On April 27, 2026, Consul General Chen Li and Madame Qin Sa visited Mount Sinai Hospital at the invitation of the hospital. They had in-depth exchanges with Dr. David Reich, Chief Clinical Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System and President of Mount Sinai Hospital, along with other senior hospital leadership, promoting healthcare exchanges and cooperation.

Consul General Chen Li noted that the Chinese government places great importance on international scientific and technological cooperation, and upholds the principle that “science knows no borders, and its benefits are shared by all of humanity.” To this end, China has put forward the International Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative. The governments of China and the United States renewed the China-U.S. Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement in 2024, in which health is a key area, providing opportunities for exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. He expressed the hope that Mount Sinai Hospital will deepen cooperation with Chinese institutions, and the Consulate General is ready to play a bridging role.

Dr. David Reich introduced the development of Mount Sinai Health System's artificial intelligence applications, international cooperation, and other areas. He expressed a willingness to explore collaborative opportunities with Chinese institutions.

Consul General Chen Li and Madame Qin Sa also visited the Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.