On January 16, 2026, Vice President Shen Xin of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada, and his delegation. Premier Scott Moe was visiting China as part of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's delegation. Vice President Shen Xin welcomed Premier Scott Moe on his second visit to China in four months. He noted that, through the joint efforts of the two sides, China-Canada relations had seen a turnaround, which served the common interests of both countries and was widely welcomed by people from all sectors in the two countries. Vice President Shen Xin said the CPAFFC stands ready to work with Premier Scott Moe and other friends from various sectors in Canada to actively implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, promote exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, tourism, sports and subnational affairs, facilitate people-to-people exchanges, and strengthen the public support for China-Canada friendship, thereby supporting the further improvement and development of China-Canada relations at the people-to-people and subnational levels.Premier Scott Moe thanked the CPAFFC for its long-standing strong support for Saskatchewan's cooperation with China. He said he was honored to accompany Prime Minister Mark Carney on his visit to China and to witness the historic process of Canada recalibrating its relations with China. He noted that the economies of Canada and China are highly complementary and that the two countries share broad common interests. He expressed readiness to contribute to enhancing mutual trust and respect and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields.Sun Tao, Director-General of the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC, and Ba Cuicui, Deputy Director-General of the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC, were present at the meeting.

International friendship city work is an important part of people-to-people diplomacy. It is a key platform for putting the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity into practice, strengthening people-to-people ties between China and other countries, and enabling subnational governments and cities to participate in international exchanges and cooperation. General Secretary Xi Jinping attaches great importance to city diplomacy and international friendship city work. He has stressed the need to "better advance people-to-people diplomacy, city diplomacy and public diplomacy" and to "vigorously carry out China's international friendship city work, promote exchanges between Chinese and foreign subnational governments, and advance resource sharing, complementary advantages and win-win cooperation". At present, changes unseen in a century are evolving at a faster pace, and the external environment and requirements for international friendship city work have undergone profound changes. These changes have created new space for such work while also presenting new tasks. We must thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, uphold both problem-oriented and goal-oriented approaches, continue to deepen our understanding of the underlying principles of international friendship city work, and carry out this work to a high standard, so as to make greater contributions to economic and social development and to China's overall diplomacy.Practicing Win-Win Cooperation and Strengthening the Foundation of People-to-People Ties. General Secretary Xi Jinping has stated, "We are ready to share the opportunities created by China's development with the international community for win-win cooperation and common development". International friendship city work serves as an important bond linking Chinese and foreign localities and connecting people's opinions and supports. It reflects the call of our times for win-win cooperation and common development among countries. By the end of 2025, China had established more than 3,000 friendship city, province and state relationships with over 150 countries, forming a "circle of friends" across five continents. This friendship network, with clear priorities, well-defined levels and broad coverage, has effectively supported cooperation related to people's livelihoods. In Africa, China has promoted the implementation of Juncao technology projects to help local communities increase their income. In Southeast Asia and Central Asia, Luban Workshops have been established to train skilled technical personnel. With countries in the Middle East, China has advanced international cooperation in green technologies and jointly explored pathways for green development. On the new journey, high-quality international friendship city work should focus on serving head-of-state diplomacy and actively align with new concepts, propositions and initiatives such as building a community with a shared future for humanity and the four major global initiatives. In terms of overall planning, exchanges with neighboring countries and cities in Belt and Road partner countries should be further deepened. In terms of cooperation content, continued emphasis should be placed on practical, people-centered projects in areas such as poverty reduction, education and green development, so that the benefits of practical cooperation reach more people in a fairer way.Strengthening Systematic Planning and Enhancing Coordination and Synergy. International friendship city work covers wide geographic areas, involves many sectors and brings together multiple participants. It is therefore a complex, systematic undertaking. To advance this work, we must give full play to the notable strengths of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics. This requires stronger top-level design, sound development plans for international friendship city work, and clear objectives, priorities, areas of cooperation and implementation pathways at each stage. In this way, work can be guided by a consistent blueprint and always serve the central tasks of the Party and the country. At the same time, it is important to pool resources effectively, ensure a