China Public Diplomacy Association
The China Public Diplomacy Association was established in March 2013 as a juridical association with 64 founding members, functioning as a “nationwide non-profit organization.” The organization strives to “project to the world a positive image of China that is civilized, democratic, open, and progressive, and create an international environment conducive to China’s peaceful development.” Former Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing (李肇星) served as its first president, followed by current president Wu Hailong (吳海龍), a former ambassador to the European Union. The association conducts theoretical research, hosts public diplomacy activities including lectures and symposiums, organizes exchanges between Chinese and foreign media, and provides training for China’s public diplomacy work, operating under the supervision of China’s foreign affairs apparatus.