President Yang Wanming Leads Delegation to C?te d'Ivoire
From January 19 to 21, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to C?te d'Ivoire?at the invitation of the Assembly of?of Regions and Districts of C?te d'Ivoire (ARDCI, or L'Assemblée des Régions et Districts de C?te d’Ivoire). During the visit,?Yang met with Eugène Aka Aouélé, President?of the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council (CESEC)?of Cote d'Ivoire?and President of the ARDCI, Koffi N’Guessan, Cote d'Ivoire's Acting Minister of?Foreign Affairs?and Minister of?Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship, and Paulin Claude Danho, 1st Vice-Governor of the Autonomous District of Abidjan. The discussions focused on China-C?te d'Ivoire?relations, people-to-people friendship, and subnational cooperation, resulting in?the adoption of positive consensus on these issues. Wu Jie, Chinese Ambassador to C?te d'Ivoire, attended relevant events.Yang emphasized?that China and C?te d'Ivoire?are close?friends?and partners in?development and revitalization. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1983, the two countries?have treated each other as equals?and offered?mutual support. In recent years, under the guidance and efforts of Chinese President Xi Jinping and President?of C?te d'Ivoire?Alassane Ouattara, China and C?te d'Ivoire?have witnessed?increasingly closer?relations marked by a positive development trajectory, enhanced political mutual trust, and greater convergence of interests. C?te d'Ivoire?adheres to the one-China principle, which remains?the political foundation for?the smooth development of bilateral relations. In September last year, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership. Yang pointed out that during the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), President Xi Jinping proposed ten key actions for?advancing?modernization with Africa, which laid out a roadmap for the future of?China-C?te d'Ivoire?and China-Africa relations. The CPAFFC is committed to working with C?te d’Ivoire?to implement?the consensus reached by?the two heads of state?and the principles outlined at the summit. Yang emphasized the importance?of promoting the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, deepening?people-to-people, subnational,?cultural and youth exchanges, thus enriching the strategic partnership?of China-C?te d'Ivoire.The C?te d’Ivoire side expressed that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, C?te d'Ivoire and China have maintained sincere?and?friendly relations?based on?solidarity and mutual support. They expressed appreciation for China's valuable assistance in promoting the socio-economic development of C?te d'Ivoire?and?highly commended China’s achievements in modernization. The Ivorian side expressed hope to?learn from China's development experience?and enhance?exchanges and cooperation in fields?such as?agriculture, science and technology, vocational education,?youth affairs, and subnational entities. C?te d'Ivoire reaffirmed its commitment?to the one-China principle, recognizing Taiwan as?an inseparable part of China's territory and the People's Republic of China as?the sole legitimate government representing all?of China.?Given the multiple global challenges,?C?te d'Ivoire expressed its?intention to deepen?cooperation with China in?regional and?international affairs, working together to achieve common goals of peace and development?through?high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the implementation of?the?Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. C?te d'Ivoire also expressed its?willingness to actively engage in the CPAFFC's mechanisms for promoting people-to-people friendship, subnational cooperation, and youth exchanges, thereby further enhancing bilateral ties.
President Yang Wanming Leads Delegation to Tunisia
From January 16 to 19, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Tunisia?at the invitation of the Tunisia-China Friendship Association (TCFA). During the visit, Yang met with Mohamed Ben Ayed, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs?of Tunisia; Fethi Mejri, President of the National Federation of Tunisian Municipalities (FNCT); Rajeb, member of Tunisia's Assembly of the Representatives of the People;?Dhaker Bargaoui, Governor of Kairouan; Oszlányi, Secretary-General of the Municipal Council of Sidi Bou Said; and Ghozala, Secretary-General of the Municipal Council of El Jem. Yang also held talks with Ezzeddine Jebali, President?of the TCFA. The discussions focused on?China-Tunisia?friendship, people-to-people exchanges?and subnational cooperation, resulting in a series of positive?common understandings. Wan Li, Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia, attended relevant events.During the meeting, Yang stated that Tunisia is an important country?in the Arab world, Africa, and the Mediterranean region. He emphasized that?China and Tunisia are not only good friends but also good?brothers.?Last year, the two countries jointly celebrated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Tunisian President?Kais Saied?and Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri?both visited China, and China and Tunisia announced the establishment of a strategic partnership. These developments have opened new opportunities for advancing bilateral relations. Yang expressed that?the CPAFFC is?eager to work?closely?with Tunisian partners to implement?the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, actively promote the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, and continue to strengthen traditional friendship, deepen exchanges,?and expand practical subnational cooperation. This, Yang said, would help elevate China-Tunisia relations to new heights?and contribute to building a community with a?shared future?for mankind.The?Tunisian side?acknowledged that Tunisia-China relations has strengthened over?time.?In light of the profound changes in the global geopolitical landscape, both countries should deepen their?coordination and cooperation in regional and international affairs, which will serve the interests of?both Tunisia and China and contribute to?building?a fairer, more just international order.?Tunisia?reaffirmed its?commitment to the one-China principle and expressed admiration for China's fair?stance,?particularly on?the Palestinian issue.?Tunisia also pledged full support for and active participation in the mechanisms established by the CPAFFC for exchanges between?China and Arab countries, people-to-people friendship with Africa, and cooperation among local governments?and youth. This,?they noted, would enhance?mutual understanding and trust,?providing new momentum?for the growth of bilateral relations.
