Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a Chinese New Year card to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa, expressing his warm wishes and highlighting the importance of U.S.-China relations.
In his message, President Xi recalled his visit to Iowa 40 years ago, noting that the hospitality he received is still fresh in his memory. He emphasized that China and the United States share extensive common interests and have broad space for cooperation. \"We can become partners and friends,\" Xi stated, underscoring the potential for mutual success and prosperity that benefits both nations and the world at large.
President Xi expressed hope that the peoples of China and the United States would engage in more frequent exchanges and visits. He encouraged both sides to \"jointly write new stories of friendship\" and contribute to the development of China-U.S. relations.
The correspondence comes after 58 Iowa residents, including friends such as 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; as well as teachers, students, and parents involved in the \"50,000 in Five Years\" exchange initiative, sent a Chinese New Year card to President Xi.
In their message, they reminisced about Xi's first visit to Iowa in 1985 and extended their greetings for the Year of the Snake. Participants of the \"50,000 in Five Years\" initiative expressed gratitude for the opportunity to visit China, shared their experiences, and voiced their eagerness to visit again.
President Xi's engagement with his Iowa friends reflects the ongoing importance of people-to-people exchanges in strengthening ties between China and the United States. As both nations navigate complex global challenges, such personal relationships serve as a foundation for mutual understanding and cooperation.
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