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Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu Attends the High-Level Seminar of the Third South Summit

This seminar is a side event of the Third South Summit and a concrete action taken by all parties to implement the Global Development Initiative (GDI)

On January 21, 2024, China, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Uganda jointly held a high-level seminar in Kampala, Uganda, with the theme of "Enhancing Economic Resilience Through Broader South-South Economic Cooperation". This seminar is a side event of the Third South Summit…

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Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing Visits Afar Region of Ethiopia

During his visit, Xue Bing met with Police Commissioner Alidini Alesa and visited Samara University

On December 13, 2023, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited Samara, the capital of the Afar region of Ethiopia, and met with President Awol Arba. Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia Xue Wei was present. Xue Bing said that in October this year, the leaders of…

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Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing Visits Tigray Region of Ethiopia

China is willing to actively participate in the post-conflict reconstruction of the Tigray region, and support the region in developing economy and improving the people's livelihood

On December 12, 2023, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and met with Getachew Reda, Head of the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray regional state. Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia Shen Qinmin…

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The 16th Senior Officials Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Held in Beijing

Nearly 300 people, including senior officials and representatives from China, 53 African countries, the African Union Commission and other forum members, as well as observers from some international and regional organizations, were present at the meeting

On October 23, 2023, the 16th Senior Officials Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Beijing. President of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of the FOCAC and Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li and Senegalese President's Chief Foreign Affairs Adviser Oumar Demba Ba, whose country is the co-chair…

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Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Wu Peng Attends the Awarding Ceremony of "My Dream" Painting Competition for African Youths

With the concerted efforts of all walks of life in China and Africa, China's Tian'gong space station held its first international painting exhibition, where "My Dream" paintings were shown in outer space for the first time

On September 13, 2023, Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Wu Peng attended and addressed the event of "Shared Space China-Africa Dreams - Dialogue between Chinese Taikonauts and African Youths" and the Awarding Ceremony of "My Dream" Painting Competition. Wu Peng said that with the…

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Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li Delivers a Video Speech to the "China-Africa Vision: Toward a Sustainable Future" Dialogue and Seminar

The "China-Africa Vision: Toward a Sustainable Future" dialogue and seminar was co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania and the China Global Television Network of the China Media Group

On August 25, 2023, the "China-Africa Vision: Toward a Sustainable Future" dialogue and seminar was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Tanzania Mussa Azan Zungu, and more than 200 representatives from government departments, think tanks, and various sectors…

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President Xi Jinping and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa Co-chair China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue

The meeting adopted and issued the Joint Statement of the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue

On the evening of August 24 local time, President Xi Jinping and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa co-chaired the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue in Johannesburg. President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech entitled “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Create a Great Future for China and Africa”. (Full text of…

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Xi Jinping Sends Message of Condolence to Rwandan President Paul Kagame over Disastrous Rainstorms in Rwanda

He would like to extend, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, the injured and the affected people

On May 8, 2023, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Rwandan President Paul Kagame over the disastrous rainstorms in the country. Xi Jinping said upon learning of the recent disastrous rainstorms that hit many places and caused heavy casualties and property losses in Rwanda,he would like to…

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Special Representative Liu Yuxi of the Chinese Government on African Affairs Attends High-Level Open Debates of the United Nations Security Council

Liu Yuxi met with Under-Secretary-General of the UN for Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov, Assistant Secretary-General of the UN for Africa Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee

From March 28 to 30, 2023, Special Representative Liu Yuxi of the Chinese Government on African Affairs attended in New York the High-Level Open Debate on "Countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism through strengthening cooperation between the UN and regional organizations" and the High-Level Open Debate on "Peace and Security in…

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Qin Gang: Africa Is a Big Stage for International Cooperation, Not an Arena for Major-Power Rivalry

Qin Gang noted that Africa is an emerging continent full of hope, vigor and vitality

On January 11, 2023 local time, Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat jointly met the press. When asked by journalists about China's view on the second U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Qin Gang said that as permanent members of the United Nations Security…