Still Water Runs Deep:On Practices of Innovative Development in People-to-People Diplomacy of Henan

In recent years,Henan sticks to the points of General Secretary Xi Jinping,makes full use of its rich resources and relations,makes efforts to deepen friendship with people around the world,promotes relations with foreign countries,pushes

Fulbright Program: A Bright Facet of Sino-U.S. People-to-People Exchange

In the history of Chinese-American people-to-people exchange,the implementation of the China-U.S.Fulbright Program is surely a bright facet which should not be ignored.This program has been cultivating talents in the fields of social sciences and humanities for the two countries,promoting Sino-U.S.communications in the domains of education,academia and culture,and propelling the diffusion and advance of both Chinese and American cultures.The Fulbright Program in China still has certain limitations waiting to be improved,and one obvious problem is its coverage in China.To solve this problem,more Chinese higher education institutions should be included in the China-U.S.Fulbright Program,and the result would be the generation of immeasurable value for the prosperity of Sino-American people-to-people exchange and therefore the construction of the new model of major country relations between China and the United States.

Erasmus Student or EU Ambassador? People-to-People Contact in the European Neighbourhood Policy: The Cases of Georgia, Ukraine, and Tunisia

This paper investigates to what extent and why the key Action 1 of the Erasmus+ programme, namely learning mobility of individuals, can be considered a soft power’s instrument on European neighbourhood countries. The core assumption is that due to people-to-people contact, Erasmus participants are most likely to become EU informal ambassadors, in the sense that they become carriers of EU soft power leading to changes in cultural and social perceptions. However, what will the place of Erasmus+ be in the ongoing debate on international cultural relations’ strategy? Erasmus+ can play a major role in this new strategy considering the huge growth of mobility flows between EU and ENP countries, since the new programme was launched. Moreover, EU institutions are looking for new strategic tools of public diplomacy. Have they realised that the external dimension of Erasmus+ lends itself to being one of these? Therefore, the topic of this work is of high interest because it is closely related to the debate about both the means and the ends of the EU external policy. For the sake of this research, three case studies, from different geographical regions neighbouring the EU, have been chosen: Tunisia, Ukraine, and Georgia. A comparison among these three countries will reveal under which conditions Erasmus+ can be considered a soft power’s instrument. Hence, the identification of conditions applicable to all EU partner countries in order to evaluate whether the EU can spread its soft power through Erasmus+, represents the paper’s added value which opens new avenues for further research on the topic.

Forge Ahead for People-to-People Friendship and Exchanges:Sidelights on the Visit of Ai Ping,Vice President of Chinese Association for International Understanding to Serbia,Croatia and India

At the invitation of the Faculty of Security Studies,University of Belgrade of Serbia,Croatia-China Friendship Association and India China Economic and Cultural Council,Ai Ping,Vice President of Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU)and former Vice Minister of International Department of Central Committee of Communist Party of China led a CAFIU delegation visiting the three countries from 21 to 30 October 2019.

Build the Bridge of People-to-People Exchanges and Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries:Sidelights on Visit of the Delegation of China NGO Network for International Exchanges to the Czech Republic,Hungary and Romania

September in golden autumn symbolizes harvest and hope.At the invitation of the New Silk Road Institute,Prague of the Czech Republic,Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and Romania China Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Mme.

Guangxi NGOs Committed to Promoting People-to-People Exchanges with Foreign Countries

In 2019,Guangxi’s Non-governmental Organizations actively engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative to promote closer people-to-people ties among countries along the Belt and Road.Guangxi NGO Network for International Exchanges(GNIE)and its members have taken solid steps to contribute to the building of the Belt and Road Initiative,China’s neighborhood diplomacy and Guangxi’s economic and social development.

People-to-People Connectivity is the Key Foundation for the Implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative

Since it was put forward more than five years ago,the Belt and Road Initiative has become a grand business card of a new round of opening up of China,leading the sound development of economic globalization and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.Over the past five years,the work that facilitates people-to-people connectivity has been carried out in a solid manner.

