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President Li Xiaolin held a meeting with Neil Bush, son of former US President George H.W. Bush, at the CPAFFC on May 28. Both sides exchanged views extensively on strengthening friendly people-to-people exchanges?and?cooperation between China?and?the US. ? ? ? ? Photographed by Chen Ke

President Li Xiaolin met with co-founders of US Global Creative Cities Coalition (GC3)?and?representatives of the city of Long Beach in Los Angeles, California, USA on May 25. President Li said that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the China-US diplomatic relations. The bilateral relationship is currently undergoing some challenges. Yet at difficult times?like?now, efforts from non-governmental?organizations?like?GC3 are even more needed in carrying out people to peole exchanges between the two countries, so as to win popular support for the sound development of the bilateral relations. Barry R. Sedlik, co-founder of GC3, introducted that the coalition together with the city government of Long Beach will co-host 2019 Ping Pong Fit International Festival by the end of coming August. Chinese cities are warmly welcomed to?join?the festival. The coalition hopes to strengthen exchanges?and?cooperation between US?and?China in fields of culture, arts?and?education through this event. David Zanatta, parks?and?recreation commissioner of the city of Long Beach reiterated the great importance Long Beach attached to China over the past years. Next year, the city is going to celebrate its 35th anniversary for the sister city relationship with Qingdao city. Zanatta hopes that the US-China trade tensions could be resolved in an early date, so that the bilateral friendly?and?cooperative relations could make new headways. ? ? ? Photographed by Zhang Yang

President Li Xiaolin met with the executive members of Richard Nixon Foundation in Los Angeles, California, USA on May 24. President Li emphasized that the China-US relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. The sound?and?stable development of this relationship is not possible without the rich?and?never interrupted people to peole exchanges between the two countries. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the China-US diplomatic relations. CPAFFC would?like?to take this opportunity to work with Richard Nixon Foundation to drive forward the people to people?and?subnational exhanges between the two countries. Sandy Qui, former president?and?Jim Byron, vice president of the foundation reflected on the ice-breaking visit to China by President Nixon back in 1972, which opened up a new chapter in the history of US-China relations. Richard Nixon Foundation will carry forward the spirit of President Nixon to make further contribution to the growth of US-China relations. To achieve this goal, the Foundation wishes to expand cooperation with CPAFFC in the fields of academic exchanges, education, youth, culture?and?tourism. Chinese Consul General to Los Angeles Zhang Ping?and?his wife attended the meeting. ? ? ? ? ? Photographed by Zhang Yang

President Li Xiaolin had a meeting with Governor Matthew Bevin of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 23. President Li thanked Governor Bevin?and?the State Government of Kentucky for their generous support for the successful convening of the US-China Governors Collaboration Summit. CPAFFC will continue to work with National Governors Association to carry on this important mechanism to deepen sub-national exchanges?and?cooperation between China?and?the United States. President Li cordially invited Governor Bevin to attend the sixth forum which is scheduled next year in China. Governor Bevin accepted the invitation with great delight. He believed that though the US?and?China are different on many fronts, the pursuit of happiness by our two peoples remains the same. The China-US Governors Collaboration Summit established a good platform for communication?and?provided opportunity for both sides to understand each other's culture as well as to enhance friendship?and?mutual trust. Going forward, Kentucky will further expand exchanges?and?cooperation with China. ? ? ? Photographed by Zhang Yang

Mme. Li Xiaolin, president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to visit Chicago?and?had a meeting with ?former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley on the afternoon of May 21st. President Li briefed Mr. Daley on the Fifth China-U.S. Governors Forum (also referred to as the U.S.-China Governors Collaboration Summit) which is to be held in Lexington, Kentucky. She said that sub-national exchanges between China?and?the U.S. served the long-term interests of the two peoples. She hoped that the two sides would work together to advance the mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, so as to benefit the two peoples. Mr. Daley welcomed President Li’s visit to the United States at the difficult times of U.S.-China relations. He said that governors?and?mayors in the U.S. play significant roles in the U.S. politics. After he left the office, he has been continuing to promote the bilateral economic?and?sub-national exchanges?and?cooperation. Chinese Consul General Zhao Jian to Chicago?and?Director General Zhang Heqiang of the Department of American?and?Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC were present at the meeting. Photographed by Zhang Heqiang