clear division of responsibilities, strengthen coordination and promote close cooperation. The China International Friendship Cities Conference is the largest and highest-level institutional conference on friendship cities in China. It has been held successfully seven times. At the 2024 conference, more than 700 representatives from over 40 countries, more than 60 provinces and states, over 120 cities, and more than 60 subnational government organizations and friendship organizations attended. Focusing on topics such as smart cities, green development, cultural heritage and transport connectivity, the conference played a positive role in deepening international friendship city exchanges and cooperation, promoting regional economic integration, and serving regional economic and social development and people's well-being.Leveraging City Resources to Deepen Targeted and Practical Cooperation. Cities in different countries have their own historical and cultural heritage. Their development needs and industrial foundations also vary according to local conditions and resource endowments. To carry out international friendship city work to a high standard, it is necessary to follow the principle of "one country, one policy; one city, one approach", proceed from local realities, cultivate distinctive areas of strength, and match supply with demand more precisely. This will help move international friendship city cooperation from broad coverage toward higher-quality and more sustainable development. For example, Guangxi and Yunnan have made full use of their geographical proximity and cultural affinity with ASEAN countries, making ASEAN an important focus of their international friendship city cooperation. By formulating exchange plans and building communication platforms, they have continued to deepen practical cooperation. Localities should make targeted efforts based on their own strengths, rely on locally distinctive flagship projects, identify suitable foreign subnational government partners, open up business opportunities, and amplify the wider impact of these projects. Coastal areas may highlight the marine economy, including opening-up and green shipping. Border areas may focus on cross-border trade and cultural exchanges. Strong industrial cities may enhance cooperation in industrial and supply chain integration and technological research and development. In this way, international friendship city cooperation can become more practical, more distinctive and a stronger driver of subnational economic and social development.Relying on Local Governments and Mobilizing Broad Participation. Local governments are important actors in international friendship city work. They shoulder the dual responsibility of connecting with China's overall diplomacy and serving local economic and social development. They also play an active role in bringing together multiple stakeholders and advancing high-quality friendship city cooperation. International friendship city work should rely on local governments, uphold the principal position of the people, fully reflect the will of the people, safeguard their rights and interests, and stimulate their creativity. It is also important to mobilize people from the business, academic, cultural and overseas Chinese communities, and to effectively integrate resources from enterprises, chambers of commerce, research institutions and social organizations. This will promote resource sharing and win-win cooperation among local governments and inject strong momentum into economic and social development. For example, the RCEP Local Governments and Friendship Cities Cooperation (Huangshan) Forum, a national-level institutional forum, brings together government officials, friendship city representatives, experts and scholars, enterprises, chambers of commerce and other participants from RCEP member states. Centered on economic and trade cooperation, cultural exchanges and the establishment of friendship city ties, the forum has helped draw up a blueprint for regional cooperation. It has become a useful platform for RCEP members to enhance mutual understanding, pursue cooperation and establish partnerships, and offers a vivid example of relying on local governments and mobilizing multiple forces to advance international friendship city work. (Published in People's Daily, Page 09, January 7, 2026)

From January 6 to 12, 2026, at the invitation of the African Union Commission and the Egypt-China Friendship Association, Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Ethiopia and Egypt.During his visit to Ethiopia, Vice President Lu Xiangdong attended the launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges at the African Union headquarters. He met separately with Hajer Gueldich, Legal Counsel of the African Union Commission, and Biruk Kedir, President of the Ethiopian Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute, to exchange views on further deepening China-Africa and China-Ethiopia people-to-people exchanges. He also visited the Ethiopian Luban Workshop and Huajian Group, a vice-president member organization of the China Africa Friendship Association, to learn more about the outcomes of practical cooperation between the two countries in vocational education and technology-enabled development.At the meetings, Vice President Lu Xiangdong spoke positively of China-Africa relations and commended the African side for its contribution to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. He briefed them on the CPAFFC's work over the past seven decades in promoting China-Africa people-to-people exchanges, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges and youth friendship, particularly its efforts as the lead organization for the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Vice President Lu Xiangdong said that holding the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries reflects an important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and African leaders at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The CPAFFC stands ready