Draw Lessons from History to Avoid Tragedy of War:CAFIU Holds a Discussion on 70~(th) Anniversary of the End of World War Ⅱ

<正>On the afternoon of June 23,CAFIU,the International Department of CPC Central Committee(IDCPC)and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung(FES)jointly held a discussion to commemorate the 70thanniversary of the end of World War II.CAFIU’s Deputy Secretary-General Zheng Yao chaired the discussion.Also present at the discussion were Chinese and overseas experts,Mme.Su Ping from the Western Europe Bureau of     

A Letter from Civil Association the“House of Poland”to CAFIU

<正>Highly Respected Mr. President Zhou Tienong, In name of Civil Association the House of Poland and the Club of Polish-Chinese Co-operation, I convey the best greetings on the     

Congratulations on the 5~(th) Anniversary of Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Editor’s Note: On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the convocation of its Summit in Shanghai, we have invited Secretary-General Zhang Deguang of the SCO, Assistant Minister Li Hui of …     

Regard History as a Mirror and Create a New World of Peace,Development and Cooperation—In Commemoration of the 60~(th) Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People''''s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World''''s Anti-Fascist War

The year 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the world's anti-fascist war. China and many other countries have held all kinds of activities to commemorate this event that has most deeply impacted human history. The Second World War, the crudest war that     

Delegation of Civil Association “Polish House” Visits China

At the invitation of Chinese Association for International Understanding （CAFIU）, a 5-member delegation of Civil Association ＂Polish House＂ headed by Mr. Jerzy Siwiec, the First Deputy Chairman of the association visited China from June 20 to 28. In Beijing, both sides co-sponsoredthe seminar themed ＂Twenty Years of Transition in Central and Eastern Europe and Poland＂, exchanging in-depth views on the historical background, experiences and lessons of the transition in Central and Eastern Europe and Poland. Mr. Li Jinjun,     

A Letter of Congratulations from Chairman Wieslaw Klimczak of the Civil Association ＂Polish House＂ to President Zhou Tienong of CAFIU

Warsaw April 29,2011 Your Excellency Mr.President, On behalf of the Civil Association Polish House,I would like to extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to the participants of the 2nd Plenary Session of the 10th Executive Council of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU) scheduled on April 29,2011.This Session,held at the 30th anniversary of CAFIU,is of special significance and far-reaching influence.As a Polish NGO enjoying sound cooperation with     

In Commemoration of the 600~(th) Anniversary of Zheng He''''s Voyages

Zheng He, a famous navigator and diplomat in theperiod ofEmperor Chengzu ofthe MingDynasty, ledgiant fleets and made seven voyages across the vastocean. The historical influence and significance ofhis voyages far exceed China, Southeast Asia andthe vast India Ocean. His voyages, spreading theChinese nation's civilization and image of peace farand wide, can be regarded as experiences for refer-ence and inspiration for today's peaceful develop-ment ofChina and the development ofthe current i…     

Consolidate Traditional Friendship and Enhance Practical Cooperation——Delegation of Civic Association “Polish House” Visited China

正At the invitation of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),a 6-member delegation of Civic Association "Polish House",headed by the Secretary of its Board Mr.Tadeusz Gajewski,visited Beijing and Hunan Province from December 1 to 6.     

The 60~(th) Anniversary of the End of WWII and the Japan-China Relations

I. T he 2000years,50years and 60yearsM y C hinese friends often talk aboutthe ″2000-yearfriendship and 50-year antagonism ″.Iunderstandthatitis referred to the 2000-yearhistory offriend-ly exchanges with focus on cultures between Japanand China,and to the 50-yearJapanese w ars ofin-vading C hina, from the Japan-Q ing warin 1894tothe defeatofJapan in 1945. H ow ever, m any C hi-nese friends do notlike to m ention the 60years af-terW W II.In Japan I have a lotoffriends who hold thatJapa…     

Congratulations on the 50~(th) Anniversary of the Beginning of Diplomatic Relations between China and African Countries

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between China and African countries. Over the past half a century, with the joint efforts by the leaders and peoples of China and Africa, the friendship between China and Africa has been increasingly consolidated and the relations between the two sides have grown to a new high. In November this year, the Beijing Summit and the Third Ministerial Meeting of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum will be held in Beijing to discuss the further strengthening of the relations and cooperation between China and Africa. To commemorate these historic events, the current issue of this Journal is bringing out four articles with regard to Sino-African relations and the situation in Africa to share with our readers.     

