On June 25, 2025, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of Mozambique in China jointly hosted a reception in Beijing to celebrate the Mozambique's 50th Independence Anniversary & 50 Years of Mozambique-China Diplomatic Relations. Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the CPAFFC, and Maria Manso, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Mozambique, attended the reception and delivered remarks. Ambassador Lei Kezhong of the Department of African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Maria Gustava of Mozambique to China, as well as representatives from various sectors in both China and Mozambique, ambassadors and diplomats from other countries in China, and representatives from international organizations, totaling about 300 attendees, were present at the reception.In his remarks, Vice President Lu spoke highly of the longstanding friendship and cooperative achievements between China and Mozambique. He quoted President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to President Daniel Francisco Chapo, noting that over the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, despite changes in the international landscape, China and Mozambique have trusted and supported each other, with their friendship remaining as solid as ever. The CPAFFC is committed to, taking the 50th anniversary of China-Mozambique diplomatic relations as a new starting point, collaborate with all sectors in Mozambique, fully leverage the role of people-to-people exchanges, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges, and youth friendship, and contribute wisdom and strength to deepening and enriching the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Mozambique.Maria Manso said that China is a trusted and reliable friend and partner to Mozambique. The Mozambique side is grateful to China for its long-standing support in Mozambique's economic and social development and expressed a desire to further strengthen cooperation with China within the frameworks of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and the Belt and Road Initiative. Mozambique firmly believes that, under the leadership of President Daniel Francisco Chapo and President Xi Jinping, the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership will continue to reach new heights, contributing positively to world peace and stable development.During the reception, the Beijing Rainbow Symphony Orchestra and Mozambican artists presented wonderful cultural performances, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere at the event.

On June 23, 2025, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Thai Embassy in China jointly hosted a reception in Beijing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. Shohrat Zakir, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, attended the reception and delivered remarks.Cao Hongming, Vice Chairman of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress; Major General Du Gang, Deputy Minister of the Navy Equipment Department; Liu Bin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs; Chatchai Viriyavejakul, Thai Ambassador to China; KORN DABBARANSI, President of the Thailand-China Friendship Association; as well as representatives from the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce and other Chinese and Thai sectors, along with ambassadors and diplomats from other countries in China, totaling about 300 attendees, were present at the reception. Vice President Yuan Mindao of CPAFFC hosted the event.Vice Chairman Shohrat Zakir expressed that over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, regardless of the changes in the international landscape, China and Thailand have always supported each other and cooperated hand in hand. The bond featuring "China and Thailand are as close as one family" has stood the test of time, becoming a model of cooperation and win-win partnership between nations, bringing tangible benefits to two peoples. The historic visit to Thailand by President Xi Jinping in 2022 marked the beginning of a new era in building a community with a shared future. In February this year, President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reached important consensuses on deepening China-Thailand comprehensive strategic cooperation, charting the course for future development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Thailand to consolidate political mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, carry forward long-standing friendship, and promote multilateralism, creating a new "Golden Jubilee" for the building of the China-Thailand community with a shared future.President of the Thai National Assembly, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, stated that over the past 50 years, Thailand and China have worked hand in hand to promote cooperation in politics, economy and trade, education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, forging deep and enduring ties. The bond featuring "China and Thailand are as close as one family" is a testament to the profound and close relationship between the two countries. Thailand admires China's achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and supports important initiatives such as China's development strategy and the Belt and Road Initiative. Thailand is willing to work with China to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership and jointly build a more stable, prosperous, and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future.During the reception, the China Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble and the Bunditpatanasilpa Institute presented wonderful performances, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere at the venue.

On June 23, 2025, Vice President Shen Xin met with Governor Jorginho Mello of Santa Catarina State (hereinafter referred to as "Santa Catarina") and his delegation at the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC). Both sides spoke highly of the China-Brazil relationship and discussed about further strengthening practical cooperation between the subnational governments of the two countries by promoting exchanges between China and Santa Catarina in fields such as economy and trade, investment, agriculture, infrastructure, education, and tourism.Vice President Shen extended a warm welcome to Governor Jorginho Mello's visit to China and remarked that Brazil, with its vast territory, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural diversity, is a country beloved by the Chinese people. With the high-level development of bilateral relations, in recent years, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises have invested in Brazil, and practical cooperation between the two countries has been continuously upgraded. The hope for China-Brazil relations lies in the people, its foundation is in the two societies, and its vitality comes from exchanges at subnational levels. The CPAFFC is committed to working with all Brazilian states and cities, including Santa Catarina, to promote the establishment of subnational government exchange mechanisms and the China-Brazil friendship cities/provinces ties, thus contributing subnational and people's strength to the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future.Governor Jorginho Mello highly praised China's strategic value as an important partner of both Santa Catarina and Brazil. He noted that, Santa Catarina ranks among the leading states in Brazil in terms of economic development, with the most innovative industrial ecosystem in the country. Santa Catarina also boasts significant competitiveness in fields such as agricultural technology, infrastructure development, livestock breeding, and ecological environmental protection. Looking ahead, Santa Catarina hopes to strengthen its relationship with the CPAFFC, further deepen economic and trade cooperation with China, and bring more tangible benefits to two peoples.Deng Lan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Americas and Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.

