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Xi Jinping Sends a Congratulatory Letter to SCO?Forum?on Women
On September 11 2024 President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum on Women.Xi Jinping pointed out that women have been key drivers of human civilization and social progress and have?scored remarkable achievements?in?all walks?of life.?Since the launch of the SCO Forum?on Women women from various?countries upholding the "Shanghai Spirit" have contributed their strength to building an even?closer SCO community with a shared future. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that the forum will continue to play a positive role in promoting amity and people-to-people interconnectivity among various countries injecting?fresh impetus?into forging closer?people-to-people?and cultural?bonds within the SCO. China is ready to work with all parties to promote?scientific and technological innovation and the?development?of women's causes?via?digital empowerment so as to jointly build?a?more beautiful home of?the SCO.On the same day the SCO Forum on Women kicked off in Qingdao Shandong Province. It is co-organized by the All-China Women's Federation the Good-Neighborliness Friendship and Cooperation Commission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation the People's Government of Shandong Province and the SCO Secretariat.
2024-09-11
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Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Abdelmadjid Tebboune on His Reelection as President of Algeria
On September 11 2024 President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his reelection as President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.Noting that China and Algeria enjoy traditional friendly relations Xi Jinping said in recent years under the joint guidance of the two presidents bilateral relations have developed rapidly cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results the two countries have closely coordinated and cooperated in international affairs and the traditional friendship has continued to deepen. Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Algeria relations and stands ready to work with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to take the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Algeria comprehensive strategic partnership this year as an opportunity to further enhance political mutual trust expand and deepen practical cooperation and jointly open up broader prospects for friendly cooperation between the two countries.
2024-09-11
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Xi Jinping Meets with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr St?re
On the afternoon of September 9 2024 President Xi Jinping met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr St?re who is on an official visit to China at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping asked Jonas Gahr St?re?to convey his regards to King Harald V. Xi Jinping pointed out that since the establishment of?diplomatic relations between China and Norway 70 years ago the two peoples have respected appreciated and learned from each other forging a valuable friendship.?Further?developing China-Norway friendly cooperation is consistent with the will of the two peoples the fundamental interests of the two countries and an?overall?trend of maintaining closer ties among countries?in the world?to share weal and woe. Today's world is going through?rapid and profound changes unseen in a century which are testing whether the international community can make the right choice.?China will continue to follow the path of peaceful development. Through?further deepening reform comprehensively to advance?Chinese modernization China will inject stability and certainty into a world fraught with changes and turbulence and create more opportunities for the common development of all countries. China is ready?to work with Norway to push for continuous development of bilateral friendly cooperation.Xi Jinping stressed that a?review of the 70-year history of China-Norway relations shows that friendship and cooperation are the?defining features.?Xi Jinping said "Historical experience tells us that to maintain the steady and sound development of bilateral relations the most important thing is to respect each other seek common ground while shelving differences including respecting each other's core interests and accommodating each other's major concerns." The two countries' economies are highly complementary and have seen fruitful cooperation outcomes in various fields. He called on the two sides to d on their respective strengths?expand practical cooperation in fields such as environmental protection energy transition maritime affairs and shipping agricultural and fishery products and electric vehicles strengthen cooperation in education science and technology culture tourism winter sports and other fields and increase personnel exchanges especially among young people.?China and Norway share extensive?consensus on maintaining world peace and security addressing climate change protecting biodiversity and tackling?other global challenges.?China is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Norway at the United Nations and on other multilateral platforms practice true multilateralism and promote an equal?and?orderly?multipolar world and a?universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. China hopes that Norway will play a positive role in promoting the sound and steady development of relations between China and Europe.Jonas Gahr St?re?conveyed King Harald V's cordial greetings to President Xi?Jinping.?He said that Norway was one of the first Nordic countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and China?70 years ago the two countries have witnessed sound development of bilateral relations and the two sides have conducted dialogue and cooperation in a manner of mutual respect.?Norway respects China's sovereignty firmly pursues?the one-China policy and is willing to continue to work with China to respect each other's core interests and major concerns engage?in mutual learning and exchanges and foster mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. China's development is full of vitality and has much successful experience?worth learning from. Norway looks forward to expanding cooperation with China especially in such fields as green development climate change response maritime affairs and shipping agriculture?fishery?and aquaculture?industries new energy vehicles and artificial intelligence. China plays an important role in addressing many global challenges facing the world today and tackling?major international issues concerning international peace and security.?Norway supports free trade and?is willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with China within?the G20 and other multilateral frameworks and supports closer cooperation between Europe and China.The two sides had an exchange?of?views on the Ukraine crisis and other hotspot issues.?Xi Jinping stressed that China encourages and supports all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis and will continue to promote peace talks and play a constructive role in promoting the?political settlement?of the Ukraine crisis. Xi Jinping expressed?the hope that all parties will work together to accumulate favorable conditions for the political settlement of the crisis through dialogue.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
2024-09-09
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Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to DPRK Top Leader Kim Jong Un on the 76th Anniversary of DPRK's Founding
On September 9 2024 General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)?Kim Jong?Un on the 76th anniversary of the DPRK's founding.Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past 76 years under the leadership of the WPK the people of the DPRK have united as one and promoted the vigorous development of various national causes.?In recent years Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong?Un?has led the Party and people of the DPRK in thoroughly implementing the guiding principles of the WPK's Eighth Congress and all its plenary sessions and made a series of achievements in construction and?development. Xi?Jinping?expressed his belief that under the leadership of the WPK headed by Comrade General Secretary the people in the DPRK will surely win new and greater victories in advancing the cause of DPRK-style socialism.Xi Jinping stressed that China and the DPRK are linked by mountains and rivers and their traditional friendship has grown stronger over time.?This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the DPRK?and the "China-DPRK Friendship Year".?Under the new circumstances in the new era China will continue to view bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and is ready to deepen strategic communication strengthen coordination and cooperation with the DPRK and jointly maintain consolidate and develop traditional friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.?Xi Jinping called on the two sides to jointly advance the socialism cause so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples and make greater contributions?to promoting peace stability development and prosperity of the region and the world.
