At the invitation of the CPIFA, Mr. Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of UK, visited China from 12 to 17 December. Vice Premier Ma Kai met with Mr. Blair. Two sides exchanged views on European situation, the economic development of China and China-UK economic cooperation. Mr. Blair was also received by Mr. Wan Gang, Minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Zhou Jiping, President of CNPC, Mr. Fu Chengyu, President of Sinopec, Mr. Yang Hua, General Manager of CNOOC and Mr. Ding Xuedong, President of CIC. Additionally, Mr. Blair attended the Award Ceremony CCTV 2013 Economic Person of the Year and Caijing International Business Forum in Sanya co-sponsored by the CAIFC and Caijing Magazine.