President Li Xiaolin met with Western U.S. Local Officials’ Delegation on August 1, 2016, which was organized by U.S. Sino Friendship Association and headed by California State Treasurer John Chiang. The delegation is composed of mayors from the cities of Beverly Hills, Ontario, Yorba Linda, Coasta Mesa, Oxnard, Artesia of California and North Las Vegas of Nevada. Vice President Xie Yuan also attended the meeting. President Li Xiaolin said, with the aims of enhancing people’s friendship and safeguarding world peace, the CPAFFC had established cooperation partnerships with nearly 600 non-governmental organizations and institutions in 157 countries across the world. China-U.S. subnational exchanges form the foundation of bilateral relations. 46 pairs of sister states and 212 pairs of sister cities have been established between the two countries. Five rounds of China-U.S. Governors Forum or dialogues have been held. She hoped every delegate learn more about China through this trip, while forging cooperative ties with their Chinese counterparts. John Chiang highly commended the CPAFFC on its mission to safeguard world peace and promote common development. He said it’s the fourth time for Western Local Official’s Delegation to visit China. By paying visits to Chinese local governments and enterprises, the delegation is aimed to promote the exchanges and cooperation between western U.S. and Chinese localities in various areas, and serve as a bridge for friendship, understanding and peace between the east and west, as well as U.S. and China.  During the meeting, CPAFFC Vice President Xie Yuan signed an MOU with President Simon Pang of U.S. Sino Friendship Association, to further their friendly ties and the practical cooperation at the sub-national level between the two countries. 

President Li Xiaolin met with Alexander Beglov, Plenipotentiary of Russian President to Central Federal District on August 1. President Li Xiaolin extended her welcome to Alexander Beglov for his visiting and briefed the introduction on the work of CPAFFC, especially about Russia. The both sides had an in-depth discussion on strengthening the people-to-people exchanges of the two countries and promoting the regional cooperation. Mr.Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC and H.E. Dr. Andrey Denisov, Russian Ambassador to China, were present.

President Li Xiaolin met with Mme. Tobeka Madiba Zuma, First Lady of South Africa and Patron of the Tobeka Madiba Zuma Foundation (TMZ Foundation). President Li Xiaolin welcomed Mme. Tobeka's visit to China, introduced the major charity projects conducted by the CPAFFC, and expressed willingness to actively cooperate with the TMZ Foundation. Mme. Tobeka introduced the TMZ Foundation's work in HIV/AIDS prevention and control, and expressed her willingness to continue the exchanges with the CPAFFC. Vice President Lin Yi were present at the meeting.

CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin met with the outgoing Colombian Ambassador to China Carmenza Jaramillo on July 28, 2016. President Li expressed appreciation and gratitude to Carmenza Jaramillo for her positive contributions to promoting the friendly relations between the two peoples during her tenure as Colombian Ambassador to China, and hoped that she will continue keeping contact with CPAFFC and supporting the friendly exchanges of the two countries after her tenure. Ambassador Carmenza Jaramillo appreciated CPAFFC’s valuable support for the Embassy of Colombia in China and herself during her tenure, and said that the Embassy of Colombia in China has been paying attention to the role of CPAFFC played in the exchanges with foreign countries in China and will continue keeping close contact with CPAFFC and promoting the exchanges of the both sides in the fields of the culture and the local governments.

On 28th July, President Li Xiaolin of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with H.E. Ms Barbara Woodward, British Ambassador to China in British Ambassador’s Residence. The two sides have extensively exchanged views on the Second China-UK Regional Leaders Meeting, the two countries’ all-dimensional exchanges and cooperation, and hotspot issues of common concern to both sides. Ambassador Woodard thanked the CPAFFC for the strong cooperation in a lot of ways, particularly jointly organizing the Inaugural China-UK Regional Leaders Summit, and helping arrange the British high level visits. She looked forward to making the working relationship with the CPAFFC more stronger, deeper and more fruitful, especially to organizing the Second China-UK Regional Leaders Meeting later this year. President Li thanked the British Embassy in China for its support to the CPAFFC. She is ready to work with the UK to promote mutual understanding and mutual learning between the two countries and deliver more practical cooperation results in all sectors. CPAFFC’s Vice President Mr Song Jingwu, Deputy Director General of the European and Asian Department, Mr Shen Xin and Ms Zhang Ruoning attended the meeting.

President Li Xiaolin and Vice President Xie Yuan had a meeting with Chairman Neil Bush of the Points of Light. The two sides discussed the topic of the 7th George Bush U.S.-China Relations Conference to be held next year, as well as the cooperation between the CPAFFC and the Points of Light Foundation. They also exchanged ideas on China-U.S. relations and hot international issues. 

CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin and Secretary General Li Xikui met with Mr. Lorenzo Ku in the morning of July 18th. He is the President of Philippine-China Association for Promotion of Economy and Trade, and also the People’s Friendship Contribution Award Winner. During the meeting, Mr. Lorenzo Ku introduced his new book, Patriotic Peace Escort, which was published recently. Using a large number of precious historical materials, the book described his contributions to promoting the cause of friendship and, the exchanges and cooperation between the two countries for several decades. President Li Xiaolin wrote the preface for the book and congratulated him on the publishing of the book. The both sides also had a discussion on the topics of how to strengthen the friendship of the two peoples and the exchanges of the friendly cities between the two countries. Mr. Zhang Juxiang, Director General of China Service Center for Friendship and Cooperation with Foreign Countries (CSC), was present.

