Zhang Qiyue holds the resolution with (from left to right) New York State Senators Bill Perkins, Martin Golden and Joe Griffo. The resolution reaffirms the cooperation and sister-city relationships between New York and China, and welcomes the upcoming visit by President Xi Jinping to the United States. [Photo/Li Jing] 

Zhang Qiyue, China's consul general in New York, delivers remarks on Thursday morning at the Consulate General, celebrating a New York State resolution reaffirming the cooperation and sister-city relationships between New York and China, and welcoming the upcoming visit by President Xi Jinping to the United States. [Photo/Li Jing]