郑艺在出席上述活动时表示，在第二次世界大战最艰难的岁月中，飞虎队在陈纳德将军的带领下， 飞越万里来到中国，与中国军民并肩作战。他们在中国的蓝天上，与中国空军共同抗击侵略者，为中国 抗战的坚持和胜利作出了重要贡献。飞虎队机头上的鲨鱼嘴图案，成为美中友谊的象征，被一代代人铭 记。 在郑艺看来，工商界的合作正是飞虎队精神在和平时期的延续。上海美国商会已有110年的历史， 见证了美中经贸关系的发展。如今，上海美国商会近一千家会员企业扎根在中国，很多企业在此深耕数 十年，促进了两国在贸易、投资、教育与文化等多领域的交流与合作。 中新社上海6月23日电 (记者 许婧 郑莹莹)"我们的会员企业经常表示，尽管美中关系在一些领域存 在挑战，但在日常合作中，来自美中两国的员工团队紧密协作、相互学习，形成了牢固的伙伴关系与个 人友谊。正是这种基层层面的民间交流，构成了美中合作的韧性与活力。"美国美中航空遗产基金会顾 问、上海美国商会会长郑艺23日在上海说。 2025年是中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年，也是美国飞虎队指挥官陈纳德将军夫 人陈香梅女士诞辰100周年。当天，上海市公共关系协会和上海市美国问题研究所等举办" ...

新华社厦门6月15日电 题：跨越海峡 同心同行——两岸最大民间交流活动启幕 新华社记者李寒芳、郑良、许雪毅 本届海峡论坛前，民进党当局变本加厉限阻两岸交流交往，一再污名化海峡论坛、恐吓阻挠台胞参与， 但众多台湾同胞克服困难与会，展现希望交流合作的意愿和担当，体现两岸同胞血脉亲情与交流意愿是 任何势力都阻挡不了的。 "两岸交流不会间断，会一直持续。"首次参加海峡论坛的台湾青年许家齐说，如果两岸来往更多，两岸 人民的情谊会越来越深厚。 凤凰花开时节，又迎新朋故知。第十七届海峡论坛大会15日在厦门隆重举行。带着闽南乡音，带着热切 期待，众多台湾乡亲再次跨海来相会，共叙两岸情。 "我的年轻朋友中有很多人向往大陆，想来看电影'哪吒'，想来逛逛大陆的潮玩店。"台湾青年余纪萱几 乎"全家总动员"来出席本届论坛。她说，我们是两岸婚姻家庭，我和先生一起来参加海峡论坛，我妈妈 也从台湾和一些朋友一起过来。"两岸民众之间有很多天然的纽带和桥梁，不会因为个别政党的阻挠而 中断。" 作为两岸百姓的论坛、两岸民间交流的盛会，海峡论坛2009年举办以来共开展各类活动近800场，累计 吸引两岸同胞35万余人次参与，其中台湾同胞超过14万人次 ...

第十七届海峡论坛大会今天(15日)上午在厦门会议中心举行。本届海峡论坛邀请台湾各界人士超7000人 参与，中国国民党前主席马英九也率台湾青年出席。本届海峡论坛延续往届"扩大民间交流、深化融合 发展"的主题，举办主论坛活动以及基层交流、青年交流、文化交流、经济交流四大板块56项活动。论 坛主会场设在厦门，集中活动为期一周。(央视新闻) ...

Group 1 - The article highlights the increasing global goodwill towards China, driven by cultural exchanges and interactions between Chinese and foreign youth, exemplified by the popularity of "China Travel" on social media [1] - The expansion of China's visa-free transit policy to 55 countries facilitates easier travel and promotes openness, which is seen as a sincere invitation for international engagement [1][4] - The article emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding and friendship in fostering international relations, suggesting that open exchanges can break down barriers and misconceptions [1][2] Group 2 - The Belt and Road Initiative is presented as a means through which Chinese enterprises contribute to global development, improving lives in regions like Africa and Southeast Asia through infrastructure projects [2] - China's approach to international relations is characterized by collaboration rather than dominance, as seen in its role in mediating conflicts and supporting global agreements like the Paris Accord [2] - The establishment of an International Day for Civilizational Dialogue, supported by 83 countries, reflects China's commitment to promoting peace and development through dialogue and cooperation [2]

国务院台办：超过7000人将受邀参加第十七届海峡论坛 金十数据6月11日讯，6月11日，国务院台办举行例行新闻发布会。就将于6月15日在福建厦门举办的第 十七届海峡论坛大会，发言人朱凤莲表示，海峡论坛是深受两岸民众欢迎的民间交流活动。论坛主会场 设在厦门，福建有关设区市和平潭综合实验区将举办相关活动。本届论坛坚持"民间性、草根性、广泛 性"的定位，延续"扩大民间交流、深化融合发展"主题，安排大会活动以及青年交流、基层交流、文化 交流、经济交流四大板块系列活动共56场。台湾有关政党代表以及工会、青年、妇女、民间信俗、农渔 水利、文化旅游、卫生健康、工商金融等各界人士超过7000人将受邀参加。 （央视新闻） ...

Core Viewpoint - The "Cultural China · Water Cube Cup" Chinese Song Contest's UK semi-finals took place in London, showcasing the cultural ties between overseas Chinese and their homeland while promoting cultural exchange [1][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The contest is organized by the London Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, with support from the UK Zhejiang Association and the UK Beijing Association [1]. - This year marks the 15th anniversary of the contest, attracting participants from major cities across the UK, including many young talents [3]. Group 2: Participants and Awards - A total of 26 contestants competed in the UK semi-finals, with awards distributed across different age groups [4]. - In the youth category, Yang Ruoling won the gold medal, while Yan Zhaoyi and Liu Junpeng received silver and bronze respectively [4]. - In the junior category, Kong Lingjun secured the gold medal, with Xie Peili and Zhang Tiantian winning silver and bronze [4]. - In the children's category, Yao Liangyi took home the gold, while Song Sizhuolan and Aisha Huang won silver and bronze [4]. Group 3: Event Significance - The event serves as a platform for overseas Chinese to express their cultural identity and strengthen ties with their homeland [3]. - The UK Embassy's cultural attaché emphasized the contest's role in cultural transmission and fostering connections among the Chinese diaspora [3]. - The event was described as the best year in the contest's history, highlighting high participant standards and a warm, engaging atmosphere [7].