BEIJING: Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Thursday met with representatives of teachers and students from the Chinese Choir of the Burg Gymnasium, a German high school, at Beijing No.35 High School.
Peng congratulated the choir on its achievements over the past decade of conveying friendship through songs.
She said that through joint efforts, the choir has built a bridge of cultural exchanges between Germany and China and become a shining symbol of bilateral relations. It is hoped that the students can feel the charm of Chinese culture in the beautiful song, and become a new generation of ambassadors of China-Germany friendship, she added.
President of the choir association Olaf Millmann thanked Peng for her support and care for the choir, saying that more and more German teenagers have come to know and love China by learning Chinese language through singing.
Strong bonds between China, Germany
Olaf Millmann said that these teenagers will continue to actively build a bridge of communication through Chinese language and music, enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between Chinese and German teenagers.
The choir’s student representatives reported their learning situation and experience, as well as their love for China, to Peng in Chinese, and stated that they would continue to work hard to learn Chinese language well.
Peng had a cordial interaction with the students and teachers, appreciated the students for speaking Chinese better, and encouraged them to share their experiences and feelings in China with their families and friends after returning home.
