From July 1st to 2nd, at the invitation of Queyranne, parliament chairman of Rh?ne-Alpes, France, vice president Song Jingwu led a delegation of CPAFFC to attend the "Climate &Territories" World Summit in Lyon, France. Vice president Song attended the worldwide mayor roundtable discussion, and expressed China’s commitment to Intended Nationally Determined Contributions and introduced the corresponding measures of China''''s local governments to address climate change; attendees applauded vice president Song’s words. French president Hollande attended the Summit and made a speech on the wish of France to achieve the agreement in The United Nations Climate Change Conference which will be held in Paris on December, 2015. Figueres, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and ?EF?OVI?, vice president of European Commission, also participated the Summit.   During the visit in Lyon, accompanied by Labat, the chairman of the Federation of French-Chinese Associations and others, vice president Song and his delegation visited Institut franco-chinois de Lyon Museum, and vice president Song wrote on guestbook: Carry forward the spirit of ancestors, to create new platforms for China-France communication.

  On 2nd July, 2015, Mr. Xie Yuan, vice president of CPAFFC, met with Chili Iqueque media delegation which visits China at the invitation of CPAFFC. Mr. Xie Yuan expressed his warm welcome to the delegation formed by CPAFFC’s old as well as new friends, and briefed them on CPAFFC general work, and also the current situation and problems in Chinese economic development. Moreover, the both sides exchanged in depth their opinions on strengthening cooperation between China and Chili on sports, culture, local government exchanges, etc.

  On July 1st, China-Myanmar Friendship Association(CMFA)and Myanmar-China Friendship Association(MCFA) co-hosted People-to-People Friendship Forum Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Myanmar in Beijing. Vice President Lin Yi of CPAFFC，President Geng Zhiyuan of CMFA,some council members of CMFA, President U Sein Win Aung of MCFA,Ambassador U Thit Linn Ohn of Myanmar to China, as well as the delegation of MCFA ,around 60 people in total, attended the Forum. The theme of the Forum is “The River Never Stops Flowing and the Peoples Share the Water Together.”Ms.Lin Yi said in her speech that CPAFFC and CMFC have held a variety of activities in culture, education, charity, local governments, youth exchanges and other fields, with connecting peoples’ hearts as priority. We believe that under the efforts of the two sides,the two peoples will deepen friendship and cooperation through “never stop flowing exchanges”. Other guests attending the Forum also exchanged views on how to promote mutual understanding and mutual benefit between China and Myanmar.

  On June 30th, Mr. Shen Xin, Deputy Director-General of European Department, met with Lord Davidson of the UK House of Lords. The two sides exchanged views on a broad range of issues in terms of political, economic, trade, and cultural exchanges. Mr. Shen said that the CPAFFC would like to establish contacts with House of Lords and jointly push forward the exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in related areas. Mr. Shen also proposed that some important delegations visiting UK organized by the CPAFFC might meet with members of the House and other social celebrities so that the two sides could explore opportunities and programs to enhance China-UK friendship. Lord Davidson expressed his willingness to facilitate such contacts and meetings, and said that although China and UK had their own national interests, there were so many areas where the two countries could find common interests and strengthen cooperation.

  At the invitation of CPAFFC, the delegation of Asian-African Issues Research Association of Japanese Liberal Democratic Party headed by President Takeshi Noda, visited Beijing from June 28 to June 30. On June 29, Mr. Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, met with the delegation. Chairman Yu Zhengsheng said, the Chinese government has a determined policy in developing friendship with Japan. In order to realize the stable development of China-Japan relations, the two countries should abide by the following principals: first, to properly deal with the issues of history, which was the foundation of China-Japan relations; second, to enhance people-to-people friendship and hold more friendly exchanges activities; third, to follow the China-Japan Four Political Documents, enhancing mutual trust and cooperating with each other but not posing a threat to each other; fourth, to properly handle with disputes, avoiding misunderstanding and misjudgment. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression & the World Anti-Fascist War. Yu expected Japan to seize the opportunity to properly deal with the relevant problems and make efforts to improve the relationship with China. President Takeshi Noda said, the Four Political Documents are the foundation of China-Japan relations. Japan should take the chance of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two to reflect on the past and look into the future. He also expected the both sides to make efforts to improve and develop China-Japan relations

Organized by CPAFFC, the China Central Asia Friendship Association(CCAFA) and Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Peoples Republic of China, the Round table was held in Beijing on June 26, 2015. Mr Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr Yu Hongjun, Former Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee; Ambassadors of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other 90 guests from all fields attended the Round table.

On June 26th, the CPAFFC conferred the honorary title of “Friendship Ambassador” on Mr. Friis Arne Petersen, Danish Ambassador to China. Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, and Vice Foreign Minister Wang Chao presented the medal and certificate to Ambassador Petersen . Vice President Song Jingwu praised Ambassador Petersen’s long-term efforts in enhancing the bilateral relations, people-to-people friendship and local cooperation, and expressed the hope for him to continue dedicating to the friendship between the two peoples as “Friendship Ambassador” after his term, and as a friend of the Chinese people, continue introducing China to the world, and enhancing the world’s knowledge and understanding of China. Vice Minister Wang Chao spoke highly of Ambassador Petersen’s contribution to the historicl breakthrough in areas including high-level visits, bilateral trade and economy, cultural exchanges as well as diplomatic cooperation between China and Denmark during his term, and hoped that the Ambassador will further contribute to the China-Denmark and China-EU friendship and practical cooperation in his new post. Ambassador Petersen said in his address that he felt honored by receiving the title and regarded it not only as the Chinese government and people’s praise on his work but a reflection of the good relations between Denmark and China. He said that for the past 25 years, he has been following closely on China’s development and has gained a deeper understanding of China through contacts with the Chinese people from various fields during his term as the Ambassador to China. He is full of confidence of China’s future and hopes to return to China and do more for the exchanges and cooperation with China.