2024-09-09
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Xi Jinping Meets with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
On the afternoon of September 9 2024 President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez who is on an official visit to China at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping asked Pedro Sánchez?to convey his regards to King Felipe VI. Recalling that China and Spain celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations?last year Xi Jinping noted that?both sides have maintained close exchanges and interactions at all levels and promoted high-quality cooperation in new areas.?Noting that next year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership Xi Jinping said the two sides should adhere to the original intention of establishing diplomatic relations?d on mutual respect and equal treatment take a holistic and long-term view and continuously enrich?the comprehensive strategic partnership?between the two countries. Xi Jinping also called on both sides to build long-term and stable China-Spain relations with strategic resolve?and elevate bilateral relations to a higher level.Xi Jinping stressed that reform and opening up is the?right development path that China has found through long-term practice and it will be followed?steadfastly. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee laid out systematic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization which will bring new opportunities for deepening and expanding cooperation between China and Spain. The two sides should give full play to?platforms such as the Mixed Committee on Economy and Trade and the Joint?Commission?on Science and Technology to jointly promote development in high-tech fields such as artificial intelligence digital economy and new energy to achieve?mutual benefit and win-win results.?Xi Jinping expressed the hope that Spain will continue to provide a fair equitable safe and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country.?He urged joint efforts from the two sides to stay committed to inclusiveness and mutual learning strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges in the fields of language education youth culture and tourism and promote friendship between the two peoples. China appreciates Spain's active promotion of China-EU?exchanges and cooperation during its EU rotating presidency in the second half of last year.?As next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU China is ready to work with the EU?to?take stock of?successful experience in the development of bilateral relations and?push for steady progress in the development of China-EU relations in the direction of independence helping each other succeed and benefits to the world.?Xi Jinping expressed the hope?that Spain will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.Xi Jinping pointed out that in today's changing and turbulent world China and Spain are both countries with a sense of responsibility and mission and both advocate multilateralism and free trade. China is ready to expand cooperation with Spain in third-party markets in the Global South and strengthen communication and coordination in the United Nations the G20 and other international organizations?so as?to inject more positive energy into world peace stability and human progress.Pedro Sánchez?conveyed cordial greetings from King Felipe VI to President Xi?Jinping.?He said that he is glad to visit China again after one year which shows the closeness of Spain-China?relations.?Spain and China enjoy time-honored friendship and have constantly developed and deepened the partnership on the basis of mutual respect. Pedro Sánchez said that during his visit the two sides signed a number of cooperation agreements in green development?and other fields demonstrating the huge potential and bright prospects of bilateral cooperation. He expressed the hope that?the two sides will strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and deepen cooperation in such fields as economy trade and new energy vehicles. Spain is willing to provide a sound environment for Chinese enterprises. Both Spain and China are committed to safeguarding world peace and multilateralism. The world today faces multiple challenges such as turbulence conflicts poverty and climate change which call for greater international cooperation and joint response. China is a key force in safeguarding?world peace and development and plays an important constructive role in resolving major international and regional issues.?The Spanish side?views its relations with China from a strategic height firmly pursues?the one-China policy is willing to be a trustworthy partner of China and looks forward to further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Spain and China?and making greater contributions to the well-being of the two peoples world peace and prosperity. Spain supports the principles of free trade and open markets disagrees?with trade wars and is willing to continue playing a positive role in promoting the sound?development of EU-China relations.The two sides also had an exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis?the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and other issues.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
2024-09-09
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Xi Jinping Meets with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
At noon on September 5 2024 President Xi Jinping met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping welcomed António Guterres to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit in China as a special guest. Noting that they just attended the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit Xi Jinping stated?that China attaches great importance to developing China-Africa relations. After the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) his first overseas visit was to Africa where he put forward in Tanzania the principle of sincerity real results amity and good faith towards Africa and attended all subsequent FOCAC summits. China has no selfish interests in its cooperation with Africa. Half a century ago in the face of its own economic difficulties China responded to the expectations of its African brothers by vigorously assisting the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway writing a touching story of China-Africa friendship. Just now at the opening ceremony of the summit Xi Jinping announced new actions and measures for practical cooperation with Africa. Yesterday he also witnessed the signing of the agreement on activating the Tanzania-Zambia Railway with the heads of state of Tanzania and Zambia which was aimed at carrying forward the China-Africa friendship. He has proposed the building of a community with a shared future for mankind with the hope that people in Africa and other parts of the world can live a happy life. This is also in line with the common aspirations and desires?of people from all countries?amid the changes unseen in a century?in the world. China appreciates that the United Nations has always attached importance to Africa and is ready to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations to jointly help Africa achieve peace stability development and revitalization.Xi Jinping briefed António Guterres on the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and his views on the current world situation pointing out that despite various uncertainties and even stormy waters ahead the general direction of human development and progress will not change. He has proposed high-quality Belt and Road cooperation as well as the Global Development Initiative the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative in the hope that all countries will join hands to build a community with a shared future for mankind and steer the ship of humanity toward a bright future of peace security prosperity and progress. Chinese modernization will provide more new opportunities for countries around the world and inject new impetus into safeguarding world peace and promoting common development.Xi Jinping stressed that practicing true multilateralism and supporting the United Nations in playing a central role in international affairs has always been the principle of China's diplomacy and will not change. At present the evolving and turbulent international situation has accentuated the important role played by the United Nations which should be even more active. China will continue to actively participate in the work of the United Nations in various fields support the United Nations in hosting the Summit of the Future promote the reform of the international financial architecture strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) governance and make greater contributions?to world peace and development.António Guterres thanked the Chinese side for inviting him to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. He said that historically Africa has been the primary victim of colonialism. China's cooperation with Africa will help reduce the historical injustice suffered by Africa and help Africa achieve peace and development. China's peaceful development is a noble cause in the history of mankind and is conducive to the peace and progress of all humanity. The United Nations is ready to strengthen cooperation with China to resist actions that create division and undermine common progress jointly practice multilateralism promote more just and equitable global governance and build a community with a shared future for mankind. The United Nations?is making every effort to prepare for the Summit of the Future and hopes to have close communication with China to promote the reform of the international financial architecture and strengthen global AI governance.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
2024-09-05
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Xi Jinping Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and Delivers a Keynote Address
On the morning of September 5 2024 President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and delivered a keynote address at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping announced that bilateral relations between China and all African countries having diplomatic relations with China are elevated to the level of strategic relations the overall characterization of China-Africa relations are elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era and China will work with Africa to take ten partnership actions for modernization.Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Li Qiang Zhao Leji Wang Huning Cai Qi Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi were present.In early autumn Beijing's skies are high and clear. At Tian'anmen Square and on both sides of Chang'an Avenue the bright Five-Star Red Flag flutters in the wind alongside the flags of 53 African countries and the African Union.President Xi Jinping took a group photo with 51 African heads of state and government two presidential representatives the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations who were attending the summit.Accompanied by the music of "Peace - a Community with a Shared Future" and enthusiastic applause Xi Jinping and the foreign leaders entered the venue together and took their seats on the podium.Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address entitled "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future".On behalf of the Chinese government and people Xi Jinping first extended a warm welcome to foreign guests attending the summit!Xi Jinping pointed out "In this season of harvest I am delighted to gather together with so many old and new friends in Beijing to discuss grand plans for China-Africa friendship and cooperation in the new era." The friendship between China and Africa transcends time and space surmounts mountains and oceans and passes down through generations. Over the past 24 years since the establishment of FOCAC especially in the new era China has stood shoulder to shoulder with African brothers and sisters in the spirit of sincerity real results amity and good faith to firmly defend their legitimate rights and interests as once-in-a-century changes sweep across the world. Both sides get stronger and more resilient together by riding the tide of economic globalization delivering tangible benefits to billions of ordinary Chinese and Africans. Both sides share weal and woe in fighting natural disasters and epidemics together creating touching stories of China-Africa friendship. Both sides always empathize with and support each other setting a stellar example of a new type of international relations. Thanks to nearly 70 years of tireless efforts from both sides the China-Africa relationship is now at its best in history. With its future growth in mind the Chinese side proposed that bilateral relations between China and all African countries having diplomatic ties with China be elevated to the level of strategic relations and that the overall characterization of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.Xi Jinping pointed out that modernization is an inalienable right of all countries. China is going all out to build a great modern socialist country in all respects and pursue national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernization. Africa is marching in solid strides toward the modernization goals set forth in the AU's Agenda 2063. China and Africa's joint pursuit of modernization will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter in the drive for a community with a shared future for mankind.Xi Jinping put forward that China and Africa should work together to advance modernization in six aspects.