Vice President Mr. Xie Yuan Meets with President of One Belt and One Road Association Malaysia
On September 16th, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Xie Yuan, met with President of One Belt?and?One Road Association Malaysia, Mr. Datuk Iskandar Sarudin.
Group photo of Mr. Xie Yuan?and?the OBOR Malaysia Delegation
Mr. Xie welcomed Mr. Datuk Iskandar Sarudin’s visit to CPAFFC,?and?introduced CPAFFC’s history, aims?and?different departments. He said that Malaysia, as an important neighbor to China, has been in close relationship with China from ancient times. As an organization working for people-to-people diplomacy, we have been striving for furthering friendship between China?and?other countries including Malaysia with cultural exchanges. He believes that the foundation of OBOR Malaysia seized the opportunity of China’s Belt?and?Road Initiative?and?will perform well in deepening friendship between the two peoples.
Mr. Datuk Iskandar Sarudin, president of One Belt?and?One Road Association Malaysia said that the Belt?and?Road Initiative now has expanded from China to the rest of the World with many countries recognition?and?applause. Also, the Initiative is not limited to the economic field but also covers culture, education, sports, etc. As the former Malaysian Ambassador to China, he hopes that he could continue his contribution to bilateral friendship with the help of this organization after leaving the post of Ambassador.
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?Exchanging Gifts
Vice President Mr. Hu Sishe attended the First Session of Dialogue between Chinese and German Historical Cities
In commemoration of the 45th anniversary of establishment of formal diplomatic relations between China?and?Germany, CPAFFC together with Xi’an People’s government, German Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz, Wiesbaden-Mainz Germany-China Friendship Association co-hosted the First Session of Dialogue between Chinese?and?German Historical Cities on Sep.12th?and?13th in Mainz, Germany. Mr. Hu Sishe,Vice president of CPAFFC?and?Mr. Wang Yongkang, Member of the Standing Committee of Shaanxi CPC Central Committee?and?Party Secretary of Xi’an attended relevant activities. Besides them, many other influential politicians attended the activities, e.g. Mr. Roger Lewentz, the Minister of the Interior?and?also Chairman of the SPD in Rhineland-Pfalz State; Prof. Dr. Konrad Wolf, State Minister of Culture?and?Education; Mr. Thomas Metz, Director-General of Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz; Mr. Michael Ebling, Major Mayor of Mainz; Mr. Kurt Karst, President of Federation of German-China Friendship Association?and?Mr. Wang Shunqing, Consul General of Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt. Mr. Hu Sishe, Mr. Wang Yongkang?and?Minister Prof. Dr. Konrad Wolf delivered speeches on the opening ceremonies of the Dialogue as well as the Exhibition of Replicas of Xi’an Archaeological?and?Cultural Relics. Reporters from more than 10 German media attended?and?reported the press conference which was presided by Mr. Hu Sishe?and?Secretary of State Ministry of Culture.?
??Mr Roger Lewentz, the Minister of the Interior and? Chairman of the SPD in Rhineland-Rhineland-Pfalz State Delivered a Speech
Mr. Hu Sishe, Vice president of CPAFFC Delivered a Speech
The Dialogue integrates policy communication between Chinese?and?German governments?and?between bilateral relevant agencies as well as experience sharing between academicians?and?exchanges of folk arts, making itself a comprehensive high-level platform featuring openness. The Dialogue is composed of several parts including Sino-Germany Forum of Historic?and?Cultural Experts, Cultural Relics, Concert of Northwest-China Style Music,?and?performances by inheritors of Chinese intangible cultural heritage.
Mr. Wang Yongkang,?and?Prof. Dr. Konrad Wolf at the Exhibition of Replicas of Xi’an Archaeological?and?Cultural Relics
Sino-Germany Forum of Historic?and?Cultural Experts
During the Dialogue, Mr. Hu, on behalf of CPAFFC?and?Secretary of State Ministry of Culture , on behalf of Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz signed the agreement of cooperation on a series of cultural activities in commemoration of 200th anniversary of Karl Marx’s death in 2018. Also, Xi’an Museum?and?Rheinland-Pfalz State Museum signed an agreement of future exchanges.
