UK expert hails FOCAC action plans
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UK expert hails FOCAC action plans

China Daily  

An expert in the United Kingdom specializing in China-Africa relations has praised the series of partnership actions announced at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, saying the event showcased the depth and breadth of bilateral ties. "FOCAC remains the most prominent platform for China-Africa cooperation, especially in terms of its scale and longevity," said Linda Calabrese, a senior research fellow at the Overseas Development Institute, a global affairs think tank headquartered in London. "The first thing to note about the speech is the financial pledges that were made to support Africa," Calabrese said, referring to the 360 billion yuan of financial support promised for implementing the actions. "It reaffirms China's ongoing support for Africa's development aspirations, even amid global economic challenges." Additionally, Calabrese found it particularly "encouraging" to see China backing the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area, a project that aims to create a single market for goods and services across the continent and other related infrastructure needs.

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Forum on China-Africa Cooperation 2024: Don’t Be Distracted by the Money
2 months ago

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation 2024: Don’t Be Distracted by the Money

The Diplomat  

In early September, during the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit held in Beijing, China’s promise to give $50.7 billion of financial support to African countries over the next three years dominated international headlines. In the Beijing Action Plan, the most important publication from the summit, China pledged to “provide Africa with RMB 360 billion of financial support in the …

UK expert hails FOCAC action plans
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UK expert hails FOCAC action plans

China Daily  

An expert in the United Kingdom specializing in China-Africa relations has praised the series of partnership actions announced at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, saying the event showcased the depth and breadth of bilateral ties. "FOCAC remains the most prominent platform for China-Africa cooperation, especially in terms of its scale and longevity," said Linda …

FOCAC a platform for fruitful cooperation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FOCAC a platform for fruitful cooperation

China Daily  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Senegalese Foreign Minister Yacine Fall and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso meet the press during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing on Thursday. Through joint efforts under the frameworks of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the China International Import Expo and the China-Africa Economic …

FOCAC a platform for fruitful cooperation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FOCAC a platform for fruitful cooperation

China Daily  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Senegalese Foreign Minister Yacine Fall and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso meet the press during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing on Thursday. Through joint efforts under the frameworks of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the China International Import Expo and the China-Africa Economic …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

Full text: Keynote address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2024 FOCAC summit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Full text: Keynote address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2024 FOCAC summit

China Daily  

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Xi Jinping President 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 Faye, Your Excellency …

Full text: Keynote address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2024 FOCAC summit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Full text: Keynote address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2024 FOCAC summit

China Daily  

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Xi Jinping President 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 Faye, Your Excellency …

FOCAC Summit to bring the next frontier closer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FOCAC Summit to bring the next frontier closer

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY The ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is expected to elevate Sino-African engagement and cooperation to a higher level, as it is likely to suggest ways to overcome the challenges facing the world and outline the measures needed to consolidate the gains already made by the two sides. The robust cooperation between China and …

FOCAC Summit to bring the next frontier closer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FOCAC Summit to bring the next frontier closer

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY The ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is expected to elevate Sino-African engagement and cooperation to a higher level, as it is likely to suggest ways to overcome the challenges facing the world and outline the measures needed to consolidate the gains already made by the two sides. The robust cooperation between China and …

Beijing Summit set to be new marker for historical achievements of the FOCAC: China Daily editorial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Summit set to be new marker for historical achievements of the FOCAC: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 29 shows a sign of The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. For China, Africa is a significant development partner, due to its resources, markets, economic opportunities and investment potential, and its engagement with African countries is a prime example of South-South cooperation, which emphasizes solidarity among developing nations in the face of …

China-Africa cooperation empowers Africa's modernization
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China-Africa cooperation empowers Africa's modernization

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY True friendship transcends time and distance, built on sincerity and mutual respect on an equal footing. Knowing full well the critical importance of infrastructure to national development, China has made significant efforts to help African countries build and upgrade key infrastructure, including over 200,000 kilometers of optical fiber, nearly 100,000 kilometers of roads, more than 10,000 kilometers …

