On October 15th, Mr Shen Xin, Deputy Director-General of European Department of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Mr Mikko Puustinen, Press and Culture Counsellor of the Embassy of Finland. The two sides exchanged ideas on the upcoming Reception on occasion of the 65th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Finland Diplomatic Relations including the time, location, form and scale.

On 13th, October 2015, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries successfully held the reception celebrating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada in Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Around 100 people , including representatives from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Culture, professors from Chinese Academy of Fine Arts and delegates from Canadian Embassy in China and Canada China Business Council were present at the reception. Mr. Wang Zhengwei, Vice Chairman of CPPCC meeting with H.E.Mr. Guy Saint-Jacques, Ambassador of Canada to China In his remarks, Vice President Xie Yuan pointed out that, over the past 45 years, with our concerted efforts, cooperation in various fields between the two countries has been developing steadily. Moreover, we have witnessed the deepening of the understanding and friendship between the two peoples. At present, we saw prosperous development in regards of people to people exchanges between the two countries. Taking the 45th anniversary as an opportunity,we would like to work together with Canada to hold higher the sail of cooperation and friendship to push forward the ship of China-Canadian relations to a better future.   Vice President Xie Yuan addressing the reception for the 45 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada His Excellency Mr. Guy Saint-Jacques, Ambassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China spoke highly of Canada-China relations and thanked CPAFFC for its commitments in strengthening local governmental relations and enhancing people’s friendship between the two countries. He expressed that they would like to deepen cooperation and exchanges with China in the fields of economy and trade, culture, education and tourism, etc and wished to achieve further development at the new starting point.   His Excellency Mr. Guy Saint-Jacques, Ambassador of Canada to China addressing the reception for the 45 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada

  On Oct. 12th, Vice President Lin Yi met with Mr.Francois-Michel LAMBERT, Vice Chairman of Committee of Territory Arrangement and Durable Development of National Assembly (Commission Développement Durable et Aménagement du Territoire de l'Assemblée nationale) and his delegation. Vice President Lin Yi said, current development of world economy is facing with energy and ecological crisis, and sustainable development is a common topic around the world. The Chinese government pays great attention to environmental protection and sustainable development. The Chinese government have put circular economy into China's national strategy in 2002, and set up pilot cities and pilot projects for it. It is welcome that the delegation from France visits the Chinese cities for the circular economy, and CPAFFC will help and promote the circular economy cooperation between China and France. Mr. Michel LAMBERT said that, China is in the forefront of legislation and practice of circular economy all over the world. This time they learn much from China, and will report it to President Hollande. Circular economy is increasingly drawn attention from French central and local governments. Paris Region, Rh?ne-Alpes Region, Upper Normandy Region etc. have had willingness to set up pilots.Institute of Economy Circulation of France plans to hold China - France Circular Economy Forum in 2016 or 2017. It is expected that CPAFFC could help to invite and organize the Chinese representatives to participate. 

On October 10th, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), China-Iran Friendship Association (CIFA) and Iran-China Friendship Association (ICFA) jointly held the 6th China-Iran Relations Seminar and 2015 Annual Meeting of the Friendship Associations between The Two Countries. Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President The CPAFFC, Mr. Hua Liming, Vice President of the CIFA, members of CIFA, responsible persons of relevant departments and enterprises which carry out exchanges and cooperation with Iran, Mr. Ahad Mohammadi, President of the ICFA, Mr. Ali Asghar Haji, Ambassador of Iran to China, cultural and press counselors and other diplomats from the embassy, all members of delegation from the ICFA to China and Iranian business men in China attended the event. The total number of the attendance is about 80. Vice President Lin Yi, President Mr. Mohammadi and Ambassador Mr. Haji delivered speeches at the opening ceremony. The seminar is divided into two sub forums: ‘economic and trade’ and ‘culture’. On the forums, the two sides have carried out in-depth exchanges on issues of common interest.       

