International Exhibition of Coins & Medallions for 70th Anniversary of Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression & World Anti-Fascist War Held in Beijing
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On August 26th, 2015, International Exhibition of Coins and Medallions for the 70th Anniversary of Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, initiated and hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), was held in Beijing. More than 100 representatives including Mr. Xie Yuan, Vice President of the CPAFFC; Mr. Zhang Hanqiao, General Manager of China Gold Coin Incorporation; Mr. Chen Yuqiang, Vice President of Singapore Mint Co., Ltd., and other representatives from China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation, Museum, Shanghai Mint Co., Ltd. Eighth?Route?Army?Research?Association, New Fourth Army Research?Association, etc. attended the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition. Mr. Xie Yuan and Mr. Zhang Hanqiao respectively delivered welcoming speeches.
Additionally, in the Opening Ceremony, the “Peace 70 Gold & Silver Commemorative Coins” and “Commemorative Medallions of the Main Theater in the East” were unveiled and Mr. Xie Yuan and other representatives respectively presented the “Peace 70 Gold & Silver Commemorative Coins” as a gift to the Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in China and? “Commemorative Medallions of the Main Theater in the East” as gifts to two veterans of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and representatives from National Museum of China, Military Museum of Chinese People's Revolution, Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, China Numismatic Museum, Eighth Route Army Research Association and New Fourth Army Research Association, etc.
The Exhibition?highlighted refreshing memory of history, commemorating predecessors and cherishing peace, in addition to cooperation and development. It was divided into “Cherish Peach”, “Remember History” and “Promoting Cooperation and Development” and showcased over 300 coins?and medallions selected from nearly one thousand coins and medallions?issued by 48 countries and regions to mark WWII in recent 70 years, with historical photos and text interpretation.?The Exhibition was the first time around the world to commemorate the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War by gathering and exhibiting sovereign currency of numerous and relevant countries. The Exhibition will last for 15 days. We sincerely invite people to take a visit of the Exhibition. Please find attached the time and requirements in the end.
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In his speech, Mr. Xie Yuan said, as a sovereign symbol and cultural medium, coins have a widespread influence and can be passed from one generation to another. These selected coins and medallions, as a combination of politics,?history and art, have a unique advantage in delivering the concept of justice, peace and cooperation. By hosting the Exhibition, CPAFFC wishes to all-roundly show the Chinese people’s 14 years of extremely?hard?and?bitter resistance against Japanese aggression and the major contribution and great sacrifice they made to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and meanwhile to deliver the concept of peace, cooperation and development widely to the world.
The past can serve as a good guide for the future. Looking at these small coins and medallions, you will feel like in that era which is full of clouds of war. You will feel the human suffering in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the Nanjing massacre, the bombing of London and Chongqing, the epic Normandy Landings, the defense of Moscow, the air fight over Jianqiao, the victory of Tai’erzhuang, the battle of Midway and the conquer of Berlin, as well as WWII figures and ordinary people from these coins and medallions which freeze-framed the?brutalities of wars and engraved the commitment of people to resist fascist aggression. These coins and medallions are?inheritance of heroic and unyielding spirit of our predecessors and eternal freeze-frame of many historical moments, which keeps reminding people of the cruelty of war and the sacrifice of nation, and the need to cherish and safeguard the hard-won peace.
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The World Anti-Fascist War was the most important historical event in the 20th century. China is a main theater of the World Anti-Fascist War in the east and made a major contribution and great sacrifice to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression broke out the earliest and lasted for the longest and the Chinese people made the most national sacrifice for victory. From the September 18 Incident in 1931 to Japan’s unconditional surrender in September 1945, the Chinese nation experienced 14 years of hard struggles in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
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CPAFFC, founded in 1954, is the earliest and largest national people’s organization aimed at enhancing people’s friendship, furthering international cooperation, safeguarding world peace and promoting common development. On October 25th, supported by China Gold Coin Incorporation and Monnaie de Paris, CPAFFC launched the initiative to issue coins themed on peace to mark the 70th anniversary of the WWII victory, and got a positive response from over 10 countries including France, Australia, UK, etc. The 35 versions of coins on the theme of victory or peace jointly issued by China and the above-mentioned countries also became one of the highlights in the Exhibition.