Summit to chart teamwork with Africa
4 months ago

Summit to chart teamwork with Africa

China Daily  

Beijing has confirmed that the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation next month is expected to adopt two important documents and "chart the path for high-quality cooperation between China and Africa over the next three years". In his speech, Xi will outline new ideas and propositions on building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future, and …

Summit to chart teamwork with Africa
4 months ago

Summit to chart teamwork with Africa

China Daily  

Beijing has confirmed that the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation next month is expected to adopt two important documents and "chart the path for high-quality cooperation between China and Africa over the next three years". In his speech, Xi will outline new ideas and propositions on building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future, and …

China-Africa economic, trade cooperation reaches new heights
4 months ago

China-Africa economic, trade cooperation reaches new heights

China Daily  

Photo taken on May 8, 2022 shows a section of the Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya. Growing trade, investment cooperation "China has remained Africa's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years," Tang said, noting that in 2023, China-Africa trade reached $282.1 billion, up nearly 11 percent compared with 2021, which demonstrates the strong resilience of China-Africa trade. China-aided projects benefit …

China funding aids Africa development
4 months, 1 week ago

China funding aids Africa development

China Daily  

Photo taken on May 8, 2022 shows a section of the Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya. Financial assistance from China has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Africa since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, was established, paving the way for economic prosperity, observers said, adding that Sino-African cooperation will help address emerging challenges facing the continent …

Fruitful FOCAC summit results anticipated
4 months, 1 week ago

Fruitful FOCAC summit results anticipated

China Daily  

Photo taken on May 8, 2022 shows a section of the Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya. With the African Development Bank estimating that Africa's need for infrastructure funding is between $130 billion and $170 billion annually, Khan said the FOCAC summit will present an opportunity to address such a challenge. Therefore, it is likely that the FOCAC summit will prioritize …

Fruitful FOCAC summit results anticipated
4 months, 1 week ago

Fruitful FOCAC summit results anticipated

China Daily  

Photo taken on May 8, 2022 shows a section of the Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya. With the African Development Bank estimating that Africa's need for infrastructure funding is between $130 billion and $170 billion annually, Khan said the FOCAC summit will present an opportunity to address such a challenge. Therefore, it is likely that the FOCAC summit will prioritize …

China to uphold solidarity, mutual trust with Africa
1 year, 2 months ago

China to uphold solidarity, mutual trust with Africa

China Daily  

China will commit to upholding solidarity and mutual trust with Africa, and will work with Africa to strengthen cooperation on innovation, safeguard peace and stability and promote cultural exchanges, Vice-Foreign Minister Deng Li said on Monday. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 16th Senior Officials Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, Deng said China will work with …

Country has key role in Africa's industrial growth
1 year, 7 months ago

Country has key role in Africa's industrial growth

China Daily  

For decades, Africa's industrial development — either as a concept or in practice — has featured in all bilateral and multilateral engagements at regional, continental and global levels. In 2008, during a summit themed "the industrialization of Africa", African leaders endorsed and adopted the plan of action for the accelerated industrial development for Africa. However, despite having vast natural resources, …

Africa a natural partner of BRI
1 year, 11 months ago

Africa a natural partner of BRI

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY It has been a 33-year-old tradition of China's foreign ministers making their first overseas trip to Africa at the beginning of every new year. China's investments in Africa also date back to the 1949-1976 period when several African countries were still fighting for independence from European colonial powers. To date, almost all African countries with diplomatic ties …

It's full steam ahead for China-Africa trade flows
2 years, 3 months ago

It's full steam ahead for China-Africa trade flows

China Daily  

By OTIATO OPALI | China Daily Global | Updated: 2022-09-02 09:42 Fresh avocados from Kenya are seen in this file photo. "In assessing the feasibility of China's trade trajectory in Africa, we note that China does not apply the narrow Western assessment criterion of economic viability alone, but a much broader and more comprehensive criterion of socioeconomic development," Moshi said. …

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