Mr.Song Jingwu, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Mr.Axel Hellman, Chief Executive Officer of Eintracht Frankfurt Fu?ball AG on May 8th. Both sides exchanged their views on the campus football exchanges between China and Germany. The Eintracht Frankfurt Fu?ball AG has established for 120 years. It enjoys a high reputation in Germany. Mr.LV Hongwei, Deputy Director-General of Department of European and Asian Affairs of CPAFFC, Mr. Felix Kurtz, Vice President of Federation of German-China Friendship Association, attended the meeting.

On May 8, CPAFFC Vice President Song Jingwu met with Japanese Orphans Thank Chinese Parents Society delegation. Vice President Song welcomed them home and encouraged them to play an active role in enhancing the mutual understanding and friendly feeling of the two peoples by taking advantage of their special identities in the Sino-Japanese relations.  Leader of the delegation TSUNEMATSU MASARU and Deputy Leader of the delegation SUGAWARA SACHIKO thanked Vice President Song Jingwu for taking his time to meet them and introduced the situation about Japanese Orphans Thank Chinese Parents Society and activities developed by it. They expressed that they would bear in mind the kindness of Chinese government, Chinese people and their Chinese foster parents, and would continue to develop various activities to promote the exchanges and help more Japanese people to learn about China, so as to make contributions to develop the cause of Sino-Japanese friendship.

Mr. Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman of National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met in the Great Hall of the People with Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ union delegation led by President KOMURA MASAHIKO on May 4th. Yu Zhengsheng said that since the 45 years of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations, the two countries had reached four political documents, and the exchanges and cooperation in various fields between China and Japan had developed fast. The situation is not easy to achieve at all, it is worth cherishing. Adhering to the spirit of reviewing the history and looking into the future, the Chinese side firmly keeps to the general direction of peace, friendship and cooperation of the bilateral relations so as to push the Sino-Japanese relations for improvement. The Japanese side should stay committed to the four political documents and the four-point principled consensus between China and Japan, and properly handle historical, Taiwan and other important issues so as to remain the political foundation of the two countries. He hoped Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ union to carry forward the tradition, actively dedicate to the exchanges among the political circles of the two countries and continue to make efforts on improving the bilateral ties. President KOMURA MASAHIKO expressed that the Sino-Japanese relations had been maintaining the momentum of improving bilateral relations since a consensus on improving the bilateral ties reached by the two heads of state last year. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the normalization of China and Japan diplomatic relations. Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between China and Japan. Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ union is willing to inherit fine traditions and make contributions to push bilateral relations for improvement. Mr. Zhang Qingli, the Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of CPPCC, Mr. Tang Jiaxuan, President of China-Japan Friendship Association (CJFA), Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), attended the meeting. At the invitation of CPAFFC, Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ union delegation visited China.

  On May 3rd, Mr. Tang Jiaxuan, President of China-Japan Friendship Association (CJFA), met in Beijing with Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ union (JCFPU) delegation led by Mr. KOMURA MASAHIKO, President of JCFPU, Vice Chairman of Liberal Democratic Party. Mr. Kong Xuanyou, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Mr. YOKOI YUTAKA, Ambassador of Japanese Embassy in China, attended the meeting.  Tang Jiaxuan said, China and Japan are important close neighbors. Peaceful coexistence and friendship for generations are the solitary correct choices for the two countries. The Chinese side adheres to develop Sino-Japanese good-neighborly and friendly relations on the basis of the four political documents and the four-point principal consensus between China and Japan and in the spirit of reviewing the history and looking into the future. At present, the general relations of the two countries are stable, while the foundation is still fragile. Both sides should commonly maintain the political foundation of the bilateral relations, strengthen the exchanges and cooperation of the two countries in various fields and properly handle the important sensitive issues of the Sino-Japanese relations on the basis of the important historical points. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations and next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between China and Japan, so we could push bilateral relations for improvement toward the correct direction of peace, friendship and cooperation. He hoped that JCFPU could keep firm belief and make more contributions to improving the bilateral ties. KOMURA MASAHIKO said that the two countries should not only develop good-neighborly and friendly relations for each other, but also should jointly make contributions to the peace and development of the regions. He also expressed that the Japanese side is willing to continue staying committed to the four political documents and work with the Chinese side to take the 45th anniversary of the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations in this year and the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and China in next year as an opportunity to further strengthen the exchanges and cooperation of the two countries in various fields and levels, enhance the mutual understanding of the two peoples and push bilateral relations for further improvement. He also said that JCFPU would make efforts for this.

