The Second Exchange Meeting of Chinese-Japanese Entrepreneurs Holds in Beijing
On July 13, the Second Exchange Meeting of Chinese-Japanese Entrepreneurs held in Beijing. The meeting is held by CPAFFC?and?Kansai Economic Federation. About 120 representatives of Chinese entrepreneurs from Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Jiangsu, Guangdong, delegation of Kansai Economic Federation,?and?representatives of Japanese entrepreneurs in Beijing attended the meeting. They fully exchanged their opinions on cooperation in environment protection?and?tourism.?
Vice President Song Jingwu attended the meeting?and?made a speech. In the speech, Vice President Song said, Chinese-Japanese economies are highly complementary,?and?have great potential for development. If the political interference can be overcome, deep cooperation will benefit both countries’?and?the world’s economic recovery. It is expected that entrepreneurs from two countries can speak their mind, seek common development,?and?enjoy the achievements together. It is also hoped that the entrepreneurs could work together for the two countries’ development in economy?and?relationship. ?
MATSUSHITA MASAYUKI said, the exchanges between China?and?Japan in various fields are inseparable. As the second?and?third largest economy in the world, both countries have great influence in Asia-Pacific. Although difficulty appears in the development of political relationship between the two countries, the entrepreneurs should have a long-term vision,?and?further their cooperation, to contribute to the economic development of two countries, as well as that of the whole Asia-pacific. At the invitation of CPAFFC, Kansai Economic Federation delegation paid a visit to China from July 12 to 15.After the visit in Beijing, the delegation will go for Shanghai for further communication.
Vice President Hu Sishe Meets with Former Managing Director of Villa Musica Rheinland-Pfalz
On July 12, Vice President Mr Hu Sishe met with Mr Kurt Karst, former managing director of Villa Musica Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. At the meeting, they exchanged in-depth views on Chinese traditional music ensemble’s visit to Germany this fall,?and?cooperations in the next two years.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Villa Musica,?and?witnesses its friendship with the CPAFFC exceeding two decades. At the invitation of Villa Musica, the CPAFFC will send a group from Heilongjiang National Music Orchestra to tour in Germany this October, amid which Vice President Hu will pay a goodwill visit in celebration of the organisation’s 30th birthday.
Mr Karst, who also serves as the president of Gesellschaft für Deutsch-Chinesische Freundschaft Mainz-Wiesbaden (Mainz-Wiesbaden German-Chinese Friendship Association), discussed with Mr Hu about the cooperative plans with the CPAFFC in the coming years. They agreed on facilitating mutual exchange visits by Chinese?and?German modern painters, the exhibition of their works,?and?the concerts hopefully to be staged in China by a German ensemble Mainzer Virtuosi.?
CJFA President Tang Jiaxuan Meets with KANSAI ECONOMIC FEDERATION Delegation
Mr. Tang Jiaxuan, President of China-Japan Friendship Association (CJFA) met in Beijing with KANSAI ECONOMIC FEDERATION (KEF) delegation led by Mr. MATSUSHITA MASAYUKI, Vice President of KEF?and?Vice President of Panasonic Corporation of China on July 12th. They had an in-depth discussion?and?exchanged their views on the topics of China- Japan relations, Chinese economic situation?and?China-Japan economy?and?trade cooperation. Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, was present.
President Tang extended his warm welcome to Mr. MATSUSHITA MASAYUKI for leading the delegation to visit China again. President Tang spoke highly of the KANSAI ECONOMIC FEDERATION for paying attention to the bilateral ties?and?having faith in promoting the economy?and?trade cooperation between the two countries as well as showing enthusiasm about it. President Tang hoped that the personages from Japanese economic sector should seize the important opportunity of the Chinese economy increasingly maintaining development at a medium to high speed, catch up the sound momentum of speeding up economic transformation?and?upgrading, of improving quality?and?get better structured the Chinese economy. We can commonly lead East Asian Regions cooperation?and?develop a win-win platform.
Mr. MATSUSHITA MASAYUKI expressed that China?and?Japan are close neighbors linked by a narrow strip of water. As a close relationship with China, KANSAI ECONOMIC FEDERATION has always engaged in deepening the cooperation in the economic sector of the two countries. It is willing to make active efforts with China to expand the two countries’ economy?and?trade cooperation?and?improve the bilateral ties.
Vice President Song Jingwu Meets with the Ambassador of Lithuania
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On 11th July, Mr Song Jingwu, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Mrs. Ina Marciulionyte, the Ambassador of Lithuania.
Vice President Song expressed his welcome to Mrs. Marciulionyte for her visiting,?and?reviewed the exchanges in recent years. Mrs. Marciulionyte pronounced the bilateral relations is not only the relationship between two countries’ government but also the people-to-people relationship.?
The two sides also discussed about the issue of the Celebration of 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Baltic Countries?and?China.
Mrs. Rasa Bubliene, Economic?and?Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of Lithuania, Mr. Lv Hongwei Deputy Director General of the Department of European Affairs of CPAFFC, attended the meeting.?
