On July 18, celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the Sister State Relationship between Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China and the State of California, U.S. was held at Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco. Vice Chairman of Inner Mongolia QiBatu, Chinese Consul General in San Francisco Zhang Jianmin, members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and Consul Generals from various countries attended the event. California Assembly Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon delivered remarks via video, and State Treasurer Fiona Ma sent a congratulatory letter.

Vice Chairman QiBatu highlighted Inner Mongolia’s achievements across various sectors and expressed hope to deepen exchanges with California, extending invitations to friends from all walks of life to visit. Consul General Zhang reviewed the 25-year history of friendly ties between the two regions and looked forward to opening a new chapter of friendship in the next 25 years. San Francisco Supervisors Connie Chan and Chyanne Chen emphasized the importance of local engagement and cultural exchange, and expressed hope to further strengthen friendship.

The event also featured a cultural tourism showcase titled "Singing and Traveling in Inner Mongolia," with performances by an art troupe and displays of intangible cultural heritage, winning rounds of applause from the audience.