Shanghai cultural exchange event held at Washington D.C. National Mall

The “Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night” cultural exchange event took place on October 3, 2026, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Shanghai Media Group, the event was part of the “Shanghai Let’s Meet” city promotion initiative aimed at fostering people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States.

The event hosted nearly 100 prominent figures from the political, business, technology, and arts sectors. Notable attendees included Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng, Song Jiongming, President of Shanghai Media Group, and Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee.

A “mini Shanghai” carnival featured 50 stalls offering international cuisine, exhibitions of China’s intangible cultural heritage, and displays of iconic local brands. Technological and cultural highlights included a model of the C919 passenger jet, a model of the Oriental Pearl Tower, and virtual reality experiences provided by the Shanghai Museum.