?The Press Conference Presided by Mr. Hu Sishe?and?Secretary of State Ministry of Culture
Activities with Participation of Chinese?and?German Influencial Figures
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Performances by Musicians from Xi'an Song?and?Dance Troup
?Inheritors of Intangible Cultural Heritage Attended Local Art Festival
?Mayor of Mainz with Artists from Xi'an in Mainz Multi-cultural Art Festival
Vice President Lin Yi Meets with H.E. Mr. Crispus Kiyonga, Uganda’s New Ambassador to China
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Vice President Mme. Lin Yi met with H.E. Mr. Crispus Kiyonga, the new ambassador of Uganda to China on 12, September.
Mme. Lin Yi welcomed H.E. Mr. Crispus Kiyonga to assume his post in China. She said that the past fifty-five years have witnessed sound development of the China-Uganda relations, as well as close contacts?and?fruitful cooperation in various areas between the two countries. She introduced the CPAFFC’s exchanges?and?future plans of cooperation with Uganda?and?also thanked the embassy for its strong?and?long-term support to the CPAFFC. She said the CPAFFC would?like?to keep communication with the embassy, so as to jointly promote exchanges?and?cooperation in local government, education, culture?and?other areas.
H.E. Mr. Crispus Kiyonga spoke highly of President Xi Jiping’s Up?and?Out of Poverty?and?shared his thoughts about developing Uganda-China relations inspired by this book. He said that the embassy pays great attention to its contacts with the Chinese localities?and?the cultural exchanges between Uganda?and?China,?and?will continue to work with the CPAFFC to deepen people-to-people friendship.
Mme. Lin Yi?and?H.E. Mr. Crispus Kiyonga also exchange views on specific programs for cooperation.
A Reception to Commemorate 45th Anniversary of Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between China and Japan Held in Beijing
A reception to commemorate the 45th anniversary of normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations was held in the Great Hall of the People on September 8th. Mr. Wang Chen, the Vice-Chairman of Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress?and?Secretary-General, attended the reception,?and?met with the main representatives of the Japanese side before the reception. Mr. Tang Jiaxuan, President of China?and?Japan Friendship Association (CJFA), Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?and?Mr. KONO YOHEI, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, delivered speeches respectively on the reception.
During the meeting, Vice-Chairman Wang Chen extended warm welcome to the Japanese friends?and?thanked the Japanese friendly personages from all walks of life for actively dedicating to the cause of Sino-Japanese friendship for a long time. He said that, since 45 years ago, what we have learned from the historic experience is that the development of the bilateral relations should stay committed to the principles made from the relevant documents?and?consensuses between China?and?Japan, keep to the correct direction of peace?and?friendship of bilateral ties, the Sino-Japanese relations could develop healthily.
Wang Chen said, Chinese side attaches great importance to the Sino-Japanese relations?and?adheres to promoting the friendly cooperation of the two countries on the basis of the four political documents?and?the four-point principled consensus. At present, the active exchanges between China?and?Japan are increasing, but still complicated?and?sensitive. It is still fragile to improve the bilateral ties. It is hoped that Japan?and?China can walk towards each other?and?make common efforts on improving bilateral relations. People-to-people friendship has unique advantage?and?is fine tradition for the relations between China?and?Japan. The Japanese friendly organizations with China are the support for the cause of Sino-Japanese friendship. He hoped that the organizations could inherit?and?carry forward the fine tradition, continuously expand the team?and?make more contributions to improving the bilateral relations.
After meeting, Wang Chen?and?guests from both countries walked into the conference hall, which got a big round applause. The reception began with the beautiful songs 《Jasmine Flower》, 《Song of Four Seasons》sang by China Broadcast Children's Choir of National Radio?and?students from Embassy Affiliated Japanese School of Beijing, China.
President Tang expressed sincere respect in his speech to Chinese?and?Japanese personages from all walks of life for them had been adhering to the friendly spirit between China?and?Japan for a long time?and?making efforts on improving bilateral relations. He also said, on reviewing the development history of the two countries, it is a correct choice to remain committed to peaceful development, keeping friendship from generation to generation?and?realizing win-win cooperation for meeting with the common interests of the two countries?and?the development trend of the times. At present, the bilateral relations faced many important opportunities, but also confronted with unprecedented challenges. Both countries should, on the basis of the four political documents?and?the four-point principled consensus between China?and?Japan,?and?in the spirit of reviewing the history?and?looking into the future, implement the consensus that China?and?Japan are cooperation partners, not threat to each other, enhance political strategy of mutual trust?and?properly control differences?and?contradiction, so as to push the bilateral relations for improvement?and?development on a right track.
