On June 12, the "Youth Dialogue for the Future" Joint Concert was successfully held. Young musicians from both nations gathered to perform splendid programs, including members of Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America and Chinese pianist Zijian Wei—First Prize winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition. Nearly 200 representatives from all walks of life attended the event.

In his speech, Consul General Chen Li highlighted that the cultural exchange programs not only greatly enrich the diverse cultural experiences for the Chinese and American people, but also provided the people of the two countries, especially young people, with a valuable opportunity to know Chinese and American culture and society up close. I hope that more and more young friends from China and the United States will sail together towards a peaceful, friendly and hopeful tomorrow on the boat of music and culture.

The young Chinese and American artists performed live pieces including “Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake” and “Die Fledermaus Overture”, drawing warm applause from the audience.