On May 13, the American Fujian Business Association (AFBA) held its 10th Anniversary Celebration. Consul General Wang Baodong sent a congratulatory letter to the annual meeting, and Deputy Consul General Zhang Yiqi attended the celebration. More than 500 representatives from the local Chinese community and business community in the Chicago area were present at the event.

In his congratulatory letter, Consul General Wang spoke highly of the important role played by the AFBA in promoting the development and prosperity of Chinatown and the Chinese community, and showcasing the charm of the fine traditional Chinese culture. He hoped that the AFBA would stay true to its original aspiration and founding purpose, and make greater contribution to promoting mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States.

In her remarks, Deputy Consul General Zhang briefed the audience on the China-U.S. Geneva economic and trade talks that had just concluded, and expressed her expectation for the healthy and stable development of economic and trade relations between China and the U.S., which would inject more certainty and stability into the world economy. She hoped that overseas Chinese in the consular district would build more bridges of friendship and cooperation to contribute to the steady and long-term development of China-U.S. relations.