Delegation of the Confederation of Young Leaders of India Visits China
From August 18, 2025?to August?22, 2025, at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a six-member delegation from the Confederation of Young Leaders of India?visited Beijing and Anhui Province.(The delegation visits Beijing)While in Beijing, the delegation visited companies including iFLYTEK and NIO to learn about China's advances in intelligent manufacturing. They also toured the Great Wall and the Palace Museum, gaining a deeper appreciation of China's long history and rich culture. In addition, the delegation took part in the China-India Youth Leaders?Exchange Symposium, where they engaged in lively discussions and in-depth exchanges with outstanding Chinese youth representatives.(The delegation visits Anhui)Members of the delegation noted that India and China are both ancient civilizations and emerging developing countries with a long-standing tradition of friendship. They said the visit gave them a better understanding of China's economic and social development achievements, and expressed their readiness to continue contributing their youthful energy to strengthening China-India youth exchanges and advancing bilateral relations.
Pacific Island Students in China Join the 2025 Run with Yiwu—Global Youth Business Program
From August 18, 2025?to August?22, 2025, to further implement President Xi Jinping's policy on Pacific Island countries and to empower Pacific youth in entrepreneurship, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) invited student representatives from nine Pacific Island countries studying in China—Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu—to Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, for the Pacific Islands Session of the 2025 Run with Yiwu—Global Youth Business Program. Ambassadors of Pacific Island countries to China, including H.E. Mr. Tauaika Utaatu, Ambassador of Tonga to China;?H.E. Mr. KS (Vincent) Sivas,?Ambassador of?the Federated States of Micronesia to China;?and H.E. Mr. Robert Lee,?Ambassador of Fiji?to China;?attended the closing ceremony.During their stay in Yiwu, the delegation took part in e-commerce lectures and youth innovation and entrepreneurship dialogues, learning how to unlock the "golden key"?that enables products to cross mountains and seas?and connect with the world, while further strengthening bonds of friendship between Chinese and Pacific youth. Through visits to the Yiwu Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Yiwu International Trade City, and Suxi Town, they gained insights into Yiwu's remarkable journey from "bartering sugar for chicken feathers"?to "trading with the world", and experienced the dynamism of the "World Small Commodity Hub."?They also engaged in hands-on experiences with traditional Chinese medicine and intangible cultural heritage crafts in Gangyao Village, where they witnessed the harmonious integration of tradition and modernity.At the closing ceremony, Sun Tao, Director-General of the Department of American?and Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC;?Gao Jin, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Yiwu Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of Yiwu;?and H.E. Mr. Tauaika Utaatu, Ambassador of Tonga to China, delivered remarks. Du Xilu, student from the Federated States of Micronesia, shared her reflections and takeaways from the program.At a bonfire gala, the student representatives staged vibrant cultural performances showcasing distinctive ethnic traditions for Chinese and foreign distinguished guests, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Vice President Lu Xiangdong Meets with President of the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation Hasan ?apan
On August 20, 2025, Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Hasan ?apan, President of the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation, and his delegation. The two sides held in-depth discussions on China-Turkey relations, as well as on people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation between the two countries.Vice President Lu Xiangdong noted that China and Turkey are two countries with ancient civilizations, linked for millennia by the Silk Road, which left behind enduring stories of friendship and mutual exchange. In recent years, under the guidance of the two heads of state, China-Turkey relations have maintained a sound momentum of growth. The CPAFFC is ready to work hand in hand with the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation to deepen traditional friendship, build more bridges for mutually beneficial cooperation in culture, youth, and subnational?government exchanges, and contribute to the advancement of the strategic cooperative relationship between the two countries.President Hasan ?apan?commended the CPAFFC for its longstanding efforts to enhance friendship between the two peoples. He expressed the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation's readiness to strengthen cooperation with the CPAFFC to promote exchanges in culture, education, and think tanks, and to further deepen mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples. Following the meeting, the two organizations signed a cooperation agreement.Xu Yan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Asian and African Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.
Vice President Yuan Mindao Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Dialogue Between Youth Leaders From Jiangxi and International Friendship Partners At Different Levels 2025
On August 18, 2025, the opening ceremony of the Dialogue Between Youth Leaders From Jiangxi and International Friendship Partners At Different Levels 2025?was held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. Xia Wenyong, Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province and Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks. Youth representatives from 21 countries, including Croatia, Uruguay, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines, participated in the event.In his remarks, Vice President Yuan Mindao noted that today's world is facing numerous global challenges. President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, offering China's wisdom and solutions for building a better world. He stressed that youth are the hope of nations and the future of the world. Their openness, creativity, and empathy make them a vital force for driving innovation and tackling global challenges. Vice President Yuan expressed the hope that?young people will courageously shoulder the mission of the times, contribute their youthful energy to building a community with a shared future for mankind, and work together to create a brighter future for all.The Dialogue Between Youth Leaders From Jiangxi and International Friendship Partners At Different Levels 2025?was hosted by the Jiangxi Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries,?under the guidance of the CPAFFC. With the theme "Contributing Youthful Energy?to Build a Better World Together",?the event featured an opening ceremony and dialogue, a training program?for liaison officers of international friendship?cities, and an economic and trade exchange meeting for young entrepreneurs from international friendship?cities.
Vice President Lu Xiangdong Meets with Rwandan Ambassador to China James Kimonyo
On August 18, 2025, Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with James Kimonyo, Rwandan Ambassador to China.?The two sides spoke highly of China-Rwanda relations and exchanged views on enhancing people-to-people exchanges, strengthening subnational cooperation, and promoting cultural exchanges.Huang Xiaowei, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Asian and African Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.
Vice President Shen Xin Meets with CEO of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) Luis Neves
On August 7, 2025, Shen Xin, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Luis Neves,?Chief Executive Officer of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), and his delegation, at the CPAFFC.?The two sides discussed future cooperation focusing on building platforms for exchanges between Chinese and foreign cities in areas such as digital infrastructure transformation and sustainable development.Deng Lan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.
Vice President Shen Xin Meets with Cuban Ambassador to China Alberto Blanco Silva
On August 6, 2025, Shen Xin, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), met with Alberto Blanco Silva, Cuban Ambassador to China.The two sides exchanged views on further strengthening the traditional friendship between China and Cuba, deepening bilateral relations, and co-hosting a reception to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations?between the two countries.Deng Lan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of American?and Oceanian Affairs of the CPAFFC, was present at the meeting.
Official Call for Submissions of Entries to "So Far, So Close" China-Latin America Youth Short Video Competition Launched
"True friends always feel close to each other, no matter the distance between them."?Recently, at the World Youth Conference for Peace hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), the official call for submissions to the "So Far, So Close"?China-Latin America Youth Short Video Competition was issued to young people across five continents.Co-hosted by CPAFFC and China Youth Daily, the Competition features five sub-themes: Living Comparisons, Creative Cuisine, City Interactions, Cultural Heritage, and Achievements in Cooperation. With the vision of "finding common ground amid differences and creating resonance through exchange", the event aims to highlight vivid stories of shared destiny and people-to-people ties between China and Latin America. It also seeks to convey the aspirations of young people from both regions to pursue development and revitalization together, and to jointly build a China-Latin America community with a shared future.?Participants at home and abroad are encouraged to draw on personal experiences and submit works in creative formats such as Vlogs and micro-short dramas, presenting multidimensional stories of Chinese and Latin American?people-to-people connectivity and the fruitful results of cooperation across various fields.Submissions will be accepted until the end of October 2025. The Competition will present 5 First Prizes, 10 Second Prizes, 20 Third Prizes, and several Excellence Awards. Young creators from China, Latin America, and the Caribbean are warmly invited to take part.We look forward to seeing young filmmakers capture the most touching moments of interaction between the peoples of China and Latin America!(Call for Submissions of Entries in Chinese?of the Competition)(Call for Submissions of Entries in English?of the Competition)(Call for Submissions of Entries in Spanish?of the Competition)(Call for Submissions of Entries in Portuguese?of the Competition)
Latin American Young Entrepreneurs Participate in the 2025 Run with Yiwu—Global Youth Business Program
From July 30?to August 2, 2025, at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a delegation of young entrepreneurs from Latin America visited Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, to participate in the Latin America Session of the 2025 "Run with Yiwu"—Global Youth Business Program. The 30-member delegation, composed of young entrepreneurs from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, focused on emerging industries such as biotechnology, life sciences, and artificial intelligence.At the launching ceremony of the 2025 Run with Yiwu—Global Youth Business Program, Xing Huidong, Full-time Vice President of the Zhejiang Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries;?Gao Jin, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Yiwu Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of Yiwu;?and Diego Marcos, Head of the Latin American youth entrepreneurs delegation and Executive President of the Argentina-China Association for People-to-People Cooperation, delivered remarks.During their stay in Yiwu, the delegation toured the Yiwu Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Yiwu International Trade City, Yiwu (Suxi) International Hub Port, and the Zhejiang Human Resources Service Export Base. Through immersive visits and interactive exchanges, the Latin American young entrepreneurs gained deeper insights into Yiwu's remarkable journey from "bartering sugar for chicken feathers"?to becoming the "World Small Commodity Hub."?They witnessed firsthand the city's dynamic commercial vitality and globally connected logistics network.?In training sessions, Chinese and Latin American young entrepreneurs engaged in lively discussions, exchanging ideas on innovation and entrepreneurship. The interactions not only sparked fresh inspiration but also fostered lasting friendships between youth from China and Latin America.The delegation also participated in a series of cultural activities, including traditional Chinese medicine practices such as acupuncture and cupping, Wu Opera, lacquer fan making, paper-cutting, and woodblock printing—further enriching their appreciation of Chinese culture.As a supporting event of the World Youth Conference for Peace at the subnational?level, the program aimed to consolidate the outcomes of the conference, empower international youth in innovation and entrepreneurship in China, amplify voices of friendship, and share opportunities for common development.
Youth Delegation from S?o Paulo, Brazil Visits China
At the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), a youth delegation from S?o Paulo State University, Brazil, visited China from July 26?to August 2, 2025. During their stay, the delegation attended the World Youth Conference for Peace, organized by CPAFFC at Peking University, and also visited Guizhou Province.At the World Youth Conference for Peace, Daniel,?head of the delegation, delivered a heartfelt speech recalling the memorable experience when faculty and students of S?o Paulo State University jointly wrote to President Xi Jinping and received his reply. He shared vivid stories of his personal connection with China, as well as his understanding and reflection on President Xi Jinping's reply, China-Brazil friendship, and world peace. He also announced, via a video release, the official call for submissions to the "So Far, So Close"?China–Latin America Youth Short Video Competition.(Daniel addressing the World Youth Conference for Peace)In Guizhou, the delegation gained deeper insights into China's rural revitalization, ecological conservation, ethnic integration, and socioeconomic?development through on-site visits, hands-on experiences, learning, and exchanges with local youth. They also joined the lively atmosphere of the popular "Village BA"?basketball tournament, where they performed the song "Ru Yuan"?to warm applause and friendly cheers.(The delegation visiting Guizhou)The visit aimed to carry forward the spirit of President Xi Jinping's reply to Brazilian friends from all walks of life and to further enhance Brazilian youth's understanding of China. The young delegates expressed their willingness to contribute to the continued development?of China-Brazil relations and to be "small yet enduring waves"?in the surging tide of China-Brazil friendship.