Through the Exhibition, we could fully and rationally understand the great contribution of the Chinese nation to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the world peace, and then cherish and appreciate more about the peaceful life now, and hereby to remember history, and commemorate our predecessors.
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China International Yoga & Naturopathy Conference 2015 Opening Ceremony Held in Beijing
Sponsored by China India Friendship Association (CIFA), Opening Ceremony of the China International Yoga & Naturopathy Conference 2015, with the theme of “Past Winning We Defend, Victory and Woe We Share”, was held at the Capital Library of Beijing on 22 August. Madam Lin Yi, Vice President of CIFA, H.E.Mr. Ashok K. Kanta,? Indian Ambassador to China, Madam Liu Yang, Executive Chairwoman of China International Yoga Conference, Deputy Director of Committee for Women and Children’s Affairs of the China Association for Promoting Democracy , and Mr. Lin Xiaohai, CIFA Council Member, Secretary General of China International Yoga Conference? attended the ceremony. Madam Lin Yi, Ambassador Kanta and Mr. Lin Xiaohai delivered speeches respectively.
The 2015 Yoga Conference lasts for 3 days featuring activities of Free Public Yoga Classes, Yoga Asana Competition, Wheel Rod Yoga Training, etc. Under the framework of this conference, seminars on development of Yoga Industry, yoga tour to India, as well as compilation of China International Yoga & Naturopathy Conference 2015 Journal will also be carried out.
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2015 China Trip of Delegation of Youth Ambassadors from United Arab Emirates Held Successfully
?Delegation of 2015 China trip of youth ambassadors from United Arab Emirates(UAE) consists of 34 members, and the members visited Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangdong(Shenzhen, Foshan and Guangzhou)from June 25th to August 22nd.
Youth Ambassadors program of UAE is initiated by Sheikh Muhammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in 2012. The program is an annual international youth exchange program sponsored by Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and co-organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UAE. China trip section was added into the program in 2013, and has already held twice in China. Each time, the program selects 20-30 promising youth representatives from top universities of UAE, and sends them to visit China for 3 weeks, during which the youth representatives learn from China’s development experience. While training talents for UAE’s important sectors, such visit also enhances comprehensive understanding of UAE’s youth, particularly elites of UAE’s youth, about China, consequently strengthening the traditional friendship and cooperation between UAE and China. In 2014, recommended by the UAE Embassy in China and Chinese Embassy in UAE, CPAFFC becomes the program’s cooperative partner from Chinese side.????????
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Arken, president of China- Arab Friendship Association, presenting a gift to Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi
During the delegation’s visit in Beijing, Mr. Arken Imirbaki, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and president of China- Arab Friendship Association (CAFA), met with the delegation. Ms. Lin Yi, the vice president of CPAFFC, held a feast for the delegation.
During the visit in Beijing, the delegation also visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Ministry of Commerce of China, Beijing University of Physical Education, Petro China, Sinopec, CNNC and Xiaomi company. They also had a one-week intensive Chinese language learning class in Beijing Foreign Studies University, and participated lectures on China- Arab economic and trade relations, Chinese business etiquette, and business culture.
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Visiting Soochow University
In Shanghai, the delegation visited Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. and Borouge Sales and Marketing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. In Zhejiang, the delegation visited the?Alibaba?headquarters. In Suzhou, the delegation visited Yingchuang?Building?Technique(Shanghai)?Co.Ltd and Soochow University.
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Visiting Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.
In Guangdong, Mr. Yu Weihua, executive director of Guangdong People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (GPAFFC), held a feast for the delegation. For the delegation, CPAFFC, Guangdong Youth Federation, and GPAFFC jointly held China - UAE youth representatives exchange meeting, which Zhang Zhihua, the deputy secretary of the Provincial Youth League, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The delegation visited Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Fantawild Holdings Inc., and Tencent, Inc. in Shenzhen, and visited Guangdong Vanward Group and Hisense Kelon Electrical Holdings Company Ltd. in Foshan.
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Visiting national team training base at Beijing University of Physical Education?
