Secretary General Li Xikui Meets with Delegation of Moroccan Entrepreneurs
Meeting with Mr.Khalil, President of Morocco-China Friendship Exchange Association?and?the delegation?On 8th ,Nov., Secretary General of CPAFFC Li Xikui met with delegation of Moroccan Entrepreneurs led by Dr. Mohamed Khalil, President of Morocco-China Friendship Exchange Association(MCFEA).?Secretary General Li welcomed the visit of president Khalil?and?the delegation?and?introduced the main job of CPAFFC?and?CFFPD as well as reviewed the close cooperation with MCFEA. He expressed that CPAFFC would further strengthen the exchange with MCFEA?and?friendly personage of Morocco?and?work as a bridge between Enterprises of both countries, so as to commonly promote the pragmatic cooperation between both countries in terms of public charity, education, health care, culture?and?sports etc.President Khalil thanked Secretary General Li for his time of meeting?and?gave positive remarks about excellent social effect due to the successful donation of Gamma Knife from China to Morocco co-enablized by CFFPD?and?MCFEA. He said, it is the common sense of all circles in Morocco to strengthen the cooperation in economy?and?trade with China?and?he hoped that both sides could work together to open more channels for cooperation of all fields between both countries?and?to build the platform of Morocco-China economic?and?trade cooperation, which would help make more excellent cooperation projects into reality.On behalf of the visiting entrepreneurs, president of U2M Investment Mr. Belhassan Si Mohamed expressed a strong will of cooperating with chinese companies?and?introduced the idea of establishing a China Trade Town in Morocco. It is hoped to get in contact with more chinese companies in order to discuss about investigation?and?cooperation?and?to contribute to development of economic?and?trade relations.Group photo with delegation membersBoth sides also widely exchanged views about China-Morocco bilateral relation in the new era. Deputy director General of Department of Cultural Exchanges, Ms. Jia Ling?and?Deputy secretary general of CFFPD Ms. Deng Lan were present at the meeting.
Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Jandrokovi? Visits China
From November the 2nd?to 6th, CPAFFC received the visit of Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Jandrokovi? in China, who attended the Second China International Import Expo in Shanghai. 21 delegates including Croatian Minister of Agriculture Marija Vu?kovi?, Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship?and?Crafts Darko Horvat, State Secretary of Tourism Frano Matu?i?, State Secretary of Economy, Entrepreneurship?and?Crafts Mario Antoni??and?delegates from Croatian Parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chamber of Commerce came to visit alongside.In Beijing, Chairman of the standing committee of the National People's Congress Li Zhanshu met the delegation. In Shanghai, the delegation attended the opening ceremony of the Second?China Import Expo?and?the session of Opening-up, Regulation?and?Business Environment of Hongqiao Economic Forum. The Speaker of Parliament Jandrokovi? made a speech at the opening of the session.Speaker of Parliament Jandrokovi??and?president of CPAFFC Li Xiaolin attended the opening ceremony of the special exhibition of History of European Greeting Cards & Postcards for 100 years?and?delievered speeches respectively.In Beijing, the delegates also visited the Exibition of Great Achievements Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the founding of PRC.
Vice President Song Jingwu Meets with Delegation of Japan-China Future Association
On 5th November, vice president Song Jingwu met with delegation of Japan-China Future Association led by famous japanese friendly personage Minamimura Shirou.Vice president Song praised Minamimura Shirou for his agelong engagement in China-Japan amity?and?introduced the exchange situation of CPAFFC towards Japan in recent years. He expressed that a vital opportunity for development of current China-Japan relation is coming?and?CPAFFC would work together with all Japanese of noble aspiration in various fields including Japan-China Future Associaton to inherit the tradition of amity between China?and?Japan, to constantly enrich the content of people-to-people exchanges, to develop new blood for China-Japan amity?and?to contribute commonly to building a China-Japan relation fitting the demands of new era.Minamimura said, Japan-China relation has been?and?will still be through all kinds of ups?and?downs. Both sides should fullly realize the importance of Japan-China amity to develop a stable?and?long-range relation between both countries. Japan-China Future Association would continue to uphold the spirit of Japan-China amity?and?contribute to people-to-people friendly exchange between both countries.
The “Chinese?and?Russian Youth Revisiting the Road of Friendship of Seventy Years” Launches in Beijing
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Seventy years with rains?and?hardships, seventy years with fruits?and?success.Seventy years of friendship road we went through together.In this colorful July with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China?and?Russia?and?the founding of the China Russian Friendship Association, the“Chinese?and?Russian Youth Revisiting the Friendship Road of Seventy Years”, initiated?and?co-hosted by the CPAFFC?and?the China Russian Friendship Association had its inauguration in Beijing on June 30th.?? ?