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that is just and equitable. In promoting modernization China and Africa should not only follow the general rules but also act in light of their national realities. China is ready to increase exchanges of governance experience with Africa support all countries in exploring modernization paths befitting their national conditions and help ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for all countries.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that is open and win-win. Mutually beneficial cooperation is the sunny road to the betterment of long-term and fundamental interests of all countries. China is ready to deepen cooperation with Africa in industry agriculture infrastructure trade and investment promote exemplary high-quality Belt and Road cooperation projects and build together a model for the delivery of the Global Development Initiative.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that puts the people first. The ultimate goal of modernization is the free and full development of human beings. China will work vigorously with Africa to promote personnel training poverty reduction and employment enhance the sense of gain happiness and security of the people in the course of modernization and ensure that all will benefit from the process.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization featuring diversity and inclusiveness. Well-balanced material and spiritual advancement is a lofty objective of modernization. China will enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges with Africa champion mutual respect inclusiveness and coexistence of different civilizations and strive together for more fruitful outcomes under the Global Civilization Initiative.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that is eco-friendly. Green development is a hallmark of modernization in the new era. China is ready to help Africa build "green growth engines" narrow the gap in energy accessibility adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and jointly push for the global transition to green and low-carbon development.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization underpinned by peace and security. Modernization would not be possible without a peaceful and stable environment for development. China is ready to help Africa improve its capacity in safeguarding peace and stability independently prioritize Africa in implementing the Global Security Initiative (GSI) promote mutual reinforcement of high-quality development and greater security and work together with Africa to uphold world peace and stability.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Africa account for one-third of the world population. Without their modernization there will be no global modernization. In the next three years China will work with Africa to take the following ten partnership actions for modernization to deepen China-Africa cooperation and spearhead the Global South modernization.First the Partnership Action for Mutual Learning among Civilizations. China is ready to work with Africa to build a platform for governance experience sharing a China-Africa knowledge network for development and 25 centers on China and Africa studies. China will invite 1000 members of African political parties to China for exchanges.Second the Partnership Action for Trade Prosperity. China will voluntarily and unilaterally open its market wider. China has decided to give all LDCs having diplomatic relations with China including 33 countries in Africa zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines. It will help turn China's big market into Africa's big opportunity. China will expand market access for African agricultural products deepen cooperation with Africa in e-commerce and other areas and launch a "China-Africa quality enhancement program". China is prepared to enter into framework agreements on economic partnership for shared development with African countries to provide long-term stable and predictable institutional guarantee for trade and investment between the two sides.Third the Partnership Action for Industrial Chain Cooperation. China will foster industry cooperation growth clusters with Africa push forward the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation and launch an "African SMEs empowerment program". China will build with Africa a digital technology cooperation center and initiate 20 digital demonstration projects.Fourth the Partnership Action for Connectivity. China is prepared to carry out 30 infrastructure connectivity projects in Africa promote together high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and put in place a China-Africa network featuring land-sea links and coordinated development. China is ready to assist in the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area and deepen logistics and financial cooperation for the benefit of trans-regional development in Africa.Fifth the Partnership Action for Development Cooperation. China is ready to release the Joint Statement on Deepening Cooperation within the Framework of the Global Development Initiative with Africa and implement 1000 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects. China will replenish the China-World Bank Group Partnership Facility. China supports Africa in hosting the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. China will work together with Africa to deliver more fruits of development to the two peoples.Sixth the Partnership Action for Health. China is ready to establish with Africa a hospitals alliance and joint medical centers. China will send 2000 medical personnel to Africa and launch 20 programs of health facilities and malaria treatment. China will encourage Chinese companies to invest in Africa's pharmaceutical production and continue to do what it can to help Africa with epidemic response. China supports the development of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to strengthen public health capacity in all African countries.Seventh the Partnership Action for Agriculture and Livelihoods. China will provide Africa with RMB1 billion yuan in emergency food assistance build 100000 mu (about 6670 hectares) of standardized agriculture demonstration areas in Africa send 500 agricultural experts and establish a China-Africa agricultural science and technology innovation alliance. China will implement 500 programs in Africa to promote community welfare. China will also encourage two-way investment for new business operations by Chinese and African companies and create at least one million jobs for Africa.Eighth the Partnership Action for People-to-People Exchanges. China will implement with Africa more solidly the Future of Africa—Vocational Education Cooperation Plan establish together an engineering technology academy and build ten Luban Workshops. China will provide 60000 training opportunities to Africa mainly for women and youths. China will launch with Africa a Cultural Silk Road program as well as an initiative of cooperation on innovation in radio TV and audio and visual programs. 