Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping visited Providence, Rhode Island, and New Haven, Connecticut in the United States on July 11 and 12.

During his visit, Huang met with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, visited Kuliang culture experts Elyn MacInnis and her husband Peter, and held exchanges at Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center and the Yale-China Association.

Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping (fourth from left) and his delegation meet with Brett Smiley, mayor of Providence (third from left). [Photo/Chinese Consulate General in New York]

Huang highlighted the progress made in dialogue and cooperation between China and the United States and emphasized that the stable development of relations depends on continuous exchanges and cooperation across various fields between localities in both countries. Individuals who share a common understanding of Sino-U.S. friendship, along with friendly organizations, play a vital role in enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of both countries, he said.

Increasing public support for cooperation will bring more opportunities for China-U.S. relations, and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation will contribute more significantly to global development and prosperity, Huang added. He also said that China invites people from all sectors of U.S. society to visit the country, experience its rich culture, explore its beautiful landscapes and see the real China.

Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping and his delegation visit Kuliang culture experts Elyn MacInnis and her husband Peter. [Photo/Chinese Consulate General in New York]

The North American side warmly welcomed Huang's visit and expressed hope that communication and exchanges with relevant Chinese localities and institutions could be deepened in the interests of people-to-people friendship and cultural interactions could be leveraged to constructively contribute to Sino-U.S. relations.

Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping meets with Paul Gewirtz, director of Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center. [Photo/Chinese Consulate General in New York]

Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping and his delegation visit the Yale-China Association. [Photo/Chinese Consulate General in New York]