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"Future Resonance -- ShanghaiEye Night" Brings Shanghai to Washington, Fosters People-to-People Exchange Across the Pacific
Nearly 100 guests joined city promotion, performances and a dialogue on investment and cooperation as the National Mall became a Shanghai-themed showcase.
On October 3, 2026, the 'Future Resonance- ShanghaiEye Night' cultural exchange event transformed Washington, D.C.'s National Mall, bringing Shanghai to American audiences to strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and China.
Shanghai Media Group President Song Jiongming, Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee, and Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng attended, joining nearly 100 prominent figures from politics, business, technology, culture and the arts.
The afternoon 'mini Shanghai' carnival featured 50 stalls showcasing international cuisine and cultural heritage; VR headsets from the Shanghai Museum let visitors explore the city's technological innovations and iconic brands.
At sunset against the Capitol dome backdrop, the Manhattan Philharmonic and The One Voice Children's Choir performed 'We Are Together,' a song celebrating friendship created in Shanghai.
Many visitors expressed hope to visit Shanghai in person and explore the city through a 'city walk,' reflecting the event's goal of boosting cultural exchange between the two countries.