to use the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to better play its role as a bridge and work with the African Union and African countries, including Ethiopia, to promote exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and African civilizations and bring the two peoples closer together.Hajer Gueldich spoke highly of the achievements of Africa-China mutually beneficial cooperation and thanked China for its consistent support for Africa and the African Union. He praised China's major achievements in scientific and technological innovation and expressed the hope of further learning from China's successful development experience. He also commended the CPAFFC for its active contribution to promoting Africa-China people-to-people exchanges and enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. He said the African side stands ready to work with China to ensure the success of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and further strengthen the public support for Africa-China friendship.Biruk Kedir reviewed the history of Ethiopia-China cooperation in vocational education and thanked China for its long-standing, selfless support for Ethiopia's education development and talent training. He recognized the important role of the Luban Workshop in promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, and expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with China, actively participate in activities under the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, and jointly train more high-caliber vocational and technical professionals, as well as practitioners and inheritors of Africa-China friendship.During his visit to Egypt, Vice President Lu Xiangdong held a group meeting in Alexandria with friendly figures including Yousry El-Gamal, former Egyptian Minister of Education and board member of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport; Enas, Professor at the Faculty of Arts of Alexandria University; and Hoda El-Saati, Vice President of the Alexandria Journalists Association and senior journalist with Al-Shorouk. In Cairo, he held discussions with Aly Houssam Eldin Elhefny Mahmoud, former Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister and Vice President of the Egypt-China Friendship Association, as well as representatives of the association from the cultural, educational, financial, industrial and commercial sectors. He also met with Yahia El-Adgham, Secretary-General of Cairo Governorate. Vice President Lu Xiangdong also exchanged views with Ali Yousif Ahmed, former Sudanese Foreign Minister and Secretary-General of the Arab-Chinese Friendship Societies' League, on further strengthening China-Arab people-to-people friendship exchanges. Yang Yi, Consul General of China in Alexandria, attended relevant activities.Vice President Lu Xiangdong briefed the Egyptian side on President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, and spoke positively of the achievements in China-Egypt relations. He noted that Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and that the two countries enjoy a deep traditional friendship. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, bilateral relations have flourished and are now at their best in history. The CPAFFC stands ready to work with friends from all sectors in Egypt, taking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, further promote exchanges of ideas, youth exchanges and subnational cooperation, and help deepen and substantiate the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership.The Egyptian side spoke highly of President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter, saying that it reflects President Xi Jinping's great importance to strengthening mutual learning between Chinese and African civilizations and is deeply encouraging. The Egyptian side said that Egypt and China, both countries of the Global South, share the mission of common development. Egypt admires China's remarkable achievements in economic and social development and looks forward to deepening practical cooperation with China in various fields to jointly address risks and challenges. The Egyptian side cherishes its profound friendship with China, firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and stands ready to take the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to carry out diverse and dynamic people-to-people friendship exchanges in various fields, bringing new vitality to the traditional friendship.

On January 12, 2026, Ji Yongjun, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Ms. Ding Hui and her delegation, representing Dettol's public welfare initiatives. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on further deepening people-to-people cooperation in charity and public welfare.Deputy Secretary-General Ji Yongjun expressed appreciation for Dettol's long-standing close cooperation with the CPAFFC and the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development, as well as its commitment to social responsibility and support for public welfare. During the critical period of COVID-19 prevention and control in 2020, Dettol donated a large amount of supplies and funds, providing strong support for frontline epidemic prevention efforts. When Guizhou Province was hit by floods in 2025, Dettol promptly carried out emergency relief operations and delivered epidemic prevention supplies, helping strengthen post-disaster health protection. These cooperation outcomes have laid a solid foundation for deeper collaboration and demonstrated the important role of non-governmental forces in responding to public emergencies.Ms. Ding Hui thanked the CPAFFC and the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development for their support, and briefed the attendees on Dettol's public welfare initiatives and long-term plans.The two sides also exchanged views on cooperation in public health and the protection of women's and children's health.Chen Yue, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development, was present at the meeting.

On January 8, 2026, the launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges was held at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. At the ceremony, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister; Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, AU Commission Chairperson; Taye Atske Selassie, President of Ethiopia; and Jean-Claude Gakosso, foreign minister of the Republic of the Congo, the African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), jointly unveiled the official logo for the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to the launching ceremony.The logo for the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges features a circular design, symbolizing a global vision. At the top, the Arabic numerals "70" are presented in colorful patterns, representing the 70-year journey of China-Africa relations. The numeral "0" is shaped like an open door, symbolizing a new chapter in China-Africa relations. At the bottom, two clasped hands highlight the close and fraternal bond between China and Africa.The 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges is an important initiative jointly announced by President Xi Jinping and African leaders at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The CPAFFC is taking the lead in advancing the related work. From October to November 2025, the CPAFFC held a logo design competition for the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges, inviting submissions from across China and Africa. The competition received an enthusiastic response from the Chinese and African public, with several hundred logo designs submitted.

The 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges is an important initiative jointly announced by President Xi Jinping and African leaders at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) is taking the lead in advancing the related work. This year, China and African countries will hold a series of people-to-people exchange activities under the theme "Consolidating All-Weather Friendship and Pursuing the Dream of Modernization Together", to promote mutual learning between civilizations, enhance people-to-people ties, and further strengthen the public support for friendship across generations.On January 8, the opening ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges was held at the African Union headquarters. Following the ceremony, the official list of key activities for the Year was released. The key activities are as follows:List of Key Activities for 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People ExchangesI. The Power of Youth1. The China-Africa Youth Festival2. The China-Africa Youth Culture Forum3. The 6th China-Africa Future Leaders' Dialogue4. The China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition5. Study Trips by Young African Political Party Leaders6. "Chinese Bridge" series of programs in Africa (Chinese Proficiency Competitions and summer/winter camps to China)7. AI Case Innovation Competition and Study Visit for African Youth8. The China-Africa "Friendship Cup" Sports Events9. The 2026 "Sing for Africa" Music Talent Show and Related Events10. "Eyes to the Sky" Satellite Launch Witness Program11. The 2026 China-Africa Youth Welfare Projects Along the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway Organized by the Beijing Changier Education Foundation II. Cultural Kaleidoscope1. The China-Africa Cultural Silk Road Exchange Month2. The China-Africa Culture and Tourism Exchange Conference3. The 5th Conference on Dialogue Between Chinese and African Civilizations4. The China-Africa Wushu Conference5. The China-Africa Audio-Visual Program Screening6. Themed Photo Exhibition: The Impression of China and Africa7. The 2026 China-Africa Joint Performance Along the Cultural Silk Road: Symphony of Chinese and African Civilizations8. The China-Africa Fashion and Culture Festival: Convergence of Intangible Heritage and Modern Fashion9. The 2026 Shandong-Africa Cultural Carnival10. Shared Dreams: Forging Our Future—Thematic Column on CGTN's Official Website for 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges11. A Special Issue of CHINAFRICA on the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges12. Themed Events for the "China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges" at Confucius Institutes in Africa13. "Happy Spring Festival" Events in African Countries14. "Chinese Film Festival" in Africa15. "Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala" Events in Africa16. The 2026 Silk Road Expedition: Discovering a Vibrant Africa III. Livelihood Boosters1. The FOCAC Poverty Reduction and Development Conference2. African Friends to China: A Study Tour on Poverty Reduction and Rural Revitalization3. Seminar on Poverty Reduction and Development for African Officials4. The 2026 China-Africa People's Public Welfare Exchange Forum and the 