The Philadelphia Orchestra Concert in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of US-China diplomatic relations was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on May 18th. President Li Xiaolin, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad，Vice President Zhu Jing of the NCPA, Vice President Xie Yuan?and?other guests from China?and?abroad attended the the concert. In her remarks, President Li welcomed the Philadelphia Orchestra to visit China on the 40th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations. She said that music was a universal language which can serve as a strong bond for people from different nations?and?of various backgrounds. It helps people gain better mutual understanding?and?treat each other as equals making the world a better place to live. Ambassador Branstad said that free?and?open cultural exchanges are one of the most important elements in the US-China relations. It must be supported?and?protected. He also expressed his gratitude to the Chinese public who extended warm welcome to the Orchestra. Conducted by Yannick, the Philadelphia Orchestra together with Chinese soprano Lei Jia presented the “Dunhuang Frescoes-Deer of Nine Colors” composed by Tan Dun, played “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” by Rachmaninoff with the young Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen,?and?ended the concert with “Symphony No.9” by Schubert. The excellent performance by the artists won warm?and?lasting applause from the audience.? In 1973, the Philadelphia Orchestra became the first US art troupe to visit China after the founding of the People’s Republic of China. That visit was regarded as an “ice-breaking trip” for cultural exchanges between China?and?the United States. This year marks the Orchestra’s 12th trip to China. After finishing the week-long event in Beijing, the Orchestra will visit?and?give performances in Tianjin, Hangzhou, Nanjing?and?Shanghai. Photographed by Ding Li

President Li Xiaolin held a meeting with Winnie Greco, president of Sino America New York Brooklyn Archway Association, on May 16th. President Li Xiaolin welcomed President Winnie Greco to visit?? the CPAFFC. She said that the CPAFFC has been committed to promoting the people-to-people friendship between China?and?other countries. It is a pleasure to learn that the "Chinatown" archway will be set up in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. She also appreciates the positive efforts made by President Winnie Greco to promote the exchanges between Brooklyn Borough?and?China. President Winnie Greco said that the people-to-people friendship serves as a foundation?and?prerequisites for the sound?and?stable development of U.S.-China relations. The construction of the "Chinatown" archway donated by the Chaoyang District of Beijing is scheduled to start in October this year. On the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the construction of this archway is of great significance?and?we hope to receive the support from the CPAFFC. Xie Yuan, vice president of the CPAFFC,?and?Zhang Heqiang, director general of the Department of American?and?Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC, were present at the meeting. ? ? ? ? Photographed by Liu Yi

On May 14, President Li Xiaolin met with H.E. Mr. Teshome Toga Chanaka, Ambassador of Ethiopia to China. President Li Xiaolin welcomed Ambassador Toga, who assumed his new office to China,?and?introduced the people-to-people exchanges conducted by CPAFFC? with Ethiopia in recent years, especially in terms of local governments?and?friendship provinces?and?cities. President Li said that the CPAFFC will keep further contact with the newly established Ethio-China Friendship Association, comprehensively strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of local governments, culture, trade?and?youth exchanges. Ambassador Toga thanked Madame Li for meeting him during her tight schedule?and?highly praised the CPAFFC’s work in promoting people-to-people diplomacy. He said that Ethiopia?and?China have enjoyed comprehensive?and?multi-level friendly relations between governments?and?political parties as well as in culture, education?and?many other aspects. The Ethiopian Embassy in China is willing to strengthen the coordination?and?cooperation with the CPAFFC under the framework of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation?and?the Belt?and?Road Initiative, to deepen people-to-people?and?cultural exchanges, expand cooperation between friendship provinces?and?cities,?and?continuously enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples, so as to safeguard, consolidate?and?develop the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China?and?Ethiopia. Mme. Tang Ruimin, Deputy Director General of the Department of Asian & African affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting. ? ? ? ? Photographed by Pei Xingchen

