On 30 May, Consul General Li Nan attended Beijing to Belfast Connections through Culture Concert and delivered a speech. Ye Xiaogang, Vice Chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Chairman of the China Musicians Association, Guo Haiou, Director of the Advanced Institute of Music Culture, Central Conservatory of Music and almost 120 guests attended the event.

Consul General Li stated that music knows no boundaries. This concert marks a splendid chapter in the exchange of music between China and the UK/Northern Ireland. China is willing to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the Northern Ireland arts community, using music as a bridge to promote mutual understanding and friendly relations between the peoples.

Nora Douds, Chair of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Colm McGivern, Director Northern Ireland at British Council delivered speeches respectively, expressing their willingness to actively promote practical cooperation in the field of bilateral arts.

This concert features 9 musical works by composers from China, the UK and Northern Ireland, performed by the Belfast chamber orchestra Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble. The audience responded enthusiastically and the atmosphere in the venue was friendly.