President Yang Wanming Leads Delegation to Algeria
From January 13 to 15, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Algeria?at the invitation?of the Algeria-China Friendship Association (ACFA). The delegation engaged with people from various sectors?and held extensive discussions on?China-Algeria friendship, people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation, reaching several positive agreements.During the visit, Yang Wanming met with Mansour, First Deputy Speaker?of Algeria's?People's National Assembly, Abdelkrim Benmbarek, Secretary-General of Algeria's National Liberation Front (FLN), Lounès Magramane, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?of Algeria, and Mohamed Charaf Eddine Boudiaf, Secretary General of Algeria's Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Regional?Planning. Yang also attended and delivered remarks at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Algeria to promote the spirit of China-Algeria friendship. During the event, he held talks with Smail Debeche, member?of the FLN?Central Committee?and President of the ACFA. They engaged in in-depth discussions?on strengthening exchanges?and cooperation between the two countries in culture, people-to-people exchanges, youth, and subnational?entities. Dong Guangli, Chinese Ambassador to Algeria, also attended relevant events.Yang highlighted the longstanding friendship between China and Algeria. He recalled that China was the first non-Arab country to recognize Algeria after the establishment of its Provisional Government in September 1958. He also emphasized that the Chinese people will?always remember the significant?contribution that Algeria once made to the restoration of?the People's Republic of China's lawful seat in the United Nations?in 1971. Over the past 67 years?since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the bilateral?ties has?developed?steadily,?with?practical cooperation yielding?fruitful outcomes, making it a model?of cooperation among developing countries. In July 2023, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune?made?a successful state visit to China, during which President Xi Jinping?held?fruitful discussions that provided?clear direction for the future?development of China-Algeria?relations.?The CPAFFC is eager to collaborate with Algeria to implement the important consensus reached?between?the two heads of state, further enhancing?people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, promoting traditional friendship between the two nations, and enriching the comprehensive strategic partnership?between China and Algeria.The Algerian side expressed admiration for?China's tremendous achievements in economic and social development. In these turbulent?times, with shared views and?positions?on?international and regional issues,?China and Algeria?have always supported each?other. China remains, and will continue to be,?Algeria's?important and trusted?strategic partner. The Algerian side congratulated the CPAFFC on?successfully hosting events marking its 70th anniversary?and reaffirmed that the friendship between the two peoples forms the foundation of state-to-state relations. Algeria expressed its willingness to?strengthen communication and cooperation with the?CPAFFC, deepening?cooperation across all fields to continuously?consolidate and expand the comprehensive strategic partnership?between China and Algeria.
President Yang Wanming Meets with Vice Governor of Fujian Wang Jinfu
On January?10, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with a delegation headed by Vice Governor of Fujian Province Wang Jinfu?at the CPAFFC. The two sides engaged in an in-depth discussion on jointly promoting exchanges between Chinese and foreign youth, enhancing the role of sister cities as platforms, and advancing pragmatic cooperation between local governments in China and abroad?in areas such as?high-tech industries, low-carbon economy, and national park development.Sun Xueqing, Secretary-General of the CPAFFC,?and Li Lin, Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office?of the People's Government of Fujian Province, also attended the meeting.
