As the Year of the Snake is just around the corner, Justin O’Jack, University of Virginia (UVA)’s chief representative in China, spoke with China News Network about the significance of the snake in traditional Chinese culture, which symbolizes wisdom and transformation.. Amid global uncertainties, the U.S.-China relationships, as one of the most important bilateral relations across the globe, is expected to embrace more opportunities for transformations in the Year of the Snake, and he also hopes that the bilateral relations can be strengthened by exchange students between the two countries. Representing the UVA, he wished everyone good health, great happiness and prosperity, and peace in the Year of the Snake. (Xue Lingqiao)