In the afternoon of September 9, 2025, Vice President Yuan Mindao met with the youth delegation from the Japan-China Friendship Association (JCFA) at the CPAFFC, and had in in-depth discussions on China-Japan relations, people-to-people exchanges, and practical cooperation between the two countries.
Vice President Yuan extended a warm welcome to the delegation and commended the important role the Japan-China Friendship Association has played over the years in advancing the improvement and development of China-Japan relations and fostering the cause of friendship between the two countries. He encouraged the youth to carry forward the fine traditions and to create a new chapter in people-to-people friendship between China and Japan. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. In his remarks, on September 3, 2025, President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to consistently follow the path of peaceful development, firmly safeguard world peace and stability, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind. It is hoped that the delegation would use this visit to gain a correct understanding of the significance of learning from history while looking toward the future. Remembering history is not about perpetuating hatred, but rather about better opening up the future. He urged the youth to deeply appreciate the value of peace and the responsibilities that the younger generation must shoulder.
Chairman Yoshihara Yasumaro and Vice Chairman Koichi Ando of the Japan-China Friendship Association emphasized that, Japan and China are important neighbors with a long history of friendly exchanges and deep cultural connections. They stand ready to collaborate with the Chinese side to promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, with a particular focus on strengthening youth exchanges between Japan and China. Their goal is to enhance mutual understanding and foster friendly feelings among the younger generations, thereby cultivating a new force for Japan-China friendship in the new era.
That evening, Vice President Yuan Mindao attended a welcome banquet for the youth delegation.
