Speech by CPAFFC Vice President Hu Sishe at 2014 China International Friendship Cities Conference

Today,we are gathering here to convene the 2014 China International Friendship Cities Conference and the Guang zhou International Urban Innovation Conference.Firsto fall,on behalf of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries(CPAFFC),the China International Friendship Cities Association(CIFCA)and CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin,I’d like to express warm welcome to everyone present.The China International Friendship Cities Conference,initiated by the     

FLAI Delegation Visits China

At the invitation of the CPAFFC,a 10-member delegation led by Chairman Haim Bibas of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel(FLAI)visited Shanghai,Haikou,Guangzhou and Shenzhen from November 20 to29,2014.Itattended the UCLGWrld Council Meeting held in Haikou and the 2014 China International Friendship Cities Conference in Guangzhou.During the UCLG meeting,CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin met with the delegation and recalled planting a friendship tree together with Prime     

Award Ceremony of “Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence Friendship Award” Held in Pakistan

It was April in Islamabad.Everywhere was permeated with the breath of spring,and neat and spacious roads lined with colorful flowers vying to outshine each other were further enhanced by the portrait of Chinese President Xi Jinping and welcome banners such as"China and Pakistan Are Faithful Friends".     

Developing Major-country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics

AFTER the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in 2012 China proposed the exploratory concept of majorcountry diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.In other words,China,as a major country,will assume greater international responsibilities while its diplomatic policy continues to reflect distinctive Chi-     

Proud of Our Genuine Friendship with China——An Interview with UAE Ambassador Omar Al Bitar

THIRTY years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates,the two countries are witnessing monumental,across-theboard developments.On this occasion,China Today spoke to UAE Ambassador to China Omar Al Bitar to learn about the past and prospects of friendly relations between the two countries.China Today:The relationship between China and the     

Exchanges

South African President Jacob Zuma Visits China Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma on December 4,2014.Xi said that China and South Africa are both large developing countries and emerging markets.The two nationsare good friends who understand and support each other.Xi stressed that the Sino-South African relationship     

China Africa Industrial Forum

正Held under the banner of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation,the China-Africa Industrial Forum(CAIF)is committed to promoting development and cooperation between China and African countries.It aims to encourage rapid and sound economic development in China as well as African countries and boost exchanges and cooperation in politics,the economy,culture,science     

Exhibition of Photos and Gifts of Zhangzhou’s Foreign Affairs Activities

The Exhibition of Photos and Gifts of Zhangzhou’s Foreign Affairs Activities sponsored by the Zhangzhou Municipal People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries(ZMPAFFC)opened in the Zhangzhou Archive son January 15.The permanent exhibition is divided into two parts covering friendship city activities and international exchanges.On display are over 200 pho     

China Africa Industrial Forum

正Held under the banner of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation,the China-Africa Industrial Forum(CAIF)is committed to promoting development and cooperation between China and African countries.It aims to encourage rapid and sound economic development in China as well as African countries and boost exchanges and cooperation in politics,the economy,culture,science and technology,and tourism.     

Deepening Exchanges and Cooperation Between Sister Cities and at Local Government Level——Speech by Wim Kok,Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands

First of all,being former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and on behalf of the Club de Madrid,let me thank the organizers of the 2014China International Friendship Cities Conference and Guangzhou International Urban Innovation Conference for their kind invitation and for offering the opportunity to address this very engaged and distinguished audience.The Club de Madrid is a worldwide organization that brings together nearly     

ROK Young Friendship Envoys Delegation in China

At the invitation of the CPAFFC,Mr.Kim Sung-yup,former Council Member of the Korean Foundation(KF),led a 120-member delegation of the Republic of Korea"Yo u n g Friendship Envoys"comprising young entrepreneurs,artists,deaf-mutes and high school students on a visit to Beijing,Hebei and Zhejiang from October 26 to     

ASEAN-China Governors/Mayors’ Dialogue Launched in Bo’ao,Hainan

On March 27,2015,as an important program within the framework of the Bo’ao Forum for Asia(BFA)Annual Conference 2015,the ASEAN-China Governors/Mayors’Dialogue(ACGMD),organized by the CPAFFC and Hainan Provincial People’s Government,was launched with the participation of 16leaders from provinces and cities in China and ASEAN countries.They discussed"Local Coopera     

LETTERS

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China Africa Industrial Forum

正Held under the banner of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation,the China-Africa Industrial Forum(CAIF)is committed to promoting development and cooperation between China and African countries.It aims to encourage rapid and sound economic development in China as well as African countries and boost exchanges and cooperation in politics,the economy,culture,science and technology,and tourism.     

AN OUTLOOK OF CHINA’S DIPLOMACY

<正>Chinese diplomacy has always been a topic of interest during the annual session of the National People’s Congress.This year,Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a pool interview with more than 500 Chinese and foreign journalists in Beijing on March 8,elaborating China’s position on a series of bilateral and multilateral issues.Selected excerpts of Wang’s comments follow:     

做共同发展的好伙伴

正2016年1月18日沙特是我今年首次出访的第一站,也是我担任中国国家主席后访问的第一个阿拉伯国家。沙特是中国的兄弟国家。一提到沙特,人们想到的是"石油王国"得天独厚的油气宝藏,伊斯兰教发源地的悠久历史,大漠落日的壮美辽阔。2008年,我以中国国家副主席身份访问沙特,沙特国家建设欣欣向荣,人民热情好客,给我留下美好印象。时隔8年,我将应萨勒曼国王邀请,带着中国人民对沙特人民的情谊和对发展中沙友好关系的期盼,再     

Prudence and Optimism Foster the Sino-U.S.Relationship

ENTERING 2016,President Obama embarked on his last year in office,and the presidential election campaign hit its home strait.According to media polls,the issues of greatest concern to Americans include the domestic economic     

Cooperation on Belt and Road Initiatives

CHINESE President Xi Jinping put forward the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiatives during his visits in 2013 to Central Asia and Southeast Asia.Over the past year,both have helped promote China’s cooperation with countries in Central and Southeast Asia,in such areas as trade and monetary cooperation,transport connectivity,and people-to-people exchanges.The Silk Road Economic Belt stretches from China to Europe through West Asia.The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road extends from China to the Indian Ocean,the Arabian Sea,and the Gulf through Southeast Asia.Both of these open and inclusive economic belts enjoy the universal benefits of winwin cooperation.Cooperation along the     

China Africa Industrial Forum

正Held under the banner of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation,the China-Africa Industrial Forum(CAIF)is committed to promoting development and cooperation between China and African countries.It aims to encourage rapid and sound economic development in China as well as African countries and boost exchanges and cooperation in politics,the economy,culture,science and technology,and tourism.