Conference for Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations
The Conference for Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations (Chinese: 世界华侨华人社团联谊大会), hosted by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and United Front Work Department’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, is a global platform for leaders of major overseas Chinese community organizations.
History
[edit]The conference was established in 2001.[1]
On April 9, 2012, the 6th Conference was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, attended by 570 overseas Chinese community leaders from 110 countries and regions. They gathered to share experiences and explore how to promote Chinese culture globally.[2]
On June 6, 2014, the 7th Conference opened in Beijing, attracting over 500 delegates from 119 countries and regions. State Councilor Yang Jiechi attended the opening ceremony and extended a warm welcome.[3][4]
On June 2, 2016, the 8th Conference convened at the Great Hall of the People with more than 650 participants from over 100 countries and regions. The theme, "China Dream – Overseas Chinese Dream: Unity and Cooperation for Better Communities,” featured keynote speeches, forums on harmonious communities, a “Glory of Overseas Chinese Communities” tour, an Overseas Chinese Treasure launch, and other events.[5]
On May 29, 2019, the 9th Conference was held in Beijing on the theme “Embracing the New Era, Fulfilling the China Dream Together,” with 450 community leaders from over 90 countries and regions.[6] The discussion evaluated the overseas Chinese affairs initiatives undertaken by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese since 2016. It urged overseas Chinese individuals, organizations, and leaders to serve as exemplary representatives of China's emerging worldwide.[7]
On May 8, 2023, Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, met delegates from the 10th Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. CCP Politburo Standing Committee member and CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning, and Politburo Standing Committee member and Director of the CCP General Office Cai Qi also attended.[8]
See also
[edit]References
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