In addition, this year’s program adds intern section. Under the arrangement of CPAFFC, 7 students who participated the program before interned in China Petroleum Engineering Co., Ltd.,? Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd headquarters(Shenzhen), Borouge Sales and Marketing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and UAE embassy in China for 3 weeks, respectively.
Mr.Nasser Mubarak, senior program manager from Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, evaluated the program in this year as a rich and colorful one with a busy schedule, which reaches great achievements and produces positive influence. The effect of the program is beyond the expectation, and the program in this year is the most successful one among those in recent years. Members of the delegation highly value this opportunity, and fully experience Chinese culture and development through this China trip. The program is very beneficial for the members of the delegation. Mr. Nasser Mubarak appreciated the great attention and thoughtful arrangement by CPAFFC for this program, and expected further cooperation in the future.??????????
Reception Celebrating 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Nepal Held in Beijing
The Reception Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Sino-Afghanistan Diplomatic Relations cohosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of Nepal was held in Beijing on 21 August 2015. H.E. Qiangba Puncog, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Madam. Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC, Mr. Liu Jianchao, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs attended the reception. Attendants from the Chinese side include officials from International Department of the Communist Party of China, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education, All-China Women’s Federation etc. Nepal Ambassador Dr. Mahesh K. Maskey, diplomats of the Nepal Embassy, Nepalese residents and students in China, diplomats of other countries in Beijing were present at the reception. H.E. Qiangba Puncog and Ambassador Maskey unveiled two commemorative envelops respectively designed by China and Nepal for the 60th China-Nepal diplomatic ties together. Vice President Lin Yi and Ambassador Maskey delivered speeches.
H.E. Qiangba Puncog met briefly with Ambassador Maskey before the reception.
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Reception Celebrating 96th Anniversary of Independence of Afghanistan and 60th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Afghanistan
Hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of Afghanistan in Beijing, the Reception Celebrating the 96th Anniversary of Independence of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Afghanistan was held in Beijing on 20 August 2015. Vice Foreign Minister Wang Chao, Vice President of CPAFFC Lin Yi, Afghanistan Ambassador to China Farahi and about 200 Chinese and foreign guests attended the celebration.
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Madam Lin Yi said in her speech that, China and Afghanistan are linked by mountains and rivers. Sharing a common destiny, our friendly exchanges have a long history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 60 years ago, our two countries have maintained sound cooperation, increasingly frequent contacts in various fields, continuously deepened friendship, and substantially improved strategic cooperative partnership. Bilateral relationship is at the best period of its historical development, Chinese people pay close attention to the security situation in Afghanistan and hope the Afghan people could lead a peaceful, stable and happy life as early as possible.
Ambassador Farahi expressed his gratitude for China's staunch support and aid to Afghanistan. He said the Afghan people attach great importance to friendly cooperation with China, and China is their trusted friend. Afghanistan is willing to maintain close partnership and strengthen cooperation with China.
Vice President Xie Yuan Meets Students Delegation from Johns Hopkins University of the United States
On August 18th, Vice President Xie Yuan met with a 19-member students delegation from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) of the United States. The delegates include doctoral and master graduates and candidates of JHU’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Vice President Xie expressed warm welcome to the delegation. He introduced the main work of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), indicating that promoting China-U.S. sub-national exchanges and cooperation is one of CPAFFC’s main tasks. VP Xie vividly described the long and profound friendship between China and the United States. The two countries will have a broad future for cooperation. He hoped that the younger generation from both sides could promote mutual understanding and trust through exchanges and visits to each other, and thus promoting the development of bilateral relationship.
The delegation leader is Ms. Ji Zhaojin, program coordinator of SAIS’s China Studies program and assistant to Professor Lampton, a famous American scholar. Ji expressed her sincere gratitude to CPAFFC and briefed Xie on the exchange programs between SAIS and China.
The delegates discussed with VP Xie and Director General Zhang Heqiang about hot issues including China-U.S. relations, cyber-security, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, etc. Some delegates mentioned that they had known about CPAFFC’s programs such as Touching the Tigers and Salute to Friendship before the visit. They hoped that the American public, especially young people, could learn more about the Friendship Association’s projects.