Delegation of Association for Japan-China Exchanges in Nagano Visits China

At the invitation of the Chinese Association for International Understanding （CAFIU）, the delegation of the Association for Japan-China Exchanges in Nagano headed by Mr. Karasawa Noriharu and with Mr. Kushihara Yoshinao as the Advisor paid their 20th visit to China from May 16 to 19. During theirvisit in Beijing,     

A Vivid Embodiment of Sino-Indian Cultural Exchanges

Thecere-monycelebratingthefirstreleaseoftheChineseeditionofwingsoffire,anautobi-ographyofIndianPresidentH.E.Dr.APJAbdulKalam,washeldinBeijingonApril10thundertheauspicesofCAFIUandtheIndianEmbassyinChina.Mr.CaiWu,CAFIUAdvisorandVice-Minis-teroftheInternationalDepartmentoftheCPCCentralCommitteeandMr.ShivshankarMenon,IndianAmbassadortoChinadeliveredspeechesre-spectively.Mr.CaiWupointedoutthatasChinaandIn-diaarecountrieswithancientcivilization,itisoffar-reachingsignificancetoenha…     

Toward an Analytical Model of Suicide Terrorism—A Comment

In this comment, I offer an alternative model for describing and explaining suicide terrorism. The model offers three stage: a) decision making among elites of terrorist organizations, b) individual motivations of the perpetrators and c) the organisational process of recruitment, socialization, and launching of the terrorist.     

Deepening People-to-People Exchanges and Promoting Practical Cooperation——CAFIU Delegation Visits Bangladesh,India and Sri Lanka

At the invitation of Bangladesh-China People’s Friendship Association(BCPFA),Delhi Study Group of India(DSG) and Sri Lanka Association for International Understanding(SLAFIU),a 5-member CAFIU delegation headed by Deputy Secretary-General Mr.Bai Hongkui visited Bangladesh,India and Sri Lanka from May 5 to 16.I was lucky to be one of the delegation members and experienced     

Make Unremitting Efforts on Poverty Alleviation——On the Three Visits of Australian Rotary to Xingtang County

正Since 1990s,the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU)has been working with the Australian Rotary to conduct poverty alleviation programs in disadvantaged areas of China.In 2013,CAFIU and the Australian Rotary converted their focus of poverty elimination to Xingtang County of     

Promoting Mutual Learning and Understanding Through Exchanges——Notes on the Visit of the European-American Young Leaders Delegation to China

正At the invitation of CAFIU,an 11-member European-American young leaders delegation composed of politicians,think tank researchers and media workers from France,Germany,Italy,UK and US headed by Mr.Manlio di Stefano,Member of House of Representatives of Italy and Chairman of the Five-Star Movement     

Witnessing the Development of Indo-China,and Promoting People-to-People Understanding and Cooperation——Sidelights on Visits to Cambodia and Laos

<正>At the invitation of Union Youth Federation of Cambodia and the International Department of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party’s Central Committee,a Chinese NGO Delegation headed by Mr.Ni Jian,Secretary-General of the Chinese Association for International Understanding paid visit to Cambodia and Laos from October 21 to 28.As a member of the delegation,I set my feet on the     

The Significance of Strengthening Exchanges between NGOs in Asia——Thoughts Derived from a Seminar

<正>In October 2012,the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU) with which I am working organized a seminar in Beijing with the aim of exploring the status quo and prospects of exchanges between NGOs in Asia.People present at the seminar were heads of NGOs and think tanks     

Enhancing Mutual Understanding, Expanding Cooperation and Exchanges—Sketches on the visits of CAFIU delegation to New Zealand and Vietnam

At the invitation of the New Zealand National Party and the Vietnam Association of Friendship Organizations, a CAFIU delegation headed by Vice-President Zhu Liang paid a visit to New Zealand and Vietnam from November 26th to December 10th, 2000. People of all walks of life accorded them with warm hospitality and the visit realized the original purpose of enhancing mutual understanding and expanding cooperation and exchanges. While passing through Sydney, Australia, the delegation also…     

International Public Welfare Activities on the Move——Sidelights of Visits to Myanmar and Cambodia by the Working Group of China Foundation for Peace and Development

正On January 29th,as Chinese New Year draws near,a working group led by Ms.Yu Xiaoxuan,Executive Vice Secretary General of the China Foundation for Peace and Development(CFPD)is visiting Myanmar and Cambodia on a good day with fresh air in Beijing,with the aim of reviewing the progress of projects there sponsored by CFPD,obtaining feedback on the     

In-depth Understanding,Long-lasting Friendship——The Delegation of Bangladesh-China People''s Friendship Association Visits China

