2025 Kuliang Forum held in New York

The 2025 Kuliang Forum, themed "Echoes of History," was held in New York on Nov. 25 local time. Yu Shaoliang, president of People's Daily, and Xie Feng, China's ambassador to the United States, delivered video remarks, and Ge Haijiao, chairman of the Bank of China, gave a speech. More than 150 guests from various sectors in China and the United States attended.

Participants noted that, in this special year marking the 80th anniversary of China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the global victory in the Anti-Fascist War, friends from both China and the U.S. gathered in New York to commemorate the years when the two nations fought side by side for world peace. They reflected on how to draw inspiration from history for the future. Important consensuses reached between Chinese and American heads of state have provided direction for mutual achievement and shared prosperity. Guests emphasized the importance of taking responsibility to continue exploring and sharing new-era Kuliang stories and contributing to the promotion of China-U.S. friendship.

The forum was guided by People's Daily and organized by People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd. During the event, guests gave keynote speeches and participated in roundtable discussions on a range of topics. The venue featured exhibitions including "The Shine of the Bond with Kuliang: Stories of China-U.S. Friendship and Cooperation" and a themed exhibition titled "Echoes of History," as well as a custom edition of People's Daily digital bulletin board. A China-U.S. friendship image collection campaign was also launched.

The event included numerous prominent Chinese and American speakers and attendees, including officials and representatives from media, cultural, and financial institutions, alongside representatives of American families with historic ties to China, including the Snow, Stilwell, Chennault, and Fang Li Bangqin families.