Shanghai, China — U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns has expressed his desire to foster new avenues of cooperation between the United States and China, particularly in the realms of culture and sports. During his visit to Shanghai, Ambassador Burns emphasized the importance of strengthening ties through shared interests such as music and basketball.
On Thursday, Ambassador Burns met with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng. The meeting provided an opportunity for both officials to discuss ways to enhance mutual understanding and deepen cooperation across various sectors. Mayor Gong reflected on his recent visit to the United States last month, highlighting how dialogue and exchanges are pivotal in building stronger bilateral relationships.
“This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the United States,” Mayor Gong noted. “Shanghai has always played a pivotal role as a bridge for friendship and cooperation between our two nations. We hope to further collaborate to invigorate bilateral exchanges and contribute to turning the ‘San Francisco Vision’ into reality.”
The discussions also focused on boosting high-level collaboration between universities and research institutions in both countries. Mayor Gong advocated for increased academic partnerships, which could lead to innovative developments and shared advancements in various fields.
Ambassador Burns’ visit underscores the ongoing efforts to mend and strengthen U.S.-China relations amid global challenges. By focusing on cultural and sports exchanges, both nations aim to foster goodwill and a deeper appreciation of each other’s cultures among their peoples.
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