Mr. Franco Terenzi, former Captain Regent and President of San Marino-China Friendship Association paid an offical call upon CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin on September 13. President Li spoke highly of the efforts and contributions made by President Franco Terenzi to the friendship between China and San Marino for many years. She also invited President Franco Terenzi to attend the International Friendship Cities Conference to be held in Municipality of Chongqing in November this year. President Franco Terenzi thanked President Li for inviting him and introduced the situation about the commemorative activities of the 45 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and San Marino which was held by CPAFFC in Shanghai. He expected to further develop friendly cooperation with CPAFFC.  Minister of the Ministry of Interior of San Marino, Vice President of CPAFFC Song Jingwu, Deputy Director-General of Department of European and Asian Affairs of CPAFFC Lv Hongwei, attended the meeting.

On September 13, President Li Xiaolin met with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam during his visit to China. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sang a high praise for the effort by CPAFFC and China-Vietnam Friendship Association (CVFA) over the years in promoting bilateral friendship. He said that the friendship between Vietnam and China was meticulously cultivated by Chairman Mao Zedong, and Chairman Ho Chi Minh and many Chinese and Vietnamese leaders of elder generations. We should well maintain and develop the bilateral traditional friendship together. He said the current Vietnam-China relationship enjoys an overall sound development and fruitful cooperation in various fields. The maritime issue is the only problem facing the two countries. The Vietnamese side is willing to make joint efforts with the Chinese side to properly handle the problem and to maintain good bilateral relations based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. President Li expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Nguyen for the meeting amid his busy schedule. She said that the China-Vietnam traditional friendship of “Comrade and Brothers” is extremely valuable, and the two sides have extensive common interests. She hoped that the maritime issue can be properly solved through negotiation and consultation on the basis of mutual respect, equity and mutual benefit, rather than “losing the main goal for the small gains”. The CPAFFC will make concerted and continuous effort with the Vietnam side to make greater contribution to the bilateral friendship. Mme Lin Yi, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Zhang Dewei, Vice President of CVFA and former Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Liu Nanlai, Honorary Member and Professor of Law Institute, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and other Chinese friendly figures were present.

CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin met with Secours Populaire Francais (SPF) delegation in the Main Building in CPAFFC at 11 A.M. on September 12. President Li Xiaolin said that SPF is the most effective partner in France cooperating with CPAFFC. SPF had developed various charitable activities in China covering education, medical, poverty alleviation, disaster relief and youth exchange since it cooperated with CPAFFC in 2007, which achieved better social repercussions. President Li hoped that the two organizations could continue strengthening the exchanges and expanding the cooperative fields so as to further promote the friendship between China and France, and the world peace. Mme. CORINNE MAKOWSKI, Secretary of Secretariat National of SPF, said that the current international situation is not optimistic. Terrorist attack, refugee and other problems became more and more severe in Franc and Europe, which we need to link up people in different countries. SPF paid attention to the partnership with CPAFFC and tried to expand new fields to cooperate. Mme. AICHA MOKDAHI, the member of SPF Council and the Chairman of Fondation Essilor, expressed that the delegation would visit Xing County, Shanxi Province this time and test the vision of women and children in the area and provided free glasses for them. She hoped that this kind of testing organizations could be established in poverty provinces in China and could provide vision care for women and children. President Li Xiaolin gave support to the new program which will be developed by SPF and appreciated it. She said that CPAFFC will continue strengthening the cooperation with SPF to develop the poverty alleviation program in China and improve the living conditions of poverty regions in China.

On the Morning of September 9th,  President Li Xiaolin met with Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown，British Former Prime Minister who came to China to participate in the 2nd Global Social Entrepreneurs Forum at the invitation of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries(CPAFFC). President Li Xiaolin welcomed Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown’s visit to China and briefly introduced the main function of the CPAFFC and its work to promote the friendship between China and other countries. Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown appreciated the CPAFFC’s invitation and host of his visit to China. Both sides also exchanged broad views on China-UK relations, Brexit and the development of Social Entrepreneurs in the UK.