On June 20, 2025, the main events of the 2025 Yunnan International Friendship Cities Week were held in Kunming. Yunnan Provincial Governor Wang Yubo attended the event and delivered remarks, and Vice Governor Xu Hao hosted the event. Representatives from subnational governments, friendly organizations, and enterprises from 20 countries participated in the event. Vice President Lu Xiangdong attended the event and delivered remarks.Vice President Lu emphasized that friendly provinces, states, and cities serve as essential channels for strengthening international friendship and promoting mutually beneficial cooperation. In recent years, Yunnan Province has continually expanded its "international friendship city network", with exchanges and cooperation between international friendship cities deepening in various fields, including culture, economy and trade, education, science and technology, tourism, health, youth, and people's livelihoods.Vice President Lu further stated that the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), responsible for guiding, coordinating, managing, and supporting the establishment and development of friendship city relations between China and countries worldwide, is committed to working with all sectors from both China and foreign countries to advance international friendship city exchanges, deepen people-to-people ties, foster the development of national relations, and achieve more practical results in subnational cooperation, thus contributing to the shared goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind.Guided by the CPAFFC, the 2025 Yunnan International Friendship Cities Week was organized by the Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and. The event, themed "Enhancing Friendship for Stronger Partnership", featured friendship cities promotion meetings, signing ceremonies and field visits, among various activities.

On June 20, 2025, Vice President Jiang Jiang met with the delegation of mainstream media journalists from Cyprus at the CPAFFC headquarters. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on strengthening people-to-people friendship between China and Cyprus and enhancing subnational cooperation.Marios Stavrou, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Cyprus in China and Chen Lei, Deputy Director-General of the Department of European and Asian Affairs of the CPAFFC, were present at the meeting.

On June 17, 2025, Vice President Yuan Mindao met with AI Busyra Basnur, the President of the Indonesia-China Friendship Association, and his delegation at the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).Vice President Yuan extended a warm welcome to AI Busyra Basnur's visit to China and commended the positive development of China-Indonesia relations. President Yuan said that, the CPAFFC stands ready to collaborate with the Indonesia-China Friendship Association to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of two countries, and build more bridges for people-to-people exchanges, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges, and youth friendship, thus elevating China-Indonesia relations to new heights and contributing to the building of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future withregional and global influence.AI Busyra Basnur expressed high appreciation for the significant contributions made by the CPAFFC in advancing China-Indonesia friendship and hoped that both organizations work together to carry out activities aimed at promoting mutual understanding, in a way to further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.Director-General Zhu Dan and Deputy Director-General Zhang Peng of the Department of East Asian Affairs of the CPAFFC were present at the meeting.

In honor of Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis' internationalist spirit and noble character, and to strengthen the mutual friendship, understanding, and trust between the peoples of China and India, the China India Joint Medical Mission VII event, organized by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), was successfully held from June 8 to 15, 2025, in Guizhou and Beijing.This year's mission brought together 11 Indian doctors, sent by the India China Friendship Association (ICFA), and 11 Chinese doctors from the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University. The joint medical mission conducted free medical consultations, provided donated medications, and held case discussions in Shibing County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture. The Indian delegation also visited the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Longmaster Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (Guizhou), as well as Beijing Tongren Hospital and Beijing Donghuashi Community Health Service Center for exchange programs.On June 14, 2025, Vice President Yuan Mindao met with the Indian delegation in Beijing. Vice President Yuan expressed deep condolences and sympathy for the tragic plane crash involving an Indian aircraft. He reaffirmed that the CPAFFC, in cooperation with the India China Friendship Association, is committed to continue implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of two countries and holding various friendly exchange projects including the China India Joint Medical Mission event, to promote the sound and stable development of China-India relations. Following the meeting, Vice President Yuan Mindao and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, head of the Indian delegation and Secretary-General of the India China Friendship Association, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the CPAFFC and the ICFA, formalizing their cooperation on the China India Joint Medical Mission event.

