On September 8, 2025, President Yang Wanming of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada, and his delegation, at the CPAFFC. The two sides exchanged views on promoting the improvement and development of China-Canada relations, as well as on deepening subnational cooperation and cultural exchanges. Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada; Jennifer May, Canadian Ambassador to China; and Shen Xin, Vice President of the CPAFFC, were present at the meeting.President Yang noted that China-Canada relations had long been at the forefront of China's ties with developed Western countries. In recent years, however, the relationship has faced certain difficulties. Since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office, China-Canada relations have shown signs of warming. President Yang stressed that, taking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity, China stands ready to work with Canada, on the basis of equality and mutual respect, to expand exchanges and cooperation across a wide range of fields, properly address each other's concerns through constructive dialogue and consultation, and bring bilateral relations out of their low ebb onto the right track of improvement and development, so as to better benefit both countries and their peoples. The CPAFFC is prepared to work hand in hand with visionary figures from all sectors in Canada to continue building bridges for exchanges and cooperation in such areas as subnational government, economy and trade, culture, and youth friendship, enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, while steadily deepening the outcomes of practical cooperation.Premier Scott Moe expressed his appreciation to the CPAFFC for its strong support of his visit, noting that the purpose of this visit to China is not only to promote trade relations, but also to advance all-round cooperation across multiple areas. He expressed the hope that the visit would serve as a starting point for the two sides to seek common ground and explore constructive approaches to resolving differences.

From September 4, 2025 to September 7, 2025, at the invitation of the China-Russia Committee for Friendship, Peace and Development (CRCFPD), Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and representative of the Chinese Chairing Organization of the Council of Friends, traveled to Vladivostok, Russia for the 15th Plenary Session of the CRCFPD. The session was co-chaired by Li Hongzhong, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and Chinese Chair of the CRCFPD, together with Boris Titov, Russian Chair of the CRCFPD. Messages of congratulation from President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin were read at the meeting. More than 80 council chairs and representatives from both sides were present at the meeting.In his remarks, Vice President Yuan Mindao reviewed a series of activities organized by the CPAFFC in support of the Theme Years, subnational cooperation, and cultural exchanges. He emphasized that, under the guidance of the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, the CPAFFC stands ready to work with the Russian side to gain a deeper understanding of the special significance of China-Russia friendship from both historical and strategic perspectives, to carefully design and implement relevant initiatives, and to further consolidate public support for the growth of bilateral relations.The Russian side spoke highly of the substantial progress in China-Russia relations achieved through the frequent interactions between the two heads of state, fully recognized the important role of people-to-people exchanges and subnational cooperation in advancing bilateral ties, and expressed their readiness to work together to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation across various fields, thereby injecting new impetus into the continued development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.Prior to the plenary session, Vice President Yuan Mindao held separate meetings and exchanged views on deepening cooperation and exchanges with Academician Victor Larin, Vice President of the Russia-China Friendship Association and Chair of its Primorsky Krai Branch, Victor Ivanov, Russian Chair of the CRCFPD's Council of Friends, and Gromyko, Russian Chair of the CRCFPD's Council on Science and Innovation.

On August 29, 2025, Shen Xin, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), attended and delivered remarks at a symposium hosted in Beijing by the International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives (ICCIC) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Zhang Ge, Secretary of the CPC Haidian District Committee of Beijing; Jiao Yutong, Vice President of the Beijing People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries; Michael Crook, President of ICCIC; Mike Dawson, President of the New Zealand China Friendship Society; relatives and descendants of international friends; ICCIC members; as well as experts and scholars from related fields—nearly 100 participants in total—attended the event.In his remarks, Vice President Shen Xin paid high tribute to ICCIC and the international friends who fought alongside the Chinese people and made significant contributions to China's revolution, development, and reform. He noted that ICCIC's assistance during the War of Resistance was a vivid manifestation of the spirit of internationalism, bringing friendship and hope to the Chinese people in the midst of war. He stressed that in today's world, still confronted with challenges such as regional conflicts and climate change, the enduring significance of the "ICCIC Spirit", working together for the common good, has become all the more evident. It is hoped that ICCIC and the descendants of international friends would continue to share the stories of their forebears, advocate peace and dialogue, and build bridges of cooperation. The CPAFFC is ready to further deepen its cooperation with ICCIC, sustain friendly exchanges with the descendants of international friends, carry forward and promote the ICCIC spirit, enhance friendship among peoples, uphold peace and justice, and join hands with friends from around the world to advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.Following the symposium, Chinese and international guests visited the photo exhibition Fighting Side by Side—International Friends in the World Anti-Fascist War.

On August 27, 2025, Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Szonja Andrea Buslig, Vice President of the Hungarian-Chinese Friendship Association, at the CPAFFC. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation and further advancing people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Hungary, as well as between China and Europe.