President Li said in her speech that, since the 45th anniversary of normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations, the bilateral ties had achieved great development?and?obtained some precious experience?and?inspiration after experiencing difficulties. When reviewing the history, we found that the development of the bilateral relations is inseparable from the efforts of the generations, which are worth of cherishing?and?caring. When looking into the future, we found that Sino-Japanese friendship is the general trend of the development?and?is also expected by the two peoples,?and?is in line with the interests of the two countries?and?the two peoples,?and?is worth of unremitting efforts. Confronting with the new situation of the bilateral relations being improved, we should stay true to your original self?and?push forward. Moreover, we also should make common efforts on the sublime goals of realizing the friendship of the two peoples from generation to generation.
KONO YOHEI expressed in his speech that, since the 45th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations, the two countries had achieved great development in the exchanges?and?cooperation in various fields. We could not forget the contributions the predecessors of the two countries had made for realizing the normalization of the bilateral diplomatic relations?and?promoting the Sino-Japanese friendship. Both sides should take the 45th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China?and?Japan,?and?the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of the Treaty of?Peace?and?Friendship between?China?and?Japan as important opportunities to push the bilateral relations for further improvement.
There is an old saying in China which goes, “when you drink from a well, remember the person who dug it.” during the reception, Mme. Zhou Bingde?and?former Japanese Foreign Minister Mme. TANAKA MAKIKO, the relatives of the leaders of the two countries who ever experienced the establishment of diplomatic relations of the two countries, delivered speeches to express their respect to their ancestors?and?to inspire descendants.
Above 300 people including the leaders from Chinese relevant departments, non-government organizations?and?leaders from Japanese relevant organizations including seven Japan-China friendship organizations, the friendly personages from all walks of life, the relatives of former Japanese leaders who ever experienced the establishment of diplomatic relations of the two countries,?and?representatives of Japanese relevant organizations in Beijing, attended the reception.?
Vice President Mr. Hu Sishe Meets with Kazuto Ito, Executive Representative of the Min-On Concert Association
On September 8th, Hu Sishe, Vice president of CPAFFC met Kazuto Ito, Executive Representative of the Min-On Concert Association who came for celebrating activities in commemoration of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China?and?Japan. Mr. Hu said that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic relations. 45 years ago, the normalization not only opens a new chapter for the 2 countries’ relations but also reopens the gate of people-to-people cultural exchanges. Mr. Hu appreciates very much the continuous efforts made by the Min-On Concert Association for enhancing Sino-Japan relations?and?promoting bilateral cultural & artistic exchanges. He hopes that the two organizations can step up cooperation so as to make further contribution to better mutual understanding?and?more solid people-to-people foundation.
Mr. Kazuto Ito expressed his thanks for our invitation for him to the relevant commemoration activities. He said that in the past four decades, the Min-On Concert Association has been trying to increase Japanese people’s fondness towards the Chinese,?and?to enhance the two people’s mutual understanding?and?mutual trust by organizing performances. Those are concrete actions of the idea of mental exchanges advocated by Premier Zhou Enlai?and?Daisaku Ikeda, founder of the Min-On Concert Association. Mr. Kazuto Ito looks forward to more sincere cooperation in the future. He believes that we will take the opportunity of the 45th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic relations?and?the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of The Sino-Japanese Treaty of Peace?and?Friendship so as to make more efforts in enhancing friendship?and?mutual understanding between the 2 peoples.
The CPAFFC Has Become the Professional Supervisory Unit of 9 Overseas NGOs with Junior Achievement China Being the 9th One
The office of overseas NGOs administration of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau issued the registration certificate?and?the chief representative certificate to Beijing Office of Junior Achievement China on September 5th, 2017. Since the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Administration of Activities of Overseas Nongovernmental Organizations in the Mainland of China came into force, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) has now become the Professional Supervisory Unit (PSU) of 9 overseas nongovernmental organizations with Junior Achievement China being the 9th one.
Paul Chou, the chief representative of Beijing Office of Junior Achievement China, said, “On behalf of Junior Achievement China, I want to express our sincere gratitude towards CPAFFC as our hosting agency?and?partner. With CPAFFC's guidance, we look forward to a future of benefiting more young people in China through economic education?and?cultural exchange. Inspiring?and?preparing the young people of China with character?and?skills to succeed in the global economy is our mission shared by CPAFFC, together we will catalyze the flourishing of volunteerism?and?philanthropy in China?and?beyond. ”
2017 College Students from Japan-China Cultural Exchange Association Visits China
At the invitation of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a 99-member college students from Japan-China Cultural Exchange Association visited Beijing, Guizhou, Shanghai?and?etc. from August 28th to September 3rd.?
