From 5th to 6th August, the 4th Canada-China Cultural Dialogue was convened in Toronto, Capital City of Ontario, Canada. Mr. Li Xikui, General Secretary of CPAFFC attended the Dialogue.

General Secretary Li pointed out in his remarks for closing ceremony that, affinity between the people holds the key to state-to-state relations while mutual understanding holds the key to people-to-people relations. Moreover, culture serves as the bridge to connect people’s hearts from two countries. Culture diversity is the common wealth of all humans and also the stimulus for development and innovation. Mutual understanding, mutual learning among difference cultures and progress upon that is the only way for all countries to achieve win-win result under the background of globalized economy. What is more, it is also the crucial foundation to enhance friendship between the two peoples.

The Dialogue was co-hosted by CPAFFC, Canadian Fund for International Understanding through Culture (Can4Culture) and Canada-China Economic Growth Alliance (CCEGA) as well. His Excellency Luo Zhaohui, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Canada, The Honorable Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Citizenship, Immigration & International Trade, Mr. John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, Dr. Nelly Ng, Chair of Can4Culture, Mr. William Cheng, Chair of CCEGA and around 300 representatives from government, business circle and cultural circle of the two countries were present at the Dialogue.

In support of this Cultural Dialogue, Friendship Art Exchange Association of CPAFFC organized a delegation of renowned Chinese artists for the Dialogue and Mr. Fan Dian, President of Chinese Academy of Fine Arts acted as Head of Delegation. He delivered a keynote speech on the welcoming Luncheon with the topic of Global Perspective of Contemporary Chinese Art.

Dr. Nelly Ng and His Excellency Luo Zhaohui declaring the opening of 4th Canada-China Cultural Dialogue

Mr. Li Xikui, Secretary General of CPAFFC addressing the closing ceremony

Mr.Fan Dian presenting his work of calligraphy to Dr. Nelly Ng