At the invitation of Chinese Association for International Understanding （CAFIU）, a five- member delegation from Bangladesh-China People＇s Friendship Association （BCPFA）, headedby Mr. Enam Ahmed Chaudhury, former Chairman of Bangladesh National Privatization Commission visited China from October 18 to 25. During their stay in Beijing, Ms. Wang Zhizhen,     

Strengthening Youth Exchanges and Enhancing Mutual Understanding among Peoples——Sidelights on Receiving JCI Japan-China Friendship Association Delegation

正At the invitation of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),a 10-member JCI(Junior Chamber International Japan)delegation headed by Agehara Yasumaro,Chairman of JCI Japan-China Friendship Association and Hayashi Hiroshi,Vice-Chairman of JCI Japan-China Friendship Association visited Beijing from May 19-22.Junior Chamber of Japan(JC for short)was established in 1951 and it has 698 chapters across     

Are the Diaoyu Islands Japan’s Inherent Territory?—A Comment on The Origins of the Japan-China Territorial Issue by Murata Tadayoshi

＂ Historians believe that historical essays have nothing to do with the science of history and are actually harmful. Indeed, authors of such essays, whether intentionally or unintentionally, leave traces of themselves and their time.     

A Pragmatic and Effective Journey——Sidelights on the Visit of the MEP Delegation

<正>At the invitation of CAFIU,a 6-member delegation of Members of European Parliament(MEP)led by Mr.István Ujhelyi,Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism(TRAN),and former Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly visited China on June 17-20,2015.In Beijing,Mr.Qi Xuchun,Vice-Chairman of the     

Asia:Calling For Peace——Impressions of Visits to Thailand,India and Jordan

AttheinvitationoftheSenateAd－hocCom－mitteeonKraCanalProjectofThailand，theDelhiStudyGroupofIndiaandWorldAffairsCouncilofJordan，Mme．LiShuzheng，MemberoftheStandingCommitteeandVice－ChairpersonofForeignAffairsCommitteeoftheNationalPeople＇sCongressofChina，andVice－PresidentoftheChineseAssocia－tionforInternationalUnderstanding，ledan８－memberCAFIUdelegationtovisitThailand，IndiaandJordanduringDecember３－１２，２００２．Asadelegationmember，Ifeltpersonallythehosts＇highre…     

Yi Wu——A City Built on Market

Yi Wu, located in central Zhe Jiang Province on China’s southeast coast, 300 kilometers away from Shanghai, has a total area of 1105 square kilometers and a population of 2.2 million. It is reputed to be an international center for small commodity circulation, demonstration and     

Promoting People-to-people Exchanges and Building a Favorable Atmosphere——Sidelights on CAFIU Delegation's Visit to Japan and the Philippines

正At the invitation of Japan NPO "the World" and Philippine Center of Young Leaders in Governance(PCYL),a 6-member CAFIU delegation headed by Secretary-General Ni Jian paid a friendly visit to Japan and the Philippines from November 1 to November 8.During the visit,the delegation had extensive contacts and exchanges with politicians,NGOs and ordinary     

Points of View on Public Diplomacy with Neighboring Countries from Perspective of Forum on “Closer People-to-People Exchanges for the ‘Belt and Road'”

<正>In mid-July,2015,the Forum onCloser Peopleto-People Exchanges for the‘Belt and Road’was staged in Beijing.This forum was hosted by the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU)and nearly 40participants,including representatives of nongovernmental organizations and scholars of think tanks from China,India,Bangladesh,the Philippines and Indonesia,attended the forum.     

A Trip to Enhance Exchanges and Strengthen Friendship——Visit to Indonesia, East Timor, and Maldives by Vice-Chairman Li Jinhua of CPPCC National Committee

At the invitation of the People’s Consultative Assembly of Indonesia, the National Assembly of East Timor and the People’s Majlis of Maldives, a13-member delegation of the Chinese Associationfor International Understanding (CAFIU) headedby Mr. Li Jinhua, Vice-Chairman of the NationalCommittee of the Chinese People’s Political     

Youths Exchanges between China and Japan Have a Bigger Role to Play——Sidelights on Secretary-General Ni Jian's Visit to Japan

<正>In late May,a 27-member young leaders delegation from JCI(Junior Chamber International Japan)visited China at the invitation of CAFIU.During that visit,CAFIU Secretary-General Ni Jian met with Agehara Yasumaro,Chairman of JCI Japan-China Friendship Association.Mr.Yasumaro told Mr.Ni that since this year marks the 30thanniversary of the establishment of