On July 9, Consul General Tang Rui met with the visiting "Little Diplomats" delegation from Wuhan at the official residence.
Consul General Tang warmly welcomed the young delegates and their teachers to the Consulate General. He briefly introduced the consular district and the main responsibilities of the Consulate General. He stated that "Amity between peoples holds the key to the relationship between countries".He encouraged the young delegates to observe, think, and communicate more during their stay in Manchester, applying what they learn and feel to their studies. He also encouraged them to contribute their unique strengths to the development of the sister city relationship between Wuhan and Manchester, as well as to the friendly exchanges between China and the UK, and to China's diplomatic cause and the country's growth when they grow up.
Fan Ying, who's in charge of the Wuhan Little Diplomats Organizing Committee, introduced the delegation's visit to the UK. Representatives from the young delegates introduced their hometown Wuhan and shared their experiences of studying and living in the UK. Diplomats from the Consulate General also answered questions from the young delegates, creating a lively atmosphere at the event.