2026 is designated as the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.Ninth the Partnership Action for Green Development. China is ready to launch 30 clean energy projects in Africa put in place meteorological early warning systems and carry out cooperation in disaster prevention mitigation and relief as well as biodiversity conservation. China will create a China-Africa forum on peaceful use of nuclear technology and collaborate on satellite remote sensing and lunar and deep-space exploration. All this is designed to help with green development in Africa.Tenth the Partnership Action for Common Security. The Chinese side is ready to build with Africa a partnership for implementing the GSI provide training for 6000 military personnel and 1000 police and law enforcement officers from Africa and invite 500 young African military officers to visit China. The two sides will conduct joint military exercises training and patrol carry out an "action for a mine-free Africa" and jointly ensure the safety of personnel and projects.To implement the ten partnership actions the Chinese government will provide strong support for China-Africa practical cooperation in various fields.Xi Jinping stressed at last that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee laid out systematic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. This will profoundly further transform China. It will also provide new opportunities and new driving forces for African countries and for both sides' joint pursuit of modernization. As an African proverb goes a friend is someone you share the path with. On the path to modernization no one and no country should be left behind. Xi Jinping said "Let us rally the more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people into a powerful force on our shared path toward modernization promote modernization of the Global South with China-Africa modernization and write a new magnificent chapter of development in human history. Let us join hands to bring about a bright future of peace security prosperity and progress for our world."President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal co-chair of FOCAC; President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania rotating chairmanship of the AU; President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa subregional representative for Africa; President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan special guest and Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres and Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat also addressed the opening ceremony.The African leaders thanked China for hosting the FOCAC Beijing Summit spoke highly of the profound traditional friendship between Africa and China and the positive outcomes achieved since the establishment of FOCAC especially the 2018 Beijing Summit and highly appreciated the ten partnership actions put forward by President Xi Jinping for China and Africa to advance modernization together. They said that FOCAC is not only an effective platform to promote the development of Africa-China partnership but also a shining example of South-South cooperation. FOCAC cooperation is d on friendship respect and mutual benefit. China's cooperation with Africa with no political strings attached has greatly promoted the connectivity and economic and social development of African countries. Amid the current complex and turbulent international situation deepening cooperation with China has become an even greater hope for African countries to achieve security stability and sustainable development. Africa and China share similar ideals. The African side highly appreciates and fully supports the important vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind as well as the Belt and Road Initiative the Global Development Initiative the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping. The African side is willing to work with China to jointly advocate the common values of humanity and support all countries in exploring a path to modernization that suits their national conditions. The African side firmly pursues the one-China policy and staunchly supports all efforts made by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification. The African side resolutely opposes external forces' interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of the Taiwan question human rights and other issues. The African side extends congratulations on the success of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and believes that China's efforts in further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization will bring more development opportunities to African countries and other countries in the world. The African side is willing to work with China to continue to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation actively implement the outcomes of the summit jointly advance industrialization and agricultural modernization build an all-weather Africa-China community with a shared future for the new era and jointly move towards a bright future of peace security prosperity and progress.The summit adopted the Beijing Declaration on Jointly Building an All-weather China-Africa Community with a Shared Future for the New Era and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation - Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027).More than 3200 people from home and abroad attended the opening ceremony including heads of state and government as well as heads of delegations of the African member states of FOCAC and heads of international and regional organizations.Yin Li Li Shulei He Lifeng Wang Xiaohong and others were present.Wang Yi presided over the opening ceremony.Founded in 2000 FOCAC now has 55 members including China 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China and the AU Commission. The theme of the summit is "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future". After the opening ceremony four high-level meetings will be held on the topics of state governance industrialization and agricultural modernization peace and security and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
2024-09-05
