INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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
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