On January 30, 2026, Consul General Guo Shaochun hosted a reception in celebration of the Chinese New Year - Year of the Horse. The event drew nearly 120 guests from political, business, academic, media and cultural sectors of the consular district.

Consul General Guo introduced the culture of the Spring Festival and extended best wishes to the guests. Highlighting China's economic and social development in 2025, Consul General Guo reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to advancing high-quality development towards Chinese modernization and high-level opening-up, which provides the world with vast opportunities of business cooperation and investment. Under the strategic guidance of the two leaders of China and the U.S., the Consulate stands ready to work with all friends in the consular district to promote exchanges and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, with a view to making positive contributions to the steady and sound development of China-U.S. relations.

Guests spoke highly of China's development achievements, and expressed their support to strengthen friendship and cooperation in various areas between China and the U.S. in the new year.

The reception featured performances of traditional Chinese dance, music, and calligraphy. The guests were attracted by the warm and festive atmosphere, and interacted with each other enthusiastically.