70 youth from difference regions?and?walks of society in Russia resembling 70 years friendship between China?and?Russia, together with about 100 youth from Chinese provinces, autonomous regions?and?universities gathered in Beijing. In the beautiful compound of the CPAFFC headquarters, the Chinese?and?Russian youth are all in white T-shirts with the logo which is consisted of the pictures of Chinese?and?Russian national flags?and?the number of “70”?and?the character “Friendship” reflecting youth?and?vitality.Mr Song Jingwu, Vice President from the CPAFFC?and?Vice President of the China Russian Friendship Association?and?Ms Olga Melnikova, Cultural Counsellor of Russian Embassy?and?Director of Russian Cultural Center in Beijing addressed the inauguration.Vice President Song Jingwu said that to carry out the instructions of the heads of state of the two countries?and?in line with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China?and?Russia, with the support of relevant departments from the two countries, the “Chinese?and?Russian Youth Revisiting the Friendship of Seventy Years”is launched today after over six months’ planning?and?preparation. He hopes the Chinese?and?Russian youth can take this chance to revisit the path?and?status quo of the friendship between China?and?Russia?and?develop their own thoughts?and?vision about the future of the bilateral relations. Hope the Chinese?and?Russian youth can sow the seeds of friendship through their first-hand knowledge of each other’s countries?and?since then take part into the friendship undertaking throughout their life?and?he is willing to wait together with the youth for the fruits of the friendship between China?and?Russia. In her address, Cultural Counsellor Olga Melnikova said that “Chinese?and?Russian Youth Revisiting the Friendship of Seventy Years”hosted by the CPAFFC is aimed to?create?a platform for the mutual understanding of each other’s country culture.During the inauguration, youth from the Russian Cultural Center?and?the CPAFFC gave their culture performances?and?brought the event to a new high. As part of this project, the Chinese?and?Russian youth will visit Changchun from Jilin province of historical significance in China-Russia Friendship?and?Hangzhou from Zhejiang province which reflects the China-Russia Cooperation in the new era before heading back to Beijing for the seminar?and?grand gala between Chinese?and?Russian youth.Let’s look forward to the stories on this tour of revisiting the seventy years’ of friendship.??? ?
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Vice President Lin Yi Meets with Zambian Ambassador to China
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On May 16, Vice President Lin Yi of CPAFFC met with H.E. Madame Winnie N. Chibesakunda, the Zambian Ambassador to China.? ?
Madame Lin Yi delightedly recalled the visit to Zambia by her delegation in March this year?and?expressed gratitude for the hospitality given by the Zambian central?and?local governments as well as the Zambia-China Friendship Association. She said that the visit was fruitful?and?obtained good social response. The CPAFFC will actively implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, keep close touch with the Embassy of Zambia in China, the Zambian local governments?and?the newly established Zambia-China Friendship Association, so as to promote exchanges between the two sides?and?continuously improve the level of cooperation.? ?
Ambassador Chibesakunda is grateful for the CPAFFC’s long-term efforts in promoting Zambia-China friendship?and?local government exchanges. She briefed Madame Lin on the current progress?and?problems in establishing friendship provinces?and?cities between Zambia?and?China.? She said that the Embassy will keep on strengthening pragmatic cooperation in areas of politics, trade, culture?and?tourism among more provinces?and?cities between the two countries.? It is appreciated if the CPAFFC could continue to recommend Chinese provincial?and?municipal resources?and?provide necessary support in this regard.? ?
Madame Tang Ruimin, Deputy Director General of the Department of Asian & African Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.? ?
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The Seminar on “Renovation of Urban Shantytowns of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road” at Beijing
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?Supported by the Office of the Leading Group for the Belt?and?Road Initiative (the B&R Office)?and?China Development Bank (CDB), the seminar was co-organized by Silk-Road Planning Research Center (S-PRC), the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), United Cities?and?Local Governments ASPAC (UCLG ASPAC), Institute for One Belt-One Road Strategies of Tsinghua University?and?the Bank of Beijing. Mr.Chenyuan, Chairman of the Silk-Road President of Chinese Pepole’s Planning Research Centre,Vice chairman of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s???? Political Consultative Conference?and?Mr. Song Jingwu, vice-president of CPAFFC attended the meeting?and?delivered the speech.??
Over the past 40 years since China’s reform?and?opening up, China has achieved a lot in city renovation?and?is recognized by the countries along the belt?and?the road. The seminar focused on renovation of urban shantytowns, providing a platform for mutual learning?and?idea changing. The meeting was concluded by signature of the "Initiative for Cooperation in Urban Shantytown Renovation of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road" consensus.??