Strengthening Sino-Japanese People-to-People Exchanges and Promoting the Growth of Bilateral Relations

In 2018,the developm ent of Sino-Japanese relations returned to the right track.The high-level exchanges between China and Japan have achieved mutual exchanges,and social exchanges have also shown a good development trend.

Learning from International Experiences and Promoting People-to-People Diplomacy

People-to-people diplomacy refers to nongovernmental external relations by NGOs including foreign exchanges and cooperation in certain areas of expertise that could influence state foreign relations.People-to-people diplomacy has five characteristics:firstly,it is non-governmental,thus it neither represents the state or the

On Xi Jinping's Thoughts of People-to-People Diplomacy

In the wake of the 18th National Congress of CPC Central Committee,catering to the needs of the changing relations between China and the rest of the world,and keeping in mind both the domestic and international situations。

Enhance Under standing and Cooper ation with Advantages of People-to-people Diplomacy

正As an important participant in China's people-to- people diplomacy, the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) has been playing a positive role in promoting dialogue and exchanges between China and the rest of the world, particularly in letting the world

Enhance Result-oriented Cooperation from a People-to-People Perspective, and Promote Green and Balanced Development

In the process of globalization in the new centur y,Xi Jinping,the President of China,has put forward the development concepts:innovation,coordination,greenness,openness and sharing.I n recent years,Beijing NGO Association for International

Witnessing the Development of Indo-China,and Promoting People-to-People Understanding and Cooperation——Sidelights on Visits to Cambodia and Laos

At the invitation of Union Youth Federation of Cambodia and the International Department of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party’s Central Committee,a Chinese NGO Delegation headed by Mr.Ni Jian,Secretary-General of the Chinese Association for International Understanding paid visit to Cambodia and Laos from October 21 to 28.As a member of the delegation,I set my feet on

Vision and Actions of People-to-People Diplomacy within to the Blueprint of the "Chinese Dream"--The Case of the CYMCA and CYWCA

The "Chinese Dream" has been the catch-prase and topic of recent days, because it embodies the ardent aspiration of all Chinese people for a beautiful China and better life. General Secretary Xi Jiping elaborated on the blueprint and goals of the "Chinese Dream" at the closing ceremony of the 1st Session of the 12th NPC, as well as how could we realize this Dream.

Observations on China's People-to-People Diplomacy

Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges (Hereinafter referred to as Beijing NGO) was established in August, 2007. It was co-founded by Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and more than 60 NGOs such as Beijing Women’s Federation, Beijing Youth Federation,

B&R FORUM FEATURES PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIVITY SESSION

A thematic session on people-to-people connectivity of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was hosted by International Department of CPC in Beijing on May 14-15.In his keynote speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the forum,President Xi pledged that China will invite 2,500young scientists from Belt and Road countries to conduct short-term research projects in China,train 5,000 scientists,engi-

People-to-People Cooperation: Foundation to Consolidate China-Africa Relationsr

The Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was successfully held i Beijing from July 19th to 20th . At the meeting assessment was made on the follow-up actions since the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of FOCAC. Beijing Declaration of the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and

MAKE CONCERTED EFFORTS TO BRING OUR HEARTS CLOSER FOR JOINTLY BUILDING BELT AND ROAD KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE THEMATIC SESSION ON PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIVITY, BELT AND ROAD FORUM FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Distinguished Guests,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,Good afternoon.Let me begin by extending my warmest welcome to all of you to this thematic session on peopleto-people connectivity on behalf of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee,the organizer of this event.Thanks to the concerted efforts

Further Strengthening People-to-People Diplomacy to Safeguard and Promote World Peace

At present,the international situation is undergoing profound changes,with gradual development towards economic globalization,cultural diversity and a multi-polar and information-based society.Countries are more and more dependent on each other,with blurred distinction between the domestic and international spheres.Under this context,the

Strengthening People-to-people Exchanges and Practical Cooperation for Win-Win Situation——Sidelights on CAFIU Vice-President Qi Xuchun's Visit to New Zealand and Australia

At the invitation of Asia New Zealand Foundation and Australian Institute of International Affairs(ANA),a CAFIU delegation headed by Mr.Qi Xuchun,Vice-Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee,Executive Vice-Chairman of the Central Committee of Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang and