In August 2008, on behalf of the European Parliament, Niri Deva, Chairman of the EU-China Friendship Association attended the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games and the welcome luncheon hosted by Chinese President Hu Jintao. He then met with Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

In August 2008, Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee met with Chairman Deva who attended the opening ceremony of the Beiing 2008 Olympic Games

 Nirj Deva MEP, Chairman of the Association and His Wife Representing the European Parliament at the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in August 2008