  At the invitation of Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia (DIPLOCAT), Spain and the ORU-Fogar, Mr. Li Xikui, Secretary-General of CPAFFC and Council President of CFFPD visited Spain and Morocco from April 22 to 29. During in Spain, the delegation attended the Sant Jordi Festival ( a literature festival symbolized by books and roses), held working meetings with Mr. Albert Royo, Secretary-General of DIPLOCAT and met with Mr. Maria Marin, Technical Secreary of Catalan Booksellers Association, reaching consensus on organizing Chinese writers to attend the festival in the future. During in Morocco, the delegation attended the executive council meeting of ORU-Fogar and called on Morocco Prime Minster H.E. Saadeddine El Othmani. The delegation also held working meeting with Mr. Abdessamad Sekkal, President of ORU-Fogar and President of Council, Region Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, met with Ms. Bassama Hakkaoui, Minister of Solidarity, Women, Family and Social Development, Mr. Mounir Ferram, Deputy President of Council, Region Casablanca-Settat, and Dr. Mohamed Khalil, President of Morocco-China Friendship Association. During the ORU-Fogar meeting, CFFPD also signed the MOU with the Global Fund for City Development (FMDV).             

Mr.Song Jingwu, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Uzbekistan local government leaders delegation led by Mr. Sherzod ISMATULLAYEV, Mayor of Gulistan, Capital of Syr Darya states, Uzbekistan, and held a banquet for them on April 28. Vice President Song Jingwu extended his warm welcome to the delegation and made a brief introduction about the basic function of CPAFFC and the general work developed with Uzbekistan in recent years. He also introduced the Belt and Road to the delegation, and hoped that the two countries should strengthen the exchanges of friendly-cities and the cooperation of the localities. The delegation spoke highly of the actively contributions CPAFFC had made to enhancing the traditional friendship and mutual understanding of the two peoples, shortening the distance between the hearts of two peoples and promoting the exchanges of the humanity and culture and etc.. They are willing to deepen reform and opening up as well as promote local cooperation for Uzbekistan by learning Chinese experience. At the invitation of Chinese Embassy in Uzbekistan and organized by it, the delegation visited China. It also arrived in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and etc. in succession and visited some well-known enterprises including Skyworth, HUAWEI, SUNIRAY, Beijing Capital Agribusiness Group, Tongrentang Group Ltd, Beijing Yizhuang Development Area. It was the first time for the delegation to visit CPAFFC.

At the invitation of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a delegation led by Madame.Naraporn Chan-o-cha, wife of Thai Prime inister, visited China from 23th to 27th, in April. Mme. Shen Yueyue, Vice- Chairperson of Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), Mme. Gu Xiulian, President of China- ASEAN Association, Mme. Lin Huiqing, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education of China, met respectively with the delegation. They exchanged views on the bilateral relations, people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in other relevant fields. The delegation also visited Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing Normal University, The Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University, Beijing Social Welfare Institution 1, Beijing Space City and etc. They learned more about the current situation in the fields of education, aged people’s insurance and others. The wife of the Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, the wife of the Minister of Ministry of Education of Thailand and the wife of the Vice Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, visited China accompanied with Madame. Naraporn Chan-o-cha. CPAFFC Vice President Xie Yuan attended the relevant activities.            

