Ladies and Gentleman, friends, good evening:
Tonight, I am humbled and honored to represent the Confucius Institute of Pfeiffer University, on behalf of all colleagues of Pfeiffer CI, we are very excited, as Chinese old saying goes – Celebration day is a especially time for remembrance…. at this special moment, I am thinking of Madame Xu Lin, Xueming and Mr. Song, Guozhi, etc. for their hard work to make this moment happen. Importantly, today, we are so happy to receive Madame Xu’s Letter of Congratulations, it is such an honor for CI Pfeiffer, for her outstanding leadership, she has done remarkable things for our human being!
Please also allow me to introduce our distinguished guests from China. Ms. Li Qin Li, CEO and president of Beijing International Culture & Art Corp., Ltd, and Birds Nest Management LLC. Her colleagues, VP Zhengyin and Art Director Mr. Sun, Dr. Feng Wujing, the vice president of Shanxi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Ji Laixi, Director of Shanxi Acupuncture Institute. Dr. Luo Xuezheng, a famous Chinese ceramic artist, a Professor of Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and his colleague Mr. Li Xiaoxing, Director of Jingdezhen Institute, Chinese famous young art critic, from China Ministry of Culture, Professor Duan Xiaoyun, from Shanxi University, professor Duan Xiaoyun‟s specialty is Chinese Calligraphy, Mr. Cai Xaoming, TV producer and reporter from China Yellow River TV Station, and his colleague, Mr. Yin Xuehua, the associate director of China Yellow River TV Station. Thank you for coming to the CI Grand Opening. With your attendance, our Grand Opening has become more meaningful. “得贵宾光顾,蓬蓽生辉”。Now, let‟s welcome our Chinese guests with a big round of applause. Also please warmly welcome Mr. Jiangyi Liu, the Second Secretary of Education Office of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Washington DC. Mr. Tom Tate, CMS Board trustee, Dr Ambrose and very much appreciate his vision and support to set up CI at Pfeiffer University. I would also especially like to thank Dr. David Heckel, for all his work and support of Pfeiffer CI.
This Ceremony marks the start of the 46th Confucius Institute in the United States. It has been a great honor and privilege to work together with the Chinese Language Council International, Pfeiffer University, and Shanxi University to bring this wonderful educational opportunity to the Charlotte area. Together we have all succeeded in bringing the East and West together in one place through the power of learning
The relationship between the United States and the People‟s Republic of China is characterized by complex interconnections and mutual benefits. Here is a quote by John Maxwell Hamilton from Sara Bongiorni‟s book “A Year Without „Made in China‟” that illustrates the current situation between China and the US.
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