The World Philanthropy Forum co-hosted by CPAFFC, Tsinghua University and China Soong Ching Ling Foundation was held in Beijing on Sept. 5th. The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sent a congratulatory letter to the forum. President Li Xiaolin attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sent his wishes for a successful forum. He said in his letter, “ China and its people have a long tradition of giving, and Chinese philanthropy has made significant contributions to education, health and the environment. Now there are many areas pressing human need. Partnerships among stakeholders across diverse sectors and cultures will be critical for lasting solutions. Let us work together to advance peace, development, human rights, dignity and opportunity for all.” President Li briefed the famous philanthropy projects carried out by CPAFFC in recent years, and made a detailed introduction about the cooperation with UN “Every Woman Every Child” Initiative. She called for the engagement of all people of vision to join “Every Woman Every Child” China Partnership Network, to make contribution to the development of the lofty cause--promoting the health of women, children and adolescents worldwide. She pointed out that the philanthropy cause in China had achieved great progress in these years, however, there still remained problems. This forum had provided an international exchanges cooperative platform for the philanthropy institutions, enterprises, organizations and individuals who were devoted to philanthropy in China, which would promote the our philanthropy cause to develop vigorously in a healthy and orderly way. The participants of the forum included the top scholars and practitioner of philanthropy on a global scale, as well as representatives of all fields. Fruitful exchanges and discussion have been made to strengthen international academic exchanges in the philanthropic field, and endeavor to facilitate China's participation in the United Nations initiative of creating a bright future where everyone is free from want, has opportunities of development, and lives with dignity. The guests of honor present at the opening ceremony also include Mr. Huang Mengfu, Vice Chairman of the 10th, 11th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC); Honorary Chairman of All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce, Mr. Qi Mingqiu, Executive Vice Chairman of China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, Ms. Chen Xu, Chairman of University Council of Tsinghua University, Ms. Rana Flowers, United Nations Resident Coordinator a.i.; United Nations Children’s Fund in China Representative, Mr. Mark Suzman, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Global Policy & Advocacy of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Mr. Lester M Salamon, Professor of The Johns Hopkins University etc.   After the opening ceremony, Deputy Director General Ji Yongjun hosted the main forum with the theme of “Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health”.

President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. Ahcène BOUKHELFA, Algerian Ambassador to China on August 24. President Li congratulated Ahcène BOUKHELFA on taking his new office. She said that China and Algeria share profound traditional friendship. They had established the strategic cooperation relationship since 2004. The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Chinese-Arab Friendship Association (CAFA) have been keeping close contact with Algeria-China Friendship Association (ACFA) for several years and have made actively efforts on promoting the friendship of the two peoples. When Chinese President Xi Jinping was visiting Egypt in January 2016, CPAFFC held the awarding ceremony on China-Arab Friendship Outstanding Contribution Award, President Xi met with the winner ACFA President Smail Debeche, and this completely proved that the Chinese side paid high attention to develop the friendly cooperation of the people-to-people between China and Algeria. In the future, the both sides should work together to present the active factors of the bilateral relations to the two peoples, especially the youth. Ahcène BOUKHELFA said that China is one of the first group countries that have given support to the Algerian liberation cause. CPAFFC plays important and historical roles in developing friendship between China and Algeria. The Embassy of Algeria in China is willing to further collaborate with CPAFFC to promote the cooperation in the sectors of political, economy and trade, culture and academy. CPAFFC Vice President Lin Yi attended the meeting.

President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. KAWAMURA TAKEO, the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the House of Representatives and the Former Minister of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT), and Mr. OTA AKIHIRO, Former Leader of Komeito on August 19th. Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Mr. YOKOI YUTAKA, Japanese Ambassador to China, attended the meeting. CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin welcomed KAWAMURA TAKEO to visit China and spoke highly of the efforts made by him on promoting the friendly exchanges of the two counties for a long time. She said that the bilateral relations were faced with many problems in recent years, which effected in the exchanges in various fields and the feelings of the two peoples. History and facts have proven that cooperation between China and Japan lead to win-win results while confrontation hurts both. The Chinese side attached importance to improving and developing Sino-Japanese relationship and hoped the bilateral ties can go back to a normal lane as early as possible. CPAFFC and CJFA(China-Japan Friendship Association) have been working for developing the people-to-people friendly exchanges and cooperation of the two countries, and in recent years the two organizations put emphasis on the exchanges in the fields of the humanity and culture, especially the youth. In the future, they will develop more creative activities and ways, and supply a better society environment and public support for improving the bilateral ties. CPAFFC Vice President Song Jingwu made an introduction about the exchanges activities developed in recent years for Japan in the fields of the political, economy, culture and youth to the Japanese side. KAWAMURA TAKEO thanked President Li Xiaolin for taking her time to meet them and giving support to holding successfully Children’s Fairy Tale Exchanges Activity of China, Japan and Korea in China. He expressed that this activity was supported by many Parties in the Japanese Parliament. The youth could establish understanding and trust from young through exchanges. He hoped that they would gain valuable experience and become the main bridge for the friendly exchanges of the two countries by the way of holding exchange activities. He is also willing to continue playing his role in promoting the humanity and culture exchanges, especially the youth between China and Japan in the future. OTA AKIHIRO said that the Chinese tourists visited Japan increasingly in recent years, which was popular with the Japanese. Next year marks the 45th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations. The both sides should take this opportunity to develop the colorful activities and improve the feelings of the two peoples. We are looking forward for the dance drama, Crested Ibis, to tour again in Japan.

