IWEP organizes a project kick-off meeting and seminar in Beijing. The project is the Evaluation of Contributions and Prospects for the 15 Anniversary on Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries, and the seminar is focused on Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries. CASS Vice President Cai Fang delivers a welcome speech at the opening ceremony, which is chaired by IWEP. Party Secretary Chen Guoping. Scholars from CASS, Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries, Ministry of Commerce, University of International Business and Economics, Development Research Center of the State Council, Beijing Normal University, Chinese Academy of Governance, and other institutions take part in the event. IWEP Director Zhang Yuyan and Deputy Director Yao Zhizhong preside over the discussion of specific sessions. (2018-02-02)