Economics & entrepreneurship
Connecting entrepreneurs, investors and industries of both countries — from the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce to Ventspils Freeport — and facilitating trade and knowledge exchange.
Building friendship between Latvia and China.
The Latvian-Chinese Friendship Association develops people-to-people cooperation between the Republic of Latvia and the People's Republic of China — for the well-being of the societies of both countries.
Who we are, and what we work for.
The Latvian-Chinese Friendship Association was founded in Riga in 2024 to develop cultural, educational, scientific and economic cooperation between Latvia and the People's Republic of China.
More about usWhat we do, and who leads it.
Science
Joint research initiatives and scientific exchange, including cooperation with the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China.
Culture
Spring Festival celebrations, concerts, tea culture, calligraphy workshops and the YOUTH Salon series bringing Latvian and Chinese guests around one table.
Education
Chinese language courses, study and scholarship opportunities in China, and seminars with schools, universities and the Confucius Institute of the University of Latvia.
Photographs from where we have been.
Latest news
Delegation · Beijing
L.C.F.A. delegation visits the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY)
Talks on master's programmes and student exchange, a high-level meeting with Latvia's Ambassador to China, and a framework for joint research.
Diplomacy · Beijing
L.C.F.A. delegation meets with the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)
President Dr. Ņina Linde met Secretary-General Mr. Hao Zhongwei to discuss joint think-tank work, tourism, and content for “China Times EU”.
“China Times EU”
In-depth coverage of China, in English — the magazine the association contributes content to, and where members can promote their own work.
Visit chinatimeseu.com
Explore the connections.
Where to eat, study and visit in each country — and the institutions that keep the two connected.
Become a member
Become a member
Membership opens the door to China through the association: introductions and consultations for working there, seminars and language courses at member rates, and places on visits and exchange trips.
Individual
€50
per year
Seniors
€25
per year
Students and pupils
Free
per year
Organisation · Company or institution
€250per year
Member benefits
- A badge with the logo of the association and a membership card, free of charge.
- The latest information on upcoming events and new publications on Chinese culture, business, economic studies, and Latvian–Chinese cooperation opportunities.
- Discounts on services and products within the L.C.F.A. partner networks.
- Free or significantly discounted seminars, lectures, conferences, and courses organized by L.C.F.A.
