Editor’s Note:

As the seasons change and a new year unfolds, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges is poised to enter a new phase. Looking back at 2024, under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, particularly Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, Beijing’s people-to-people diplomatic endeavors remained closely aligned with the overarching goals of serving China’s overall diplomacy, strengthening people-to-people ties between China and foreign nations, and supporting Beijing’s development as the national capital in the new era. With an optimized work pattern that ensures higher efficiency, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges has made significant progress, yielding notable highlights.

In 2024, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges achieved significant outcomes through more proactive and effective measures in serving the overall diplomatic endeavors of the Party and the country.

In 2024, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges highlighted unique achievements, driven by enhanced cooperation in promoting people-to-people connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

In 2024, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges contributed to the capital’s high-quality development, with steady progress and breakthroughs in foreign exchanges across key areas.

Now, let’s take a moment to reflect on the highlights of Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges in 2024.

Serving China’s Overall Diplomacy (Part III)

In 2024, Beijing’s social organizations leveraged their strengths to carry out a wide range of people-to-people diplomatic activities in various fields and forms. These efforts significantly contributed to the country’s overall diplomacy, yielding fruitful results.

Facilitating Exchanges with Key Countries to Strengthen the Foundation of China-US People-to-People Friendship

The Western Returned Scholars Association hosted the “Harvard China Trek” event in Beijing, inviting Harvard University students and scholars from 16 countries and regions to visit government agencies, research institutes, social organizations, and universities, thereby deepening their understanding of both China and Beijing.

Members of The “Harvard China Trek” visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing

The China Globalization Think Tank Foundation held 11 major, high-level China-US think tank people-to-people exchange events in New York and Washington, bringing together over 100 experts and scholars from mainstream US media, renowned enterprises, and social organizations. The discussions centered on key topics such as the right way for China and the US to get along and China’s development.

The China Globalization Think Tank Foundation exchanges views with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations

Themed “Build Bridges of Cooperation for a Better Future”, the China-US Youth Friendship Meeting was held by the Beijing Youth Federation, highlighting the unique roles of youth and Beijing. Nearly 300 American youth representatives from all walks of life were deeply impressed by the development achievements of China and Beijing.

US-China Youth Ping-Pong Exchange Themed “Revisiting History For a Shared Future”

The Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries hosted the US-China Youth Ping-Pong Exchange, themed “Revisiting History For a Shared Future”. A delegation from the University of Virginia was invited to Beijing for visits and matches to review the history of China-US Ping-Pong Diplomacy and promote people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.