Griggs China Attends the US Independence Day Celebration

2025-06-12From : 管理员Click : 631

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Griggs China Attends the US Independence Day Celebration

The US Consulate General in Guangzhou hosted a grand "Taste of America" themed reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou to celebrate the 249th Independence Day of the United States of America on June 11, 2025. As a long-term partner, Griggs China was invited to this annual event for the seventh consecutive year and supported the occasion as one of the sponsor.

Since its establishment in 2017, Griggs China has maintained a close partnership with the Commercial and Education Sections of the US Consulate General in Guangzhou. This year, the company sent a high-level delegation to the celebration, including:

Griggs China：

Mr. Harry Lee, Chairman and CEO
Ms. Leila Qiu, Office Administrator

Griggs China School——Griggs High School at Guangzhou Zhongshan Whampoa School for Hong Kong and Macao Students

Ms. Teresa Yang, Executive Principal
Ms. Vivi Mo, Overseas University Counseling Director

During the event, the delegation engaged in friendly exchanges with Mr. David Perdue, US Ambassador to China, and Ms. Pauline Gao, US Consul General in Guangzhou.

The celebration was filled with a vibrant atmosphere, where upbeat American music blended with cheerful conversations. The event commenced solemnly with the stirring national anthems of both nations – "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "March of the Volunteers" – their melodies deeply moving all attendees.

In her address, Consul General Pauline Gao elaborated on the thematic significance of "Taste of America." Through an authentic display of American cuisine, she added a distinctive culinary dimension to Guangzhou's reputation as the "Capital of Gastronomy."

Mr. Baocheng Yuan, Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), highlighted in his speech that Guangzhou and the broader southern China region have always served as pivotal hubs for Sino-American economic, cultural, and educational cooperation. He emphasized the importance of strengthening subnational ties between China and the United States.

Ambassador David Perdue reflected on America's founding history from a historical perspective, interpreting the symbolism of the Stars and Stripes. He particularly underscored how two centuries of Sino-American trade have benefited both peoples and expressed strong optimism for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and fostering shared development in the future.

The celebration not only showcased the unique charm of American culture but also provided a valuable platform for exchanges between Chinese and American communities, further strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple fields.

Looking ahead, Griggs China will ride the tailwind of growing China-US friendship to expand and strengthen its American high school diploma program in the China market. Leveraging high-quality international education resources as a bridge, Griggs China is committed to nurturing more outstanding students with global perspectives, thereby making greater contributions to advancing Sino-American educational exchanges and mutual cultural appreciation.

Griggs China

Griggs China was founded in 2017 and serves as one of three international offices of the Griggs education system. Our headquarters and operation centers are located in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shanghai repectively. We have affiliated schools in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Kunshan and other cities.

Comprehensive International School Management Solutions

Provide a set of school establishment solutions.
Authorize the establishment of Griggs high school diploma programs (credit courses).
Co-develop international credit courses integrating Eastern and Western culture.
Empowerment — teacher recruitment, teacher training, and ongoing consultation.
Student registration, credit recognition, and US high school diploma issuance.

Service Matrix

Authorize the operation of Griggs Programs.
Provide Griggs school (class) set-up service, including consultation, on-campus decoration design, and cultural environment building plan.
Curriculum design and development, including providing course syllabus and textbook recommendation.
Recruit an academic principal and teachers.
Provide induction training and professional development training for principals/teachers.
Brand building and marketing support.
Registration and record keeping for students.
Teaching instruction, quality evaluation in the process of running the school.
Organize overseas summer camps, Drucker Leadership Camp and student exchange programs.
Issue student transcripts and US high school diplomas to qualified students.
Provide services for university application and assist in application for university scholarships.
Help schools obtain relevant certifications including but not limited to Cognia recognition, AP test center, ACT test center, etc.

Griggs: Century-old prestigious school,

Global Vision

Griggs Education, also known as Griggs, was founded by Mr. Frederick Griggs in the US in 1909. Registered in Maryland, and a global academic center, Griggs International Academy (Griggs) is located at Andrews University, Michigan.

Griggs provides K-12 curriculum standards and operational solutions to the world's second-largest education network, which encompasses 9,000 institutions globally.

Griggs International Education Offerings

American K-12 Diploma Program
Andrews University Credit Courses (High School Dual Credit)
Summer Credit Camp

Accredited and Approved

Griggs International Academy is regionally accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities. Griggs is approved as a non-public school by the Maryland and Virginia State Boards of Education for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School. Griggs is a Member of International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), with University of California, A-G Course approval, and a member of the College Board.