CCPIT and italian Trade Commission Sign Cooperation Memorandum——ltalian Trade Commission Chairman awarded gold medal to CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei

On November 29, 2006, CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei and Chairman of ltalian Trade Commission jointly signed the Memorandum of Cooperation. After the signature ceremony, Mr. Ambassador Umberto Vattani, President of Italian Trade Commission （ICE） awarded a gold medal to Mr. Wan Jifei, in order to praise the great contributions he has made in promoting the trade relations between China and Italy. He pointed out that the gold medal was just coined in three pieces and with great significance. Davide Cucino, Chairman of China-ltaly Chamber of Commerce, and Italian Embassy officials participated in the signature ceremony. Following, China＇s Foreign Trade interviewed the Italian Chairman and Mr. Wan Jifei.     

Austria Conferred Medal to Chairman Wan Jifei of CCPIT

Austria implements the system of medals in order to cite the personages with great contributions. According to the ranking and status of the people to award, the medals are divided into ten grades, from "Grand Gold Medal" to the "Bronze Medal". The "Grand Gold Medal" conferred to Chairman Wan Jifei by Austria is the highest medal rewarded to chairmen of chamber of commerce in foreign countries or those foreigners who have great influences in the international economic and business circles.     

CCPIT and Italian Trade Commission Sign Cooperation Memorandum——Italian Trade Commission Chairman awarded gold medal to CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei

Mr.Ambassador Umberto Vattani said:We are very proud of the cooperation with CCPIT.Italian Trade Commission and CCPIT have been working together for 40 years,and because this year is the 40th anniversary of our commission in China,we together with CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei have decided to renew our agreement.     

China‘s Foreign Trade Availed in the Sino-US Trade Partner Network

China council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Chairman Wan Jifei and US Commerce Acting Under Secretary for International Trade Tim Hauser signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) on July 11,2005 to launch a new Sino-US International Partner Network in 14 major business centers across China. The MOU was signed during the Sino-US Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade annual meeting.……     

NEWS FROM CCPIT

Wan Jifei Addresses the New CCOIC Building Completion Ceremony August 31 marked the completion of the new CCOIC Building.CCPIT Deputy Secretary-General Xu Hubin chaired the completion ceremony,attended by CCPIT leaders,Chairman Wan Jifei and Vice Chairman Yu Ping,as well as retired leaders,former Chairmen Yu Xiaosong and Zheng Hongye.     

The Third Meeting of the China-Russia Bilateral Business Council Held in Beijing

On May 23,as Russian President Medvedev was on his visit to China,the third meet- ing of the China-Russia Bilateral Business Council was held in Beijing.Mr.Drache- vsky,Russian Chairman of the China-Russia 21st Century Commission on Peace, Friendship and Development,Mr.Wan Jifei,,Chinese Chairman of China-Russia 21st Cen- tury Commission on Peace,Friendship and Development,Chairman of CCPIT and Chinese     

Chairman Wan Accompanies Premire Wen＇s Meeting with the 2007 Delegation of JCAET

On the afternoon of Seplember 27, at the Great Hall of People, Chairman Wan Jifei accompanied Premier Wen Jiabao, meeting with the 2007 JCAET Delegation, with Mr. Fujio Mitarai, President of Japan Business Federation （JBF） as the prime adviser and Mr. Fujio Cho, Chairman of Japan China Association on Economic ＆ Trade （JCAET） as the head.[第一段]     

China''s Foreign Trade Availed in the Sino-US Trade Partner Network

China council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Chairman Wan Jifei and US Commerce Acting Under Secretary for International Trade Tim Hauser signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) on July 11,2005 to launch a new Sino-US International Partner Network in 14 major business centers across China. The MOU was signed during the Sino-US Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade annual meeting.     

CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei Met with German Entrepreneur Delegation of Asia-Pacific Economic Committee

On the afternoon of June 27,CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei met with German entrepreneur delegation of Asia-Pacific Economic Committee,led by Mr.Heraeus(chief of China Dept.)Wan said that CCPIT has worked closely with business associations throughout Germany.The priority for both sides at present is to encourage qualified Chinese enterprises to invest     

Italy and China： Trade, Culture and History——An Interview with Antonino Laspina, Commissioner of the Italian Trade Commission＇s Beijing office

Italy is a modern, industrialized nation which has managed to preserve its traditional culture intact. It is China＇s old friend, and its long-time trade partner. In 2006, the Year of Italy in China, various measures were taken to broaden the scope of China and Italy＇s relationship, not only in terms of economic cooperation and trade, but also concerning historical and cultural awareness. What sort of new opportunities for cooperation will we be seeing in the new year？ China＇s Foreign Trade interviewed Antonino Laspina, Commissioner of the Italian Trade Commission＇s Beijing office, about this question and more.     

