On January 2, 2026, the inauguration ceremony of the Jonathan Choi Cultural Exchange Center Yangshuo (Choi Centre of Yangshuo) was held at the city center location where Dr. Sun Yat-sen once stayed. The center was jointly unveiled by Dr. Jonathan Choi, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, President of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong), and Chairman of Sunwah Group; alongside Sun Guoliang, Vice Chairman of Guilin Municipal CPPCC and Secretary of Yangshuo County Party Committee.

Dr. Choi expressed his hope to collaborate with Yangshuo in leveraging its unique natural and cultural resources to fully harness the "soft power" of culture. The center aims to establish Yangshuo as a distinctive cultural hub by integrating premium cultural resources and hosting events that showcase ethnic charm while maintaining international appeal. Drawing on the operational experience from fifteen Jonathan Choi Cultural Centers worldwide, it will organize year-round activities to sustain cultural influence. Serving as a cultural bridge, the center will facilitate the connection between Yangshuo's cultural tourism resources and global markets, while promoting Chinese culture internationally.