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President Li Xiaolin had a meeting with Christopher Cox, grandson of former U.S. President Richard Nixon?and?vice chairman of BrightSphere Asia Limited on February 25. President Li was delighted at the positive progress made at the latest round of trade talks between China?and?the United States. She reiterated that a sound?and?stable China-U.S. relationship is in line with the global well-being. The two sides should?join?hands in keeping the channels for communication open in areas such as people-to-people exchanges, financial?and?technological cooperation, so as to lay a solid foundation for the future development of the bilateral relations. Cox considered economic?and?trade cooperation as an essential part of the U.S.-China relationship. He hoped that by establishing its Asia headquarter in China, BrightSphere will make positive contribution to the opening-up of China’s financial market, to lift the international competitve edge of the Chinese finance industry,?and?to further promote financial exchange?and?cooperation between the two countries. ? ? ? ?

At the invitation of Japan-China Friendship Association (JCFA), Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), visited Tokyo, Japan from February 19 to 23, attending the farewell party for Mr. YONEKURA HIROMASA, an old friend of the Chinese people?and?the former Chairman of the Japan Business Federation. During the visiting, President Li Xiaolin also met with Mr. NIKAI TOSHIHIRO, Director-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, Mr. HAYASHI YOSHIMASA, the President of the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’?union?and the former Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science?and?Technology, Mr. KAWAMURA TAKEO, the Chief of Cabinet Secretary of Japan, Mr. HASHIMOTO ITSUO, Vice President of Japan-China Friendship Association?and?other personages from all walks of life. They exchanged views on how to further strengthen the friendly exchanges of the people-to-people of the two countries?and?improve the bilateral relations on the basis of returning to the normal track. President Li said, last year marked the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Japanese Peace?and?Friendship Treaty. Chinese President Xi Jinping?and?Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral?and?multilateral meetings, which played important political leading roles in improving Sino-Japanese relations. Years later, the Prime Ministers of the two countries exchanged visits, after which both sides achieved series of results?and?reached consensuses in various fields. With the common efforts, bilateral ties return to the normal track?and?increasingly being improved. Such hard-won accomplishments need to be cherished. The friendly relations between China?and?Japan are not only in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples, but also benefit to peace, stability?and?prosperity in Asia?and?even all over the world. President Li Xiaolin also made an introduction about the exchanges CPAFFC had developed with Japan?and?said CPAFFC would?like?to work with Japanese personages from all walks of life to develop more rich?and?colorful activities in the fields of culture, sports, local, youth?and?etc., so as to make more contributions to cementing public support for the Sino-Japanese relations?and?improve the bilateral ties. NIKAI TOSHIHIRO said, Japan?and?China are important countries in Asia?and?the world. Sino-Japanese relations have an important exemplary role in peace?and?stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan?and?China enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges. Both sides should inherit?and?carry forward the fine tradition of Japan-China friendship,?and?develop the current bilateral relations with wisdom. This year, we plan to promote exchanges in the fields of local governments, youths?and?other fields of the two countries. He hoped that China will give active support?and?assistance in it. HAYASHI YOSHIMASA said, I am very pleased that last year, the two prime ministers exchanged visits. Since then, Japan-China relations have achieved important improvements. The political?and?economic relations between the two countries also have returned to the right track?and?interacted with each other to form a healthy circle. In the future, we would not forget our original intentions, continue to promote the development of Japan-China relations?and?safeguard the fundamental interests of the two countries?and?peoples. KAWAMURA TAKEO said , Japan?and?China have the same culture?and?have a good foundation for mutual understanding. Both sides should continue to deepen exchanges in the humanities field. Last year, I took over the post of the president of the newly established group "Japan-China Friendship Culture Exchange Promotion Association". I hoped to vigorously carry out humanities exchanges between the two countries, especially young people,?and?make contributions to enhance the mutual understanding?and?friendly feelings of the two peoples. Hashimoto Yoshio first conveyed the sincere greetings?and?good wishes from President Uichiro Niwa to President Li. He said that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China,?and?next year will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Japan-China Friendship Association (JCFA). Over the past 70 years, the JCFA has been committing to promote the development of the cause of the friendship of the two peoples?and?the friendly relations of the two countries. In the future, we are willing to continue to work hard to promote people-to-people exchanges?and?cooperation of the two countries. We believed that Japan-China friendship will have a bright?and?expected future. On the 20th, President Li attended the farewell party for Mr. YONEKURA HIROMASA, the former Chairman of the Japan Business Federation?and?the former adviser of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.. On behalf of CPAFFC, President Li expressed deep condolences to the death of YONEKURA HIROMASA?and?also sincere condolences to his wife, YONEKURA KAZUE,?and?TOKURA MASAKAZU, President of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.,?and?spoke highly of the cherished contributions YONEKURA HIROMASA had made to Sino-Japanese relations during his lifetime. YONEKURA HIROMASA was friendly to China during his lifetime. In 2012, he was conferred the title of China-Japan Friendship Ambassador by the China-Japan Friendship Association.? ? ? ? ? ? ?