President Yang Wanming Meets with Chief Representative for East Asia at GIZ Martin Hansen
On January?7, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Martin Hansen, Chief Representative for East Asia, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, at the CPAFFC. The two sides held an in-depth discussion?on jointly promoting China-Germany subnational cooperation.Yang noted that over the past seventy years since its establishment, the CPAFFC has been dedicated?to enhancing people-to-people exchanges?between China and the rest of the world, promoting subnational cooperation, and fostering friendly exchanges in culture, youth affairs, and other sectors. It has established many platforms and mechanisms to facilitate pragmatic subnational cooperation between China and foreign countries.?In October?2024, during a meeting with international guests attending the Events Marking the 70th Anniversary of the CPAFFC, President?Xi Jinping emphasized that?the?Chinese government would?continue to support the CPAFFC in playing its unique role in developing international friendship and promoting practical cooperation.?The CPAFFC values?its cooperation with Germany and is eager to collaborate?with GIZ from a new starting point to further stimulate?pragmatic cooperation between China and Germany at the subnational level, pooling insights and strength to advance China-Germany people-to-people friendship.Martin Hansen?expressed deep appreciation for the CPAFFC's efforts in promoting?people-to-people friendship and subnational cooperation between China and other countries. He highlighted that subnational cooperation plays a crucial role in?the development of Germany-China relations. GIZ is dedicated to advancing pragmatic cooperation between the two countries in fields?such as sustainable development, resilient cities, and carbon emission reduction. GIZ is eager to?collaborate?with the CPAFFC in?establishing?exchange platforms and contributing to the healthy and stable development of Germany-China relations.Hao Zhongwei, Director-General?of the CPAFFC Department of European and Asian Affairs, also attended the meeting.
President Yang Wanming Meets with Newly-Appointed Ambassador of Nepal to China Krishna Prasad Oli
On January?7, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Krishna Prasad Oli, the newly?appointed Ambassador of Nepal to China, at the CPAFFC. The two sides exchanged views?on various topics, including?China-Nepal relations, and people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.Yang welcomed Krishna Prasad Oli?on his appointment and extended his New Year greetings.?He emphasized that both China and Nepal are?ancient civilizations?with close?geographical proximity, shared?cultural affinity, and a longstanding friendship. Over the past seven decades since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have consistently?respected, trusted, and supported?each other, and the bilateral?relations have continued to develop in a healthy and stable manner.?Last month, President Xi Jinping met with Nepali?Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli?during his?official visit to China, where they reached important consensus, injecting?strong momentum into the development?of China-Nepal relations. Taking the?70th anniversary of the diplomatic ties as an opportunity, the CPAFFC is willing to work with the Embassy of Nepal to China to further strengthen?people-to-people exchanges, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges,?and youth friendship. The goal is to deepen cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, culture and tourism, contributing further?to the?China-Nepal strategic partnership?for development and prosperity.Krishna Prasad Oli?expressed Nepal's support for China's Global Development Initiative?and Global Civilization Initiative, highlighting?that China's progress?offers?valuable experience for other developing countries. The Embassy of Nepal to China looks forward to continuing close cooperation with?the CPAFFC, fostering deeper exchanges and mutual learning between the civilizations, enhancing understanding between?the?two?peoples, and strengthening youth and think tank exchanges. The two sides aim to expand cooperation in fields such as climate change and agriculture, working together?to build?an even closer?China-Nepal?community with a shared future.Ji Yongjun, Director-General of the CPAFFC?Department of Asian and African Affairs, also attended the meeting.
President Yang Wanming Meets with Ambassador of Algeria to China Kaid Slimane Lahcene
On January 3, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with?Kaid Slimane Lahcene, Algerian Ambassador to China, at the CPAFFC. The two sides?held an in-depth discussion on issues of mutual interest, including?China-Algeria?relations and people-to-people exchanges.Extending his New Year greetings to Lahcene, Yang emphasized the long-standing and?profound traditional friendship?between China and Algeria. He noted that Algeria played a pivotal role in securing the restoration of the People's Republic of China's?lawful seat?at?the United Nations?in 1971.?Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1958, the bilateral relationship?has?remained?robust and stable,?with practical cooperation?yielding fruitful outcomes. Yang highlighted that China places great importance on its?relations with?Algeria. The CPAFFC?is committed to working?with the?Embassy of Algeria in?China to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges,?and youth friendship, in alignment?with the shared vision?of the leaders of the two countries, thereby further enriching the comprehensive strategic partnership?between China and Algeria.Ambassador?Lahcene?conveyed that China was the first non-Arab country to recognize the Algerian provisional government. He acknowledged the remarkable achievements made by China in recent years under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, noting that these accomplishments serve as an example for countries in the Global South. The Algerian side deeply values these successes and takes great?pride in?them. In 2014, the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Cooperation between the two nations has since flourished, particularly within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, encompassing a broad range of sectors. The Embassy of Algeria in?China?looks forward to further collaboration with the CPAFFC to enhance?the friendly relations?between the two peoples.Ji Yongjun, Director-General of the CPAFFC?Department of Asian and African Affairs, also attended the meeting.
