Chinese Embassy Celebrates Chinese New Year

The Chinese Embassy opened its doors Feb. 6th for its annual Chinese New Year celebration. Over 600 Chinese Americans, community leaders, business owners, Chinese students and embassy staff gathered for traditional, authentic Chinese fare. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yesui and Madame Chen Naiqing welcomed guests wearing festive garb. Zhang made one his last speeches here before before heading back to China, his tour of duty here fully served. He thanked the contributions Chinese Americans made to U.S.-Sino relations before partygoers enthusiastically posed for photos with him.