Vice President Song Jingwu Leading the Delegation of CPAFFC Visits Japan
From 2nd to 6th July, the delegation of CPAFFC led by vice president Song Jingwu visited Tokyo, Sendai etc. in Japan on the invitation of Soka Gakkai. During the visit, vice president Song met with executive vice president of Soka Gakkai Ikeda Hiromasa, chairman of New Komeito ?Yamaguchi Natsuo, former minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science?and?Technology Kawanura Takeo, vice governor of Miyaqi Endo Shinya, president of Soka University Tashiro Yasunori, Curator of Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Gokita Akira?and?executive representative of Min-On Concert Association Ito Kazuto etc.?and?exchanged views about deepening cooperation relationship with Soka Gakkai?and?other Japanese organizations?and?promoting China-Japan friendliness.
Vice president Song said, it is the first visit based on the Friendship Exchange Memorandum co-ratified by CPAFFC?and?Soka Gakkai last year, which has a significant meaning in terms of deepening the exchange?and?cooperation relationship between CPAFFC?and?Soka Gakkai. Under the lead of honorary president Ikeda Daisaku, Soka Gakkai has consistently stuck to China-Japan Friendliness?and?made unremitting efforts?and?positive contributions to normalization of diplomatic relations, improvement?and?development of China-Japan relations?and?exchanges?and?cooperation in culture?and?education etc. Leaders of both countries have lately met during the G20 Summit in Osaka?and?have reached ten consensus about further deepening China-Japan relations, which clears the developing direction of China-Japan relations in the future. With both countries standing at a new historical starting point, CPAFFC is willing to work together with Soka Gakkai?and?other organizations of friendliness in Japan?and?co-conduct more?and?more colorful exchange activities in the fields of culture, sport, teenager etc., thus consistently developing the China-Japan relations towards the right direction.?
Vice president Ikeda Hiromasa said, his father, honorary president Ikeda Daisaku has issued an initiative to normalize the Japan-China diplomatic relation as early as 1968. After his first visit in China, Ikeda Daisaku has devoted himself to promoting exchange?and?cooperation in various fields between Japan?and?China. It is our mission to develop the tradition?and?to pass the belief of Japan-China Friendliness to the next generations on the basis of Japan-China Friendliness grounded by our last generation. Soka Gakkai will strengthen the cooperation with CPAFFC?and?consistently contribute to the deepening of exchanges in every fields between both countries?and?to greater development of Japan-China relations in the new era.
Chairman of the New Komeito Yamaguchi Natsuo said, it has important meaning for consolidating the developing basis of Japan-China relations to keep the frequent high-level exchanges between Japan?and?China. New Komeito has always worked actively to improve?and?develop Japan-China relations when Japan-China relations were once in a serious situation. In the present time, there is a great chance to further develop the relations between both countries?and?New Komeito is willing to continue unremitting efforts to develop Japan-China relations.
During the visit, CPAFFC has also signed an intent letter of friendly relations with Japan-China Friendship?and?Culture Exchange Promotion Association. ?
Reception Celebrating 45th Anniversary of China-Venezuela Diplomatic Ties is held in Beijing
On 4th July 2019, accompanied by Zheng Zeguang, vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, vice chairman of National Committee of CPPCC Mr Zheng Jianbang attended the reception celebrating 45th anniversary of China-Venezuela diplomatic ties in Beijing?and?met with ambassador of Venezuela Iván Zerpa?and?exchanged views about bilateral relation development. Vice president Xie Yuan of CPAFFC?and?ambassador of Venezuela Iván Zerpa made speeches respectively at the celebrating reception。 ?
Vice president Xie Yuan said in his speech, the political mutual trust has continuously deepened since the diplomatic relations between China?and?Venezuela were established?and?both countries have consistently supported each other on issues of mutual key interests. It is hoped that both sides can take the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties as a new starting point?and?work hand in hand to further promote beneficial cooperation in different fields?and?to make new greater contributions to building a community of a shared future for human.?
In the speech, Ambassador Iván Zerpa pointed out, China-Venezuela relations are a model of relations between nations?and?Venezuela sees China as a important partner?and?thanks for the resolute support of China on related issues. The cooperation of both sides in various fields has been continuously broadened in recent years?and?Venezuela will further enhance the all-round cooperation with China.
The celebrating reception was co-hosted by CPAFFC, embassy of Venezuela in China, China Friendship Foundation for Peace?and?Development?and?nearly 100 guests including representatives from Central Military Commission, the International Liaison Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, National Energy Administration, Peoples’ Bank of China, China Development Bank other Chinese relevant departments?and?venezuelan representatives from different fields in China attended this reception. ? ?
