On December 9, 2025，Chinese Consul General in San Francisco Zhang Jianmin and his wife Zheng Xin attended the “Hello! China”Cultural Tourism Presentation hosted by China Southern Airlines (CSA) at the San Francisco Airport Museum. The event brought together more than one hundred representatives from cultural and tourism organizations, travel agencies, and the aviation industry.

In his remarks, Consul General Zhang emphasized the growing interest among American teenagers in visiting China to experience the richness of Chinese culture and observe China’s latest developments. He noted that this trend responds positively to President Xi Jinping’s initiative to invite 50,000 young Americans to visit China over five years.

Consul General Zhang highlighted the series of measures China has recently introduced to facilitate international travelers, including the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, which provides greater convenience for visitors from the United States and other countries. He expressed hope for the opening of additional direct air routes between China and the United States, underscoring that enhanced air connectivity will further promote mutual understanding and people-to-people exchanges.

The presentation focused on China’s updated entry policies and current direct flight routes between China and the United States. As part of the event program, five artists from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music presented live performances featuring both Chinese and Western musical pieces, offering guests a vivid cultural experience.

Attendees expressed strong interest in strengthening communication channels to further advance cultural exchange and cooperation between the two nations.