Beijing Summit on China-Africa Cooperation opens in Beijing

Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan declared opening of the landmark Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at 10:00 a.m. in Beijing on Saturday.

Prior to the opening ceremony, President Hu Jintao held a grand welcoming ceremony in honor of leaders of 48 African countries that have diplomatic ties with China, as well as some representatives of regional and international organizations.

Source: Xinhua