On February 22, President Li Xiaolin attended the Symposium on China-Japan Cultural Exchanges, which was jointly hosted by the CPAFFC?and?the Japan-China Peace Development Promotion Association, during her visit to Japan. She exchanged ideas with Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan, Hirono Shinichi, Managing Director of Shueisha Inc., Kazuhiko Oshida, Chair of Board of Trustees of Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Hirayama Ren, Director of Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum,?and?Chen Jianzhong, Chairman of the Board of KOUZAN Fine-arts Company, learning about their opinions?and?suggestions on China-Japan cultural exchanges as well as plans for future cooperation based on the experiences of the cultural exchanges between the two countries. Li Xiaolin introduced the influential large-scale cultural events co-hosted by the CPAFFC?and?various Japanese partners. She said the exhibition of Chinese Characters: A Legacy?and?Marvel Perfected Over Three Millennia?and?the dance drama Crested Ibises were put on show in many cities in Japan?and?received warm welcome from all walks of life in Japan, attracting hundreds of thousands of audiences?and?arousing great resonance. Since last year, a series of high-profile Japanese cultural exhibitions, such as Exhibition of Silk Road Antiques from Hirayama Ikuo Collection, Exhibition of 500 Years of Western Paintings Collections of Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Touring Exhibition of Hello ONE PIECE, have also been put on show in China?and?received unprecedented interest from the audiences. These events not only brought senses of nostalgia, classics, fashion?and?vitality to the Chinese?and?Japanese audiences, but also effectively promoted China-Japan cultural exchanges?and?mutual learning?and?further enhanced mutual understanding?and?friendship between the two countries. She said that while continuing to promote the above-mentioned flagship activities in 2019, the CPAFFC will endeavor to make the documentary “Traditional Chinese Medicine, New World” in Japan, so as to spread the philosophy?and?culture of TCM to the world. In addition, the Chinese?and?Japanese Calligraphy Masterpieces Exhibition with the theme of the Belt?and?Road Initiative will be held in Japan in the second half of this year. Participants present at the symposium expressed their opinions on the exchanges they were involved in. They thanked the CPAFFC for its support for Japan-China cultural exchanges over the years?and?expressed their willingness to work harder to contribute to the cultural exchanges?and?friendship between the two countries. Li Xiaolin thanked them for their efforts in cultural exchanges between the two countries?and?encouraged them to make more efforts. She stressed that it is not easy for China-Japan relations to return to normal?and?the current state of bilateral relations should be cherished. In order to consolidate the achievements of China-Japan exchanges, the CPAFFC will promote the exchanges between the two countries in the fields of local government, culture?and?youth this year,?and?is looking forward to the support from all the participants. In his speech, Yukio Hatoyama said that the political relations between Japan?and?China are improving but still not stable. It is precisely because of the continuous cultural exchanges that have helped improve the political relations between the two countries. He believes that the CPAFFC's commitment to Japan-China cultural exchanges is very important?and?fruitful. He sincerely hopes that this year's bilateral relations?and?friendly exchanges will be further enhanced, for which he is willing to do his best. ? ? ? ? ? ?

On January 31, Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with H.E. Mr. Rafael Dezcallar, the Spanish Ambassador to China. President Li Xiaolin extended welcome to the Ambassador H.E. Mr. Rafael Dezcallar for visiting CPAFFC, she said that both sides are countries with a long history?and?splendid civilization,?and?the traditional friendship between the two sides has lasted for a long time. China attaches great importance to developing friendly relations with Spain. The CPAFFC is willing to strive together with the Spanish Embassy in China, to further promote exchange?and?cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador H.E. Mr. Rafael Dezcallar thanked President Li Xiaolin for taking time to meet them?and?spoke highly of the efforts?and?positive contributions CPAFFC has made for the long-term development of Sino-Spanish friendship. He said that, at the end of November last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping successfully visited Spain. This visit achieved fruitful results,?and?opened a new chapter for Sino-Spanish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both sides also exchanged views on the celebration of the ninth China-Spain Forum. Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Shen Xin, Director General of Department of European?and?Asian Affairs of CPAFFC, Mr. Lv Hongwei, Deputy Director General of Department of European?and?Asian Affairs of CPAFFC, were present during the meeting. ? ? ? ?