 During her official visit to South Africa, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong attended and addressed the Closing Ceremony of the 2nd Africa-China Youth Festival on April 26, 2017. Hon. Edna Molewa, Minister of Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa, Mr. Buti Manamela, Deputy Minister in the Presidency of South Africa, Mme. Lin Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC were present at the function. Mr. Waseem Carrim, CFO of the National Youth Development Agancy (NYDA) of South Africa chaired the ceremony.  Vice Premier Liu extended her warm welcome to the success of the Festival. She said that the Africa-China Youth Festival is a great event to deepen Chinese and African youth exchanges in the new era of China-Africa win-win cooperation and common development. The Festival was successfully held in China last year and it comes to the African continent this year. The 2nd  Festival, themed on “Unity, Responsibility for Common Prosperity”, was a great success with President Zuma’s personal care. It will definitely contribute to deepening the mutual understanding and learning between the Chinese and African youth, and have a positive impact on the development of China-Africa cooperation.  Minister Molewa said it is pleased to see delegates from China and the African continent, over the past three days, successfully engaged in fruitful discussions on key issues that directly affect young people. She also expressed her hope that the two sides can increase interaction and cooperation on youth affairs and other sectors, and provide innovative solutions to realize the development ambitions, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Mme. Li Xiaolin briefed on the Festival on behalf of the sponsors. Representatives of the Chinese young entrepreneurs, the South African young teachers and the African young diplomats reported the outcomes of the dialogues. The 2nd Africa-China Youth Festival, co-hosted by the CPAFFC and the NYDA, aims to implement the achievements of the FOCAC Johannesburg Summit and is timed to coincide with  the official launch of China-South Africa High-level People-to-people Exchange Mechanism. 300 youth from China and 44 African countries visited the Apartheid Museum, Wits University and Huawei Innovation Center, participated in the China-Africa Youth Dialogue, attended the South Africa-China High-level Dialogue and watched the Chinese and South African traditional art performances. Through these activities, the Chinese and African youth have enhanced mutual understanding, deepened their understanding and recognition of China-Africa friendship and strengthened their sense of mission and responsibility of devotion to China-Africa cooperation.  

 During her official visit to South Africa, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong attended and addressed the Closing Ceremony of the 2nd Africa-China Youth Festival on April 26, 2017. Hon. Edna Molewa, Minister of Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa, Mr. Buti Manamela, Deputy Minister in the Presidency of South Africa, Mme. Lin Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC were present at the function. Mr. Waseem Carrim, CFO of the National Youth Development Agancy (NYDA) of South Africa chaired the ceremony.  Vice Premier Liu extended her warm welcome to the success of the Festival. She said that the Africa-China Youth Festival is a great event to deepen Chinese and African youth exchanges in the new era of China-Africa win-win cooperation and common development. The Festival was successfully held in China last year and it comes to the African continent this year. The 2nd  Festival, themed on “Unity, Responsibility for Common Prosperity”, was a great success with President Zuma’s personal care. It will definitely contribute to deepening the mutual understanding and learning between the Chinese and African youth, and have a positive impact on the development of China-Africa cooperation.  Minister Molewa said it is pleased to see delegates from China and the African continent, over the past three days, successfully engaged in fruitful discussions on key issues that directly affect young people. She also expressed her hope that the two sides can increase interaction and cooperation on youth affairs and other sectors, and provide innovative solutions to realize the development ambitions, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Mme. Li Xiaolin briefed on the Festival on behalf of the sponsors. Representatives of the Chinese young entrepreneurs, the South African young teachers and the African young diplomats reported the outcomes of the dialogues. The 2nd Africa-China Youth Festival, co-hosted by the CPAFFC and the NYDA, aims to implement the achievements of the FOCAC Johannesburg Summit and is timed to coincide with  the official launch of China-South Africa High-level People-to-people Exchange Mechanism. 300 youth from China and 44 African countries visited the Apartheid Museum, Wits University and Huawei Innovation Center, participated in the China-Africa Youth Dialogue, attended the South Africa-China High-level Dialogue and watched the Chinese and South African traditional art performances. Through these activities, the Chinese and African youth have enhanced mutual understanding, deepened their understanding and recognition of China-Africa friendship and strengthened their sense of mission and responsibility of devotion to China-Africa cooperation.

On April 26th, vice president Song Jingwu met with Mr. Jaap Post, former president of Netherlands China Friendship Association (VNC) and Mr.OEY Toen Ping, vice president of Rotterdam Branch. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on co-hosting Dutch China Local Government Forum in the second half of the year in the Netherlands. Deputy Director General of European Department Ms. Zhang Ruoning attended the meeting.