Chinese President Xi Jinping on February 24, also the Chinese Lantern Festival of the Year of the Dragon, replied to a letter from students of the U.S. Iowa state's Muscatine High School, who visited China in late January, and sent them New Year cards in return.  

In the letter, Xi extended holiday wishes to the teachers and students of the school, and encouraged more American youths to come to China for exchanges and study.  

Edited excerpts from Xi's letter on youth exchanges between China and the United States since 2024 follow: 

Excerpt from Xi's remarks in his reply to a letter from students of the U.S. Iowa state's Muscatine High School, on February 24, 2024 

Excerpt from Xi's remarks in his reply to a letter from students of the U.S. Iowa state's Muscatine High School, on February 24, 2024 

Excerpt from Xi's remarks in his reply to a letter from students of the U.S. Iowa state's Muscatine High School, on February 24, 2024

Excerpt from Xi's remarks in his reply to a letter from Sarah Lande, a friend of his in the U.S. state of Iowa, on January 4, 2024 

Excerpt from Xi's remarks in his reply to a letter from Sarah Lande, a friend of his in the U.S. state of Iowa, on January 4, 2024 

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Sources: Xinhua News Agency