8th Carnival Series Activities5. The "100 Medical Teams in 1,000 Villages" free medical services program6. The 2026 China-Africa Initiative for Tropical Diseases Elimination and Poverty Alleviation7. Traditional Chinese Medicine Promotion Activity: From Guizhou to Africa8. Events Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Chinese Medical Teams from Guangxi Province9. The 2026 Forum on China-Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation10. The China-Africa Livelihood Improvement Projects11. Support for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic GamesIV. Symphony of Ideas1. Eminent Persons Roundtable on China-Africa Cooperation2. Seminar on Chinese Modernization and African Development3. The 2026 China-Africa Friendship Organization Leaders Meeting4. The 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation5. The China-Africa Salon on Cooperation Between Friendly Cities and Ports6. Seminar on Building an All-Weather China-Africa Community with a Shared Future for the New Era7. The Second West Africa Forum8. International Symposium on the Study of African Languages and Cultures 20269. Project for the Translation and Publication of African Literary Works10. African Railway Professionals to China: A Study Tour Along the Qinghai-Xizang RailwayV. Talent Incubators1. The China-Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum2. The China-Africa Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology3. The 2026 Annual Conference of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities Exchange Mechanism & China-Africa University Presidents Forum4. The "Future of Africa" China-Africa Vocational Education Cooperation Plan5. The Global South Media and Think Tank Cooperation and Communication Partner Network: "United in Heart, Path and Action—2026 China-Africa Partnership Empowerment Action Plan"6. The China-Africa Conference on Practical Technologies for Tropical Agriculture7. China-Africa Training Program on Biodiversity Conservation: Experience Sharing and Capacity Building & "The Eagle City (Chongqing)" Global Themed Exhibition8. The African Women Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program9. C Star Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program10. Seminar for African Countries on Zero-Tariff Measures

On December 22, 2025, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of the State of Palestine in China jointly held a commemorative event in Beijing for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Zhai Jun, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue; Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the CPAFFC; Jawad Awad, Palestinian Ambassador to China; and Ahmed Mostafa Fahmy, Director of the Representative Office of the League of Arab States in China, attended the event and delivered remarks. Around 200 participants attended the event, including representatives from the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce, diplomatic envoys of relevant countries in China, representatives of international organizations, Palestinian nationals and students in China, and journalists from Chinese and foreign media outlets.Zhai Jun noted that President Xi Jinping has sent congratulatory messages to the United Nations commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People for 13 consecutive years, repeatedly setting out China's position and proposals on the Palestinian issue. He said the international community must pay greater attention to the Palestinian issue, provide stronger support and take more concrete actions, including ensuring that hostilities do not resume, supporting the principle of "Palestinians governing Palestine", and advancing the implementation of the two-state solution. As a responsible major country, China will continue to make positive contributions.Vice President Lu Xiangdong said that, as a national people's organization engaged in people-to-people diplomacy, the CPAFFC firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people. The CPAFFC will stand with peace-loving people around the world, continue to give full play to the unique role of people-to-people diplomacy, and contribute to efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue.Ambassador Jawad Awad spoke highly of President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and China's position on the Palestinian issue. He also expressed appreciation to the CPAFFC for holding commemorative events for the Day over the years. Ahmed Mostafa Fahmy said President Xi Jinping's recent announcement of USD100 million in humanitarian assistance to Palestine reflected China's firm support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating November 29 as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. To demonstrate China's clear support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, the CPAFFC has held commemorative events annually since 1979.

