Chinese military expert presents meaningful photo to former US defense official at Beijing Xiangshan Forum

By Global Times Published: Sep 17, 2025 01:54 PM

Photo: Wang Qi/GT

Chinese military expert He Lei gifted Chad Sbragia, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense a photo on Wednesday at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

The photo shows He Lei presenting a Chinese calligraphy scroll bearing the inscription "Harmony is precious" to Chad Sbragia at Beijing Xiangshan Forum in 2024.

Upon receiving the gift, Chad told He that "this gift is in my office."

He Lei said that he hopes that the American friends can make more contribution to the China-US relationship.

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