forge a deep friendship between teenagers?of the two countries, Peng Liyuan?expressed the belief that the visit will leave a beautiful memory in their hearts.?As the future of China-U.S.?relations lies in the youth, Peng?Liyuan?expressed her?hope that the delegation will?share their experiences?and insights?in China with their families, friends and classmates upon returning?to?their homeland, pass on the friendship of the Chinese people, and keep the tree of friendship between Chinese and U.S.?people blossoming.
At last, the Chinese and American teenagers sang Chinese and English songs in unison, and Peng Liyuan took a cordial group photo with students from both countries. The atmosphere was warm and friendly.
In November 2023, President Xi Jinping announced in San Francisco?in the United States that "China is ready to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years." This time, nearly 100 teachers and students from more than 10 high schools in Washington State visited China at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
