Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a heartfelt Chinese New Year card to his old friends in the U.S. state of Iowa, rekindling memories of his visit 40 years ago and highlighting the potential for renewed cooperation between China and the United States.
In his message, President Xi expressed that the warm reception he received during his 1985 visit to the beautiful state of Iowa remains fresh in his memory. He emphasized that China and the United States share extensive common interests and have broad space for cooperation, underscoring the possibility for the two nations to become partners and friends.
President Xi conveyed his hope that the peoples of both countries would engage in more exchanges and visits, jointly writing new stories of friendship and contributing to the development of China-U.S. relations.
Earlier, a group of 58 individuals from Iowa—including friends Luca Berrone, Gary Dvorchak, and Sarah Lande; former U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad and his wife; former President of the World Food Prize Foundation Kenneth Quinn; and representatives of teachers, students, and parents involved in the \"50,000 in Five Years\" initiative—jointly sent a Chinese New Year card to President Xi.
In their card, they recalled President Xi's first visit to Iowa in 1985 and extended their New Year greetings to him in the Year of the Snake. The representatives thanked President Xi for proposing the \"50,000 in Five Years\" initiative, shared their experiences of visiting China, and expressed their eagerness to visit again.
President Xi's exchange of New Year greetings with his Iowa friends highlights the enduring personal connections that can underpin international relations. His message reflects a shared desire for mutual success and common prosperity, benefiting both countries and contributing positively to the world at large.
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Xi Jinping sends Chinese New Year card in response to friends in Iowa
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