“Singapore-China Business Net”Cooperation Agreement Signed

On June 10, 2004, Mr. Wan Jifei, Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and Mr. Lee Ching Yen, Stephen, Chairman of Singapore Business Federation (SBF) signed the "Memorandum of Un-     

Chairman Wan Jifei Discussed the Deep-going Cooperation with the Korean Economic Circle

On April 10, Wan Jifei, Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), leading the members of the Chinese Entrepreneur Delegation to meet Zhao Xilai, Chairman of Federation of Korea Industries, Hong Jihe, president of Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, Li Xifan, Chairman of Korea International Trade     

Member List of Council of China's Foreign Trade

Honorary Chairmen: Wan Jifei Chairman of China's Council for the Promotion of International Trade He Guangwei Former Director General of China National Tour- ism Administration Li Kenong Vice Minister of General Administration of China Custom Consultants: Shi Guangsheng Vice Director of Financial and Economic Com- mittee of NPC's Standing Committee Former Minister of the Administration of Foreign Economic and Trade Cooperation Gan Ziyu Vice Director of Financial and Economic Com- mittee of NPC's Standing Committee Former Vice Director of National Development and Reform Commission     

CCPIT Vice Chairman Dong Songgen Attended Seminar on Economic and Trade Opportunities in Peru

On the afternoon of July 3,CCPIT Vice Chairman Dong Songgen met with Mr.Gutierrez,the visiting Peruvian Vice Foreign Minister,both of whom attended the Seminar on Economic and Trade Opportunities in Peru.The seminar was organized by CCPIT and Peruvian Embassy in China,Peru- vian Vice Foreign Minister has briefed on macro economy as well as trade policies and investment opportunities in Peru.     

Seeking Truth and Be Practical, Making Development and Be Innovative Promote Great-leap Development Of CCPIT in All-round Way

"As to China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, 2004 is the its first year for implementing the 'Reform and Development Outline of CCPIT'. It is a good begin-ning; we have totally reached the present goals, and fought many tough 'battles', and triumphant battles."At the beginning of 2005, when interviewed by our reporter, Wan Jifei, Chairman of CCPIT and     

The Chinese Products Promotion Week （Europe）, also the 2nd China-EU

On April 23, Chairman Wan Jifei met with global Vice-president of John Deere of United States Stamp and the delegation. During the meeting, Chairman Wan Jifei introduced to the guests China＇s positive measures in response to the international financial crisis, especially the aid- agriculture policy introduced by the Chinese government.     

Chairman Wan Jifei Met with the Mexican Economy Minister Eduardo Sojo and Renewed Cooperation Agreement with COMCE

On the morning of August 1, CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei met with the visiting Mexican Economy Minister Eduardo Sojo and the delegation. COMCE Chairman Diez, Director Ferrari of Mexico Investment & Trade Board, CCPIT Electronics Executive Vice-Chairman Li Baosheng, and CCPIT Automotive Vice-Chairman Wang Xia were present at the meeting.Witnessed by Minister Sojo, Chairman Wan Jifei and Chairman Diez re-signed the Cooperation Agreement between CCPIT and COMCE.     

The Handshake Between CCPIT and JCETC

On the afternoon of July 29, Chairman Wan Jifei met with Tanii Akio, Chairman of both Japan-China Economic ＆ Trade Center （JCETC） and Japan-China Friendship Association of Osaka Prefecture, and the delegation.     

Extensive Dialogues and Cooperation

On March 23, Chairman Wan Jifei of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade （CCPIT） and Board Chairman Wang Zhigang of the Taipei World Trade Center （TWTC） signed a cooperation agreement at the Taipei World Trade Tower, marking the new page of the development of cooperation and relations between the two organizations and the establishment of their cooperation mechanism.     

PBEC: A Driving Changefor Asia-Pacific Economy

“We certainly hope and believe that this 37th IGM of PBEC will spur the endeavor and confidence of Asia-Pacific business community to change the environment and make PBEC a real convenient platform for enterprises to speak out.”——Mr. Wan Jifei, Chairman ofPBEC China and CCPIT and CCOIC