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Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future——Keynote Speech by President Xi Jinping at the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future?Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People’s Republic of China?At the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Summit of?The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(Beijing September 5 2024)Your Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye FayeYour Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani Chairperson of the African Union (AU)?Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government and Heads of Delegation?Your Excellency Mr. António Guterres Secretary General of the United Nations?Your Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the AU Commission?Friends and Distinguished GuestsBlossoms in spring turn into fruits in autumn and a bumper harvest is the reward of hard work. In this season of harvest I am delighted to gather together with so many old and new friends in Beijing to discuss grand plans for China-Africa friendship and cooperation in the new era. On behalf of the Chinese government and people I extend a warm welcome to you all!The friendship between China and Africa transcends time and space surmounts mountains and oceans and passes down through generations. The founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2000 was a milestone in the history of China-Africa relations. Over the past 24 years especially in the new era China has advanced forward hand in hand with our African brothers and sisters in the spirit of sincerity real results amity and good faith. We stand shoulder to shoulder with each other to firmly defend our legitimate rights and interests as once-in-a-century changes sweep across the world. We get stronger and more resilient together by riding the tide of economic globalization delivering tangible benefits to billions of ordinary Chinese and Africans. We share weal and woe in fighting natural disasters and epidemics together creating touching stories of China-Africa friendship. We always empathize with and support each other setting a stellar example of a new type of international relations.Thanks to nearly 70 years of tireless efforts from both sides the China-Africa relationship is now at its best in history. With its future growth in mind I propose that bilateral relations between China and all African countries having diplomatic ties with China be elevated to the level of strategic relations and that the overall characterization of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.Friends and Distinguished GuestsModernization is an inalienable right of all countries. But the Western approach to it has inflicted immense sufferings on developing countries. Since the end of World War II Third World nations represented by China and African countries have achieved independence and development one after another and have been endeavoring to redress the historical injustices of the modernization process. As we are about to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China we are going all out to build a great modern socialist country in all respects and pursue national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernization. Africa is also awakening again and the continent is marching in solid strides toward the modernization goals set forth in the AU’s Agenda 2063. China and Africa’s joint pursuit of modernization will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter in our drive for a community with a shared future for mankind.—We should jointly advance modernization that is just and equitable. In promoting modernization we should not only follow the general rules but also act in light of our national realities. China is ready to increase exchanges of governance experience with Africa support all countries in exploring modernization paths befitting their national conditions and help ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for all countries.—We should jointly advance modernization that is open and win-win. Mutually beneficial cooperation is the sunny road to the betterment of long-term and fundamental interests of all countries. China is ready to deepen cooperation with Africa in industry agriculture infrastructure trade and investment promote exemplary high-quality Belt and Road cooperation projects and build together a model for the delivery of the Global Development Initiative.—We should jointly advance modernization that puts the people first. ?The ultimate goal of modernization is the free and full development of human beings. China will work vigorously with Africa to promote personnel training poverty reduction and employment enhance the sense of gain happiness and security of the people in the course of modernization and ensure that all will benefit from the process.—We should jointly advance modernization featuring diversity and inclusiveness. ?Well-balanced material and spiritual advancement is a lofty objective of modernization. China will enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges with Africa champion mutual respect inclusiveness and coexistence of different civilizations on our way to modernization and strive together for more fruitful outcomes under the Global Civilization Initiative.—We should jointly advance modernization that is eco-friendly. ?Green development is a hallmark of modernization in the new era. China is ready to help Africa build “green growth engines” narrow the gap in energy accessibility adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and jointly push for the global transition to green and low-carbon development.—We should jointly advance modernization underpinned by peace and security. ?Modernization would not be possible without a peaceful and stable environment for development. China is ready to help Africa improve its capacity in safeguarding peace and stability independently prioritize Africa in implementing the Global Security Initiative (GSI) promote mutual reinforcement of high-quality development and greater security and work together with Africa to uphold world peace and stability.Friends and Distinguished GuestsChina and Africa account for one-third of the world population. Without our modernization there will be no global modernization. In the next three years China will work with Africa to take the following ten partnership actions for modernization to deepen China-Africa cooperation and spearhead the Global South modernization.First the Partnership Action for Mutual Learning among Civilizations. China is ready to work with Africa to build a platform for governance experience sharing a China-Africa knowledge network for development and 25 centers on China and Africa studies. We will make better use of Africa’s