On May 10, Consul General Wang Baodong attended the Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration hosted by the Chinese community in Chicago. Representatives of major local Chinese associations and relevant American dignitaries were present at the event.

In his remarks, Consul General Wang spoke highly of the vital contributions made by the Chinese and Asian Americans to the economic and social development of the United States. He commended the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) for its longstanding efforts to improve the health and well-being of Asian Americans, showcase traditional Chinese culture, and promote people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States.Consul General Wang also elaborated on China’s firm opposition to the U.S.-initiated tariff war and briefed the audience on the recent high-level economic and trade meeting between China and the United States held in Switzerland. He expressed hope that all sectors can work together to bring bilateral economic and trade cooperation back on the right track and contribute positive momentum to the development of China-U.S. relations.

The celebration featured a range of engaging activities, including Chinese character carnival, cultural performances, and free health consultations, drawing participation from over a thousand local residents of diverse backgrounds.