At the invitation of CPAFFC and through the organization of CUSEF, the Youth Leaders Delegation of Columbia University visits China in January. On January 3rd, Mr. Zhang Heqiang, Director General of Department of American and Oceanian Affairs, met with and held welcome luncheon for the delegation in Beijing. Director General Zhang encouraged the youth leaders of Columbia University to get a better understanding of China through this visit, thus make positive contribution to China-US friendship and cooperation in the future.