China France Philanthropy Forum
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, the China-France Philanthropy Forum has been jointly initiated by the Ethno Philanthropy Fund and the Paris Peace Forum. The forum aims to promote civil exchange between the two countries and foster the mutual development of philanthropy. Both sides will establish a high-level advisory board and plan to hold the first meeting during the seventh annual Paris Peace Forum, scheduled for November 13, 2024, in Paris, to discuss the future development of the China-France Philanthropy Forum.
CFPF Advisory Board
XUE Lan
WANG Huiyao
WANG Ping
Dean, Tsinghua University Schwarzman College
WANG Ping
WANG Huiyao
WANG Ping
Founding Chairperson, Youcheng Foundation
WANG Huiyao
WANG Huiyao
Ángel Gurría
Founder and President, Center for China and Globalization (CCG)
Ángel Gurría
Arancha González Laya
Ángel Gurría
President, Paris Peace Forum
Former Secretary General, OECD
Pascal Lamy
Arancha González Laya
Arancha González Laya
Vice President, Paris Peace Forum
Former Director General, WTO
Arancha González Laya
Arancha González Laya
Arancha González Laya
Dean, Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po.
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation of Spain
CFPF Secretariat
Justin Vaïsse, Co-Secretary General, CFPF
Founder and Director General of the Paris Peace Forum, Justin Vaïsse was the head of Policy Planning at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2013-2019. Justin Vaïsse also served as Director of Research at the Brookings Institution in Washington (2007-2013), with a focus on transatlantic relations and European foreign policy. A historian specialized in international relations and American foreign policy, Dr. Vaïsse has written and co-authored numerous books translated in multiple languages, and has held teaching positions at the Paris School of International Affairs of Sciences Po, and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.
YUAN Jiakai, Co-Secretary General, CFPF
YUAN Jiakai founded the Ethno Philanthropy Fund in November 2023, aiming to connect Chinese philanthropists with global partners. Prior to this, he was the China Chief Representative for United Way Worldwide, where he established UWW’s China office and secured the first overseas NGO license in Shanghai. Jiakai has held leadership roles at prominent nonprofits, including the Jet Li One Foundation, Youcheng Foundation, Rare Conservation, and WWF China. Earlier in his career, he worked in Credit Suisse’s Leveraged Finance Group in New York.
In 2019, Jiakai was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and received the “Future Leader of the Year” award from the American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai. Since 2020, he has been a career mentor, and capstone project industry mentor at Tsinghua University’s Schwarzman College.
Strategic Partner ：Paris Peace Forum
The Paris Peace Forum is a global platform dedicated to fostering multilateral cooperation and addressing pressing international challenges. Its vision is to promote peace and sustainable development through collaborative dialogue among governments, civil society, and the private sector. Since its inception, the forum has focused on a wide range of issues, including climate change, global health, and security, bringing together leaders and experts from around the world to share insights and develop innovative solutions. Over the years, the Paris Peace Forum has evolved into a pivotal meeting point for stakeholders to engage in constructive discussions, facilitating partnerships that drive positive change. By emphasizing the importance of collective action and shared responsibility, the forum aims to strengthen global governance and advance a more peaceful and equitable world.