On 25 June, at the invitation of Everton Football Club, Consul General Tang Rui visited the Club and met with President of Business Operations, Andrew Middleton, to exchange views on promoting bilateral cooperation.

Consul General Tang noted that Everton Football Club, with a history of more than a century, is one of renowned English clubs with a strong reputation in China. He said that China has identified the revitalization of football as a key component of its strategy to become a leading sporting nation. The Chinese side stands ready to strengthen exchanges with the Club in such areas as player training and reciprocal match visits, with a view to promoting football and sports cooperation between China and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Middleton briefed Consul General Tang on the Club's overall development and said that Everton attaches great importance to the Chinese market. Building on the existing foundation of cooperation, the Club is willing to expand mutually beneficial cooperation across a wide range of areas.