Keynote Address at the International Symposium “China and EU-Prospect of Multilateral & Bilateral Cooperation”

Respected President, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends: With the concerted efforts and elaborate preparation by the two sides, the interna-tional symposium 揅hina and EU Prospect of Multilateral & Bilateral Cooperation?co-hosted by the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) and Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung of Germany has raised its curtain today. On behalf of CAFIU, I would like to express my sincere congratulations to the opening of the sym…     

International Symposium on “Comprehensive Security Concepts Facing New Challenges”

[Editor's Note]: On December 13-14, a symposium on "Comprehensive Security Concept under the New Situation" was jointly held in Beijing by Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU), West Europe Bureau of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee and the German Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Beijing Office (FES). More than 50 scholars and experts from Germany, Japan, India and China attended the symposium and exchanged views extensively and deeply on s…     

The 13th CPC-SPD Dialogue of Foreign Affairs and Security Policies Held in Beijing

<正>On the afternoon of March 31st,the 13th CPC-SPD Dialogue of Foreign Affairs and Security Policies cosponsored by the International Department of CPC Central Committee(IDCPC),Friedrich Ebert Foundation of Germany(FES) and CAFIU was held in Beijing.The theme of the Dialogue is "the changes and adjustment in Chinese and German     

My German Colleagues’ Sentiments towards China

<正>I was sent twice by CAFIU to work at Beijing Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung(FES) of Germany when I had the honor to get familiar with my German colleagues. This helped me know more about the national character of the German people. Moved by their friendly sentiments towards the Chinese people and their deep interest in Chin     

FES Delegation Visits China

At the invitation of CAFIU, a 6-member delegation of German Friedrich-Ebert Foundation（FES） headed by Mr. Ernst Kerbusch, Director of the Department for International Cooperation visited China from April 21 to 29. In Beijing, Mr. Li Jinjun, CAFIU adviser and Vice Minister of International Department of CPC, Mr. Li Chengren, Executive Vice President of CAFIU met with the delegation on separate occasions. The delegation participated in the International Conference on Cooperation with Africa in the Context of Globalization cosponsored by CAFIU and FES. The delegation also called on the Central Party School and China Renmin University.     

CAFIU and FES Renewed the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation

<正>On Oct.17,CAFIU and Fredrich-Ebert-Foundation(FES)of Germany renewed the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)on Cooperation in Beijing Diaoyutai Grand Hotel.Mr.Li Jinjun,ViceMinister of the International Department of CPC Central Committee and Executive Vice-President of CAFIU and Mr.Kurt Beck,President of FES     

FES Head of Department for International Development Cooperation Visits China

正At the invitation of CAFIU,Mme.Christiane Kesper,Director of the Department for International Development Cooperation of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung of Germany(FES)visited China from Oct.9 to 14.During the stay in Beijing,Mr.Li Jinjun,Vice-Minister of IDCPC and Executive Vice-President of CAFIU met with     

Mme. Gmelin, Chairwoman of Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid Committee of German Federal Parliament Visits China

At the invitation of CAFIU, Mme. Herta Daeubler- Gmelin, Chairwoman of the Human Rights ＆ Humanitarian Aid Committee of the Federal Parliament of Germany and member of parliament of SPD led a delegation to visit China from Oct. 16 to 28, and participate in the ＂9＇h Sino-German Seminar on Human Rights＂ cosponsored by China Foundation for Human Rights Development （CFHRD）, CAFIU and the Fredrich-Ebert Foundation of Germany. In Beijing, Mr. Huang Mengfu, Vice Chairman of CPPCC and President of CFHRD, Mr. Wang Chen, Minister of the Information Office of the State Council, Mr. Li Chengren,     

Thirty Years of Partnership in Developing Cooperation between Germany and China

It is a particular privilege for me to have been invited by CAFIU to share my views on the 30 years of partnership between the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU) and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in developing cooperation between Germany and China.Since I have been directly involved in this     