On June 13, 2025, the Second Liaoning International Friendship Cities Conference opened in Shenyang under the theme "Mountains to Seas, Friendship Thrives." Wang Xinwei, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Committee of Liaoning Province and Governor of Liaoning Province, other provincial leaders, representatives from relevant national ministries and provincial departments, municipal officials, foreign diplomats including ambassadors to China and consuls general stationed in Shenyang, and over 400 Chinese and foreign distinguished guests from governments, business associations, and cultural and tourism enterprises across more than 40 countries, attended the event. Vice President Lu Xiangdong of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) attended and delivered remarks at the opening ceremony.In his remarks, Vice President Lu emphasized that international friendship cities serve as a key channel for subnational exchanges, bearing the important mission of fostering people's friendship, advancing practical cooperation, and promoting mutual learning among civilizations. In recent years, Liaoning has actively pursued its vision of establishing an opening-up cooperation hub in Northeast Asia, making steady progress in building a high-quality network of international friendship cities. As a result, the "circle of friends" of Liaoning has expanded significantly, forming a multi-tiered, wide-ranging framework for international friendly cooperation at the subnational level and contributing to friendly exchanges and cooperation between nations.Vice President Lu Xiangdong noted that the CPAFFC, as China's national people's organization dedicated to people-to-people diplomacy, remains committed to its founding mission of " enhancing people's friendship, promoting international cooperation, safeguarding world peace, and facilitating common development." Long been engaged in promote friendly exchanges between China and other countries, the CPAFFC will continue working with Liaoning to maximize the platform role of friendship cities, innovate cooperation models, broaden areas of collaboration, and strive to deliver more tangible benefits from subnational cooperation, in a way to better serve local economic and social development, grow China's friendly relations with other countries, and contribute to deepening people's friendship, advancing mutually beneficial cooperation, promoting peace and development in the region and beyond, and building a community with a shared future for mankind.

On June 13, 2025, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in China jointly hosted a reception in Beijing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Botswana. Hao Mingjin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and Dr. Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations of Botswana, attended and delivered remarks at the event. Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the CPAFFC; Liu Yuxi, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs; Batlang Serema, Ambassador of Botswana to China; as well as around 100 representatives from the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other Chinese and Botswanan sectors, and African ambassadors and diplomats in China, were present at the event.In his remarks, Vice Chairman Hao Mingjin noted that over the past five decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Botswana, the two countries have remained committed to solidarity and mutual trust, reciprocal cooperation, and mutual learning. These principles have ensured that bilateral ties enjoy sustained and sound growth. In the new era with emerging opportunities and evolving global dynamics, both sides should work together to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of two states, align development strategies more effectivlely, and uphold the common interests of the Global South. As China and Botswana stand at a new starting point of bilateral ties, China is committed to working with Botswana to enrich the comprehensive strategic partnership and jointly build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.Minister Dr. Phenyo Butale remarked that the foundations of friendship and solidarity between Botswana and China were laid even before the formal establishment of diplomatic ties. Since then, bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful results across various fields, culminating in the elevation of the relationship to a strategic partnership. Botswana appreciates China for its longstanding and valuable support in infrastructure, healthcare, and education and training. Botswana stands ready to advance its own modernization, deepen practical cooperation and jointly address global challenges with China.The reception featured traditional dance performances by the Jinfan Dance Troupe from Wulutong Primary School and Botswanan artists. The performances highlighted the traditional dance of two countries and created a warm and cordial atmosphere.

On June 11, 2025, the China-Europe International Conference on Vocational Education and High-Skilled Talent Development was held in Qingdao. The forum was co-hosted by the Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the China-EU Association under the theme "Empowering China-Europe Vocational Education and High-Skilled Talent Development in the Era of Digital Intelligence." Liu Qibao, Vice Chairman of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC and President of the China-EU Association; and Zapatero, former Prime Minister of Spain, attended and delivered remarks at the opening ceremony.In his remarks, Liu Qibao stressed the importance of seizing the opportunity presented by the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the EU to further deepen bilateral cooperation in vocational education. The two sides should enhance mutual learning and explore establishing a regular exchange mechanism to support the high-quality development of vocational institutions in both China and the EU; strengthen the integration of industry and education to cultivate more skilled talents for China-EU economic cooperation; pay attention to technological empowerment in meeting the challenges and opportunities posed by informatization, digitalization, and intelligentization and accelerate the transformation of vocational education by leveraging the momentum of artificial intelligence; bolster international collaboration to support the development of vocational education and high-skilled talents in China and other countries, contributing "China-EU wisdom" and "China-EU solutions" to the global discourse on vocational training.In his remarks, Zapatero noted that economic and trade relations are essential to maintaining sound relations among countries and regions. However, over the medium and long term, education cooperation plays an equally crucial role in deepening and sustaining those relationships. Educational exchanges help build people-to-people connections and foster mutual understanding. He also pointed out that， the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the EU has provided a strong framework for advancing bilateral cooperation in education.Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on a range of topics including During the forum, participants exchanged views on topics including "Opportunities and Challenges for Applied Technology Talent Education in the Era of Digital Intelligence," "Best Experiences of Industry Participation in Vocational Education," and "Joint Development of International Interdisciplinary Talents for Intelligent Manufacturing." There was broad consensus that deeper cooperation in vocational education is essential to driving forward China-EU relations in the era of artificial intelligence.