On the afternoon of September 24, 2024, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, attended the China-U.S. Teenager Cultural and Sports Exchange Event entitled "Shared Journey for China-U.S. Friendship" at Beijing No. 8 High School.

Peng Liyuan had a warm interaction with the teenager delegation from Washington State, the United States. She welcomed the teachers and students to visit, know about and experience the real China firsthand, and expressed the expectation for more mutual understanding and interaction between teenagers from China and the United States to inject positive energy into China-U.S. relations.

Peng Liyuan, together with the Chinese and foreign guests, watched a friendly basketball match between Chinese and U.S. teenagers, and she presented commemorative medals to players from both teams. The student cheerleading squads from both countries performed vibrant aerobics, earning rounds of applause from the audience.

Peng Liyuan watched a video of the U.S. teenager delegation's visit to China. The U.S. student representatives enthusiastically shared their unforgettable experiences and impressions from visiting various provinces and cities in China, learning about different ethnic customs, and experiencing outstanding traditional Chinese culture. Logic Seven Allah-Amen, Assistant Principal at Lincoln High School, fondly recalled hosting the visit of President Xi Jinping and Professor Peng Liyuan to the school in 2015, and sincerely thanked President Xi Jinping for his care and support for exchanges between the teenagers of both countries. He also expressed willingness to actively contribute to promoting a closer bond between the two peoples. Noting that the rich and colorful visit has helped forge a deep friendship between teenagers of the two countries, Peng Liyuan expressed the belief that the visit will leave a beautiful memory in their hearts. As the future of China-U.S. relations lies in the youth, Peng Liyuan expressed her hope that the delegation will share their experiences and insights in China with their families, friends and classmates upon returning to their homeland, pass on the friendship of the Chinese people, and keep the tree of friendship between Chinese and U.S. people blossoming.

At last, the Chinese and American teenagers sang Chinese and English songs in unison, and Peng Liyuan took a cordial group photo with students from both countries. The atmosphere was warm and friendly.

In November 2023, President Xi Jinping announced in San Francisco in the United States that "China is ready to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years." This time, nearly 100 teachers and students from more than 10 high schools in Washington State visited China at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.