Hey there! Did you hear about an exciting event where young people from China and the United States came together to make new friends? 😊
Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended a special gathering in Beijing called the Bond with Kuliang: 2025 China-U.S. Youth Friendship Event. She talked about how important it is for kids like you to build friendships that can make the world a better place! 🌏❤️
What’s Kuliang?
Kuliang is a beautiful hillside resort located near Fuzhou in southeast China. Over 100 years ago, it was a place where people from different countries came together. It has a special history of friendship between China and the U.S. 🏞️
A Heartwarming Story
Long ago, an American boy named Milton Gardner lived in Kuliang with his parents. He had happy memories there but moved back to the U.S. and always dreamed of returning. Sadly, he couldn’t before he passed away. But guess what? His wife, with help from friends, found Kuliang and visited! Xi Jinping, who was a local leader at the time, invited her to see the place her husband loved so much. Isn’t that touching? ❤️
Friends Across the Ocean
Peng Liyuan shared stories about how friendships between people from China and the U.S. have lasted over many years, like President Xi’s 40-year-long friendship with friends in Iowa. She believes that even though we have different cultures and languages, we all love our families and can be great friends! 🤝
Youth Are the Future!
Both President Xi and Peng Liyuan think that young people like you are the key to a bright future between China and the U.S. They hope that kids will continue to build bridges of friendship and promote peace. 🕊️
So, the next time you make a new friend from another country, remember that you are helping to make the world a friendlier place! 😊🌍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