On August 17th, President Li Xiaolin met with former Governor Brian Schweitzer from the state of Montana, U.S. President Li said, Governor Schweitzer took an active part in China-U.S. Governors Forum and many other events organized by CPAFFC when he was in office, playing an important role in China-U.S. exchanges. She hoped that Governor Schweitzer would continue his efforts in enhancing bilateral relation and cooperation after he left office. Governor Schweitzer spoke highly of the great contributions President Li has made for U.S.-China friendly ties. He also expressed his appreciation to CPAFFC for hosting his several missions to China. He said that the two countries shared closer cooperation and mutual interdependence. He is willing to continue to play an active role in promoting friendly cooperation between the two sides.

At the invitation of Japanese Ambassador YOKOI YUTAKA, CPAFFC   President Li Xiaolin met with him in Japanese Ambassador’s residence on August 9. President Li said, China and Japan are close neighbors, and this requires the both sides to choose the road of developing the friendly relations, which is also in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples. The Chinese side attaches great importance to the Sino-Japanese relations. On the basis of the four political documents and in the spirit of reviewing the history and looking into the future, the Chinese side is willing to work together with Japan to implement the four principal consensuses reached by the both sides and push the bilateral ties to the normal lane. CPAFFC and CJFA (China-Japan Friendship Association) would like to make efforts to enhancing the friendly feeling of the two peoples and developing the public support of the two countries. YOKOI YUTAKA spoke highly of the actively contributions made by CPAFFC and CJFA for a long time to developing the friendly relations between China and Japan. He said that they are willing to strengthen the cooperation with CPAFFC to promote the friendly exchanges of the two countries in various fields, expand the personage exchanges of the both sides and improve the bilateral relations.  Mr. Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. ITO KOICHI, Minister of the Japanese Embassy in China and others, attended the meeting.

President Li Xiaolin met with Western U.S. Local Officials’ Delegation on August 1, 2016, which was organized by U.S. Sino Friendship Association and headed by California State Treasurer John Chiang. The delegation is composed of mayors from the cities of Beverly Hills, Ontario, Yorba Linda, Coasta Mesa, Oxnard, Artesia of California and North Las Vegas of Nevada. Vice President Xie Yuan also attended the meeting. President Li Xiaolin said, with the aims of enhancing people’s friendship and safeguarding world peace, the CPAFFC had established cooperation partnerships with nearly 600 non-governmental organizations and institutions in 157 countries across the world. China-U.S. subnational exchanges form the foundation of bilateral relations. 46 pairs of sister states and 212 pairs of sister cities have been established between the two countries. Five rounds of China-U.S. Governors Forum or dialogues have been held. She hoped every delegate learn more about China through this trip, while forging cooperative ties with their Chinese counterparts. John Chiang highly commended the CPAFFC on its mission to safeguard world peace and promote common development. He said it’s the fourth time for Western Local Official’s Delegation to visit China. By paying visits to Chinese local governments and enterprises, the delegation is aimed to promote the exchanges and cooperation between western U.S. and Chinese localities in various areas, and serve as a bridge for friendship, understanding and peace between the east and west, as well as U.S. and China.  During the meeting, CPAFFC Vice President Xie Yuan signed an MOU with President Simon Pang of U.S. Sino Friendship Association, to further their friendly ties and the practical cooperation at the sub-national level between the two countries.