Mme. Li Xiaolin, president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met in Beijing with Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’?union?(JCFPU) delegation led by Mr. HAYASHI YOSHIMASA, president of JCFPU?and?former minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science?and?Technology of Japan on May, 5. Mr. Song Jingwu, vice President of CPAFFC, Mme. Zhu Dan, deputy director-general of Department of Japanese Affairs of CPAFFC, Mr. UENO ATSUSHI, political minister of Japanese Embassy in China?and?others attended the meeting. President Li Xiaolin extended warm welcome to the delegation?and?said that China?and?Japan are important neighbors?and?the friendly relationship of the two countries is in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries?and?the peoples. Last year marked 40th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Japanese Peace?and?Friendship Treaty. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for several times,?and?exchanged visits with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. With the joint efforts, the bilateral relations returned to normal track?and?achieved new results. This year marks 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China,?and?Japan’s new imperial era to begin on May 1, when Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor, will be called Reiwa. She said that both sides should value the positive signs that the current Sino-Japanese relations showed?and?implement a series of consensus that the leaders of the two countries have reached, so as to ensure that bilateral relations run in the right direction. President Li said, as a national people’s organization engaged in people-to-people diplomacy of the People’s Republic of China, CPAFFC is always working for the friendship between peoples, organizes series of fine programs including China-Japan Governors Forum, the dance drama Crested Ibises?and?Chinese Characters: A Legacy?and?Marvel Perfected Over Three Millennia. This year marks China-Japan Youth Exchange Promotion Year. 30,000 young people will be arranged for the exchanges?and?visits in the next five years. Last month, CPAFFC jointly organized the opening ceremony of China-Japan Youth Exchange Promotion Year with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China?and?the Second Belt?and?Road Forum for International?and?Cooperation with People’s Government of Beijing City. Looking to the future, CPAFFC would?like?to work together with Japanese personages?and?organizations from all walks of life, including JCFPU to develop friendly exchanges?and?pragmatic cooperation in various fields?and?cultivate new strength for China-Japan friendship, so as to realize the people-to-people ties?and?enable the friendship to pass on from generation to generation. HAYASHI YOSHIMASA said that it is pleasant for him to lead the first delegation to visit China after the beginning of a new era, Reiwa. It was inspiring that the Sino-Japanese relations had achieved a series of pragmatic results, including the bilateral ties showing positive sighs, the top leaders keeping close contact?and?more exchanges developed in various fields since last year. At present, the foreign affairs of ministers of the two countries attended the opening ceremony of Japan-China Youth Exchange Promotion Year,?and?the young people of the two countries confronted with important opportunities to further improve. JCFPU?and?CPAFFC had been keeping close contact. I also had meetings with President Li Xiaolin for several times?and?forged deep friendship. Therefore, JCFPU would?like?to further strengthen exchanges?and?cooperation with CPAFFC to jointly make more contributions to improve the Sino-Japanese relations. ?There are 14 members of the Diet from ruling?and?opposition parties of Japan in the delegation. ? ? ? ? Photographed by Zeng Guangming

On April 25, President Li Xiaolin met with the Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis?and?her husband Markos Kounalakis. The spouse are invited to attend the Second Belt?and?Road Forum for International Cooperation. President Li thanked the the State of California for its support to the Forum, appreciated the important contribution made by former California Governor Jerry Brown, for his efforts in promoting California's friendly relationship with China, especially in the field of local cooperation. She also affirmed California's outstanding achievements in fighting against climate change. She pointed out that currently the China-US relationship is facing challenges, while the friendly exchanges between the two peoples can eliminate misunderstanding?and?enhance friendship, which will provide a key boost for the healthy development of bilateral relations. Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis echoed President Li’s view, saying that people all over the world share the same concept of happiness, that is everyone yearns for a peaceful, safe?and?stable living environment. Only through sincere cooperation?and?common development can governments deliver benefits to their people. She hopes to lay a solid foundation for better understanding?and?friendly cooperation between the next generation of our two countries by promoting the youth exchanges between California?and?China. Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis attended the Belt?and?Road CEO Conference as well as the Thematic Forum on Sub-national Corporation?and?delivered speeches at both events. ? ? ? ? ? ? Photographed by Yang Xuehe