On January 29, the first day of the Chinese New Year, Acting Consul General Yang Shouzheng attended the Spring Festival celebration hosted by the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Chinatown and delivered a speech. The event was graced by the presence of California Senator Scott Wiener, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, former Mayor Willie Brown, and President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rafael Mandelman, along with other elected officials who also addressed the audience. More than 400 guests from various sectors, including Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Donald Luu, gathered to celebrate the occasion. 

Acting Consul General Yang highlighted that San Francisco has borne witness to exchanges between the Chinese and American peoples for over a century , as well as the joint efforts in building a better world by both Nations. As we embrace a smooth, prosperous, and hopeful Year of the Snake, we sincerely hope that, under the strategic guidance of our Presidents, China and the U.S. will find the right way to engage with each other in the new era. We would like to extend a sincere invitation to people from all walks of life in the consular district, especially young friends to visit China.

Local dignitaries, including Daniel Lurie, Willie Brown, Scott Wiener, and Rafael Mandelman, delivered speeches to econgratulate the Spring Festival. Traditional Chinese cultural programs such as lion dance and firecrackers were held on the spot. Acting Consul General Yang, together with Mayor Daniel Lurie, President Donald Luu lit firecrackers to wish for a prosperous new year.