President Li Xiaolin held a meeting with Timothy P. Stratford, the newly elected Chairman of The American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) on January 7th. President Li congratulated Chairman Stratford on his new position. She reflected that CPAFFC?and?AmCham China has maintained long-term working relationship. Last year, the two parties signed the MOU for future cooperation. She hoped that the two organizations will deepen the cooperation in terms of economy?and?trade,?and?people to people exchanges, so as to make positive contribution to the sound?and?stable development of the bilateral relations. Chairman Stratford viewed the US-China relations as of vital importance to the two countries as well as to the world. Though the bilateral relations are faced with challenges for the moment, signs of hope have begun to grow. AmCham China will work closely with CPAFFC in promoting mutual understanding?and?bridging the differences between the two countries. Vice President Xie Yuan attended the meeting. ? ? ? ?

Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with?and?hosted banquet for Mr. Ali Akhmedov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan,?and?his delegation on the invitation of CPAFFC to attend the Chinese?and?Azerbaijan cultural activity on December 17th, 2018. President Li Xiaolin extended welcome to Deputy Prime Minister Ali Akhmedov visiting Beijing?and?CPAFFC. She made a brief introduction about the achievements China had made during the reform?and?opening-up in the past four decades,?and?spoke highly of the bilateral relations?and?introduced the cooperative situation between CPAFFC?and?Azerbaijan. President Li also said, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Akhmedov visiting China this time would further push the bilateral ties for improvement. Deputy Prime Minister Ali Akhmedov thanked President Li Xiaolin for warm reception. He hoped that both sides could continuously engage in the people-to-people exchanges of the two countries?and?promote the all-directional cooperative relations. Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Shen Xin, Director-General of Department of European?and?Asian Affairs of CPAFFC, Mr. Alakbarov, Executive Director of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mr. Muradov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Overseas Affairs Committee, Mr. Zeynalli, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Embassy in China, attended the meeting. Before the meeting, the delegation accompanied by Vice President Song Jingwu visited the exhibition on the history of CPAFFC. ? ? ? ? ? ? Photographed by Wen Guangmei

Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?and?Mr. Li Xikui, Secretary General of CPAFFC, met with Mr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics International (SOI)?and?his delegation on December 5th, 2018. President Li Xiaolin extended welcome to the delegation?and?made a brief introduction about CPAFFC. She spoke highly of the active contributions Chairman Timothy P. Shriver had made to the development of the cause of SOI?and?expected to take this exchange as an opportunity?and?strengthened the contact with SOI. CPAFFC?and?CFFPD (China Friendship Foundation for Peace?and?Development) would give a lot of support in charitable activities developed by SOI, so as to benefit more SOI groups at home?and?abroad. Secretary General Li Xikui briefly introduced CFFPD to the delegation during the meeting. He hoped to strengthen China's international influence by way of sport diplomacy. Chairman Timothy P. Shriver said, they would?like?to strengthen cooperation with CPAFFC?and?CFFPD to further promote the development of SOI in China. ? ? ? ?

