"China-U.S. Friendship: Flying Tigers in Guangxi" Photo Exhibition
Celebrate history and friendship at the 2-week “Flying Tigers in Guangxi” photo exhibition, honoring China-U.S. ties through powerful images and a grand opening ceremony
Time & Location
Apr 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 05, 2025, 12:00 PM
WWII Memorial Hall, 809 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
About the event
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.
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 Attendees:
Liu Yawei – Director of the China Program, The Carter Center
Jeff Green – Chairman, Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Clifford Ray Long, Jr. – Vice Chairman, Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Larry Jobe – President, Flying Tigers Historical Organization
Stephen Loane – Descendant of the Flying Tigers
Craig On – Descendant of the Flying Tigers
Michael J. Ilnicki – Descendant of the Flying Tigers
Chen Canpei – Flying Tigers Research Society
Organized by:
Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Cultural Heritage Administration of Guangxi
Co-organized by:
Liuzhou Military Expo Park
Guilin Flying Tigers Heritage Park
WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall
The Carter Center
Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Alliance Persevering the Truth of Sino- Japanese War
Global Alliance for Preserving the History of WWII in Asia
Hosted by:
WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall (San Francisco)
Hunan Association of America
Northern California Hebei Association
Chinese Culture & Sports Association of Northern California
Qiaolu Foundation
Yijia Publishing House
Chinese American Historians Association
US Shandong Fellowship Association
Nanjing Chamber of Commerce USA
Northern California Association for China’s Peaceful Reunification
Asian Senior Benevolent Association USA
Northeastern Chinese Association of Northern
Maple Leaf Association of Canada
Chinese Mutual Aid Association USA
Chinatown Historical and Cultural Association
Hanlin Educational Foundation USA
Flying Tigers Communication Association
Sino-American Cultural Exchange Association
Silicon Valley Women’s Association
Hebei Chamber of Commerce
Henan Promotion Association of California
Shandong General Chamber of Commerce USA
United Shandong Fellowships Association USA
Overseas Anti-Japanese War Historical Research Society
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Fellowship Association
Beijing Association of Northern California
Hong Kong Anti-Japanese War History Research Society
Jiangxi Alliance of the Americas
Bingbing Glamour Club
Flying Tigers Friendship Association USA
Jiangsu-Zhejiang Association of Northern California
Guangxi Association of San Francisco
East China Society of San Francisco
All-American Chinese Youth Federation
The Los Angeles Post
Honorary Presidents of the Yunnan Association USA
Salt Lake City Chinese Service Center
San Francisco Mei Yi Choi
Chinese American International Cultural Exchange Association
South Overseas Chinese School of San Francisco
Cantonese Association of San Francisco
Zeng Sansheng Hall
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Utah Chinese Association
Chinese American Foundation
Huiyang Association
Media Outlets:
Sing Tao Daily
China Daily
People’s Daily Online
Phoenix TV, Xinhua News Agency
Silicon Valley Times
Government Officials:
Newell Arnerich – Vice Mayor of Danville
Tony – Representative of Nancy Zhao, Former Mayor of Sunnyvale
Otto Lee – Santa Clara Supervisor
Liang Chao – Cupertino Mayor
Flying Tigers Delegation:
Jeff Green – Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Clifford Ray Long Jr. – Vice Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Larry Jobe – President of the Flying Tigers Historical Organization
Stephen Loane – Descendant of the Flying Tigers
Craig On – Descendant of the Flying Tigers
Michael J. Ilnicki – Descendant of the Flying Tigers
Chen Canpei, Flying Tigers Research Society
Nanjing Delegation