Working Together For an Even Brighter Future of People-to-People Exchanges between China and Europe——Sidelights of a CAFIU Delegation's Visit to Germany,Hungary and Austria

正At the invitation of the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung of Germany,the World Bridge Foundation of Hungary,and the Austria-China Friendship Association,a delegation of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU)headed by H.E.Mr.Qi Xuchun,Vice-Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee and Vice-President of CAFIU paid friendly visits to Germany,Hungary and Austria.The delegation     

Speech by FES Secretary-general Roland Schmidt at the Celebration of the 20^th Anniversary of ＂Partnership and Cooperation＂

This year marks the 130th anniversary of the founding of the first Chinese legation in Berlin and the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and China. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of cooperation between Friedrich-Ebert Foundation(FES) and CAFIU.     

trite a New Chapter of Friendship

At the invitation of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation （FES） of Germany, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and Slovak Society for International Relations, a CAFIU delegation headed by Ms. Wang Zhizhen, Vice- Chairwoman of the National Committee of Chinese People＇s Political Consultative Conference and Vice-President of CAFIU visited Germany,     

The Chinese-Ger man SME Dialogue Opens in Beijing

In the afternoon of April 11, CAFIU and the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation of Germany jointly held the Chinese-German Small and Medium-sized Entrepreneurs’ Dialogue themed "pooling wisdom and strength, promoting win-win cooperation" in Beijing Fragrant Hill Empark Hotel.Mr. Li Jinjun, Vice-Minister of IDCPC and Executive     

Expand Friendly Cooperation and Build a Harmonious World

As early as in the beginning of the 1980's,the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) started exchanges with the Friendrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). Since FES set up its Beijing office in 1987,fruitful cooperation has been conducted between FES and CAFIU,and other relevant parties of the Chinese side. Over the years,FES has made positive efforts and great contributions for deepening and developing understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and the German people,and for promoting the relations between the two countries and two parties,which we highly appreciate.     

Strengthening Solidarity, Increasing Cooperation, Promoting Development---International Symposium on Sustainable Development and Solidarity in the Context of Globalization" Held in beijing

The international symposium on "Sustain-able Development and Solidarity in the Context of Globalization", co-sponsored by the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) and the French Catholic Committee against Hunger and for Development (CCFD), took place in Beijing from November 15 to 17, 2000. The event was attended by experts and researchers from the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Foreign Ministry, the Mi…     

Mme. Gmelin, Chairwoman of the Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid Committee of German Federal Parliament visits China

At the invitation of the Chinese Association for International Understanding （CAFIU）, Mme. Gmelin, Chairwoman of the Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid Committee of German Federal Parliament visited China from June 3rd-8th. During her stay in Beijing, Mme. Wang Zhizhen,     

Letter of Thanks

Since the massive earthquake measuring 8 on the Richter scale jolted Wenchuan County of China's Sichuan Province on May 12, CAFIU has received messages and calls of solicitude from the organizations and friends in Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, India, Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Poland, Finland and etc.. CAFIU wish to take thi/s opportunity to express our sincere thanks to the following organizations and friends.     

Aim at the Future for Common Development

At the invitation of the Socialist Party of Bulgaria and the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung(FES) of Germany, CAFIU delegation headed by Mr. Zhou Tienong, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC) and Vice-President of CAFIU…     

CAFIU Executive Council Members attended the Symposium on CAFIU 30~(th) Anniversary

The CAFIU secretariat organized the Executive Council symposium on her 30thanniversary on the morning of October 20th, 2011. Fifteen Executive eeeCouncil members attended at the invitiation and spoke at the symposium. The members had enthusiastic discussions on the topic of "Great     

The 6~(th) Sino-German Security Seminar Held in Beijing

From May 14 to 15, the 6th Sino-German Security Seminar co-sponsored by the international Department of the CPC(IDCPC), CAFIU and Friedrich-Ebert Foundation(FES) was held in Beijing. The German delegation of Social Democratic Party(SPD) politicians headed by Mr.