On December 12th , China US Relations Conference on building a new type of China-US relationship was held in Beijing. Mr. Xu Kuangdi, Vice Chairman of the 10th National Committee of CPPCC and President of China-US People’s Friendship Association, Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Mr. Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United State and Mrs. Carter, Mr. Gary Locke, U.S. Ambassador to China, as well as representatives from the government, academic institutions and business circles of both countries attended the conference and had comprehensive discussions surrounding two major topics: building China-US strategic mutual trust in the new period and Sino-US cooperative responsibilities in the Asia Pacific and in the world.  Mr. Xu Kuangdi outlined in the speech that 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Shanghai Communique. Over the past 40 years, China-US relations have kept moving forward despite some ups and downs. As one of the most important bilateral relations, China-US relations are increasingly influential in the global economy and geopolitics. We should work together to further promote a China-US cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit and to build a new type of relations. The key issue of ushering our relations into a new age is to successfully implement agreements reached by both countries. Mme. Li contended that looking into the future of our bilateral relationship, there is no fixed pattern to follow but a need to jointly develop unique and creative solutions in an effort to build a new road for the peaceful, cooperative, mutually beneficial China-US relationship. Mr. Carter said, China-US relations enjoy bright future. State leaders of our two nations need to prudently handle all challenges and difficulties. Compared with 34 years ago when the bilateral relationship was in its infancy, today China-US political, economic and cultural exchanges have been significantly enhanced, which are important elements in establishing mutual trust. Moreover, exchange students and overseas tourism are also positive factors for growing mutual understanding between the nations. Ambassador Locke added that concrete cooperation, beyond diplomatic statements, is the key in improving strategic trust between China and the US. The Conference is organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries(CPAFFC), International Data Group(IDG), supported by the Carter Center, Center for US-China Relations of Tsinghua University and China-United States Exchange Foundation.

On Dec.9th, the first International Comic & Animation Convention (Beijing 2012) lowered its curtain. The 9-day comic and animation pageant was highly praised by the nation wide comic fans and world-wide animation enterprises. According to the statistics, the convention had attracted about 60,000 people to visit. The exhibitors responded warmly to the convention, most of them wished to attend the convention in the next year. The exciting events in the 9 theme days of the convention attracted tens of thousands of comic fans. According to the calculation of the organizing committee, more than 300 domestic and foreign animation-related enterprises and institutes attended the convention, at same time, about 500 institutes and academies attended more than 30 events organized by the organizing committee, including  High-end Forum of The Creation and Protection of Comic and Animation Brands hosted by the Ministry of Culture of the PRC, other forums, theme lectures, report meeting on special topics and news press conferences held by enterprises. China Theme Day- China Institute Awards was held on Dec. 9th. More than 3800 animations and 6800 comic works of 230 comic academies were exhibited at the closing ceremony. Best Story, Best Originality, Best Animation and other dozens of awards were conferred. At the end of the ceremony, the present leaders delivered speeches. The the first International Comic & Animation Convention (Beijing 2012) closed with a warm atmosphere. It is to be observed that, during the convention, over 10 letters of intention or agreements for cooperation were signed by the international comic and animation enterprises. The total contract amount was closed to 1 billion Yuan. This convention has become an effective platform of cooperation for the Chinese and foreign comic and animation enterprises. This convention received great support from the international comic and animation circles. Through this event, the world understood that the Chinese comic and animation industry was on the road to internationalization; It provide more opportunities of international cooperation for the Chinese enterprises. At the same time, a bridge was built between the Chinese comic and animation and the world; through this bridge, more comic and animation works with the Chinese symbols would arise in the world-wide stage. The organizing committee indicated that, this convention was the first large-scale event themed comic and animation in Beijing. As the undertaker, the organizers understood they had great resistibility and prepared for the convention seriously. After 9 days’ exhibition, except the compliment, the convention also obtained many precious suggestions and opinions. There were still many aspects to be improved in organization, management and service. They would sum up the experience in the structure of the content and form more scientific and complete working scheme, in order to well organize and provide service to the Second International Comic & Animation Convention in the next year. With the end of this convention, the preparation for the next one has been launched. The second International Comic & Animation Convention was confirmed to be held during Oct.12th to Oct. 20th, 2013. We believe the next year’s convention will be a pageant causes China even the world a great sensation, which will be greatly significant for the development of the Chinese comic and animation industry.