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Vice President Xie Yuan Attending Michigan China Week
?Vice President Xie Yuan led a CPAFFC delegation to attend Michigan-China Week in the U.S. from May 6 to 9. Michigan China Week was hosted by the state government of Michigan?and?Michigan-China Innovation Center. Around 150 government?and?business representatives from Guangdong, Sichuan, Hebei, Liaoning, Jilin?and?Heilongjiang provinces participated in the China Week, during which they visited American Center for Mobility, University of Michigan, Quicken Loans?and?had extensive exchanges with U.S. representatives from public?and?private sectors. Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan met with Vice President Xie Yuan during the China Week. Governor Snyder expressed his warm welcome to the whole Chinese delegation attending the first-ever China Week in the history of Michigan. He attributed the rapid growth of Michigan economy in recent years largely to its fruitful cooperation with China. Michigan is now the No. 3 state attracting Chinese investment in the U.S. He hoped that the China Week could?create?more opportunities for the two sides to step up potential cooperation.Vice President Xie spoke highly of the outstanding contributions made by Governor Snyder to promoting cooperation between Michigan?and?China in areas such as trade, investment?and?tourism. Michigan has become the successful example for other U.S. states in terms of cooperation with China. Xie stated that in today’s era of great changes, China?and?the U.S. face similar development tasks,?and?cooperation is the only right choice for both sides. He believed that China-U.S. subnational cooperation had broad space for further growth. During the China Week, CPAFFC, Michigan-China Innovation Center?and?University of Michigan jointly hosted China-Michigan Industry?and?Innovation Dialogue, which set up the platform for northeastern provinces of Liaoning, Jilin?and?Heilongjiang?and?the State of Michigan to share experiences in industrial transformation?and?upgrading as well as explore cooperation opportunities. ? ? ? ? ? ?Photographed by Zhang Yang
Vice President Mr. Hu Sishe Attended the Opening Ceremony of “China?and?Sri Lanka in the Eyes of Photographers" Photo Exhibition in Colombo
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between? China?and?Sri Lanka, “China?and?Sri Lanka in the Eyes of Photographers" photo exhibition in Colombo opened in? University of Visual?and?Performing Arts in Colombo. The exhibition, which was aimed at enhancing mutual understanding?and?friendship?and?advocating the One Belt One Road Initiative, was co-hosted by CPAFFC together with Sri Lanka-China Society. Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Hu Sishe attended the opening ceremony? together with other delegation members.Mr. Arjuna Ranatunga, Minister of Petroleum Resources Development of Sri Lanka, Mr. Yi Xianliang, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mr. Amaradasa Gunawardana, President of Sri Lanka-China Society,?? Mr. Indrananda Abesekara, President of Association for Sri Lanka-China Social?and?Cultural Cooperation?and?representatives from other? friendship associations attended the opening ceremony.Lighting Oil Lamps to Celebrate the Opening CeremonyMr. Hu pointed out in his speech that? since we established diplomatic relations, we have made tremendous achievements in the fields of politics, economics, trades, society, culture, etc. in the past 60 years. The strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries which features sincere mutual assistance?and?everlasting friendship radiates new vitality. The 140 photos on exhibition here represent not only the diligence?and?intelligence of the four photographers, but also a perfect combination of the artistic features?and?documentary functions of photography. Their works will definitely enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples?and?deepen our traditional friendship.??Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Hu Sishe Delivered A SpeechMr. Yi Xianliang, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka said in his speech that the history of our friendship dated back to ancient times. As early as 1600 years ago, the famous monk in China's East Jin Dynasty studied Buddhism in Sri Lanka?and?brought it back to China. He is not only a famous monk but also an envoy?and?witness of the two countries' friendship. Mr. Yi Xianliang held that despite our difference in population?and?territory, the two countries have been supporting?and?advancing each other on the international arena in the principle of mutual respect. He believed that the 140 photos on exhibition will surely propel mutual understanding?and?friendship between us.Mr. Yi Xianliang, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Gave A SpeechMr. Amaradasa Gunawardana, President of Sri Lanka-China? Society said in his speech that the two countries had a history of friendship as long as 2000 years. Founded in 1981, Sri Lanka-China Society has been in a close relationship with CPAFFC since the very beginning. In the past 36 years, we have co-hosted the Chinese Characters Exhibition, Chinese Folk Art Exhibition?and?other cultural exchange activities. The photo exhibition today will serve as a good example of our excellent cooperation. He believed that in the future, we will give impetus to the cause of bilateral friendship with rich cultural activities.??Mr. Hu Gave President of Sri Lanka-China Society the Photo Album As a Gift“China?and?Sri Lanka in the Eyes of Photographers" photography exchanges activity was launched in this May. The exhibition places include Pingyao in China's Shanxi Province, Colombo in Sri Lanka?and?Hangzhou in China's Zhejiang Province. As agreed by the two sides, CPAFFC together with Sri Lanka-China Society will extend the influence of the photography program to make it a comprehensive platform of exchanges, which include seminars on Sino-Sri Lanka relations, photography workshops, exhibitions,?and?performances. By doing so, the mutual understanding?and?friendship of the two peoples will reach a new level.
