"China-U.S. Friendship: Flying Tigers in Guangxi" Photo Exhibition

You are warmly invited to attend the "China-U.S. Friendship: Flying Tigers in Guangxi" Photo Exhibition, a special 2-week event honoring the legacy of the Flying Tigers and the bond between the Chinese and American people.

April 20, 2025｜Arrival & Welcome Reception

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 

Welcome Reception

Location: : WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall (809 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108)

Join us for an evening of light refreshments and warm fellowship as we kick off the event weekend.

April 21, 2025｜Opening & Dialogue Day

The “China-U.S. Friendship — The Flying Tigers in Guangxi” photo exhibition will begin with a grand and meaningful opening ceremony designed to capture public attention and highlight the historical significance of the Flying Tigers. The event aims to deepen mutual understanding between China and the United States, strengthen the bonds of friendship, and promote cultural exchange and cooperation. See opening ceremony activities below:

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting

Location: : WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall (809 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108)

Celebrate the official launch of the event with special guest remarks and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Live streaming is available online.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Dialogue and Exchange Session

Location: : WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall (809 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108)

Engage in a meaningful exchange of ideas through keynote presentations and open discussions among participants and invited guests.

1:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Luncheon & Networking

Location: Harborview Restaurant (4 Embarcadero Ctr., Level, San Francisco, CA 94111)

Continue the conversation over lunch and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

Guest List

（1）Delegation from Guangxi, China

Wei Jiang — Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region; Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau of the Autonomous Region

Ye Wen — Director of the Revolutionary Cultural Relics Division, Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi

Cai Wei — Director of the Foreign Exchange and Cooperation Division, Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi

Tao Peng — Deputy Director of the Revolutionary Cultural Relics Division, Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi

（2）Consulate General of the PRC in San Francisco & U.S. Officials

Wang Wenhui — Counselor, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco

Newell Arnerich — Vice Mayor of Danville

（3）U.S. & International Guests

Wing Yoke Li — 555 Air service squadron part of the 14th Air service group

Yawei Liu — The Carter Center

Jeff Green — President of Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation

Katharine — Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation

Clifford Ray Long Jr. — Vice President of Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation

Larry Jobe — President of Flying Tiger Historical Organization

Larry’s Spouse — Flying Tiger Historical Organization

Charlene Fontaine - Director of Flying Tigers 69th DRS Association ; Chennault Foundation board of Directors.

Stephen Loane — Descendant of the Flying Tigers

Craig On — Descendant of the Flying Tigers

Michael J. Ilnicki — Descendant of the Flying Tigers

Padro Chan — President of American Flying Tigers Institute

Chief Director Ji Hongyan

Chairman Zhang Fengzhuo of the Kong Chow Association

Chairman Yi Bingkun of the Sam Yup Benevolent Association

Chairman Yuan Yaohua of the Yan Wo Benevolent Association

President Chi Dezhi of the Huiyang Fellowship Association