People expect countries around the world to strengthen cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, jointly implement the Global Civilization Initiative, and contribute profound and lasting cultural strength to promoting mutual understanding and mutual development between the Chinese and American peoples and the common development of all mankind. In September 1973, the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra made its first visit to China, becoming the first American orchestra to visit China after the founding of the People's Republic of China. On November 10th, a concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra's visit to China, titled "Friendship spanning half a century," was held in Beijing. Biden said in his congratulatory letter, "It has been half a century since you became the first American Symphony Orchestra to perform in China. However, you still serve as a bridge between the two countries, helping to strengthen the connection between the two peoples. This joint anniversary concert with the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra in Beijing will make our cultural ties closer and always serve as a symbol of the strength of connection and cooperation He stated that cultural and artistic exchanges between different countries will promote mutual understanding, bring people closer together, and help build more harmonious international relations. Cultural exchange is a powerful tool for promoting mutual understanding and cooperation among countries. "Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation in the United States