Jing also briefed the guests on China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy, welcoming them to visit China and see firsthand what a beautiful country it truly is.

Artists presented a cultural performance featuring Chinese folk music and face-changing art. The guests tried on Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing), explored paper cutting, learned to write Chinese characters and tasted delicacies from across China, which exposed them to traditional Chinese culture.

yifanxu@chinadailyusa.com