Madame Shen Yueyue, Vice Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress met with Mrs. Maya Hanoomanjee,  Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius and Honorary President of Mauritian-Chinese People’s Friendship Association in the Great Hall of the People on 26th, June. Vice President of CPAFFC, Madame Lin Yi attended the meeting.   Madame Shen said that China and Mauritius enjoy profound traditional friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1972, China and Mauritius have been adhereing to the principle of sincerity, friendship, equality and mutual benefits, and bilateral friendly cooperation has seen sustainable and rapid development. Currently, China is striving to fulfill the Chinese dream and Two Centenary Goals, namely, to finish building a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2021 and to turn China into a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced and harmonious by 2049. Mauritius has also shaped the ambitious goal of achieving the Second Economic Miracle. China is ready to join efforts with Mauritius to maintain close high-level exchanges and push forward practical cooperation in various areas, so as to promote China-Mauritius friendly cooperation for sound and in-depth development and jointly achieve our own goals. Mrs. Hanoomanjee thanked Madame Shen for taking the time to meet her. She said that recent years have witnessed frequent high-level exchanges and fruitful cooperation in all fields between Mauritius and China. Mauritius will further strengthen ties with China and enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, so as to achieve win-win results. She mentioned that, as the first female speaker in the history of Mauritius, co-founder of the National Commission for Women in Mauritius, as well as honorary president of Mauritian-Chinese People’s Friendship Association, is willing to promote communication and cooperation in parliament, friendly groups and women between Mauritius and China. 

On June 24, 2015, Vice President Xie Yuan, leading the CPAFFC delegation, met with Lieutenant Governor of Guam Ray Tenorio. Vice President Xie introduced the history of CPAFFC, and emphasized that CPAFFC stays committed to promoting people-to-people exchanges in all areas, especially local government exchanges between China and the U.S. We received a great number of U.S. governors and lieutenant governors to visit China for the past years, initiated and co-hosted China-U.S. Governors Forum together with National Governors Association, and facilitated the establishment of 243 pairs of sister states/provinces or sister cities between our two countries. Xie asked Lieutenant Governor Tenorio to pass on the warm invitation from CPAFFC to Governor Calvo to attend the 3rd China-U.S. Governors Forum which will be held in the U.S. later this year, and to lead a delegation to visit China in October. CPAFFC will make every effort to help Guam to establish sister state/province or sister city relationship with China. Lieutenant Governor Tenorio extended warm welcome to CPAFFC delegation, and congratulated CPAFFC for its achievements on and contribution to promoting China-US people-to-people exchanges since its establishment over 60 years ago. As Guam doesn’t have any sister city relationship with China, he wished to further discuss with CPAFFC on the potential twinning. Tenorio welcomed more Chinese enterprises to invest in Guam so as to further enhance the mutual exchange and cooperation in various areas such as economy and trade and culture.

The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) launched “For Justice and Peace-Photo Exhibition on China-US cooperation in World War II”at the Chinese Embassy in the United States on June 24, 2015. Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong, who was co-chairing the Sixth Annual China-US High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange in Washington, DC, honored the event. The event has also drawn nearly 300 Chinese and American guests from different walks of life including Chinese Minister Yuan Guiren of Education , Minister Li Bin of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Vice Minister Wang Zhigang of Science and Technology, Ambassador Cui Tiankai, CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Rick Larsen, former US Secretary of Defense William Cohen, former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Anna Chenault and US veteran pilots Jay Vinyard，Jack Goodrich, Bob Lee, Clell H. Mckinney and Clifford R. Long. In company of CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin and Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Vice Premier Liu Yandong and other guests toured the exhibition.  In her speech, Vice Premier Liu referred to the exhibition as a precious account of those uncommon years during which Chinese and American peoples fought shoulder by shoulder and endured hardships and difficulties. The memories of those heroes who gave their lives to the justice and peace are of far-reaching significance to the people living today. She remarked that more than 70 years ago when China was the main battlefield of the Asia, Chinese people were the first to fight against the fascism. The war against Japanese aggression incurred huge price and lasted longer than any other anti-fascist wars at the same time. Chinese people made the notable contribution to the final victory of the world’s anti-fascist war and won the respect from all peoples around the world who love peace. More than 70 years ago, with passion and justice, a group of young American pilots came to China and fought with Chinese people building up a new great wall with blood and flesh against Japanese invaders. Profound friendship was forged during the course of this life-or-death fight. Remembering the history is to open up better future. In the new era when the countries in the world are getting increasingly interconnected, there’s no excuse for China and the US not to continue to carry forward the concept of friendship and mutual support, uphold the spirit of peace and justice, and further deepen the people-to-people exchange. We need to make unremitting efforts for the better future of China-US  major-country relationship and the world at large.   The photo exhibition “For Justice and Peace” is especially presented by the CPAFFC for the 70th anniversary of World Anti-Fascist war and Chinese People’s war against Japanese aggression. The 94 historic photos on display are a vivid testament to the contributions by China and the US in the anti-fascist war as well as to the profound friendship cemented between the two peoples during the war that has been carried down even to today. The exhibition is planned to tour in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and some other places in the US later this year.