The Second Spring of Diplomats
Co-sponsored by the AFDC and Rand Institute of Urban Studies in Beijing,the Second Spring of Diplomats was held in the State Guest House Hotel on 10 May,2002.Over 300 guests including Vice-Minister Yang Wenchang,leading members of the ministry’s departments concerned,some council and ordinary members of this Association as well as foreign ambassadors and their spouses attended this reception,of whom over 100 were foreign envoys and their spouses. Buffet was served and chamber music played at this activity.At first,3 French musicians played western classic music on the piano and flute and then all the guests ate the delicious food of the hotel.Over 300 Chinese and foreign guests had an eyeful of the wonderful performance of the French musicians,which won their warm reception and admiration.Happily gathering under the same roof,Chinese and foreign friends toasted to one another and renewed their friendship.This social activity was filled with spring air from the very beginning to the end. |