“One Belt and One Road in China: Beirut to Beijing”Activities cohosted by the CPAFFC and the Fransabank Group of Lebanon kicked off at Minzu Hotel of Beijing on 15th July. CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin and Vice President Lin Yi attended the opening ceremony together with Fransabank Group Chairman Adnan Kassar, Lebanon Charge D'Affaires Hatem Nasrallah and diplomats from other Arab countries. After the opening ceremony, President Li Xiaolin, accompanied by Chairman Adnan Kassar, visited the exhibition of Lebanese goods. Special local products from a dozen well-known Lebanese exhibitors, including wine, chocolate, olive oil, dairy products, dry fruits, and beverages were shown there.   Meanwhile, the Lebanese Gourmet Festival was also launched, at which traditional Lebanese food prepared by famed chefs from the Phoenicians Hotel of Lebanon were provided to all guests. Composed of Lebanese Gourmet Festival, Lebanese Products Exhibition, China-Lebanon Business Forum, the series of activities will last for two weeks, with the aim of following the “Belt and Road” Strategy to further exchanges and cooperation between China and Lebanon in the fields of culture, tourism, trade and investment.

President Li Xiaolin met with Mr. Adnan Kassar, Honorable President of General union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture for Arab Countries and President of Fransabank Group on 14th July. Vice President Lin Yi and Lebanon Charge D’Affairs Hatem Nasrallah were present at the meeting. President Li Xiaolin welcomed Mr. Adnan Kassar’ visit to China and conveyed the greetings from President Xi Jinping to Mr. Kassar. She once again congratulated Mr. Kassar on being conferred the “China Arab Friendship Outstanding Award” and thanked his outstanding contribution to the development of the friendship between China and Arab Countries including Lebanon. She expressed her willingness to actively cooperate with Mr. Kassar to promote the people-to-people friendship exchanges between China and Arab Countries including Lebanon in the fields of culture and academy. Mr. Kassar said, he began the cooperation with China since 1953 and he witnessed the development of China. In January of this year, He met with President Xi and being conferred the “China Arab Friendship Outstanding Contribution Award ” which is the most precious experience in his life, this honor will be kept in his heart forever. He will actively support the activities of the association to further enhance the friendship between China and Arab countries including Lebanon. At the invitation of the CPAFFC, During Mr. Kassar’s visit in China, he will attend “One Belt and One Road in China: Beirut to Beijing” series of activities cohoste by the CPAFFC and Fransabank in Beijing Minzu Hotel.     

In the morning of July 7th, Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of CPAFFC, met with Japanese film industry delegation led by Mr.  KADOKAWA TSUGUHIKO, Consultant of Japan and China Culture Exchange Association (JCCEA) and Chairman of the Board of Kadokawa Corporation, and Mr. HAGIUDA KOICHI, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary in CPAFFC. Mr.Song Jingwu, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. YAMAMOTO YASUSHI, Minister of the Embassy of Japan in China, were present. President Li extended her warm welcome to the delegation and spoke highly of the efforts made by the personages from Japanese film industry for promoting the culture and art exchanges between the two countries. President Li said that an excellent film makes no border between two countries and could inspire the resonance of the two peoples in the mind and emotion. In the 1970s and 1980s, a large number of Japanese films and television programs were released in China and were very popular with Chinese audience, which played an important role in enhancing the mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. Developing the Sino-Japanese relations require us to treat it from the overall situation and the long term and require all walks of life of the two countries to work together and make unremitting efforts for it. She also expressed, CPAFFC and JCCEA are willing to work together with Japanese personages from all sectors of the society to strengthen the exchanges and cooperation in various fields, including film industry, deepen the mutual understanding of the two peoples and improve the bilateral ties by the way of developing rich and colorful and excited culture exchange activities. Mr. KADOKAWA TSUGUHIKO thanked President Li for taking her time to meet them. He said that it is the first time for Japanese film industry to visit China jointly with governmental departments, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan. Japanese film industry is willing to closely cooperate with Chinese relevant organizations to further strengthen the coordination of the films and television programs of the two countries. It also would like to make contributions to improving the feelings of the two peoples and promoting the friendship of the two countries. Mr. HAGIUDA KOICHI thanked CPAFFC and CJFA for making efforts to promote the culture exchange of the two countries, especially the youth exchange. He expressed, the dance drama, Crested Ibis, made a successful tour in Japan. The Kabuki and the Beijing Opera jointly performed in Beijing. The activities of culture exchange between China and Japan developed increasingly. Film is a kind of cultural entertainment style which is popular with the two peoples and is also an effective method to improve the feelings of the two peoples. He hoped that the film industries of the two countries should strengthen the exchange and cooperation to provide more chances for the two peoples to enjoy more excellent films and television programs, so as to deepen the mutual understanding and friendship and improve the bilateral relations. At the invitation of CPAFFC, the Japanese film industry delegation visited Beijing on July 6 to 8. The members of the delegation came from Kadokawa Pictures, Inc., Toei Tokyo, Shochiku Company Limited and Toho Company, Limited, which are four of the five famous Japanese film production and distribution companies. In the evening of July 6th, Vice President Song Jingwu gave a banquet for the visiting delegation. During their staying in Beijing, the delegation also visited State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of China, China Film Group Corporation Film Import and Export Branch, China Film Production Corporation and Huaxia Films.