In order to carry out the intention of setting up the Year of Nepal-China Friendly Exchanges, which reached by the two governments, when the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited in Nepal in the beginning of this year, at the invitation of World Culture Net in Nepal, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) organized a 18-person delegation formed by officers, specialists, scholars and entrepreneurs from Tibet, Shaanxi, Qinghai, to attend 2012 Nepal-China Friendship Week from Nov.30th to Dec.6th. H.E. Parmanand Jha, Vice-president of Nepal delivered a speech in the opening ceremony.  

At the invitation of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Gabriela Montano Viana, the Speaker of the Senate of Bolivia visited China from Dec. 2nd to 4th. Wu Bangguo positively evaluated the relations between China and Bolivia. He said, since the diplomatic relations between the two countries established 27 years ago, China-Bolivia relations had achieved further development under the efforts of both sides. The friendly contacts between the governments, parliaments, political parties and people were closer; the political mutual trust was deepened continuously; both sides understood and supported each other on issues deeply concerned; the cooperation in economy and trade was enlarged from simple trading cooperation to satellite fabrication, mineral resource exploration, and other circles; the exchanges in culture, education, science and technology was productive; both sides kept close communication and coordination in international affairs. China and Bolivia were good friends based on sincerity and mutual trust, and also partners on mutual benefit and cooperation. Deepening China-Bolivia relations was in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples. China would like to work with Bolivia, to develop the China-Bolivia relation better and bring benefit to two peoples. Montano said, Bolivia and China were far in distance, but Bolivia was always paying great attention to its friend China’s development and progress. At present, Bolivia was actively pushing forward reform of politics, economy and society, and focusing on developing economy and improving the people’s livelihood. Bolivia urgently hoped to utilize China’s experience especially the helpful methods on developing market economy, strengthen  macro-economic control and upholding social fair and justice. Bolivia would like to deepen the mutual beneficial cooperation with China in all circles, to make the relations between to two countries reach a new stage. Wu Bangguo said, China constantly advocated that, the people’s right of choosing social system and road for development should be respected and protected. China understood and supported the Bolivian people’s efforts on actively exploring the road for development in accordance of the condition of their own country. The Chinese NPC would like to enhance the friendly contact with the Bolivian Parliament, and exchange experience with Bolivia in managing state and political affairs, constructing democracy and legal system. Both sides should have in-depth discussion on common concerned issues and increase new content and vitality for the relation of the two countries. 