On December 22, 2025, Vice President Sun Xueqing of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Dong Huy Cuong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), and his delegation, during their visit to China.Vice President Sun Xueqing emphasized that under the strategic guidance of the highest leaders of both the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), China-Vietnam relations have continued to progress positively, with fruitful cooperation in various fields and a deepening of people-to-people ties. The CPAFFC is committed to maintaining close communication with VUFO, strengthening cooperation and experience exchanges in areas of people-to-people exchanges, subnational cooperation, culture, youth, etc., and further advancing the construction of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. Dong Huy Cuong highly praised the CPAFFC for its significant contributions to promoting Vietnam-China friendship and international cooperation. The Vietnamese side will actively learn from China's advanced theories and innovative practices in governance, particularly in people-to-people exchanges, so as to promote exchanges and cooperation at all levels and in various sectors between the two countries, thereby helping elevate Vietnam-China relations to new heights.Zhang Peng, Deputy Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.

At the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a delegation of 29 Thai young entrepreneurs, organized by the Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association, visited Zhejiang from December 10, 2025 to December 14, 2025.(Visiting Holley Group)During their visit, the delegation traveled to various cities in Zhejiang, including Hangzhou, Shaoxing, and Yiwu. They visited companies such as Alibaba and Holley Group, toured the Zhejiang Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, Li Zu Village, and the "Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe" China-Europe Railway Express Railway Port, and participated in an e-commerce-themed training session. The delegation gained firsthand experience of China's outstanding traditional culture, rural revitalization practices, economic and social development vitality, industrial innovation and upgrading, as well as China's high level of openness to the outside world.(Top left: Participating in an e-commerce training session; Top right: Meeting with the Yiwu Cross-Border E-commerce Association; Bottom left: Visiting Alibaba Group; Bottom Right: Visiting the "Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe" China-Europe Railway Express Departure Port)The members of the delegation expressed that visiting China during the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China was a valuable and meaningful opportunity. They considered the visit to Zhejiang a journey to explore cooperation and deepen friendship. They expressed their enthusiasm for actively sharing their experiences, insights, and knowledge gained during the visit and for promoting exchanges and cooperation between young entrepreneurs in two countries. This will help strengthen the longstanding friendly ties between Thailand and China. The delegation looks forward to China's continued achievements during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period and aims to collaborate for mutual benefit and common development by riding the fast track of China's growth.Xing Huidong, Vice President of the Zhejiang Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and Gao Jin, Standing Committee Member of the CPC Yiwu Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of Yiwu City, attended the relevant events.

From December 7 to December 11, 2025, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Germany and Costa Rica.(Top: Vice President Shen meets with Gino Van Begin, Secretary General of the ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, and Kai Merce, Director of the Communication and Engagement Division of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat; Bottom: Photo with Gino Van Begin)During the visit to Germany, Vice President Shen met with Gino Van Begin, Secretary General of the ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, and Kai Merce, Director of the Communication and Engagement Division of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the CPAFFC, ICLEI, and the UN Climate Change Conference, as well as promoting greater participation of Chinese cities in UN Climate Change Conferences, Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, and other related events. They also explored opportunities for practical exchanges and cooperation between cities and enterprises from China and abroad in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development. (Top: Vice President Shen pays visits to Rodrigo Arias Sánchez, President of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica, and Luis Fernando Mendoza, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Costa Rican Legislative Assembly and Head of the Costa Rica-China Parliamentary Friendship Group; Bottom left: Photo with representatives from the National Union of Local Governments of Costa Rica; Bottom right: Photo with representatives from the Costa Rica-China Friendship Association.)During the visit to Costa Rica, Vice President Shen attended and addressed the China-Costa Rica Friendship Exchange Meeting and Traditional Chinese Medicine Cultural Experience Event, co-hosted by the CPAFFC and the Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica. He also met with Rodrigo Arias Sánchez, President of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica, and Luis Fernando Mendoza, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Costa Rican Legislative Assembly and Head of the Costa Rica-China Parliamentary Friendship Group. Additionally, work discussions were held with the National Union of Local Governments of Costa Rica and the Costa Rica-China Friendship Association. Wang Xiaoyao, the Chinese Ambassador to Costa Rica, attended the relevant events.(China-Costa Rica Friendship Exchange Meeting and Traditional Chinese Medicine Cultural Experience Event)