During in Beijing, CPAFFC Vice President Song Jingwu held a welcome reception for the delegation. Vice President Song said in his speech that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations. 45 years ago, the old generation leaders of the two countries overcame difficulties to realize the normalization of the diplomatic relations between China?and?Japan, which is beneficial to the two peoples. We should cherish the achievements of Sino-Japanese relations. The youth are the future?and?the hope for a country. They have great responsibility to realize the friendship of the two peoples from generation to generation. Vice President Song hoped that Japanese students could take advantage of this visit to China to keep more contacts?and?communication with Chinese youth?and?to work together to continue expanding the power of Sino-Japanese friendship so as to?create?a better future for bilateral relations.
The members of the delegation came from ten colleges, such as the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Keio University. During in China, the delegation took part in “Exchange Conference for Thousands of Students between China?and?Japan”?and?made an announcement with Chinese college students on Declaration for Peace?and?Friendship between Chinese?and?Japanese Youth. Moreover, the delegation also inspected Guizhou Urban?and?Rural Planning Museum, Big Data Exhibition Center, Colorful Guizhou Cultural Creative Industry Zone?and?etc.,?and?carried out friendly exchanges with Guizhou Minzu University students.?
Secretary General Li Xikui Meets with President of Morocco-China Friendship Association
Mr. Li Xikui, Secretary General of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met withMr. KHAL IL MOHAMED, President of Morocco?and?China Friendship Association (MCFA) on August 29th. Mme. Jia Ling, Secretary General of China Friendship Foundation for Peace?and?Development (CFFPD), attended the meeting.
Secretary General Li Xikui welcomed President KHAL IL MOHAMED to CPAFFC. He said that CPAFFC?and?CFFPD would?like?to strengthen contacts with MCFA to promote the friendly exchanges of the two countries in the fields of local governments, culture, tourism?and?etc..
President KHAL IL MOHAMED thanked Secretary General Li for meeting them. He expressed, MCFA is willing to deepen the cooperation with CPAFFC?and?CFFPD to make efforts commonly to promote the bilateral relation to a new stage.
The 19th Exchange Conference of Friendly Cities among China, Japan and South Korea Held Successfully in Ulsan
On August 29th, the 19th Exchange Conference of Friendship Cities among China, Japan?and?Republic of Korea was successfully held in Ulsan city of R.O.K. Over 300 delegates from three countries attended the conference?and?had discussions on the theme of “Accelerating Transformation?and?Upgrading?and?Promoting Regional Development in Northeast Asia”.
Madame Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, said on the opening ceremony that the exchanges?and?cooperation among China-Japan-ROK local governments are confronted with both opportunities?and?challenges.? The trilateral sides should?join?hands to build a peaceful, stable?and?prosperous Northeast Asia.
Mr. Kim Kwan-yong, President of Governors Association of Korea (GAK)?and?Governor of North Gyeongsang Province, Mr. Kim Gi-hyeon, Mayor of Ulsan City?and?Mr. OKAMOTO TAMOTSU, President of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) made speeches respectively on the opening ceremony. The participants of local governments from China, Japan?and?R.O.K all agreed to keep communication, share experience on issues of common concern?and?jointly seek for greater development.
The Conference is co-hosted by CPAFFC, GAK?and?CLAIR alternately in three countries annually. The 20th Conference will be held in Kaifeng, China in 2018.
?Mr. Kim Kwan-yong made a speech at the opening ceremony
Vice President Xie Yuan Meets with President Danillo Santos
Mr. Xie Yuan, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC),? met with Mr. Danillo Santos, President of Brazil-China Friendship Association (BCFA)?and?his delegation on August 29th, 2017.
Vice President Xie Yuan reviewed the wonderful experience he had visited Brazil in 2014 at the invitation of President Danillo Santos?and?welcomed him to lead a delegation to visit China again. Vice President Xie Yuan introduced the strategy of the Belt?and?Road Initiatives?and?BRICS summit to be held in the early of September to the delegation. He said, China?and?Brazil,? BRICS countries, should further strengthen dialogue?and?exchanges. CPAFFC would?like?to play the role of bridge in the exchanges of the two countries.
The delegation thanked Vice President Xie Yuan for taking time to meet them?and?expressed that BCFA would further work for promoting the exchanges?and?cooperation between China?and?Brazil in the fields of the economy, trade, culture, education?and?etc..