   On Oct 9th, CPAFFC and Royal Thai Embassy co-hosted a reception celebrating the 40 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand in Beijing. Madame Yan Junqi, Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Mr. Shi Guangsheng, president of Chinese-Thai Friendship Association, Ms. Lin Yi, Vice-President of CPAFFC, Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Foreign Minister of Thailand, Mr. Theerakun Niyom, Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy to China, Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association, and around 300 representatives from various circles of China and Thailand attended the reception.   President Shi Guangsheng said in his speech that Thailand is a trust-worthy good friend, partner and neighbour of China. The continuous enhancement and development of China-Thailand traditional friendship is conducive not only to the common interests of the two countries and the two peoples, but also to the prosperity and stability of the region and the world at large. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Chinese people are willing to join hands with our friends in Thailand to further our cooperation and to enrich the content of China-Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Relations. By doing so, we are able to make greater contributions to the regional peace, stability and development.   Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said in his speech that the relationship between Thailand and China is based on the founding principles of mutual respect, trust and non-interference in internal affairs, as well as an intimate ethnic - cultural connection just like family members between our two countries. Thailand and China have elevated our diplomatic relations to a “Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership” since 2012. Thailand is ready to tally its policy of connectivity with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, so as to broaden our cooperation beyond the bilateral sphere, and achieve Coordinated development in the framework of ASEAN concepts. President Korn Dabbaransi reviewed the development of diplomatic relation between China and Thailand as well as the celebrations marking the anniversaries. He expressed his gratitude to CPAFFC for the invitation to him and his delegation and highly evaluated the friendly activities conducted by Associations of two countries on people-to-people channel.       During the celebration dinner, Vice Chairperson Yan Junqi and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai signed on the First Day Cover marking the 40 anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations. A brief meeting between Vice Chairperson Yan Junqi and Thai delegation was held before the celebration dinner.

At the invitation of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a 5-member delegation led by Mrs. Tan Atac, President of Turkish Chinese Women’s Friendship & Culture Association visited China from September 14th to 28th, 2015. The Delegation visited Beijing , Tianjin and Xi’an. During the visit in Beijing, Ms. Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC hosted a welcome luncheon for the delegation. Turkish Ambassador Mr. Ali Murat Ersoy also attended the luncheon. In Tianjin, The delegation attended 2015 Asia Women’s Forum. As an honored guest, Mrs. Tan Atac made a speech at the opening ceremony. In Xi’an, the delegation participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Countries Commodity Fair.  

  On 24th September, Mr. Xie Yuan, Vice President of CPAFFC met with Mr. Michael Crook, Chairman of the International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives and his party. Vice President Xie Yuan expressed his appreciation for their efforts in promoting friendship between the Chinese people and people all over the world. Vice President Xie said the CPAFFC will as always do its best to support the ICCIC’s work. Mr. Michael Crook thanked CPAFFC for its support to GungHo industrial cooperatives. He said that ICCIC would re-elect its leadership and wished to strengthen working contacts with CPAFFC in this regard so as to rejuvenate undertakings of GungHo industrial cooperatives. Ms. Zong Linhong, Deputy Director General of the Department of Personnel attended the meeting.

  On 24th September, Vice President Xie Yuan met with the Indian Senior Diplomats Delegation headed by Madam Mukta Dutta Tomar, Additional Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs of India.   Vice President Xie Yuan briefed the delegation on our association and our friendship-with-India projects, particularly the fourth China India Forum, which is going to be held in Mumbai this November. At the request of the Indian guests, Vice President Xie also explained the role the CPAFFC plays in friendship-city project as well as the achievements we’ve made up to now. Madam Tomar thanked Vice President Xie for meeting with the delegation, and expressed the willingness to support the work of the CPAFFC, promote the establishment of more pairs of China-India friendship cities, and push the China India people-to-people friendship to a new height.

On September 18,Wang Zhengwei, Vice Chairman of National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Director General of State Ethnic Affairs Commission (SEAC) met with delegation from People’s Assembly of Kazakhstan, which was led by its Vice- Chairman and Director of Secretariat TUGZHANOV Yearly, at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing .  

  Xie Yuan, Vice President of CPAFFC met with Mr. Ross Gwyther, President of Australia China Friendship Society(ACFS) and his delegation of executive members. They exchanged ideas on how to further promote friendly cooperation between two organizations and people-to-people exchanges between the two peoples.