The Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.
opened its gates to the public this weekend for its annual Open Day, drawing more than 10,000 visitors to an immersive event of culture, diplomacy, and global dialogue.This year: s featured province was Gansu, an area in northwest China known for its pivotal function in Chinese history, its change through hardship alleviation, and its strategic place on the ancient Silk Road.Ambassador Xie Feng delivered a keynote speech on Saturday, May 3, entitled: A Certain China in an Uncertain World,: where he stressed the value of openness and cooperation in an era marked by international unpredictability and economic fragmentation.: Dear good friends, history reveals that openness brings progress, while seclusion leads to stagnancy,: stated Xie.: In today: s global economy, no country can flourish alone.
Trade is not a zero-sum video game.
Structure barriers only blocks the flow of shared growth.: Gansu, once among China: s poorest provinces, has actually seen sweeping advancement in the last few years.
With more than 5.5 million individuals raised out of poverty and digital facilities broadening throughout its large terrain, Gansu is now a sign of China: s self-reliance and resilience.The historical significance of Gansu was also front and center.: Stretching over 1,600 km through Gansu, the ancient Silk Road once carried merchants and monks throughout continents,: stated Ambassador Xie.The event did not avoid resolving existing geopolitical tensions, particularly around trade policy.
Xie criticized making use of tariffs as tools of economic pressure.: Tariff hikes benefit no one.
They disrupt services, raise costs, rattle financial markets, and slow down worldwide development,: he stated.: The tariff war was not introduced by China.
We dont want to combat, neither are we intimidated.: Throughout the day, visitors checked out: Digital Dunhuang,: a virtual display showcasing ancient Buddhist grottoes, while others lined up for hands-on experiences with standard Chinese medicine, calligraphy, and contemporary tech development.
Officials from Maryland, the World Bank, and many embassies attended, underscoring the occasion: s diplomatic reach.As the day concluded, Ambassador Xie reaffirmed China: s long-lasting commitment to high-quality development, worldwide engagement, and mutual regard in international relations.: China: s door to the world will only open larger,: he said.For more, check out our special content on CGTN Now and sign up for our weekly newsletter, The China Report.