SC&FM Wang Yi to John Thornton: #China is open to dialogue with the #UnitedStates at all levels, and welcomes people from the US business, strategic, and academic communities to China for more face-to-face exchanges, so as to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries

Tried my first throw at an NBA game Washington Wizards. Also renewed our special relationship as Washington Wizards was the first NBA team to visit China in 1979 when our two countries established diplomatic relationship.

Called Secretary Antony Blinken to say goodbye. I appreciate several candid, in-depth and constructive meetings with him during my tenure. I look forward to continuing close working relations with him for a better China-US relationship.

My farewell Op-ed The Washington Post, in which I shared beautiful memories of my time in the United States and my vision for a healthy and stable China-U.S. relationship. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…