Vice President Hu Sishe Meest with Morishita Kozo, President of Japan Toei Animation Company
On July 11th ,2016, Vice President Hu Sishe met with Morishita Kozo, president of Japan Toei Animation Company?and?his delegation. They made in-depth discussion about more exchanges in animation industry between the two countries next year by taking the opportunity of the approaching 45th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between China?and?Japan.
Toei Animation Company is the biggest one of its kind in Japan. Many famous animations were produced by this company, such as Saint Seiya, Dragon Balls, Flower Angel, One Piece which also enjoy great popularity in China. Animation masters?like?Tezuka Osamu, Miyazaki Hayao, Isao Takahata?and?so on all once worked for the company. Among all the animations introduced from Japan to China, The Dragon Boy, which was brought to screen in China 1979, was the first cartoon series imported to the Chinese mainland. Morishita Kozo, Japanese famous animation producer?and?director, has been in office as the president of Japan Toei Animation Company since 2014,?and?has great influence in the industry across Japan?and?even China.?
Vice President Song Jingwu Meets with Ambassador of Georgia
On July 8th, CPAFFC Vice President Song Jingwu met with Mr David Aptsiauri, Ambassador of Georgia. ?
Vice President Song extended his welcome to Mr Aptsiauri for his visiting to CPAFFC.Mr Aptsiauri informed the CPAFFC of political contacts,economic?and?trade exchanges?and?human communication between the two countries,and the working scheme of the Embassy.The two sides discussed the preparations for the Celebration of 20 anniversary of diplomatic relations,cultural?and?sports exchanges between the two countries. ?
Mrs. Hu Chunmei, Associated Counsel of the Department of European?and?Asian Affairs attended the meeting.?
Reception Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of China-Montenegro Diplomatic Relations Held in Beijing
On July 8, CPAFFC hosted a reception celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between China?and?Montenegro in Beijing. CPAFFC Vice President Mr. Song Jingwu?and?the Ambassador of Montenegro to China H.E. Mr. Branko Perovic attended the reception?and??delivered speeches. Deputy Director General of European Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Chen Guoyou was present.
Mr. Song Jingwu said that recent years have witnessed the benign progress of China-Montenegro bilateral ties, featuring fast?and?multiple achievements?and?a sound momentum. China pays high attention to our bilateral relations,?and?is ready to work with Montenegro for a new decade’s development.
Ambassador Mr. Perovic expressed his appreciation of the reception, saying it showed the great importance China attached to the bilateral relations with Montenegro. He commented that the cooperative achievements in every field during the ten years, especially since the “Belt?and?Road Initiative”?and?“16+1” cooperation docking, generated even bigger impetus for China-Montenegro cooperation. Looking forward, he is more than confident about more close cooperation?and?development of bilateral ties in the next decade.
At the reception, Mr. Song Jingwu?and?Ambassador Mr. Perovic unveiled together the commemorative envelope of the 10th Anniversary of China-Montenegro Diplomatic Relations. Band from capital art academy brought excellent performance of Chinese traditional instruments. Staff of CPAFFC Mr. Sun Zhenya sang a solo of “Bella Ciao”, the theme song of Bridge the movie, which pushed the reception to a climax.
Deputy Director-General Zhang Ruoning Attends Meeting in the Danish Embassy to China
On July 7th, Ms. Zhang Ruoning, Deputy Director-General of the European-Asian Affairs Department, attended meeting in the Danish Embassy to China, discussing promoting the China Denmark Cooperation on Giant Panda Protection Research?and?the Inaugural China Denmark Local Government Cooperation Forum with Danish Ambassador to China Anders Carsten Damsgaard?and?representatives from the State Forestry Administration of China?and?Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens.
NPC Vice Chairman Zhang Ping Meets with Pedro Pires, Cabo Verdean Former President
H.E. Mr. Zhang Ping, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress met with H.E. Mr. Pedro Pires, Former President of Cabo Verde in Beijing on July 4th, 2016.
Zhang extended his welcome to Pires for leading a delegation to China on the 40th anniversary of China-Cabo Verde diplomatic relations. He said that Pires was not only the founding father of Cabo Verde, but also an old friend of China, who has made great contributions to the steady development of China-Cabo Verde relations. Over the past 40 years, bilateral relations have remained sound?and?rapid development. China?and?Cabo Verde have always shown understanding?and?support on issues concerning each other’s core interests. The recent years have witnessed the remarkable achievements in bilateral pragmatic cooperation?and?increasingly dynamic people-to-people exchanges. He hoped that with the support of Pires, both sides can further consolidate the foundation of public support to enhance friendship?and?deepen cooperation.
Pires thanked Zhang for meeting his delegation. He said that Cabo Verde?and?China enjoyed profound friendship. China provided selfless assistance in Cabo Verde’s struggle for its national independence, as well as practical support to lift Cabo Verde from the least developed countries. China’s principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs has an important?and?long-term influence on Africa. The commitment China made in the FOCAC Johannesburg Summit last year, is in the interest of African countries. The Cabo Verdean people hope not only to see a more powerful China playing a role of balance in the multi-polar world, but also to enhance cooperation in areas of science?and?technology, human recourses, security, port, tourism?and?marine resources between the two countries.?
H.E. Mr. Pedro Pires paid a visit to China from July 1st to 6th at the invitation of the CPAFFC.
