On May 28, 2026, Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the United States, was invited to attend and deliver a speech at the China Institute of America's centennial celebration dinner in New York.

Xie Feng warmly congratulated the China Institute on its centennial celebration, stating that the China Institute has weathered a century of trials and tribulations, remaining steadfast in its original mission. Adhering to the principle of "using culture as a bridge and promoting understanding through exchange," it has tirelessly promoted mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and American people, building a cultural bridge across the Pacific Ocean.

A century of dedicated work has yielded remarkable achievements; as the oldest organization in the United States dedicated to disseminating Chinese culture, it has been a witness to and promoter of mutual understanding and trust between the Chinese and American people. A century of progress has set trends, committed to presenting a true, multifaceted, and comprehensive picture of China to the American public, continuously injecting warmth and vitality into Sino-US relations. A century of heritage and continuous renewal: the recent grand opening of the Mei Lanfang Visit to the United States Commemorative Exhibition is not only a contemporary echo of a century of history but also a tribute to the exchange and mutual learning between Eastern and Western civilizations in the new era.

Xie Feng stated that President Xi Jinping and President Trump recently held a successful meeting in Beijing, jointly establishing a new positioning for a constructive, strategic, and stable relationship between China and the United States. We once again stand at a historical crossroads, and more than ever, we need to seek common ground while reserving differences and work together. The importance of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries is also increasingly prominent. He expressed hope that the China Institute will build on its past achievements and continue its efforts at this new historical starting point, contributing wisdom and strength to China and the United States in exploring the correct path of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation in the new era.

The China Institute was founded in New York in 1926 and is dedicated to promoting American understanding of China and Chinese culture through cultural, educational, and business programs.