leadership academies to cultivate talents for governance and invite 1000 members of African political parties to China to deepen exchanges of experience in party and state governance.Second the Partnership Action for Trade Prosperity. China will voluntarily and unilaterally open its market wider. We have decided to give all LDCs having diplomatic relations with China including 33 countries in Africa zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines. This has made China the first major developing country and the first major economy to take such a step. It will help turn China’s big market into Africa’s big opportunity. China will expand market access for African agricultural products deepen cooperation with Africa in e-commerce and other areas and launch a “China-Africa quality enhancement program.” We are prepared to enter into framework agreements on economic partnership for shared development with African countries to provide long-term stable and predictable institutional guarantee for trade and investment between the two sides.Third the Partnership Action for Industrial Chain Cooperation. China will foster industry cooperation growth clusters with Africa push forward the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation and launch an “African SMEs empowerment program.” We will build with Africa a digital technology cooperation center and initiate 20 digital demonstration projects so as to embrace together the latest round of technological revolution and industrial transformation.Fourth the Partnership Action for Connectivity. ?China is prepared to carry out 30 infrastructure connectivity projects in Africa promote together high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and put in place a China-Africa network featuring land-sea links and coordinated development. We are ready to assist in the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area and deepen logistics and financial cooperation for the benefit of trans-regional development in Africa.Fifth the Partnership Action for Development Cooperation. China is ready to release the Joint Statement on Deepening Cooperation within the Framework of the Global Development Initiative with Africa and implement 1000 “small and beautiful” livelihood projects. We will replenish the China-World Bank Group Partnership Facility to boost Africa’s development. We support Africa in hosting the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. We will work together with Africa to deliver more fruits of development to the two peoples.Sixth the Partnership Action for Health. China is ready to establish with Africa a hospitals alliance and joint medical centers. We will send 2000 medical personnel to Africa and launch 20 programs of health facilities and malaria treatment. We will encourage Chinese companies to invest in Africa’s pharmaceutical production and continue to do what we can to help Africa with epidemic response. We support the development of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to strengthen public health capacity in all African countries.Seventh the Partnership Action for Agriculture and Livelihoods. China will provide Africa with RMB1 billion yuan in emergency food assistance build 100000 mu (about 6670 hectares) of standardized agriculture demonstration areas in Africa send 500 agricultural experts and establish a China-Africa agricultural science and technology innovation alliance. We will implement 500 programs in Africa to promote community welfare. We will also encourage two-way investment for new business operations by Chinese and African companies enable Africa to retain added value and create at least one million jobs for Africa.Eighth the Partnership Action for People-to-People Exchanges. China will implement with Africa more solidly the Future of Africa—Vocational Education Cooperation Plan establish together an engineering technology academy and build ten Luban Workshops. We will provide 60000 training opportunities to Africa mainly for women and youths. We will launch with Africa a Cultural Silk Road program as well as an initiative of cooperation on innovation in radio TV and audio and visual programs. The two sides have agreed to designate 2026 as the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.Ninth the Partnership Action for Green Development. China is ready to launch 30 clean energy projects in Africa put in place meteorological early warning systems and carry out cooperation in disaster prevention mitigation and relief as well as biodiversity conservation. We will create a China-Africa forum on peaceful use of nuclear technology establish together 30 joint laboratories and collaborate on satellite remote sensing and lunar and deep-space exploration. All this is designed to help with green development in Africa.Tenth the Partnership Action for Common Security. ?China is ready to build with Africa a partnership for implementing the GSI and make it a fine example of GSI cooperation. We will give Africa RMB1 billion yuan of grants in military assistance provide training for 6000 military personnel and 1000 police and law enforcement officers from Africa and invite 500 young African military officers to visit China. The two sides will conduct joint military exercises training and patrol carry out an “action for a mine-free Africa” and jointly ensure the safety of personnel and projects.To implement the ten partnership actions the Chinese government will provide RMB360 billion yuan of financial support through the next three years. This breaks down into RMB210 billion yuan of credit line RMB80 billion yuan of assistance in various forms and at least RMB70 billion yuan of investment in Africa by Chinese companies. In addition China will encourage and support Africa in issuing panda bonds in China to enhance our results-oriented cooperation in all areas.Friends and Distinguished GuestsThe Communist Party of China held in July the successful Third Plenary Session of its 20th Central Committee laying out systematic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. This will profoundly further transform China. It will also provide new opportunities and new driving forces for African countries and for our joint pursuit of modernization.As an African proverb goes a friend is someone you share the path with. On the path to modernization no one and no country should be left behind. Let us rally the more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people into a powerful force on our shared path toward modernization promote modernization of the Global South with China-Africa modernization and write a new magnificent chapter of development in human history. Let us join hands to bring about a bright future of peace security prosperity and progress for our world.Thank you.