On August 26, 2025, the 4th Northeast Asia Regional Cooperation Roundtable was successfully convened in Changchun, Jilin Province. Liu Kai, Vice Governor of Jilin Province; Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC); Lim Byung-jin, Secretary-General of the Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments, representatives of relevant international organizations, delegates from Chinese provinces and cities, as well as heads of subnational governments and diplomatic envoys from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), Mongolia and Russia—more than 160 participants in total—attended this roundtable. Centered on the theme "Promoting Quality Exchanges and Cooperation, Pioneering a Beautiful Future for Northeast Asia," participants engaged in in-depth discussions on broadening and deepening practical cooperation at the subnational level and exploring new areas of collaboration, reaching broad consensus.In his remarks, Vice Governor Liu Kai noted that since the launch of the Northeast Asia Regional Cooperation Roundtable mechanism six years ago, and with the concerted efforts of all parties, it has achieved fruitful results and injected strong momentum into regional development. At present, a new wave of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is surging, regional economic integration is deepening, and the highly complementary resource endowments, industrial structures, and market potential of countries in the region are creating vast opportunities for cultivating new drivers of cooperation. He emphasized that, guided by President Xi Jinping's vision of neighborhood diplomacy featuring amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, China is ready to work toward building a community with a shared future in the region. This includes jointly building efficient and multidimensional connectivity corridors, fostering innovation-driven and coordinated industrial growth, advancing the creation of a green, low-carbon ecological homeland, strengthening cultural exchanges to bring peoples closer together, and creating an open and inclusive environment for cooperation. These efforts will accelerate Northeast Asia's subnational cooperation toward higher quality, greater sustainability, and stronger resilience.Vice President Lu Xiangdong stressed that the countries of Northeast Asia are geographically connected and culturally linked, with complementary strengths in economic development. In recent years, thanks to the joint efforts, regional cooperation has steadily deepened, economic and trade ties grown closer, and cultural exchanges flourished, injecting strong impetus into regional peace, stability, and prosperity. He expressed the hope that regional countries work together to safeguard peace and stability, promote development and prosperity, foster more regularized and multi-layered networks of subnational cooperation, and elevate Northeast Asia's subnational collaboration to a new level. He also called for dialogue and exchanges across more fields and at deeper levels, in order to cultivate more positive and friendly mutual understanding and strengthen the public foundation for regional cooperation. Stressing that the destinies of Northeast Asian countries are closely intertwined and that subnational cooperation holds tremendous potential, the CPAFFC stands ready to take this roundtable as an opportunity to work hand in hand with all parties, build consensus, translate the shared vision of cooperation into concrete action, and jointly open a new chapter in subnational cooperation in Northeast Asia, contributing greater wisdom and strength to the wellbeing of regional peoples and to global peace and development.Representatives of subnational governments from participating countries shared updates on their recent initiatives in promoting subnational cooperation in Northeast Asia. They expressed their readiness to take this roundtable as a new starting point, uphold the principles of openness, inclusiveness, and mutual benefit, and work together to serve as practitioners of open cooperation, partners in innovative development, guardians of harmonious coexistence, and promoters of cultural exchange. They also pledged to jointly write a new chapter of high-quality subnational cooperation in Northeast Asia and to work together to create a brighter future for the region, one that is more peaceful, stable, and prosperous.

On August 25, 2025, the "Korea-China Ties" City Cooperation Exchange Event was held in Shanghai. Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC); Chen Jing, President of the Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries; Su Lin, Vice President of the Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries; Kim Tae-heum, Governor of Chungcheongnam-do Province of the Republic of Korea; Kim Young-jun, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai; Qu Huan, President of the Korea China Association for Cultural Exchange; together with about 180 representatives from subnational governments, councils, think tanks, universities, and enterprises from two countries, attended the event.In his remarks, Vice President Yuan Mindao emphasized that China and the Republic of Korea are close neighbors that cannot be separated, as well as important cooperation partners. Not long ago, President Xi Jinping and President Lee Jae-myung held a telephone conversation, during which they reached important consensus on elevating the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level, charting the course for the future of bilateral relations. Vice President Yuan stressed that the foundation of China-ROK relations lies among the people, and its vitality stems from subnational level engagement. He expressed the hope that Chungcheongnam-do and Shanghai, along with other Chinese provinces and cities, will leverage their respective resources and industrial strengths, further promote the deep integration of industrial and supply chains, expand practical cooperation across more areas and at deeper levels, and contribute to the sustained advancement of China-ROK relations.Jointly hosted by the CPAFFC, the Government of Chungcheongnam-do Province, and the Korea China Association for Cultural Exchange, the "Korea-China Ties" City Cooperation Exchange Event featured an opening ceremony, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and the signing of memorandums of cooperation.

