On April 15, Consul General Chen Li addressed at the Chinese Language Day Reception.

In his remarks, Chen Li highlighted that the Chinese language embodies the accumulated wisdom of China’s 5,000-year civilization and is playing an increasingly meaningful role in connecting the world and inspiring the future. It serves as a “golden key” to mutual learning among civilizations, a “new engine” for innovation and growth, and a “bridge of hearts” that deepens people-to-people connections. He expressed his hope that friends from all walks of life would continue to embrace Chinese as a vessel that fosters deeper understanding, draws insight from history, encourages mutual learning, and brings us closer to a more harmonious and prosperous world.