Xiplomacy: Xi's letters to American friends inspire people's interactions between China, U.S.

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- "I am glad to see that General Stilwell's dedication to friendship between China and the United States has been passed down to the fifth generation of his family," said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday when replying to a letter from John Easterbrook, grandson of former U.S. General Joseph Stilwell.

Joseph Stilwell, a former U.S. general, served as commander-in-chief of the U.S. armed forces in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. Throughout his 42-year military service, Stilwell made five visits to China and lived in the country for 12 years.