Vice President Hu Sishe Attends International Conference On India-China Cultural Resonance
On November 3rd, 80th Anniversary of Cheena Bhavana,?and?90th Anniversary of Prof. Tan Yunshan’s Arrival to India International Conference On India-China Cultural Resonance, co-hosted by CPAFFC, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Cheena Bhavana, Visva-Bharati(印度國際大學(xué)中國學(xué)院)?and?the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata was open at Santiniketan, India,?where?Cheena Bhavana, Visva-Bharati is located. As the specially invited cultural project, Visual Arts of China-the Chinese Folk Art Exhibition was unveiled the same day. Hu Sishe, Vice President of CPAFFC, Ma Zhanwu, Consul General of the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata, Riva Ganguly Das, Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations,?and?Swapan Dutta, Vice Chancellor of Visva-Bharati attended the opening ceremony?and?delivered speeches. Tan Zhong, son of Tan Yunshan, with his family?and?other over 100 experts, scholars as well as people from press?and?culture circle attended the opening ceremony. ?Vice President Hu Sishe delivered speech Vice President Hu Sishe pointed out that China?and?India share many common grounds?and?experience similar development stage , which presents the ability for both sides to surmount the impediment of Mount Everest?and?pursue mutual understanding. This conference gathered experts?and?scholars from China?and?India, commemorating the efforts made by predecessors for friendship of two countries?and?conducting open dialogues on bilateral relations?and?topics concerned by two sides. The meaning of this conference is to promote understanding, build consensus?and?look into the future hand in hand. ?Consul General Ma Zhanwu delivered speech Consul General Ma Zhanwu spoke highly of this conference, which made a new record since the independence of India in terms of the number?and?level of experts, scholars?and?areas covered. Consul General Ma Zhanwu called for cooperation among experts, scholars, students?and?people from media of both countries on how to know each other objectively, learn from each other?and?resolve conflict together. Director General Riva Ganguly Das held that China?and?India enjoys long-standing friendship?and?both sides are willing to conduct deeper exchanges?and?cooperation in the new era. Indian Council for Cultural Relations has committed to promote?and?support the people?and?cultural exchanges of two countries in a long term. She believed this conference has milestone significance in promoting cultural exchange between China?and?India?and?looked forward to more frequent?and?deeper cooperation in this area. Vice Chancellor Swapan Dutta said that under the guidance of great predecessor Rabindranath Tagore?and?Tan Yunshan, Visva-Bharati?and?its Cheena Bhavana will continue working on teaching?and?research?and?promoting mutual understanding?and?friendship between two peoples so as to make its own contribution for human peace?and?prosperity. Vice President Hu Sishe presented Indian guests with latest Chinese books After the opening ceremony, all participants, students?and?teachers from Visva-Bharati?and?local people visited Visual Arts of China-the Chinese Folk Art Exhibition?and?had face-to-face contacts with the artists. In the following two days, over 50 experts?and?scholars from Chinese universities?and?institutes will exchange ideas with Indian peers on culture, education, philosophy, media, bilateral relations, etc.. New books by Chinese scholars?like?Tan Zhong will be launched during the conference. ?Vice President Hu Sishe took photo with local audiences?and?artists ?Vice President Hu Sishe was interviewed by CCTV correspondent in India Vice President Hu Sishe visited the Exhibition with Indian guests
Vice President Lin Yi Called on President of Madagascar
?On July 31, Madame Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, called on H.E.Mr. Hery Rajaonarimampianina, President of Madagascar, during her visit to Madagascar. Mr. Chen Xiaolei, Charge d'Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy, was present at the meeting. Madame Lin expressed gratitude to President Rajaonarimampianina for his support to China-Madagascar people-to-people exchanges. She said that CPAFFC, as the biggest organization engaged in non-governmental diplomacy of China, is ready to cooperate with its counterparts in Madagascar?and?set up more platforms of practical exchanges, especially in personnel training?and?industrial cooperation. President Rajaonarimampianina spoke highly of the development of bilateral relations. He said that Madagascar?and?China share cultural similarity?and?broad space of cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, investment, trade, fishing?and?energy.? Under the frame work of the Belt?and?Road Initiative, the comprehensive partnership of cooperation between Madagascar?and?China will constantly make new progress. Madame Lin Yi was visiting Madagascar at the invitation of Mr. Narson Rafidimanana, Minister of the Ministry Attached to the Presidency in Charge of Presidential Projects, Land Management?and?Equipment of Madagascar. The two sides jointly hosted “The Belt?and?Road: Conference on Industrial Cooperation” in Madagascar. ?