China-US Youth Exchange Camp Inaugurated in Kuliang, Fujian
On December 26, 2024, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?held the plague awarding ceremony of the China-US Youth Exchange Camp in Kuliang, Fuzhou, Fujian. President Yang Wanming, along with Guo Ningning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Fujian Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee, attended the ceremony and delivered a speech. Around?50 participates were present, including Vice President Shen Xin, Mayor of Fuzhou Wu Xiande, Director General Li Lin?of the Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, Member of the Standing Committee and Secretary-General of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee Zheng Yu, and youth representatives from China and the US. Liang Dong, Vice Mayor of Fuzhou, chaired the ceremony.In his address, President Yang Wanming praised the strong cooperation between the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee, the People's Government of Fujian Province, the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee, and the People's Government of Fuzhou Municipality in working alongside the CPAFFC. He acknowledged their collective efforts over the past two years, which led to the successful hosting of events such as the?"Bond with Kuliang: 2023 China-US People-to-People Friendship Forum"?and the "Bond with Kuliang:?2024 China-US?Youth Festival". President Xi Jinping sent congratulatory letters to both events,?expressing high hopes for continuing the Kuliang legacy, strengthening people-to-people?friendship, enhancing youth exchanges,?and promoting?mutually beneficial cooperation?between the two countries.To further?implement the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions and build platforms for regular China-US youth exchanges, the CPAFFC decided to set up the China-US Youth Exchange Camp in Kuliang. This decision was made considering?Fujian's extensive?experience in foreign affairs, as well as the rich historical, cultural, educational, and practical resources available?Kuliang, Fuzhou. Moving?forward, the CPAFFC will collaborate?with Fujian and Fuzhou to use this camp as a platform for hosting various youth exchange activities under the theme?"Bond with Kuliang",?arranging visits from American youth delegations, and organizing?a?range?of events to carry forward the special China-US bond. The aim is for the camp to?become a central hub?of friendship between Chinese and American youth, attracting more social forces from both countries to contribute to the?telling and practice of the Kuliang story, boosting China-US friendship, and advancing?the cause of?people-to-people exchanges.On behalf of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee and the People's Government of Fuzhou Municipality, Guo Ningning expressed sincere?gratitude to the CPAFFC for its longstanding?support?in fostering?Fuzhou's international friendships. She noted that Kuliang in Fuzhou stands as a vivid testament to the deep, enduring friendship between the Chinese and American peoples, spanning over a century. Under the personal guidance?and promotion of General Secretary Xi Jinping, Kuliang?has become an important platform?for many American youth?to learn about, experience, and understand China. The establishment?of the China-US Youth Exchange Camp in Kuliang offers?a larger platform for Fuzhou to deepen people-to-people exchanges with the US. Guo expressed that Fuzhou would take this opportunity as a new starting point to tell the Kuliang story effectively,?intensify youth exchanges, invite more American youth to visit and study in Fuzhou, and further raise the profile of the camp. By doing so, Fuzhou aims to develop?Kuliang into an important window, a major platform, and a leading brand for China-US people-to-people friendship and youth exchanges.In their speeches, Zheng-Lin Shujie and Cecilia Cobbs, representatives of Chinese and American youth, expressed their commitment to?using the plaque awarding ceremony of the China-US Youth Exchange Camp as a fresh?starting point for deepening exchanges, enhancing friendship, and increasing?mutual understanding. They pledged to work together to carry forward?China-US friendship, write the Kuliang story in the new era, and contribute to the healthy and steady development of China-US relations.At the ceremony, Vice President Shen Xin presented the plaque to Yan Tao, Director of the Kuliang Management Committee, on behalf of the CPAFFC. Yang Wanming, Guo Ningning, Li Lin, and Wu Xiande witnessed the awarding. Following the ceremony, Yang Wanming, Guo Ningning, and the accompanying delegation were briefed on Kuliang's development plan.