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Vice President Song Jingwu Meets with Japan-China Friendship Association Delegation from Nagano-ken
Mr.Song Jingwu, vice president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met in Beijing with Japan-China Friendship Association (JCFA) delegation from Nagano-ken led by Mr. NISHIBORI SHOJI, acting president of JCFA on June, 26th. Both sides exchanged views on how to further strengthen exchanges?and?cooperation in the fields of youth, sport, local governments?and?etc..
?Mme. Zhu Dan, deputy director-general of Department of Japanese Affairs of CPAFFC, attended the meeting.
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Reception for the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Ireland Held in Beijing
On June 24th, 2019, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries?and?Embassy of Ireland in China jointly held a reception in Beijing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China?and?Ireland. Mr Zhang Chunxian, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Eoin O’Leary, Irish Ambassador to China, Mr Wang Chao, Vice Foreign Minister, Mr Song Jingwu, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, representatives from the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education?and?other organizations, Irish diplomats in China,?and?representatives from all walks of life attended the reception. Vice President Song Jingwu?and?Ambassador Eoin O’Leary delivered speeches.
Vice President Song Jingwu said in his speech that in past 40 years, the two sides have always trusted, respected?and?helped each other,?and?China-Ireland relations have become a model of friendship between countries regardless of their differences in social systems, historical backgrounds?and?geographic sizes. We would?like?to?join?hands?and?work together with Ireland, to deepen our friendship?and?cooperation, develop our Strategic Partnership for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation,?and?make concerted efforts to build a world of lasting peace, stability, security?and?common prosperity.
Ambassador Eoin O’Leary reviewed the development of Ireland-China relations in the past 40 years?and?said that friendship between the two countries will continue to deepen?and?the exchanges between the two countries will be closer.
At the reception, Vice Chairman Zhang Chunxian?and?Ambassador Eoin O’Leary jointly unveiled the commemorative envelop for the 40th anniversary. Vice Minister Wang Chao?and?Ambassador Eoin O’Leary exchanged celebratory gifts. Artists from China?and?Ireland presented guests with harps, Konghou?and?Irish traditional folk music performances.
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The Original Musical the Dream of Youth Takes Stage in the Great Hall of the People
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China?and?the 100th anniversary of the May 4th Movement, after the musicals of Ode to Peace?and?Silk-road of Youth, the Original Musical Dream of Youth which is supported by the CPAFFC?and?organized by the China Friendship Art Exchange Association?and?Dalian Art College took stage in the Great Hall of the People on June 17th 2019.
Madame Chen Zhili, Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the 11th National Congress, Vice President Hu Sishe?and?Secretary General Li Xikui of the CPAFFC watched the performance together with about 6000 audience including diplomatic representatives from 34 countries?and?leaders from relevant departments?and?university teachers?and?students.
the perspective of the youth, the Original Musical Dream of Youth praised the heroes of the People’s Republic in different historic stages with multiple stories on the stage. The whole musical is divided into 6 chapters, through the story line of the Craftsmen of the Nation Spirit, the Saihanba Spirit, the Nanniwan Spirit?and?the Atom bomb, H-bomb?and?Man-made Satellites Spirits, demonstrated the aspirations of the youth?and?their commitment of remaining true to our original aspiration?and?keeping our mission firmly in mind.
Reflecting the character of our times?and?with international elements, this is a cooperation between the CPAFFC?and?colleges to combine the requirements of the Study of the Theme of Remaining True to Our Original Aspiration?and?Keeping Our Mission Firmly in Mind?and?the requirements of the Ideological?and?Political Courses in the new era together?and?promote the mainstream?and?the socialist core values in the new era.
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The “China-Japan Friendship Ballet Performance on the Celebration of 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China” Takes the Stage in Beijing
On June 15, the “China-Japan Friendship Ballet Performance on the Celebration of 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China” , co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the China-Japan Friendship Association?and?the Matsuyama Ballet of Japan, took the stage in Beijing. Vice President Song Jingwu of the CPAFFC, Vice President Wang Xiuyun of China-Japan Friendship Association, Party Secretary Wang Quanxin of the National Ballet of China?and?Chief Representative Shimizu Tetsutaro of the Matsuyama Ballet of Japan watched the performance.
In the welcome speech, Vice President Song Jingwu said that the Matsuyama Ballet of Japan has used ballet as a bond?and?made great contributions to the culture exchanges?and?people to people friendship between China?and?Japan. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China?and?Japan has entered into the Reiwa era. The two governments have made this year the Youth Exchanges Facilitating Year between China?and?Japan. He hopes the Matsuyama Ballet of Japan can keep its good tradition?and?make even greater contributions to the culture exchanges?and?people to people friendship between the two countries.