2024-09-05
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Toast by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People's Republic of China at the Welcoming Banquet of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Beijing September 4 2024Your Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye FayeDistinguished Colleagues and Your SpousesFriends and Distinguished GuestsGood evening!It is my great pleasure to meet you here on the eve of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). On behalf of the Chinese government and people and in the name of my wife and myself I extend a warm welcome to you all.To quote a Chinese poem “True friends always feel close to each other no matter the distance between them.” I have been to Africa 10 times and hosted many African leaders in China. All our meetings have been cordial and heartwarming. They have reinforced my belief that the China-Africa community with a shared future is built on a strong foundation has been blessed with a good start and enjoys broad prospects. It sets a stellar example for building a community with a shared future for mankind.The China-Africa community with a shared future is deeply rooted in our traditional friendship. Since the mid-20th century we have been fighting shoulder to shoulder imperialism colonialism and hegemonism and advancing hand in hand along the path of development revitalization and modernization. China-Africa friendship remains robust and is growing stronger through generations no matter how the world changes.The China-Africa community with a shared future thrives on the strength of win-win cooperation. Twenty-four years ago FOCAC was born at the dawn of a new century. Through this key cooperation platform we have together built roads railways schools hospitals industrial parks and special economic zones. These projects have changed the lives and destiny of many people.The China-Africa community with a shared future grows in step with the times. Following the Eighth FOCAC Ministerial Conference in Dakar in 2021 we have worked together to fully implement the nine programs and deliver on other outcomes of the meeting. We pulled together in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We maintained close cooperation and coordination on major international and regional issues. Together we have made the voice of the Global South stronger.Friends and Distinguished GuestsWe human beings have been dreaming of a community with a shared future and modernization is what it takes to turn our dream into reality. China and Africa have been and remain pioneers in building this community and we will stay at the forefront in pursuing modernization. I am confident that as long as the 2.8 billion-strong Chinese and African people are united for this common goal we will accomplish new and even greater feats together on the way toward modernization spearhead the modernization drive of the Global South and make greater contributions to a community with a shared future for mankind.Now I would like to propose a toast;To the prosperity of China and African countries and the well-being of our people;To the everlasting friendship between the Chinese and African people;To the success of the Summit; andTo the health of all distinguished guests and your families.Cheers!
2024-09-04
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Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan Hold a Welcoming Banquet for International Guests Attending FOCAC Beijing Summit
On the evening of September 4 2024 President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcoming banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome the African and international guests attending the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).Li Qiang Zhao Leji Wang Huning Cai Qi Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee attended the event.In September Beijing enjoys clear skies and crisp air. Inside the majestic Great Hall of the People the Chinese national flag the national flags of the FOCAC member states and the flag of the African Union are displayed together in brilliant array.Fifty-one African heads of state and government and their spouses two presidential representatives the Chairperson of the African Union Commission the Secretary-General of the United Nations and other distinguished guests arrived at the Great Hall of the People successively. Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan warmly greeted them shook hands and exchanged greetings with them respectively and took a group photo.Lively and cheerful children sang beautiful songs played joyful African drums and danced with enthusiasm to warmly welcome the international guests from afar.Accompanied by the melodious Tune of Welcome Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan walked into the banquet hall with distinguished guests.Xi Jinping made a toast and on behalf of the Chinese government and people extended a warm welcome to the guests.Xi Jinping pointed out that all his meetings with African friends have been cordial and heartwarming. They have reinforced his belief that the China-Africa community with a shared future is built on a strong foundation has been blessed with a good start and enjoys broad prospects. It sets a stellar example for building a community with a shared future for mankind. The China-Africa community with a shared future is deeply rooted in their traditional friendship thrives on the strength of win-win cooperation and grows in step with the times. China and African countries have been fighting shoulder to shoulder imperialism colonialism and hegemonism and advancing hand in hand along the path of development revitalization and modernization. They pulled together in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and maintained close cooperation and coordination on major international and regional issues. China-Africa friendship remains robust and is growing stronger through generations no matter how the world changes.Xi Jinping stressed that "We human beings have been dreaming of a community with a shared future and modernization is what it takes to turn our dream into reality. China and Africa have been and remain pioneers in building this community and we will stay at the forefront in pursuing modernization. I am confident that as long as the 2.8 billion-strong Chinese and African people are united for this common goal we will accomplish new and even greater feats together on the way toward modernization spearhead the modernization drive of the Global South and make greater contributions to a community with a shared future for mankind."President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal the co-chair of the FOCAC on behalf of African leaders thanked the friendly Chinese people for their warm hospitality and thoughtful arrangements saying that the friendship between Africa and China has a deep foundation and a time-honored history. Both sides share similar ideals treat each other as equals show mutual respect seek mutual benefit and pursue solidarity and cooperation. Both Africa and China stand for a more equal orderly mutually beneficial and inclusive world. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping China has not only achieved its own rapid development but also made important contributions to promoting world peace and growth. The African side highly appreciates the important initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping and China's important contributions to promoting China-Africa cooperation including the FOCAC's institutional development. The African side is ready to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China deepen the Africa-China comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership and better safeguard common interests.After the banquet Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan as well as the distinguished guests watched an artistic performance titled "Joining Hands for a Brighter Future". The performance showcased the diversity of vibrant civilizations of China and Africa and the mutual understanding between their peoples earning rounds of enthusiastic applause.Wang Yi Yin Li Li Shulei He Lifeng Wang Xiaohong and other officials attended the above activities.
2024-09-04
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