President Yang Wanming Meets with Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pha?m Sao Mai
On December 25, President Yang Wanming?met with the outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pha?m Sao Mai?at the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).President Yang Wanming commended?Ambassador Pha?m Sao Mai for his significant?contributions to the development of China-Vietnam relations, as well as to people-to-people exchanges and friendship between the two countries during his tenure. Yang emphasized that, under the strategic guidance and personal attention of the top leaders of both countries and parties,?China-Vietnam relations have entered a new era focused on?building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that holds?strategic significance. The deepening of comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries has laid a solid foundation for consolidating and advancing?the friendship between the peoples of China and Vietnam. Looking ahead to the next year, which will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam, as well as China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, Yang stated that, staying true to the original spirit?of traditional friendship and guided by shared ideals and missions, the CPAFFC is eager?to collaborate?with all sectors of society?in Vietnam, including the Vietnamese Embassy in China and the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations. This collaboration will focus on six overarching goals "greater political mutual trust, more solid security cooperation, deeper mutually beneficial cooperation, stronger popular support, closer multilateral coordination,?and better handling of differences."?Yang expressed the CPAFFC's commitment to preparing and organizing?friendly activities, building more bridges for people-to-people?exchanges, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges,?and youth friendship, ultimately contributing to?the establishment of a China-Vietnam?community with a shared future?that carries strategic significance.Ambassador Pha?m Sao Mai expressed?his?sincere gratitude to?President Yang Wanming and the CPAFFC for their unwavering?support throughout his tenure in China. He highly praised the important role the CPAFFC has played in strengthening?people-to-people friendship between China and Vietnam. Ambassador Pha?m noted that?with frequent high-level exchanges, fruitful outcomes in mutually beneficial cooperation, and the deepening of people-to-people friendship, the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries has reached a new level. He expressed great pride in having witnessed key historical moments in the growth of Vietnam-China relations during his tenure?and will always cherish these moments. The Vietnamese Embassy in China, Ambassador Pha?m added,?is eager to maintain close cooperation with the CPAFFC, ensure the success of events?commemorating?the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China, and work together to achieve even greater milestones in the friendly relations between the two parties, two countries, and two peoples.Zhu Dan, Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs of the CPAFFC,?was also present at the meeting.
President Yang Wanming Leads Delegation to Luxembourg
From December 18 to 20, 2024, at the invitation of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, President Yang Wanming led a delegation to Luxembourg. During the visit, he met with Claude Wiseler, President of the Chamber of Deputies (Luxembourg’s parliament), Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister?and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Gusty Graas, Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign andEuropean Affairs, Chamber of Deputies, Lydie Polfer, Mayor of Luxembourg City, Christian Weis, Mayor of the City of Esch-sur-Alzette, Emile Eicher, President of the Union of Cities and Municipalities in Luxembourg (SYVICOL), Vijay Goyal, Executive Vice President of ArcelorMittal, as well as representatives of the Luxembourg-China Friendship Organization. The meetings focused on further promoting people-to-people friendship, subnational cooperation, and youth exchanges between China and Luxembourg, while advancing?the development of China-Luxembourg and China-EU?relations. Positive consensus was reached on these key areas. Chinese Ambassador to Luxembourg Hua Ning also attended the event.(President Yang Wanming meets with Claude Wiseler, President of the Chamber of Deputies?of Luxembourg.)(President Yang Wanming meets with Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister?and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade?of Luxembourg.)During the meeting, President Yang highlighted that Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union and a valued?partner of China. Over the more than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Luxembourg relations have experienced?long-term, steady development, serving as an example of harmonious coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes.?Recent years have seen frequent high-level exchanges between the two nations. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, bilateral cooperation has made significant progress across various fields. President Yang emphasized that in a rapidly changing and turbulent world, the?continued?steady development of China-Luxembourg relations demonstrates that the?right path?forward is one of dialogue over confrontation,?openness over seclusion, and connectivity over decoupling. The CPAFFC is committed to working?with the Luxembourg?to implement the important consensus reached?by the leaders of the two countries. This includes tapping?the full potential of people-to-people exchanges, organizing?more friendly people-to-people exchange activities, establishing more platforms for practical cooperation at the subnational level, deepening mutual?friendship, and reaching new heights in?China-Luxembourg?relations.(President Yang Wanming meets with Lydie Polfer, Mayor of Luxembourg City, Christian Weis, Mayor of the City of Esch-sur-Alzette, Emile Eicher, President of the Union of Cities and Municipalities in Luxembourg (SYVICOL), and Vijay Goyal, Executive Vice President of ArcelorMittal.)The Luxembourg?side praised China for its remarkable achievements?in economic and social development, as well as its contribution to world peace and development as a responsible major power. They noted?that, despite differences in size, population,?and volume, Luxembourg?and China have always respected and trusted each other.?The two nations have worked together to?advance?bilateral relations, contribute to stability in?EU-China relations, and promote a multi-polar world and economic globalization. The Luxembourg?side expressed its strong commitment to?practical cooperation with China. They emphasized Luxembourg's?role as a bridge between the EU and China and expressed their willingness to continue exploring mutually beneficial cooperation in emerging sectors?such as clean energy, smart cities, and cultural tourism. Additionally, they plan to deepen collaboration in traditional fields such as aviation logistics, iron and steel, and finance. These efforts aim to contribute fresh momentum to the growth of Luxembourg-China relations and strengthen?EU-China ties.(President Yang Wanming meets with representatives of the Luxembourg-China Friendship Organization.)