On Jan 27, Madame Wang Wei, representing the Consulate General of China in Los Angeles and Consul General Guo Shaochun, visited the elderly of Chinese ethnicity in Cathay Manor in Chinatown, Los Angeles, presented the Spring Festival wishes and Chinese gifts, and joined the elderly in “Warmly Welcoming Spring. Together Celebrating the Chinese New Year”.

In her remarks, Madame Wang noted that 2026 marks the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. The world will see a more developed, innovative, stable, open, beautiful and prosperous China. The Chinese community, including the elderly present, in the United States have worked hard, achieved remarkable accomplishments, and made contributions to friendly exchanges between peoples of China and the United States. The Consulate General will continue to provide high-quality, convenient and efficient services as always.

Nearly 200 elderly people attended the event, performing traditional Chinese songs and dances in a lively and warm atmosphere.They thanked the Consulate General for visiting upon the Chinese new year, and expressed blessings for prosperity of China and for a healthy and stable Sino-US relations ahead.