Xi Tells Iowa Friends People Are Key to China-U.S. Ties
00:00/00:00
Listen to this article
1x
Subscribe now
Listen to the full version
Listen to the full version
Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from friends in the U.S. state of Iowa, saying the foundation of China-U.S. relations rests with their peoples.
In a letter dated Feb. 16, Xi extended Lunar New Year greetings and recalled the warm welcome he received in Iowa 41 years ago, saying the memories remain vivid, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency.
You've accessed an article available only to subscribers
VIEW OPTIONS
Unlock exclusive discounts with a Caixin group subscription — ideal for teams and organizations.
Subscribe to both Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal — for the price of one.
- RELATED
Share this article
Open WeChat and scan the QR code
- DIGEST HUB
Digest Hub
Back
Explore the story in 30 seconds
- President Xi Jinping replied to Iowa friends, highlighting the importance of people-to-people ties in China-U.S. relations.
- Xi referenced his 1985 Iowa visit and expressed hope for continued grassroots and youth exchanges.
- The letter is part of efforts to foster goodwill and stabilize strained China-U.S. relations via subnational and personal connections.
AI generated, for reference only
What Happened When
- May 1985：
- Xi Jinping, then a Hebei provincial official, led a delegation to Iowa to study food production and met Des Moines businessman Luca Berrone.
- Feb. 16, 2026：
- Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from friends in Iowa, extending Lunar New Year greetings and recalling his visit to Iowa 41 years ago.
AI generated, for reference only
- MOST POPULAR
Sign in with Google
Sign in with Facebook
Sign in with 财新