At the invitation of the Japan-China Friendship Association, President Li Xiaolin visited Japan from November 18 to 20, 2018?and?attended the 16th China-Japan Friendship Conference in Okayama on November 19. The 16th China-Japan Friendship Conference was co-sponsored by the Japan-China Friendship Association?and?the CPAFFC. Li Xiaolin, President of the CPAFFC, Li Xikui, Secretary General of the CPAFFC, Li Tianran, Consul General of China in Osaka, Wang Wan, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Japan, Abe Toshiko, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Niwa Uichiro, President of the Japan-China Friendship Association, Ibaragi Ryuta, Governor of Okayama Prefecture, Omori Masao, Mayor of Okayama, Eda Satsuki, former President of the House of Councilors in Japan, councilors of Okayama Prefecture constituency, representatives from local friendship associations, local administrative?and?legislative bodies, as well as economic?and?academic circles from 16 Chinese provinces, cities?and?autonomous regions?and?28 Japanese prefectures, totaling 300, attended the conference. In her opening speech, Li Xiaolin said that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Japanese Peace?and?Friendship Treaty. Over the past 40 years, the bilateral relations have achieved rapid development?and?the depth?and?breadth of interests connection have reached an unprecedented level, which is rarely seen in bilateral relations. At present, China-Japan relations have entered a new stage of development. The people-to-people friendship organizations should take the 40th anniversary as a new starting point, carry forward the tradition, advance with the times,?and?comprehensively deepen exchanges?and?cooperation in economy, culture, tourism, local governments, youth?and?other fields, so as to draw closer the distance between the two peoples, make greater contributions to China-Japan friendship,?and?better benefit the two peoples with the achievement of pragmatic cooperation. In his speech, Niwa Uichiro said that a few years ago, the Japan-China relations faced the most difficult situation since the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries,?and?the friendly sentiment between the two peoples fell to the bottom. Thanks to the unremitting efforts of the friendly personages from all walks of life in Japan?and?China, the relationship between the two countries has ushered in a better situation recently, which is very exciting. "Promoting official relations through people-to-people exchanges" is the unique advantage?and?great tradition of Japan-China friendship. It is expected that all the participants will open their hearts, communicate openly on future plans?and?build consensus, so that this conference will become a new starting point?and?lead friendship between the two countries to a new height. Omori Masao expressed his pleasure in his speech at the convening of the 16th China-Japan Friendship Conference in Okayama on the occasion of the Sino-Japanese Peace?and?Friendship Treaty. He believed that even if the relations between the two countries encounter some twists?and?turns, they will eventually return to the track of friendship, as long as the two peoples continue to strengthen exchanges in various fields?and?deepen mutual understanding. He hoped that the participants will keep making new?and?greater contributions to the continuous improvement?and?development of Japan-China friendly relations. Wang Wan read the congratulatory message on behalf of H.E. Cheng Yonghua, Ambassador of China to Japan. Li Xikui?and?Utsunomiya Tokuichiro, Vice President of the Japan-China Friendship Association delivered keynote reports respectively. The theme of this conference was "New Era, New Actions - Creating a New Situation of China-Japan Friendship?and?Exchanges". Based on the current situation of China-Japan relations, the participants held in-depth discussions about the theme,?and?jointly issued the Okayama Declaration. They are determined to continue to hold high the banner of China-Japan friendship on the basis of the four political documents?and?the four-point consensus between China?and?Japan,?and?seize the opportunity to follow the trend, so as to make new contributions to the continuous development of bilateral relations. During her stay in Japan, Li Xiaolin met with Governor Ibaragi Ryuta, Mayor Omori Masao?and?other heads of local governments of Japan respectively,?and?exchanged views on further deepening the exchanges?and?cooperation between Chinese?and?Japanese local governments. ? ? ? ?

President Li Xiaolin held a meeting with Kentucky Governor Matthew Bevin on November 9th in Beijing. President Li expressed her appreciation to Bevin for visiting China as the only U.S. governor during the U.S. mid-term elections?and?attending the First China International Import Expo (CIIE), which marked China’s goal of continuous opening up. She pointed out that the regional?and?people-to-people exchanges between China?and?the U.S. are important factors in promoting the sound development of our bilateral relations. She hoped Kentucky could deepen cooperation with China in areas including economy?and?trade, culture, health care?and?education. Governor Bevin said that respect?and?understanding were key to enhancing friendship. In the context of current U.S.-China relationship, it was even more important to strengthen the bilateral relationship by strengthening exchanges between local governments, businesses?and?people. He believed that the U.S.?and?China would resolve trade disputes soon,?and?achieve broader?and?deeper comprehensive cooperation in the future. Bevin hoped that Kentucky could paly a leading role in the U.S.-China local government exchanges, seize the opportunities?and?achieve win-win development. Vice President Xie Yuan attended the meeting. ? ? ? ?

President Li Xiaolin had a meeting with Richard M. Daley, former mayor of Chicago, in Beijing on November 8. President Li commended Mayor Daley for his long-time efforts to strengthen China-US friendship?and?the bilateral relationship between the two countries. She said, although China-US relations are faced with obstacles, people-to-people?and?sub-national exchanges should be strengthened instead of being weakened under such circumstances. Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. She sincerely hoped that the bilateral relations will be able to move ahead healthily in win-win cooperation. Mayor Daley said that the US?and?China could become friends with each other,?and?American people generally speaking are friendly towards China. Local governments in the US, especially governors?and?mayors are important forces in the continuous development of US-China relations. He wished to continue supporting US-China exchanges?and?cooperation at all levels, delivering new contributions to the positive development of US-China relations.