From August 18, 2025 to August 22, 2025, at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a six-member delegation from the Confederation of Young Leaders of India visited Beijing and Anhui Province.(The delegation visits Beijing)While in Beijing, the delegation visited companies including iFLYTEK and NIO to learn about China's advances in intelligent manufacturing. They also toured the Great Wall and the Palace Museum, gaining a deeper appreciation of China's long history and rich culture. In addition, the delegation took part in the China-India Youth Leaders Exchange Symposium, where they engaged in lively discussions and in-depth exchanges with outstanding Chinese youth representatives.(The delegation visits Anhui)Members of the delegation noted that India and China are both ancient civilizations and emerging developing countries with a long-standing tradition of friendship. They said the visit gave them a better understanding of China's economic and social development achievements, and expressed their readiness to continue contributing their youthful energy to strengthening China-India youth exchanges and advancing bilateral relations.

From August 18, 2025 to August 22, 2025, to further implement President Xi Jinping's policy on Pacific Island countries and to empower Pacific youth in entrepreneurship, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) invited student representatives from nine Pacific Island countries studying in China—Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu—to Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, for the Pacific Islands Session of the 2025 Run with Yiwu—Global Youth Business Program. Ambassadors of Pacific Island countries to China, including H.E. Mr. Tauaika Utaatu, Ambassador of Tonga to China; H.E. Mr. KS (Vincent) Sivas, Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to China; and H.E. Mr. Robert Lee, Ambassador of Fiji to China; attended the closing ceremony.During their stay in Yiwu, the delegation took part in e-commerce lectures and youth innovation and entrepreneurship dialogues, learning how to unlock the "golden key" that enables products to cross mountains and seas and connect with the world, while further strengthening bonds of friendship between Chinese and Pacific youth. Through visits to the Yiwu Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Yiwu International Trade City, and Suxi Town, they gained insights into Yiwu's remarkable journey from "bartering sugar for chicken feathers" to "trading with the world", and experienced the dynamism of the "World Small Commodity Hub." They also engaged in hands-on experiences with traditional Chinese medicine and intangible cultural heritage crafts in Gangyao Village, where they witnessed the harmonious integration of tradition and modernity.At the closing ceremony, Sun Tao, Director-General of the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC; Gao Jin, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Yiwu Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of Yiwu; and H.E. Mr. Tauaika Utaatu, Ambassador of Tonga to China, delivered remarks. Du Xilu, student from the Federated States of Micronesia, shared her reflections and takeaways from the program.At a bonfire gala, the student representatives staged vibrant cultural performances showcasing distinctive ethnic traditions for Chinese and foreign distinguished guests, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

On August 20, 2025, Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Hasan Çapan, President of the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation, and his delegation. The two sides held in-depth discussions on China-Turkey relations, as well as on people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation between the two countries.Vice President Lu Xiangdong noted that China and Turkey are two countries with ancient civilizations, linked for millennia by the Silk Road, which left behind enduring stories of friendship and mutual exchange. In recent years, under the guidance of the two heads of state, China-Turkey relations have maintained a sound momentum of growth. The CPAFFC is ready to work hand in hand with the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation to deepen traditional friendship, build more bridges for mutually beneficial cooperation in culture, youth, and subnational government exchanges, and contribute to the advancement of the strategic cooperative relationship between the two countries.President Hasan Çapan commended the CPAFFC for its longstanding efforts to enhance friendship between the two peoples. He expressed the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation's readiness to strengthen cooperation with the CPAFFC to promote exchanges in culture, education, and think tanks, and to further deepen mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples. Following the meeting, the two organizations signed a cooperation agreement.Xu Yan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Asian and African Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.

On August 18, 2025, the opening ceremony of the Dialogue Between Youth Leaders From Jiangxi and International Friendship Partners At Different Levels 2025 was held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. Xia Wenyong, Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province and Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks. Youth representatives from 21 countries, including Croatia, Uruguay, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines, participated in the event.In his remarks, Vice President Yuan Mindao noted that today's world is facing numerous global challenges. President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, offering China's wisdom and solutions for building a better world. He stressed that youth are the hope of nations and the future of the world. Their openness, creativity, and empathy make them a vital force for driving innovation and tackling global challenges. Vice President Yuan expressed the hope that young people will courageously shoulder the mission of the times, contribute their youthful energy to building a community with a shared future for mankind, and work together to create a brighter future for all.The Dialogue Between Youth Leaders From Jiangxi and International Friendship Partners At Different Levels 2025 was hosted by the Jiangxi Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, under the guidance of the CPAFFC. With the theme "Contributing Youthful Energy to Build a Better World Together", the event featured an opening ceremony and dialogue, a training program for liaison officers of international friendship cities, and an economic and trade exchange meeting for young entrepreneurs from international friendship cities.