On the afternoon of February 15, an international salon themed "People-to-People Diplomacy" was held at the World Luchengese Club. The event marked the official launch of the Wenzhou People-to-People Diplomacy Promotion Center, operated by GlobalFace, which aims to explore the establishment of a China-foreign think tank to provide strategic support for Wenzhou’s international development.  

Wenzhou has a long-standing and fruitful history of people-to-people diplomacy. In recent years, Wenzhou has promoted economic and trade exchanges, medical aid, overseas communication, international rescue operations, Chinese language education, overseas promotion of covered bridges, and sports exchanges, while fostering sister-city relationships with multiple countries.

The newly inaugurated Wenzhou People-to-People Diplomacy Promotion Center will serve as a key institution dedicated to advancing Wenzhou’s non-governmental diplomatic efforts. By integrating resources and coordinating initiatives, the center plans to host international exchange activities to build platforms for cross-cultural dialogue. It will also promote cooperation between Wenzhou and global partners in culture, trade, education, and other fields. The center plans to establish a Sino-foreign think tank, gathering experts and scholars from both China and abroad to provide intellectual support for Wenzhou’s international development. This think tank will play a key role in policy consulting, development planning, and other areas, helping Wenzhou further its goal of being more and more international.

During the event, 10 organizations and individuals were honored as "Ambassadors of Wenzhou People-to-People Diplomacy," and 10 international individuals were appointed as "Internationalization Experience Ambassadors."

During the salon, the 10 appointed "Experience Ambassadors," drawing from their personal experiences, offered suggestions for Wenzhou's development, such as strengthening ties with renowned universities both at home and abroad, injecting innovation into the city through cultural integration, and leveraging technological innovation to incorporate smart technologies into Wenzhou's educational toy industry. The organizers stated that they would seriously consider the "golden ideas" of the Experience Ambassadors and work with relevant departments to implement them, collectively helping to tell the "Wenzhou Story."