On November 30, 2012, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and China-Arab Friendship Association held a reception in Bridge Art Center (Arabian Information Center), marking the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People and China-Arab Friendship Day. H. E. Mr. Abdul’ahat Abdurixit, Vice Chairman of National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, H. E. Mr. Cheng Guoping, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, H. E. Mr. Jing Dunquan, Vice President of CPAFFC, H. E. Mr. Abdullah Saleh Al Saadi, Deputy Dean of Arab Missions in Beijing and Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to China, H. E. Mr.Ahmed Ramadan, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to China, Mr. Ahemd Mustafa Hafez，Deputy Head of League of Arab States Beijing Mission, guests from the International Department of CPC Central committee, Ministry of Culture, All-China Youth Federation , All-China Women Federation and council members of the Chinese-Arab Friendship Association, central and local media friends, all the diplomats of the Palestinian embassy, ambassadors from other countries, representatives of League of Arab States Beijing Mission, Palestinian nationals including students and Arab media representatives in Beijing all attended the reception, with the amount of attendees around 300. Vice President Jing Dunquan, Ambassador Abdullah Saleh Al Saadi, Ambassador Ahmed Ramadan and Mr. Ahemd Mustafa Hafez, all gave the speeches during the reception. Mr. Jing Dunquan said that on November 29, the 67th General Assembly voted to grant Palestine non-member Observer State Status at the United Nations, which is a significant step forward of Palestine on its way of establishing an independent state and reflects wider support from the international community for Palestinian people’s struggle of justice in restoring their legitimate rights and interests. China expressed its warm congratulations on its success. In the year of 2006, the first China-Arab Friendship Conference declared the day of November 29 as China-Arab Friendship Day. In the future, we will always support Palestinian and Arab people, and spare no efforts to assist to solve the Middle East issue in a comprehensive and just way at an early date. Ambassador Abdullah Saleh Al Saadi, Ambassador Ahmed Ramadan and Mr. Ahemd Mustafa Hafez all expressed their congratulations on Palestine’s success of being granted as the Observer State in the United Nations, and appreciated the firm support of Chinese government to the just cause of Palestinian People.

On Nov.30th, 2012, the Opening Ceremony of International Comic & Animation Convention (Beijing 2012) (ICAC) jointly sponsored by Ministry of Culture of China, People’s Government of Beijing and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)，undertaken by China Wisdom Engineering Association, Time Horizon International Culture (Beijing) Co.,Ltd and Beijing Golden-Crab Communications Co., Ltd. was held at Beijing Xiedao International Conference and Exhibition Center. Ismail Amat, the vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, Li Meng, the vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Dong Wei, Vice Minister of Culture, Zhang Wenhua, the party secretary of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture, Han Guangming, the deputy secretary-general of the CPAFFC were present. ICAC is the largest-sized comic and animation-themed event in Beijing which serves for domestic and foreign enterprises and practitioners of the animation industry, as well as anime fans, and aiming at being the first-class domestically, and renowned internationally animation themed activity with government’s support and our specialized, brand-oriented and internationalized effort. Hundreds of animation enterprises from US, Japan, France and R.O. Korea are invited to the convention. ICAC cooperates with the most authoritative and effective professional awards institution “Chinese Institute Awards” to collect and award the cartoon works, cartoon short movies of the cartoon institutes of the whole country and set up the Chinese cosplay performance awards for the first time.

The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and The Embassy to China of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg jointly held the reception celebrating 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Luxembourg. Chen Changzhi, the vice-chairman of Standing Committee of National People’s Congress and His Highness Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg were present and delivered speeches. More than 200 people from China and Luxembourg attended the reception. Vice Chairman Chen Changzhi said in his speech, since the diplomatic relations between China and Luxembourg established 40 years ago, the both sides had been respecting each other and treating each other equally, so that the relations between the two countries had achieved tremendous development. Luxembourg was always upholding One-China policy. We highly praised Luxembourg for understanding and supporting the Chinese stand on issues related to the territory and sovereignty of China. China paid great attention on developing the relations with Luxembourg. We’d like to cooperate with Luxembourg and take 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations of the two countries as an opportunity, to further deepen the political mutual trust, keep high-level and all-level contacts, strive for enhancing the bilateral trading and mutual investing level, closer the cultural exchange of humanity, energize the bilateral relations and promote China-Luxembourg relation to obtain further development continuously.  Chen Changzhi and His Highness Guillaume unveiled the commemorative envelop for 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Luxembourg. Chen Changzhi also presented His Highness Guillaume the commemorative album. Song Tao, the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, Li Jianping, the vice president of the CPAFFC, Princess Stephanie, the Wife of the Hereditary Grand-Duke,  Etienne Schneider, the Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg, all the members of the economic and trading delegation visiting China, Krieger Carlo, the Ambassador to China of Luxembourg attended the above events.

The reception celebrating the founding of 2012-2017 council and the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of China-India Friendship Association CIFA) was held in Beijing On November 23th. Jiang Zhenghua, the former vice chairman of the standing committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the president of CIFA, Feng Zuoku, the vice president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Lin Yi, the secretary-general of the CPAFFC, Cheng Hong, the deputy chief editor of China Central Television (CCTV), Han Fangming, the deputy director of Committee of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were present.   In the conference, the last 5 years’ work of CIFA was summarized; the 2012-2017 executive Council members of CIFA were selected in the conference. The council members proposed their concrete opinions and suggestions on promoting the people-to-people friendship between the two countries and how CIFA carrying out its work better.   On behalf of the executive council of CIFA, President Jiang Zhenghua addressed the celebrating reception and unveiled the commemorative envelop of 60th Anniversary of establishment of CIFA with Arun Kumar Sahu, the Charge D’Affairs of Indian Embassy in China. In the reception, a slide show about CIFA’s history was presented. The music, dancing and yoga performed by the council members of CIFA foiled a warm and friendly atmosphere for the reception.

On November 20th, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Royal Netherlands Embassy jointly hosted the reception marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Netherlands at the Peace Palace of CPAFFC. Mr. Xie Hangsheng, Vice Foreign Minister attended the reception. Mr. Li Jianping, Vice President of CPAFFC and Mr. Aart Jacob, Ambassdor of the Netherlands attended the reception and delivered speeches. Mr. Li said in his speech that, despite of several ups and downs, the past 40 years of diplomatic relations between China and the Netherlands maintained steady with frequent high-level exchanges and enhanced political mutual trust. Economic interests increasingly blended. Great achievements have been made on local cooperation and people-to-people friendship. we will continue to strengthen people-to-people friendship, enhance the mutual trust between our two peoples and strive for a better future between China and the Netherlands. Mr. Jacob said in his speech that, the relationship between China and the Netherlands dated long back into history. We kept frequent high-level contacts. In the Netherlands, a new government has just been inaugurated, and in China new leaders were about to take their places as well. In the near future we will see more visits between our two countries, and cooperation will develop in every sectors. The reception enjoyed a rich content with various forms. Photo exhibition and concert showed to the audience the history of bilateral relations, the cooperations and profound friendship. The reception invited the representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Department of CPC, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture, the State Food and Drug Administration, Beijing Foreign Affairs Office, Hebei Foreign Affairs Office, Bank of Beijing, and Dutch friends from Internationale Nederlanden Group, RABO Bank Netherlands, Philips, Shell China and Van Gogh Musemu and so on. Around 100 guests attended the reception.

On November 2, 2012, the celebration of 55th Anniversary of the establishment of Russia-China Friendship Association (RCFA) jointly organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and China-Russia Friendship Association (CRFA) was successfully held at Peace Palace in the CPAFFC. Chen Haosu, the president of CRFA, Liu Shu, the former president of China Association for Science and Technology and adviser of CRFA, the descendants of revolution elders such as Li Min, the daughter of Chaiman Mao Zedong, the RCFA delegation headed by M.L. Titarenko, the president of RCFA, S.S.Razov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to China, the representatives of envoys of the Russian Embassy in China and representatives of capital media were present. President Chen Haosu, Adviser Liu Shu, President Titarenko, Ambassador Razov and other present guests delivered speeches respectively at the gathering. The guests recalled the 55 years history of RCFA and spoke highly about the outstanding contributions of  Russian friendly-to-China personages made with Titarenko as President of the Association, for furthering the people’s understanding and traditional friendship of USSR and China. In his speech, President Titarenko appreciated for the positive evaluation given to RCFA for its work. He said, RCFA would dedicate to further deepening the relations and the people’s friendship between two countries. The first vice president of RCFA G.V.Kulikova introduced her new work, Russia and China: People-to-people diplomatic, at the conference. A reception was followed after the gathering.