On April 17, Deputy Consul General Yang Shouzheng held a discussion with faculty and student representatives from Weber State University, offering guidance as they prepared to represent the People’s Republic of China at the Far West Model United Nations Conference held in San Francisco.

Yang elaborated on China’s foreign policy, emphasizing that understanding China requires appreciating its three defining attributes: an ancient civilization, the world’s largest developing country, and a responsible major country committed to peaceful development. He underscored China’s firm commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests, as well as its dedication to promoting to build a community with a shared future for humanity. He encouraged participating teachers and students to present an objective and rational perspective on China, helping more Americans gain a true and multidimensional understanding of the country, and thereby contributing to a stronger public foundation for China–US friendship.

Faculty and students from Weber State University engaged in in-depth discussions with young diplomats from the Consulate General on topics including the impact of disinformation, the authorization by the UN Security Council, and women’s development. Young diplomats also introduced China’s achievements in science and technology, as well as measures facilitating cross-border travel and people-to-people exchanges.