May Flowers of China-Poland Friendship Bloom Forever——On Contacts with President Klimczak of Civic Association “Polish House”

<正>For years,on the occasions of China’ national festivals,CPC’s major events and CAFIU’s big activities,I have always received corresponding letters from a Polish elder who lived thousands of miles away.These letters,expressing wishes,congratulations,expectations or emotions,record not only the old man’s deep affections for China and his Chinese friends but also the time-honored     

DISTORTING HISTORY WILL MISGUIDE JAPAN(To Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Victory over Japanese Aggression)

This year is the fiftieth anniversary of Japan's defeat and surrender at the end ofthe Second World War.Yet Japan is still far from having recognized correctlythe history of its aggression.The conflict between two different perceptions ofJapan's history of aggression has been waging on and has even become sharper.This is not only a point at issue in Japan's current politics,but also a key factor indetermining the nation's course of action in the future.     

Impressions of the 13~(th) Global Summit on Women

On June 10, the annual Global Summit on Women opened in the ancient capital Cairo, Egypt. The Summit was long called the Davos Forum for Women. Nearly 900 representatives from political and business circles of 89 countries and regions participated in thi…     

Speech at the 27~(th) Annual Conference of the International Initiatives of Change Association of Japan

TodaymycolleaguesandIfeelveryhappyandhonoredtobeinvitedtocometothepicturesquecoastalcityOdawaraforthefirsttimetoattendthe27thAnnualConferenceoftheJapaneseAssocia-tionofInitiativesofChangeIC.NowpleaseallowmeonbehalfoftheChineseAssociationForIn-ternationalUnderstandingtoexpressourheartfeltthankstoyouforyourkindinvitationandwarmhospitality.Ihavebeenquitedeeplyimpressedbytheheateddiscussionandthelivelyatmosphereshownattheconferenceinthepasttwodays.InresponseIwouldliketotakethisopportunitytog…     

Firmly Promote the China-U.S. Cooperative Partnership-Commemorating the 40~(th) Anniversary of the Shanghai Communiqué

正Forty years ago,the Shanghai Communiqué was published in Shanghai.A milestone in the history of China-U.S.relations,it opened a new chapter of exchanges and cooperation between China and     

The World Calls for a Strong United Nations—In Commemoration of the 60~(th) Anniversary of the UN

On September 14-16, 2005, the 2005 World Summit, UN's largest summit meeting of heads of state and government in the new century, was held. 170 heads of state and government out of 191 member states gathered at the UN headquarters in New York, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the United     

Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the 9~(th) Sino-German Seminar on Human Rights

The 9^th Sino-German Seminar on Human Rights cosponsored by China Foundation for Human Rights Development, Chinese Association for International Understanding （CAFIU） and Friedrich-Ebert Foundation of Germany opens today. Hereby on behalf of CAFIU, I would like toexpress warm welcome to Mme. Gmelin and all the guests and earnest congratulations on the opening of the seminar.     

PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND TRUST STRENGTHEN FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION——In Commemoration of the 20~(th) Anniversary of the Founding of CAFIU

September 28, 2001 marks the 20th anni-versary of the found-ing of the Chinese Association for Interna-tional un- derstanding(CAFIU). CAFIU is a people抯 organization initiated and founded by well-known personages from various people抯 bodies and political parties as well as social activists and scholars in China for the purpose of developing external exchanges to cater for the development of the domestic and international situation …     

Work Report Delivered at the 9~(th) Council Meeting of the Chinese Association for In ternational Understanding

Dearleadingmembers,FellowCouncilMembers,Comradesandfriends,TheChineseAssociationforInternationalUn-derstanding(CAFIU)isnowholdingits9thCouncilMeeting.AuthorizedbyPresidentLiGuixian,IamgoingtodelivertheWorkReportonbehalfofthe8thCouncilandsubmitittoyourexamination.The8thCouncilofCAFIUcameintobeinginFebruary1999.Overthepastfouryears,CAFIUhasmadepositiveeffortsandscoredcertainachieve-ments.OurachievementsweremadeundertheleadershipofPresidentLiGuixianandotherVice-Presidentsandwithth…     

Speech at the 4~(th) Chinese-German Symposium on International Security

I'm very glad to have the opportunity to attend the 4th Chinese -Germ an Symposium on International Security co-sponsored by the International De-partment of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC-CC),the Chinese Association for International Un-derstanding (CAFIU ) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES)and exchange views with you here on the currentcv international situation and security.As you all know,although the international situa-tion has experienced tremendous and profound chang…