USCPFA Sends Condolences Over Devastating Flood
Dear friends of the Chinese people,
The US-China Peoples Friendship Association sends its condolences to the people of China, as well
as many other countries, including the United States, over the loss of so many lives in the flood
disaster that recently occurred in Tibet and Nepal.
The event was so devastating that it seems almost impossible to understand the scope of what
happened. Having traveled to Tibet, I remember the hospitality of the people there who were so
eager to make our delegation feel welcomed.
Our Friendship Through the Arts delegation went to Tibet in 1993, led by Marguerite Dye. I still
have some of the children’s artwork that I cherish from that trip. Our delegation will never forget
the kindness we received from the people we visited and the rugged terrain we travelled through,
especially in the mountain heights of Tibet.
Some of the topics in this issue of USCR are Barbara Cobb’s 2001 trip that she organized along
China’s Silk Road; an excerpt about a 1984 trip to Qufu and Mount Tai from Mary E. Klug’s book
Butterfly Dreams: Delving into China, Cross-Cultural Friendships, and the Environment; and Winny
Lin’s “My Refugee Childhood in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.”
Mary Hsu and Joan Gates are working closely together to transfer the membership information. Send
any payments or questions directly to Mary Hsu, USCPFA P. O. Box 9014, Seattle, Washington, 98109
or by email to
We send special friendship greetings to our Chinese friends during the upcoming Mid-Autumn
Festival. Moon viewing is a special activity that we share as we send friendship thoughts and
wishes to the Chinese people halfway around the world.
Diana C. Greer
President of USCPFA
Washington Seminar on U.S.-China Relations
Held virtually on April 17, 2026
The Fall issue of the US China Review is out.
Hot Towns, Caves and Bagels Along the Silk Road
Spontaneous Encounters of the Best Kind
My Refugee Childhood in Hong Kong and Taiwan
The Chinese Immigrant Who Saved Bambi ... and more
All USCPFA members receive this quarterly publication.
Read about these and more from a terrific Spring issue of the US-China Review. All USCPFA members receive this quarterly publication.
President Diana Greer comments about the successful National Convention:
Dear friends of the Chinese people,
We begin by thanking Western Region President Frances Goo and her convention committee for hosting an overwhelmingly successful convention in collaboration with National USCPFA. We also thank all who participated and shared their ideas and gave important input to attendees during the plenary, chaired by Paul Morris. The speakers were awesome. The company Eventfull, run by organizer John Fuse, did a beautiful job.
The letter from Youxie President Yang Wanming and a speech by Counselor Wang Peijun from the Chinese Embassy were most gratifying.
You can read more of her comments in the current issue of the USCR. Contact your nearest chapter for a copy or Join USCPFA below.
USCPFA Embassy Event
Members of USCPFA attended the large reception in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on September 29, 2025 at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the U.S.A.. A special certificate of appreciation was given to Counselor Wang Peijun for his participation in the 30th USCPFA Western Region Convention held online on September 13, 2025.
The reception invitation came from H.E. Xie Feng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China and Mme. Wang Dan. The program consisted of a flag ceremony honoring the United States and the People’s Republic of China, followed by a video and remarks by Ambassador Xie Feng. The video and the speech by the Ambassador reminded the audience that American pilots, nicknamed The Flying Tigers, fought alongside the Chinese people to fight against the Japanese invasion of China in 1941. A string quartet from the Philadelphia Orchestra played an excerpt from the Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto, String Quartet No. 12 by Dvorak and an energetic and rhythmic piece that was titled Galloping Horses. This beautiful concert brought the audience to its feet for a standing ovation. Afterwards, the sumptuous buffet included many exquisite dishes. Hundreds of people attended the reception.
Diana Greer
USCPFA Embassy Event
The Chinese New Year Celebration and Gourmet Night was held at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China on January 16, 2024. Chinese delicacies were prepared by chefs of the Embassy and at least seven Washington, D.C. area Chinese restaurants. The memorable evening included musicians, a Sichuan opera “face-changing performance” and a lion dance.
The year 2024 will be the 50th anniversary of the founding of USCPFA. Help us plan an exciting year for USCPFA. Chapter presidents and members are asked to give input for activities to your board members, and national will also be reaching out to you through Zoom, by email and through the website.
Four members of USCPFA, along with other guests, met Lin Songtian, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and his delegation at the Chinese Embassy on February 16. Lin declared that China was open for tourists and business. He encouraged people involved with delegations, exchanges and tourism to start planning trips to China. More details on our important visit with him will be in the summer issue of USCR.
Best to all,
Diana C. Greer
President of USCPFA
Who We Are
The US-China Peoples Friendship Association (USCPFA) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) educational organization. Our goal is to develop and strengthen friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United States and China.
USCPFA was founded as a national organization in 1974, working on people-to-people diplomacy between Americans and Chinese. Nearly 35 chapters in four regions spanning the U.S. comprise the organization. National policies are established by the membership, which meets biennially at a national convention. A national board of directors implements national policy and meets twice each year.
USCPFA is financed by membership dues, individual donations, local fundraising activities, and tours to China.
Why US-China Friendship?
China, with nearly one quarter of the world's population, has emerged as a nation that plays a significant role in world affairs.
With the realization of full diplomatic relations between the governments of the U.S. and China in 1979, opportunities for the American and Chinese people to learn from each other have increased significantly. Cultural, scientific, educational, medical and technological exchanges, which are of great value to both countries, are expanding rapidly. The US-China Peoples Friendship Association initiates and participates actively in these exchanges.
Exchanges and programs organized by USCPFA are helping to build a bridge of friendship between our countries. This bridge, based on personal knowledge of the two countries can play an important role in maintaining world peace.