18 May 2011 Last updated at 00:04 GMT
The APECF delegation visits the U.S.A upon invitation
From April17 to 27, 2011, Executive Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific Exchange & Cooperation Foundation (APECF) Xiao Wunan, Vice Chairman Pian Yunlai and Deputy Secretary-General Gong Tingyu visited Washington DC, New York, Florida, and Hawaii upon the invitation of several American organizations.
A group photo taken after the lunch hosted by American Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C.
While visiting Washington D.C., together with the delegation led by the Secretary-General of China International Economic Exchange Center(CIEEC) Mr. Wei Jianguo, they visited many American think tanks and related organizations, including Bertelsmann Foundation, American Chamber of Commerce, the Heritage Foundation, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Congressional Research Service, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI), Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, The Cato Institute, Brookings Institute and others. The Chinese Ambassador to the US Mr. Zhang Yesui hosted a reception dinner for the delegation members at his official residence.
During their stay in New York, American Jewish leader Jack Rosen hosted a breakfast meeting with the Secretary-General of CIEEC, Mr. Wei Jianguo. They exchanged views extensively on the Sino-U.S. relations and the region’s situation. Co-Chairman of the Foundation, Steven Clark Rockefeller Jr, invited the delegation members to visit his family estate in upstate New York, and hosted a reception dinner for the guests. David Rockefeller and other members of the family also joined the dinner.
The delegation members also paid a special visit to Florida to see Co-Chairman of the Foundation, Leon H.Charney, a renowned American politician and entrepreneur. The delegation presented a report in detail about the foundation’s recent work and future plans.
The delegation members were also invited by the New Hope Church to visit the Hawaii Church Community Center, and had a discussion with the State government, local fire stations, banks and enterprises on how participation in community services increases social harmony. They also held constructive discussions and reached consensus with churches from different regions on resolving social contradictions, increasing mutual understanding among peoples from different races and nations, improving community services, reducing family conflicts and strengthening children's education.
Secretary-General of CIEEC Mr. Wei Jianguo(4th from right), Executive Vice Chairman of APECF Xiao Wunan(5th from right) and Bertelsmann AG take a photo after a meeting in Washington D.C.
Visit and discussions at the Heritage Foundation
(Peterson Institute for International Economics) A visit to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, accompanied by Mr. Zhang Shaogang (second from left), Minister Counselor, Embassy of the PRC in Washington D.C., U.S.A..
Ambassador Mr. Zhang Yesui (third from left) of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the USA hosts a reception for the visiting delegation in his residence
The Secretary-General of China International Economic Exchange Center Mr. Wei Jianguo (middle) invits Vice Chairman Pian Yunlai (left) and Deputy Secretary-General Gong Tingyu (right) before dinner at the business office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Washington D.C..
American Jewish leader and Co-chairman of APECF Jack Rosen (2nd from right) meet with Mr. Wei Jianguo (1st from right ), Mr. Xiao Wunan (2nd from left ) and Mr. Pian Yunlai (1st from left )
David Rockefeller (left) and Steven Clark Rockefeller, Jr. (right) hold a reception for the Executive Vice Chairman of APECF, Xiao Wunan
The delegation members visit Rockefeller’s family estate at the invitation of Mr Rockefeller.
Visit the New Hope Activities Center
Have a discussion on how to increase social harmony with the Hawaii State Government, the fire department, financial community and enterprises
Share experiences with church leaders from different areas in Hawaii on how to establish a harmonious community
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