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LEADERSHIP IN 1784 THE U.S. merchant ship Empress of China sailed
from New York harbor to Guangzhou. Since then, the flow of
people, ideas, and goods between the United States and China Asian group in the United States and many Chinese immigrants
has shaped our two nations. Our economic and commercial trace their ancestry to southern China. Although cultural and
relationship has driven economic growth, while cultural commercial ties between the U.S. and south China have existed
exchange has fostered greater understanding between our two for centuries, we should never take our relationship for granted.
peoples. It is the role of the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou to We rely upon regular bilateral talks to address our differences
facilitate the economic and people-to-people interactions which on trade. We must also keep cultural channels open to ensure
benefit both sides of the U.S.-China relationship. that Americans and Chinese can understand each other’s
values and ideas. To that end, Guangdong-Baiyun University in
China is now the United States’ largest trade partner. Starting cooperation with Johnson C. Smith University and with support
with the exchange of American ginseng for Chinese tea and from the Consulate recently opened a new American Culture
porcelain, our trade relationship has continued to expand and Center, which will focus on American culture and issues of race
deepen, to include information communication technology and diversity. Additionally, through the International Visitors
goods and services. Our sub-national engagement has also Leadership Program, Chinese public and private sector industry
increased. This month, Guangdong Party Secretary Hu experts are able to travel to the United States to observe U.S.
Chunhua will lead a delegation to Detroit, Boston and New York industry best practices, which they can share upon their
- the first visit by a Guangdong Party Secretary to the United return to China. We are proud of these initiatives that increase
States in twenty years. This May, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will understanding and cooperation.
lead a delegation of senior-level business, government, and
education leaders to south China’s high-tech hub of Shenzhen. As international business professionals, you are unofficial
Our Consulate works closely with local counterparts to support ambassadors of our respective countries. Every transaction
these mutually beneficial engagements that result in stronger you make is an example of successful cooperation and cultural
commercial and social ties. understanding. Thank you all for your contributions to
prosperity on both sides of the Pacific.
May is also Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, a time when the
United States commemorates the contributions of Americans
of Asian-Pacific ethnicity. Chinese-Americans are the largest
Charles Bennett
Consul General
Consulate General of the United States of America
Guangzhou, China
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LEADERSHIP IN 1784 THE U.S. merchant ship Empress of China sailed
from New York harbor to Guangzhou. Since then, the flow of
people, ideas, and goods between the United States and China Asian group in the United States and many Chinese immigrants
has shaped our two nations. Our economic and commercial trace their ancestry to southern China. Although cultural and
relationship has driven economic growth, while cultural commercial ties between the U.S. and south China have existed
exchange has fostered greater understanding between our two for centuries, we should never take our relationship for granted.
peoples. It is the role of the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou to We rely upon regular bilateral talks to address our differences
facilitate the economic and people-to-people interactions which on trade. We must also keep cultural channels open to ensure
benefit both sides of the U.S.-China relationship. that Americans and Chinese can understand each other’s
values and ideas. To that end, Guangdong-Baiyun University in
China is now the United States’ largest trade partner. Starting cooperation with Johnson C. Smith University and with support
with the exchange of American ginseng for Chinese tea and from the Consulate recently opened a new American Culture
porcelain, our trade relationship has continued to expand and Center, which will focus on American culture and issues of race
deepen, to include information communication technology and diversity. Additionally, through the International Visitors
goods and services. Our sub-national engagement has also Leadership Program, Chinese public and private sector industry
increased. This month, Guangdong Party Secretary Hu experts are able to travel to the United States to observe U.S.
Chunhua will lead a delegation to Detroit, Boston and New York industry best practices, which they can share upon their
- the first visit by a Guangdong Party Secretary to the United return to China. We are proud of these initiatives that increase
States in twenty years. This May, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will understanding and cooperation.
lead a delegation of senior-level business, government, and
education leaders to south China’s high-tech hub of Shenzhen. As international business professionals, you are unofficial
Our Consulate works closely with local counterparts to support ambassadors of our respective countries. Every transaction
these mutually beneficial engagements that result in stronger you make is an example of successful cooperation and cultural
commercial and social ties. understanding. Thank you all for your contributions to
prosperity on both sides of the Pacific.
May is also Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, a time when the
United States commemorates the contributions of Americans
of Asian-Pacific ethnicity. Chinese-Americans are the largest
Charles Bennett
Consul General
Consulate General of the United States of America
Guangzhou, China
2