The artists from the Matsuyama Ballet of Japan lead by its board chairperson?and?chief ballet dancer Morishita Yoko, together with Chinese?and?Japanese young ballet enthusiasts brought the audience with a visual fiesta of the classical parts of Ode to Red Flag, the Kingdom of Dreams?and?the New Swan Lake.Through their beautiful dance?and?sincere performance, the Japanese artists expressed their congratulations to 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China?and?profound friendship towards the Chinese people. Inspired by the ballet artists, the Chinese?and?Japanese youth have deepened their mutual understanding?and?friendship?and?will care forward the friendship between the two countries.
Over 800 representatives from China?and?Japan, including ballet enthusiasts, media watched the performance.
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Vice President Xie Yuan Meets with Director-General Cai Ying of Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Shenzhen
Mr. Xie Yuan, vice president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Mme. Cai Ying, director-general of Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Shenzhen?and?her delegation on June, 12th.
On behalf of Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Shenzhen, Director-General Cai Ying thanked CPAFFC for giving a lot support in people-to-people exchanges with foreign countries. She hoped that CPAFFC would continue offering more guidance?and?help to them,?and?they presented pennant to CPAFFC.
Vice President Xie Yuan offered approval to people-to-people exchanges with foreign countries Shenzhen had developed. He hoped to further deepen cooperation in future?and?work together to make contributions to serving the need of China’s overall diplomatic work?and?promoting the cause of the people-to-people diplomacy.
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2019 China-CEEC Mayors Forum Held in Ningbo
On June 7th, 2019 China-CEEC Mayors Forum, co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?and?the People’s Government of Ningbo City, was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. With the theme of “new concept for new development”, the forum invited the leaders of local governments from China?and?CEEC, CEEC envoys in China, representatives from industry?and?commerce, academy,?and?media to be present.
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Before the meeting, Mr. Qiu Dongyao, the deputy secretary of CPC Ningbo City Committee?and?mayor of Ningbo City, Mr. Song Jingwu, vice president of CPAFFC, commonly met with the representatives of China?and?foreign guests.
Mr. Li Guanding, vice mayor of Ningbo City, presided at the opening ceremony of the forum. Mr. Song Jingwu, vice president of CPAFFC, H.E. Filip Vujanovi, Honorary President of Montenegro, Mme. Liu Yuli, Counselor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Mr. Qiu Dongyao, mayor of Ningbo City, respectively delivered speeches.
Vice President Song Jingwu said, this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China?and?also marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China?and?CEEC as well as the 70th anniversary of the continuously deepening cooperation between China?and?CEEC. We would continue working together with CEEC in next 70 years to broaden the space to cooperate?and?strengthen the friendship between China?and?CEEC, so as to benefit to the people?and?make more contributions to promoting the cooperation between China?and?European countries?and?the world peace. Greece has become new member of China?and?CEEC trade?and?economic cooperation in April this year,?and?“16+1” cooperation also upgraded to “17+1” cooperation, which fully showed that China?and?CEEC trade?and?economic cooperation has become a trans-regional platform featuring openness, inclusiveness?and?win-win outcomes rather than a simple geographical category. It also played more important role in promoting economic growth, enhancing the well-being of the public?and?the development of China?and?CEEC relationship.
CPAFFC Vice President Song Jingwu delivers a speech
Filip Vujanovi said in his speech that, the cooperation between Montenegro?and?China shows positive signs?and?has achieved great results in the fields of major infrastructure construction, education, technology?and?etc.. Counselor Liu Yuli put forward?and?exchanged views on how to develop “17+1” cooperation, promote Belt?and?Road cooperation, deepen humanity?and?culture exchanges?and?find new areas of cooperation. Qiu Dongyao, mayor of Ningbo City, made a clear?and?vivid introduction about Ningbo City?and?described the broad prospects of the local cooperation between China?and?CEEC from the views of the economy?and?trade, investment, innovation, humanity?and?culture.
In the first part of the forum, the former Chinese ambassadors to CEEC?and?the leader of China?and?Czech Friendship Association reviewed the traditional friendship between China?and?CEEC together with Emil Boc, former Prime Minister of Romania through interview. They shared the beautiful stories at work?and?showed the old photos with precious significance.
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from left to right:Host、Wang Tieshan, former Chinese Consul General to Constana, Romania、Emil Boc, former Prime Minister of Romania?and?Mayor of Cluj-Napoca、Xu Jian, former Chinese ambassador to Poland、Zhu Zushou, former Chinese ambassador to Hungary、Wang Peng, vice president of China?and?Czech Friendship Association
In the second part, eight governors?and?mayors from China?and?CEEC made addresses on “new concept for new development, promoting high-quality development of cities?and?made introduction about the cities they represent.
On behalf of the organizers, Vice President Song Jingwu made a summary?and?emphasized that the forum played a role in deepening understanding, building more consensus?and?promoting cooperation.
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Photographed by Sun Jiao