Big draw - Seattle

The 2017 China Business Challenge drew hundreds to the University of Washington on Saturday. The event was organized by the China Entrepreneur Network at University of Washington. Linda Deng / China Daily

Opera buffs - Portland, OR

Students from the Shanghai Theatre perform Chinese opera selections as part of their cultural exchange trip to Portland on Sunday. Provided To China Daily

New service - Portland, OR

Xiamen Airlines hosts a reception to introduce its new Seattle-Shenzhen- Xiamen service at the Portland City Grill on Monday. Provided To China Daily

Welcome gifts - Portland, OR

Guests at a reception hosted by Xiamen Airlines in Portland get gifts and information about the airlines'service on Monday. Provided To China Daily

(China Daily USA 05/19/2017 page14)