Just for fun - Portland, Or

Participants in a Chinese character writing contest have fun during the contest hosted by the Confucius Institute at Portland State University on Sept 30. Provided To China Daily

Game day - Portland, Or

Participants in a mid-autumn day celebration organized by the Confucius Institute at Portland State University learn about Chinese culture and the background of the annual festival through games on Sept 30. Provided To China Daily

Proud tradition - Seattle, Wa

SStudents from West Linn high school in Portland, OR pose with artists from the Student Performing Arts Troupe of Soochow University after seeing Impressions of China, a traditional Chinese performing arts showcase on Oct 3. Linda Deng / China Daily

Panel talk - Seattle, Wa

Audiences listen in on the 2015 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, a live webcast panel discussion on Chinese foreign direct investment in the US with Chinese investors, at the Seattle Chamber of Commerce on Oct 5. Linda Deng / China Daily