On 22 February, Consul General Tang Rui attended the 2026 Spring Festival Celebration in Liverpool upon invitation, organized by the local Chinese community. The event was attended by Liverpool City Council leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Barbara Murray, community leaders, and local residents.

Consul General Tang noted that Liverpool was the first city in the UK where Chinese people settled, and that the local Chinese community has been hosting Spring Festival celebrations for many consecutive years, making positive contributions to promoting Chinese culture and enhancing China–UK exchanges. Not long ago, Councillor Robinson accompanied Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his visit to Shanghai, advancing a number of practical cooperative outcomes between the two sides. The Consulate General stands ready to continue working closely with the City Council to bring bilateral relations to new heights. Councillor Robinson said that his experiences and the outcomes of the visit to China further strengthened Liverpool’s determination and confidence to develop its relationship with China, and expressed gratitude to the Consulate General and the Chinese community for their efforts in promoting cooperation between Liverpool and China.

On the day of the event, Consul General Tang and Councillor Robinson visited major Chinese community organizations in Liverpool and participated in the New Year festivities together.