On June 28, 2017, the 2nd non-governmental forum of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was held in Beijing. Around 300 former political leaders, scholars, experts, media professionals, NGO representatives and diplomatic envoys in China from the member states, observer states, observer organizations of CICA and relevant regional countries attended the conference. 
Chen Yuan, Chairman of the Forum and Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, read the congratulation letter sent from Chinese President Xi Jinping. CCCME President Zhang Yujing, as the Chairman of the Board of CICA Business Council, attended the forum.