On September 10, 2025, the Second International Civil Society Solidarity Conference on the Global Develepment Initiative, co-hosted by China NGO Network for International Exchanges and the People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, opened ceremoniously in Hohhot. The state attaches great importance to this conference, with Xiao Jie, Vice Chairperson of the National People's Congress and President of the China NGO Network for International Exchanges, attending the opening ceremony in person and delivering a keynote speech. He pointed out that development is an eternal theme of human society, and that China has always been an active advocate for promoting global development and will unswervingly expand high-level opening-up to the outside world, deepen the integration of interests with various countries, share the development opportunities of Chinese-style modernization, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Cui Shuqiang, Vice President of China NGO Network for International Exchanges and Vice Chairman of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Beijing Changier Education Foundation was invited to participate in the conference for its long-term commitment to youth health education and public welfare innovation, actively promoting the achievement of global development goals, which aligns with the conference theme. Zhang Yinjun, Founder and President of Beijing Changier Education Foundation, and Wang Changkun, Director of the International Affairs Department, represented the Foundation at the conference, joining over 300 guest representatives from more than 50 countries worldwide to explore global development issues. Important guests including Vlavonou, Speaker of the National Assembly of Benin, Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ouch Borith, First Vice President of the Senate of Cambodia, and Sun Shaocheng, Party Secretary of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, delivered speeches one after another. Ban Ki-moon particularly emphasized that global progress in implementing the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is seriously lagging behind, with only 17% of targets being achieved on schedule. He called on civil society to step up efforts in knowledge exchange, partnership building, and open dialogue to contribute to promoting global sustainable development.

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The conference featured rich content, including opening ceremonies, practical cooperation networking sessions, and forums for sharing ideas and concepts, fully demonstrating the positive role of civil society in global development. The atmosphere at the pragmatic cooperation docking meeting was vibrant, with nearly a hundred domestic economic and trade enterprises engaging in discussions with foreign guests on cooperation in healthcare, education, technology, and other fields. Multiple international cooperation agreements were successfully signed on-site, spanning various sectors including oil and natural gas, mobile healthcare, and handicrafts. Inner Mongolia's distinctive local industries, such as cashmere products and mamianqun (horse-face skirts), received high praise from international guests at the exhibition, propelling Chinese traditional culture and competitive industries onto the international stage. The event also featured cultural activities with ethnic characteristics, where guests experienced traditional folk performances such as Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery, further promoting intercultural exchanges and friendship among nations.

During the conference, Zhang Yinjun, Founder and President of Beijing Changier Education Foundation, took warm photos with delegates from various countries, capturing many precious moments.

President Zhang Yinjun posed for a warm group photo with delegates from various countries

President Zhang Yinjun and Wanga Zulu, Chief Community Health Officer of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Zambia

President Zhang Yinjun and renowned scholar Liu Feng

President Zhang Yinjun, along with Gong Weichun, former Party Group Member and Deputy Director of the Inner Mongolia Department of Civil Affairs, First-level Inspector, and Executive Vice President of the Charity Federation of Inner Mongolia, and Zhang Xueshan, Director of the Inner Mongolia New Finance Institute and President of the Inner Mongolia Financial Industry Association

It is worth mentioning that President Zhang Yinjun also presented a heartfelt letter to former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, expressing her respect for Ban Ki-moon's long-term commitment to promoting global charitable causes and inviting Ban Ki-moon and his wife to participate in Changier's future philanthropic activities. The letter recalled Mrs. Ban Ki-moon's support and encouragement for the Nishan World Women's Forum in 2016, demonstrating the Beijing Changier Education Foundation's deep expertise and global influence in international women's and youth affairs.

Beijing Changier Education Foundation not only reconnected with many longtime international partners, but also met numerous enterprises passionate about public welfare and representatives of companies expanding globally. All parties actively discussed future collaboration to explore innovative combinations of "new business and new philanthropy", contributing greater wisdom and strength to global development. Being invited to participate in this global civil society gathering represents high recognition of the Beijing Changier Education Foundation's past work. Beijing Changier Education Foundation will use this conference as a new starting point to continue deepening international exchanges and cooperation, and actively promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative. We firmly believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, Changier's future will be even brighter, and it will continue to contribute its strength to the healthy growth of young people and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind!