Time to light up! The Liangshan Torch Festival is here — the most solemn and grand celebration of the Yi people and other ethnic communities. Across China, ethnic traditions are treasured, preserved, and celebrated. May every torch illuminate the way forward, and bring hope, happiness, and joy!

President Xi: "AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation." ✅The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) has come into being in Shanghai In the next 5 years, China will: 🔹provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs 🔹develop international AI application cooperation centers with ASEAN, the Arab League, the AU, CELAC, the SCO, and BRICS 🔹enable 30 countries to use the AI-powered meteorological warning system, or MAZU, to safeguard homes around the world. AI Partnership for a Brighter Future! #2026WAIC#

"All countries should take a people-centered approach and develop AI for the positive and for good. We should ensure that AI is an important driver for shared prosperity and common security." — Keynote Address by President Xi Jinping at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance #2026WAIC#

Looking back, the stories of the Flying Tigers have become a shared memory of the Chinese and American peoples. Going forward, the spirit of the Flying Tigers continues to live on, inspiring us to embark on a new journey. Under the strategic guidance of our two Presidents, let us encourage our people to reach out to each other, so as to inject fresh impetus into China-U.S. relations, and help our two countries find a right way to get along in the new era based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, to the benefit of both our countries and the entire world.

Let us nurture young Flying Tigers, and open up a brighter future for China-U.S. relations. In recent years, more than 50,000 young Americans have participated in China’s “50,000 in five years” initiative. Over 100 Chinese schools have joined the Flying Tigers Friendship Schools program. Students from both countries learned from each other at Flying Tigers Summer Camps, and sang about lasting friendship at the Flying Tigers Youth Leadership Dialogue. Let us encourage and support more young people to take up the baton of the times, breathe new life into the Flying Tigers spirit, jointly address new challenges facing humankind, such as artificial intelligence, climate change, and global governance, and contribute their wisdom to the development of China-U.S. relations.

Let us carry forward the spirit of the Flying Tigers, and enhance public support for China-U.S. friendship. Both the Chinese and American people cherish peace and justice, are friendly toward each other, and long for greater exchanges and cooperation. During the Beijing summit, both Presidents shared stories of friendly interactions between our two peoples, underscoring the importance of promoting people-to-people exchanges. We need to act on their consensus, and encourage interactions across all sectors of our two countries, so as to melt the ice with enthusiasm, overcome estrangement with sincerity, and write new Flying Tigers stories in this era.

Let us learn from the examples of the Flying Tigers, and shoulder our responsibilities as major countries in upholding peace. 85 years ago, despite cultural and language barriers, Chinese and American soldiers and civilians jointly defended peace and justice, making significant contributions to the establishment of the post-WWII international order. Today, China and the United States carry a special and major responsibility for world peace, stability and prosperity. During the Beijing Summit, our two Presidents agreed on building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability. China and the U.S. should ensure the giant ship of bilateral relations will move steadily along the right course, so as to make greater contributions to world peace, prosperity, and progress.

It’s a great pleasure to join the launch ceremony commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Flying Tigers coming to China in Nanjing via video link. 85 years ago, Chinese and American soldiers and civilians forged the Flying Tigers spirit — a spirit of defending peace, sharing weal and woe, and valuing friendship, which continues to resonate in the hearts of both our peoples to this day. 85 years on, maintaining world peace and development remains an arduous task. We need more Flying Tigers of the new era, who will rise to the challenges of our time, take concrete action, and give new momentum to the friendship between our two peoples.

As a new class of students is going to university this September, our country stands firmly behind them: Over the past 20 years, China has provided $86.6 billion in place-of-origin student loans to 68.21 million pursuing higher education. These loans are totally interest-free during school, with deferred repayment after graduation and potential interest exemptions. Behind every loan is a dream taking flight, and a door opening to a brighter future.

Life is an adventure — even if you’re not that wild, you can still find your own ways to enjoy the thrill. Who wouldn’t love a “wimpy” amusement park with all the fun and none of the fear?

Portable air conditioners, cooling towels, waist fans, misting umbrellas, fan caps … Chinese people have 1,000 ways to beat the heat. And now, these smart gadgets are coming to the rescue of people sweltering in the heat around the world. Stay 🆒 and chill during the heat wave, everyone!

Good news for overseas travelers to China: Tax Refund policy 2.0 is here! New measures include: 🔹Random customs inspections for tax refund claims under ¥10,000 🔹Travelers not selected can skip goods inspection entirely 🔹Refund forms and invoices are now fully digitalized … Faster, easier, smoother. #ShoppingInChina# #ChinaTravel#

On June 30, FM Wang Yi held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. FM Wang said: — China and the US need to remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability. — Both sides should always uphold the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, and translate the important consensus reached by the two heads of state into specific policies and practical measures. — Both sides need to expand the list of cooperation, shorten the list of problems, and manage all kinds of risks. — The Taiwan question has far-reaching implications. It is hoped that the U.S. side will handle Taiwan-related issues with extra prudence. Both sides agreed that this phone conversation was positive and constructive, and agreed to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and continue to maintain communication through various flexible means.

Today also marks the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. 29 years on, Hong Kong ranks as the world’s 2nd most competitive economy, Asia’s top financial center, and the world’s 3rd-ranked financial center. Wishing our beloved “Pearl of the Orient” an even brighter future! 🇭🇰