On February 12, the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco held the 2026 Spring Festival reception. Consul General Zhang Jianmin and his wife, Zheng Xin, together with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and over 500 guests from various sectors celebrated Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse.

Consul General Zhang extended New Year greetings to the guests and noted that over the past year, Chinese modernization has delivered  encouraging results, with China’s economy reaching a new level. There have been robust exchanges between the consular district and China, and sub-national cooperation has shown strong vitality. The Consulate General has remained committed to providing consular services to Chinese nationals in the consular district and facilitating people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States. The Consulate General stands ready to work hand in hand with the overseas Chinese community and friends from all sectors to continue creating new highlights in China–U.S. subnational cooperation.

The event was lively and festive, featuring captivating demonstrations of cultural heritage crafts such as Sugar Painting and Dough Sculpture alongside interactive appearances by smart robots. The blend of tradition and technology vividly reflected the depth and creativity of Chinese culture.